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Steering mounted controls
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
7. Cruise control mode selection indication.
8.
Spe

ed setting.
Cruise control - "CRUISE"
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 system cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
S
witching on the cruise control requires a
minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).
As well as engagement of:
-

f

ourth gear or higher on a manual gearbox,
-

s

econd gear or higher in manual mode on
an automatic gearbox,
-

position
D on an automatic gearbox.
The system remains active after changing gear
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and Stop &
Start.
The cruise control is paused by pressing
button 4 or the brake pedal or on triggering of
the ESC system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal until the
programmed cruise speed is reached again. 1.
S
elect cruise control mode.
2.
S
et the current speed of the vehicle
as the programmed speed / Lower the
programmed speed.
3.
S
et the current speed of the vehicle
as the programmed speed / Raise the
programmed speed.
4.
P
ause / resume cruise control.
5.
D
isplay the list of memorised speeds or,
A

ccept the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
Displays in the instrument panel
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. For more information on Memorising speeds
,
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition and memorisation, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Exceeding the programmed
speed
If the cruise speed setting is exceeded, the
displayed speed flashes.
The display becomes steady again once the
vehicle returns to the cruise speed setting.
Switching off
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position. T
he display of information related to the
cruise control disappears.
Switching on
Once the cruise control is switched on, you
can modify the cruising speed in one of the
following ways:
-

u
sing buttons 2 or 3 :
F

b
y successive short presses, to modify
the speed by + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F

b
y a long press, to modify the speed in
steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h),
-

b
y pressing button 5 :
F

t
he six memorised speeds are displayed
in the touch screen,
F

c
hoose a value: it is displayed in the
instrument panel.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
The modification is then accepted.
F

T

urn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"

position: the cruise control mode is
selected but is paused.
F
P
ress button 2 or 3 : your vehicle's current
speed becomes the cruise speed.
The cruise control is activated (ON).
Modification of the cruise speed
(speed setting)- by pressing button 5 , if your vehicle has
speed limit recognition:
F

t
he speed to memorise is displayed in
the instrument panel,
F
press button 5 again to save the speed.
The value is then displayed in the instrument
panel.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition and memorisation, refer to the
corresponding section.
Pause
You can pause the cruise control at any time
by pressing button 4 : the screen confirms the
pause.
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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
cruise control.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating faultWhen the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the
programmed speed may not be reached
or maintained.
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 secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Dynamic cruise control
System that allows, in addition to maintaining your vehicle's speed at a value that you have defined, the inter-vehicle time you have selected between
your vehicle and the one in front to be maintained.
Principles of operation
Using a radar with a range of about 100 metres,
located at the front of the vehicle, this system
detects a vehicle running in front of your
vehicle.
It automatically adapts the speed of the vehicle
to that of the vehicle in front.
If the vehicle in front is running more slowly,
the system progressively reduces the speed of
your vehicle using just engine braking (as if the
driver had pressed the "-" button).
If your vehicle is too close to or approaching
the vehicle in front too quickly, the dynamic
cruise control is automatically deactivated.
The driver is then alerted by an audible signal,
accompanied by a message.
Choice of the type of cruise control
The choice between the "dynamic" and
"standard" cruise control is done in the Driving
menu.
F

I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Active cruise
control" to activate or deactivate the
dynamic cruise control.
For more information on the Cruise
control , refer to the corresponding
section. F

P
lace the cruise control
thumbwheel at "CRUISE". If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the dynamic cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
the left (left-hand drive) or the right (right-
hand drive), to overtake a slower vehicle, the
dynamic cruise control allows your vehicle to
temporarily approach the vehicle in front to
assist the overtaking manoeuvre, though never
exceeding the programmed speed.
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The dynamic cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires that the speed of the
vehicle be between 25 and 90 mph (40 and
150
km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-

f
ourth gear or higher with a manual
gearbox,
-

s
econd gear or higher with an automatic
gearbox in manual mode,
-
position D with an automatic gearbox.
The system remains active after changing gear
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and Stop &
Start.
General points
The dynamic cruise control can be paused
manually or automatically:
-

b
y pressing button 4 ,
-

b
y pressing the brake pedal,
-

i
n the event of operation of the ESC, for
safety reasons,
-

i
n the event of operation of the electric
parking brake control lever,
-

w
hen an inter-vehicle time threshold is
reached (calculated according to the
relative speeds of your vehicle and the
vehicle in front and the inter-vehicle time
setting chosen),
-

w
hen the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front becomes too small,
-

