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The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
Recognition of
speed limit signs and
recommendation
This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
The system also processes speed limit details
from the navigation system mapping. You should update your navigation
mapping regularly in order to receive
accurate speed limit information from the
system.
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).
The units for the speed limits (km/h or
mph) depend on the country in which you
are driving.
This should be taken into account in order
to obser ve the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly when
you change country, the units for speed in
the instrument panel must be set to those
for the country in which you are driving. 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.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
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Display in the instrument panel
1.Speed limit indication.
Display of the speed
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information. On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.
The driver can adjust the vehicle's speed
according to the information given by the
system.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
F
I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Safety " and activate/deactivate
" Recommended speed
display ". 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
kit,
-
y
oung drivers, etc.
The following situations may inter fere with the
operation of the system or prevent it working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered 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.
Operating limits
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Memorising the speed
setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Recognition of speed limit signs.
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. Memorise a speed setting.
Displays in the instrument panel
The driver can choose to change the speed
setting to the suggested speed limit, by
pressing the memorisation button for the speed
limiter or cruise control twice.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control.
3.Speed limit indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5. Current speed of the vehicle.
6. Current speed setting.
Memorising the speed
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph
(10 km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the recognition
system, the MEM symbol is not displayed.
F
P
ress the " MEM" button 2 once to request
the recommended speed to be saved.
A message asks you to confirm the request
with a second press. F
S
witch 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 and a message offering
to make it a new speed setting.
" MEM " flashes in the screen for a few seconds.
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F Press the "MEM" button 2 again to confirm
and save the new speed setting.
Speed limiter
The system prevents the vehicle
from exceeding the speed setting
programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually.
The minimum programmed speed is
19
mph (30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the
system memory when the ignition is
switched off.
The speed limiter is a driving aid only.
It does not exempt the driver from the
need to obser ve speed limits or to remain
vigilant at all times.
Steering mounted controls
Displays in the instrument
panel6. Speed limiter On/Pause indication.
7. Programmed speed setting value.
8. Speed limiter mode selected.
Switching on
F Turn the wheel 1 to the LIMIT position to
select the speed limiter; the function is
paused.
1. Select speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed speed setting.
3. Increase the programmed speed setting.
4. Speed limiter On/Pause.
5. Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
For more information on Recognition of
speed limit signs , refer to the corresponding
section. 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 temporarily interrupts the
function (pause).
Adjusting the limit speed
setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
Select the speed limiter mode (wheel 1 in LIMIT
position).
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 .
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To modify the speed limiter setting using
the speed suggested by the speed limit sign
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.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
F Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,
going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
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.
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, there is an audible
signal to supplement the visual alert (setting
flashes). Once the vehicle slows down to the
programmed setting, the speed limiter is active
again: the speed setting display is fixed once
more.
Switching off
F Turn the wheel 1 to the position 0: the
display of information about 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,
-
d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the speed of the vehicle
at the value programmed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The 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 or fourth gear or
higher,
-
w
ith a automatic or electronic gearbox,
the engagement of second gear or
higher.
The function remains active after changing
gear on vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox.
The cruise control is paused manually or by
pressing the brake or clutch pedal or if the ESC
system is invoked for safety reasons.
Once switched on, you can pause the cruise
control at any time by pressing button 4 : the
screen confirms the pause.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
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The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to obser ve 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.
Steering mounted controlsDisplays in the instrument
panel
6.
Cruise control pause/resume indication.
7. Programmed speed setting value.
8. Cruise control selection indication.
Switching on
F Turn the wheel 1 to the CRUISE position to
select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
F
T
o start the cruise control and set a cruise
speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3 : the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.
You can release the accelerator pedal.
F
P
ressing button 4 interrupts operation of the
system (pause). F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON).
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.
3. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.
4. Cruise control Pause/Resume.
5. Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
For more information on Recognition of
speed limit signs , refer to the corresponding
section. To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F
i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make repeated
short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F
c
ontinuously, in increments of +/- 5 mph
(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3 .
Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3
results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
the speed suggested by the speed limit sign
recognition system:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
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F make 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.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
If needed (for overtaking, etc.), it is possible to
exceed the programmed speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
You may have to brake to control the speed of
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is
automatically paused. To activate the system again, with the speed
of the vehicle above 25 mph (40 km/h), press
button 4
.
F
T
urn wheel 1 to position 0: the cruise control
information disappears from the screen.
Switching off
Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow running at a
constant speed and at an adequate safe
distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, or in
conditions of poor visibility (heavy rain,
fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be
possible to maintain or reach the cruise
speed set: towing, vehicle heavily loaded,
steep climb.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation
of the cruise control.
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,
-
d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
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Collision Risk Alert
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen by the driver, different levels of
alert can be triggered and displayed in the
instrument panel.Level 1 (orange) : visual alert only,
signalling to you that the vehicle in
front is very close.
The message " Vehicle close" is
displayed.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front. Level 2 (red) : visual and audible
alert, warning you that a collision is
imminent.
The message " Brake!" is displayed.
This level of alert is based on the time before
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
operation of the vehicle (cornering, pedals
pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the best
moment. Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the first
level of alert may not be displayed: the
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.
Important:
alert level 1 is never displayed
when the " Close" trigger threshold has
been selected.
Modifying the alert trigger
threshold
This threshold determines how you wish
to be alerted of the presence of a moving
or stationary vehicle in front of you, or a
pedestrian present in your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be modified via the
vehicle configuration menu.
You can select one of three predefined
thresholds:
-
"Distant ",
-
"Normal ",
-
"Close ".
The last threshold selected is kept in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid
a collision, this system will supplement the
braking, within the limits of the laws of physics.
This assistance will only be provided if you
press the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake
This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, aims to reduce the speed of impact or
avoid a frontal collision with your vehicle where
the driver fails to react.
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