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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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Steering mounted controls
1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Use the current speed as the speed
setting
/ Lower the speed setting.
3.
U
se the current speed as the speed
setting
/ Raise the speed setting.
4.
P
ause / Resume cruise control.
5.
U
se the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
6.
D
isplay and adjust the inter-vehicle
distance setting.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition , refer to the corresponding
section.
Displays in the instrument panel
7. Indication of the presence / absence of a target vehicle.
8.
I
ndication of cruise control activation /
deactivation.
9.
Spe
ed setting.
10.
I
ndication that vehicle is held stationary.
11.
S
peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
If a vehicle is detected, the symbol 7
is filled
with the colour associated with the cruise
control mode. By default, the symbol 7 is
e m pt y.
In cruise control activated mode, the symbol
8
appears in green. By default, the symbol 8
appears in grey. 12 . I
nter-vehicle distance setting.
13. P osition of the vehicle detected by the radar.
This information is visible in the instrument
panel in "DRIVING" display mode.
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When the cruise control is paused,
it can only be reactivated when all of
the safety conditions are met. The
message "Activation not possible,
conditions unsuitable" is displayed while
reactivation is not possible.
Wait until the speed of the vehicle
is close to the speed setting before
reactivating the system - by pressing
button 2 or 3 - in order to set your
current speed as the new speed setting.
Modification of the speed setting
Modification from the speed limit
recognition system
F The speed to be memorised is displayed in the instrument panel.
F
M
ake an initial 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 is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new speed setting.
As a precaution, it is recommended that
you select a cruise speed setting close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Engine running and cruise control on (green),
you can modify the speed setting.
Modification from the current
speed
F By successive short presses on button 2
or 3, to raise or lower the setting in
steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F
B
y a maintained press on button 2 or 3 ,
to raise or lower the setting in steps of +
or
- 5 mph (km/h).
Take care: a prolonged press on
button
2 or 3 will cause a very quick
change in the speed of your vehicle.
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Driving situations and associated alerts
To benefit from all of the information available in the instrument panel, you must first select the "DRIVING" display mode.
The following table describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.Indicator Display Associated messageComment
according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected "Cruise control paused" System paused.
No vehicle detected.
according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected "Cruise control paused" System paused.
A vehicle has been detected.
according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected "Cruise control on"
System activated.
No vehicle detected.
according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected "Cruise control on"
System activated.
A vehicle has been detected.
or "Cruise control suspended"
System activated.
The driver has temporarily taken control of the vehicle by
accelerating.
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the cruise
control, you are alerted by the
illumination of this warning lamp
and the display of a message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal.
The cruise control operates by day and at night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended that you always keep a safe distance from vehicles
ahead, depending on the driving conditions, the weather and the road sur face.
Use the cruise control only where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed
and at an adequate safe distance.
Do not use the cruise control in urban areas, heavy traffic, on winding or steep roads, on
slippery or flooded sur faces, in snow, if the front bumper is damaged or if the brake lamps
are faulty.
In certain circumstances, it may not be possible for the speed setting to be maintained or
even attained: loaded vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.
The system is not intended for the following situations:
-
t
he front end of the vehicle has been modified (addition of driving lamps, paint on the
bumper),
-
d
riving on a racing circuit,
-
r
unning on a rolling road,
-
u
se of snow chains, non-slip covers or studded tyres. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The operation of the radar, located in the front bumper, may be disturbed by accumulations
of grime (dust, mud...) or in certain weather conditions (snow, ice...).
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE: Visibility reduced" is displayed to signal that the system
has been put into standby.
Clean the front bumper regularly.
When painting or touching up the paint on the front bumper, consult a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of paint could hinder the operation of the radar. The use of mats not approved by CITROËN may inter fere with the operation of the cruise
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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