w
hen the speed of the vehicle in front is
too


low,
-

w
hen the speed of your vehicle becomes
too low.
The dynamic cruise control cannot in any
circumstances replace the observation
of speed limits, nor the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
It is recommended that you always keep
your feet close to the pedals. If the speed setting selected is above
90 mph (150 km/h), the system switches
to standard cruise control operation,
with no adjustment of the inter-vehicle
safe distance (a message appears in
the instrument panel). The inter-vehicle time setting is kept in
memory on switching off the ignition.
The dynamic cruise control operates by
day and at night, in fog or in moderate
rainfall.
The system does not act on the braking
system, but works only with engine braking.
The regulation range is limited: there will
no longer be any adjustment of speed if the
difference between the programmed speed
setting and the speed of the vehicle in front
becomes too high (18 mph (30 km/h)).
If the difference between the
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front is too
great, the speed cannot be adjusted:
the cruise control is automatically
deactivated.
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1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Use the current speed of the vehicle as
the cruise speed setting / Lower the speed
setting.
3.
U

se the current speed of the vehicle as
the cruise speed setting / Raise the speed
setting.
4.
P

ause / Resume the cruise control.
5.
D

isplay the list of memorised speeds, or
A

ccept the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
6.
S

elect the inter-vehicle distance (" Close",
" Normal ", "Distant ")
For more information on Memorising speeds ,
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition and its memorisation, refer to the
corresponding section.
Steering mounted controls
Switching on
The dynamic cruise control must be selected
in the Driving menu.
F

T
urn the thumbwheel 1 to the " CRUISE"
position: cruise control mode is selected,
but is paused.
F

P
ress one of the buttons 2 or 3 : the current
speed of your vehicle becomes the cruise
speed setting.
The cruise control is activated (ON).
By default, the inter-vehicle time is set at
2
seconds.
Other wise, the last speed value set will be used
for operation of the system.
Modification of the cruise control
speed
- using buttons 2 or 3: F b y successive short presses, to modify
by steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F

b
y a maintained press, to modify by
steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h).
-

b
y pressing button 5 :
F

t
he six memorised speed settings are
displayed in the touch screen,
F

c
hoose a speed setting: it is displayed in
the instrument panel.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments. The modification is then taken into
account.
-

b
y pressing button 5 , if your vehicle has
speed limit recognition:
F

t
he speed to memorise is displayed in
the instrument panel,
F
press button 5 again to save the speed.
The speed setting is then displayed in the
instrument panel.
As a precaution, it is recommended that
you select a speed setting close to the
current speed of your vehicle.
Operation
For more information on Speed limit
recognition and its memorisation, refer to the
corresponding section.
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In the event of the presence of a
vehicle detected by the radar, if the
speed selected is much higher than
the speed of that vehicle, the system
is not activated and the alert message
"Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable" is displayed until driving
conditions are safe to allow activation of
the system.
Exceeding the speed setting
The information is grouped together in the
instrument panel.
6.
I
ndication of cruise control pause/resume.
7.
I

ndication of selection of cruise control
mode, or
v

ehicle speed adjustment phase.
8.
C

ruise speed setting, or
a

djusted speed lower than the cruise
setting.
Displays in the instrument panel
Modification of the inter-vehicle
distance
Press button 6 to choose a new inter-vehicle
distance setting from the 3 available (" Close",
" Normal ", "Distant ").
This value remains in memory, whatever the
state of the system.
It is possible to exceed the speed setting
temporarily by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Then simply release the accelerator pedal to
return to the programmed speed.
If the speed setting is unintentionally exceeded,
descending a steep hill for example, the speed
setting in the instrument panel flashes as a
warning.
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SymbolDisplay in the
instrument panel Associated message
Comments
No vehicle detected:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.
Detection of a vehicle, at the limit of the range of the radar:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.
"SPEED ADJUSTED" Detection of a vehicle that is too close or running at a speed lower than your
vehicle's cruise speed setting.
The system uses engine braking to slow your vehicle and then hold it at the speed of
the vehicle in front so as to maintain the programmed inter-vehicle time.
The regulation range is limited to a maximum difference of 20 mph (30 km/h)
between the speed setting and the speed of the vehicle ahead.
"SPEED ADJUSTED" When the adjusted speed reaches the control limit (speed setting - 20 mph
(30
km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting, to signal that
automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.
"Cruise control
paused" If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment possible by the system and
in the absence of any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator,
change of lane, reduction of the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically
paused.
The display of the deactivation message is accompanied by an audible signal.
Driving situations and associated alerts
The table below describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.
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