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The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly
when you change country, the units for
speed in the instrument panel must be
those for the country you are driving in.The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the
road always take priority over the
display by the system.
The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed
of the vehicle to suit the weather and
traffic.
It is possible for the system to not
display the speed limit if it does not
detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention
on road signs.
To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean the area in front
of the camera.
Speed limit recognition
This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy
goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign
intended for cars (light vehicles).Principles
Using a camera at the top of the windscreen,
this system detects and reads speed limit and
end of speed limit signs.
The system also takes account of information
on speed limits from the navigation system
mapping.
It is necessary to update your
navigation mapping regularly in order to
receive accurate information on speed
limits from the system.
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Display in the instrument panel
The system is activated: "MA X" is displayed in
the instrument panel.
The information relating to the speed
limit recognition is displayed after the trip
computer data.
To display it: The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.
On detection of speed limit information,
the system displays the value detected,
accompanied by a message.
Cruise control or speed limiter
activatedActivation / Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
The driver can adjust the speed of the vehicle
according to the information given by the
system.
A message is displayed and "MEM" flashes in
the display.
F

P
ress the thumbwheel on the steering wheel.
F

P
ress the button, located on the end of the
wiper control stalk.
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Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
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p
oor weather (rain, snow),
-
a

tmospheric pollution,
-

t
railer, caravan,
-

d
riving with a space-saver type spare
wheel or snow chains fitted,
-

p
uncture repair using the temporary
repair
k

it,
-
y

oung drivers,
-
...
T

he system may be disrupted or not work at all
in the following situations:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-

w
indscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,
misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,
-

f
ault with the camera,
-

o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
-

h
idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
-

s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Memorising the speed setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition .
The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter / cruise control switch.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control. For more information on the Speed
limiter or the Cruise control , refer to
the corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter / cruise control mode.
2. M emorise a speed setting.
Display in the instrument panel
3. Speed limiter indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5.
C

urrent vehicle speed.
6.
C

urrent speed setting.
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If the difference between the speed setting
and the speed displayed by the recognition
system is less than 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MEM symbol is not displayed.Memorising the speed
F Switch on the speed limiter / cruise control.
Speed limiter / cruise control information is
displayed.
On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit value and a message
offering to make it a new speed setting.
"MEM " flashes in the screen for a few seconds. F

M
ake an initial press on this
button to request saving of the
speed suggested. F

P
ress this button again to confirm
and save the new speed setting.
After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display.
A message invites you to confirm the request
by pressing again.
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Steering mounted controls
6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8.

P
rogrammed speed setting value.
9.
S

peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
Speed limiter
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter is a driving aid that
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need to observe speed limits or the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver. 1.
S

elect speed limiter mode.
2.
D

ecrease the programmed value.
3.
I

ncrease the programmed value.
4.
S

peed limiter On / Pause.
5.
A

ccept the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system or, depending on
version,
D

isplay the memorised speed settings.
Displays in the instrument panelThe speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum programmed speed is 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Switching on
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT"
position to select the speed limiter; the
function is paused.
Adjusting the limit speed setting
To modify the limit speed setting:
F i n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2 or 3 .
F

I

f the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
F

P

ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause). To modify the speed limiter setting using the
speed suggested by the speed limit recognition
system:
F

t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
This value is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new speed limiter setting. To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F

p
ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
F

p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
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On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.Switching off
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, there is an audible
signal to complete the alert.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
F
I
f you want to temporarily exceed the
programmed limit speed, press firmly


on
the accelerator pedal, going beyond the
point of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:
the display of information on the speed
limiter disappears.
Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Steering mounted controls
6. Cruise control mode selected indication.
7. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
8.
P

rogrammed cruise speed setting.
9.
S

peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the cruising speed of the vehicle at a setting programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to observe speed limits, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
As a safety measure, you are advised to
keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
1.
S

elect cruise control mode.
2.
S

et the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.
3.
S

et the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.
4.
P

ause / Resume cruise control.
5.
A

ccept the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system or, depending on
version,
D

isplay the memorised speed settings.
For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition , refer to the
corresponding section.
Displays in the instrument panelThe cruise control is switched on
manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of
25 mph (40 km/h), as well as:
-

w
ith a manual gearbox, the
engagement of third gear or higher,
-

w
ith an automatic gearbox, the gear
selector in D mode or second gear
or higher in M mode.
Speed regulation remains active after
changing gear on vehicles fitted with a
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
The operation of the cruise control can be
interrupted (pause):
-

b

y pressing control 4 or by pressing the
brake pedal,
-

a

utomatically, if operation of the dynamic
stability control system is triggered.
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