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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.
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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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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:
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t

he front end of the vehicle has been modified (addition of driving lamps, paint on the
bumper),
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riving on a racing circuit,
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unning on a rolling road,
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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:
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nsure that mats are secured correctly,
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n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Limits of operation
In the following cases, it is recommended
that the system be deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu:
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w
hen towing a trailer or caravan,
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w
hen carrying long objects on roof bars or
a roof rack,
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b
efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
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b
efore placing the vehicle on a rolling road
in a workshop,
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w
hen the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,
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w
hen a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (depending on version),
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f
ollowing impact damage to the windscreen
close to the detection camera,
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f the front bumper has been damaged,
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i
f the brake lamps are not working.Because of limits in the operation of the
system, it is possible that warnings are
not given, are given too late or seem
unjustified.
Consequently, the driver must always
remain attentive and able to react at any
time to avoid an accident. 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
di r e c t l y.
Important
: the level 1 alert is never
displayed if the " Close" threshold has
been selected.
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: 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: 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.
Modifying the alert trigger
threshold
This threshold determines how you wish to be
warned of the presence of a vehicle moving
or stationary in front of you, or a pedestrian
present in your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be modified only via
the Driving menu in the touch screen.
You can select one of three thresholds:
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"Distant ",
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"Normal ",
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"Close ".
The last threshold selected is kept in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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Active Safety Brake
This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, aims to reduce the speed of impact or
avoid a frontal collision by your vehicle where
the driver fails to react.
Using a radar and a camera, this function acts
on the vehicle's braking system.Operation of the function may be felt by
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
the automatic braking is maintained
for
1 to 2 seconds.
With a manual gearbox, in the event
of the automatic emergency braking
bringing the vehicle to a complete stop,
the engine may stall.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event
of the automatic emergency braking
bringing the vehicle to a complete stop,
keep the brake pedal pressed to stop
the vehicle moving off again.
If the radar and the camera have
confirmed the presence of a vehicle
or a pedestrian, this warning lamp
flashes once the function is acting on
the vehicle's brakes.
Important
: if operation of the
automatic emergency braking is
triggered, you should take back
control of your vehicle and brake
with the pedal to add to or finish the
automatic braking action.
The driver can take back control of the vehicle
at any time by sharply turning the steering
wheel and/or pressing the accelerator pedal.
The triggering of the braking may be
adjusted according to the driver's
driving actions (such as steering wheel
movements, actions on the accelerator
pedal, etc.).
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault, you are alerted
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
If the front bumper is to be repainted,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of
paint could inter fere with the operation
of the radar. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the
camera.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this
could mask the camera's view.
Clean the front bumper, removing mud,
snow, ... There may be inter ference in the
operation of the camera or it may not
work at all in the following situations:
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p
oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, ...),
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d
azzle (headlamps of an
approaching vehicle on the other
side of the road, low sun, reflection
on a wet road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating between light and
shade, ...),
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c
amera or radar masked (mud,
frost, snow, ...).
In these situations, detection
per formance may be reduced.
Check that the sensors (camera and radar) are
not covered by dirt, mud, frost, snow...
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
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Assisted Lane Departure Warning System
Using a camera placed at the top of the windscreen to identify lane markings on the ground, this system corrects the trajectory of the vehicle while
alerting the driver if it detects a risk of involuntary crossing of a line.
This system is particularly useful on motor ways and main roads.This system is a driving aid which cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle in all circumstances. The system
helps the driver only when there is a risk
of the vehicle involuntarily wandering
from the lane it is being driven on. It does
not manage the safe driving distance, the
speed of the vehicle or the brakes.
The driver must hold the steering wheel in
a way that allows control to be taken back
in circumstances where the system is not
able to intervene (where there are no lane
markings, for example).
It is necessary to observe the driving
regulations and take a break every two
hours.
Operation
Conditions for operation
The speed of the vehicle must be between 40
and 112 mph (65 and 180 km/h).
The carriageway must have at least one lane
marking (solid or broken) on the ground.
The driver must hold the wheel with both
hands.
The change of trajectory is not accompanied by
operation of the direction indicators.
The ESC system must be activated. Once the system identifies a risk of the vehicle
involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings
detected, it makes the correction to the
trajectory necessary to return the vehicle to its
initial path.
The driver will then notice a turning movement
of the steering wheel.
This warning lamp flashes during
trajectory correction.
If the driver wishes to maintain the
trajectory of the vehicle, they can
prevent the correction by keeping a firm
grip on the wheel (during an avoiding
manoeuvre, for example).
The correction is interrupted if the
direction indicators are operated.
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Driving situations and associated alerts
To benefit from all of the information needed in the instrument panel, you must first select the "DRIVING" display mode.
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed according to the driving situation.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.
State of
the systemWarning
lampAssociated display
and message
Comment
OFF System deactivated.
ON System active, conditions not met:
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s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h),
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n
o lane marking recognised,
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ES
C deactivated or operation triggered,
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"
dynamic" driving.
ON Automatic deactivation / standby of the system (for example: detection of a trailer, use of the
"space-saver" spare wheel provided with the vehicle).
ON Detection of lane markings.
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
ON The system corrects the trajectory on the side concerned or the risk of involuntary crossing is
detected (orange line).
ON
"Take back the wheel". -

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f, during correction, the system detects that the driver has not held the wheel for a few
seconds, it interrupts the correction and returns control to the driver.
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D
uring correction of the trajectory, the system determines that the correction will not be
enough and a solid line is crossed: the driver is warned that they must complete the correction
of trajectory.
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Limits of operation
The system goes into standby
automatically in the following cases:
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ES
C deactivated or operation
triggered,
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s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or
above 112 mph (180 km/h),
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c
onnected electrically to a trailer,
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u
se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is
not immediate, deactivation of the
system is recommended),
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d
ynamic driving style detected,
pressure on the brake or
accelerator pedal,
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d
riving where there are no lane
markings,
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ration of the direction indicators,
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d
riving in a tight corner,
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c
rossing of the inside line of a
c o r n e r,
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nactivity by the driver detected
during correction. The system may not operate correctly
or at all in the following situations:
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c
onditions of poor visibility
(inadequate street lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog),
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d
azzle (headlamps of on oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
wet road sur face, leaving a tunnel,
alternating light and shade),
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a
rea of the windscreen in front of
the camera dirty, misted, frosted,
snow-covered, damaged or
covered by a sticker,
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r
oad markings absent, worn,
hidden (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks),
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r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
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n
arrow, winding roads.Risk of undesirable operation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
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d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
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u
nfavourable weather conditions,
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d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
The system is not designed for the following
driving situations:
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d
riving on a speed circuit,
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d
riving with a trailer,
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d
riving on a rolling road,
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d
riving on unstable sur faces.
In the event of a fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operating fault
Driving