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- Certain road sign qualifier plates detected by the camera (e.g. the speed limit if towing).Qualifier plate detected Display of the speed associated with
the qualifier plate
Speed limit in rain
Examples: If the wiper control stalk is in the "intermittent
wiping" or "automatic wiping" position (so
that the rain sensor is activated):
68 mph (110
km/h) (for example)
Speed limit if towing If an approved towing device is fixed to the
vehicle:
56 mph (90
km/h) (for example)
Speed limit applicable over a cer tain distance
Example: 43 mph (70
km/h) (for example)
Speed limit for vehicles whose gross vehicle
weight or gross train weight is less than
3.5


tonnes 56 mph (90
km/h) (for example)
Speed limit in snow
Example: If the exterior temperature is below 3°C:
19 mph (30
km/h) (for example)
with a "snowflake" symbol
Speed limit at cer tain times
Example: 19 mph (30
km/h) (for example)
with a "clock" symbol 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
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 those for the
country you are driving in.
The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving aid 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
conditions.
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.
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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.
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).
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Displays in the instrument
panel
1. Detected speed limit indication.
or
2. Indication of the end of the speed limit.
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information. On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.
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:
-
a
tmospheric pollution,
-
w

hen towing,
-

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 interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
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.
(95
km/h)), the speed flashes for 10 seconds.
For a suggested maximum speed, the first
time that the vehicle’s speed exceeds it by
more than 3 mph (5

km/h) (example: 59 mph
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Recommendation
For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. Memorise a speed setting.
Display in the instrument panel
3.Speed limit indication.
4. Offer to memorise the speed.
5. Current speed setting.
Memorising the speed
In addition to Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , the driver can select the
speed displayed as a speed setting for the
speed limiter or cruise control using the speed
limiter or cruise control memorisation button.
On detection of a sign offering a new speed
limit, the system displays the value and "MEM"
flashes for a few seconds to offer to make it a
new speed setting.
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph (9 km/h)
b etween the speed setting and the speed displayed
by the Speed Limit recognition and recommendation,
the " MEM " symbol is not displayed.
F Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
The speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
Depending on the road conditions, several
speeds may be displayed. F

P
ress button 2 once
to save the suggested
speed value.
A message is displayed to confirm the request.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition
F Press button 2 again to confirm and save
the new speed setting.
After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display.
Using the camera installed at the top of the
windscreen, this additional system recognises
these road signs and displays them in the
instrument panel.
One-way street: if you start driving down a one-
way street the wrong way, an alert message,
including the sign's symbol, is displayed in the
instrument panel (request to check the traffic
direction).
Other signs: when approaching one of these
signs, the sign’s symbol is displayed in the
instrument panel.
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This function is a driving aid that cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the driver’s
own vigilance nor compliance with the
highway code.
The actual signs always take priority over
the display by the system.
The signs must comply with the Vienna
Convention on road signs.
Speed limiter
This system prevents the vehicle
from exceeding the speed
programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum programmed speed is 19 mph
(30 km/h).
The programmed speed value remains in
the

system memory when the ignition is
switched off.
The speed limiter is a driving aid that
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need to obser ve speed limits or the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted control
For more information on Memorising
speeds or Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Displays in the instrument
panel
6. Speed limiter On/Off indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8. Programmed speed value.
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
(depending on version).
1. Select speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Speed limiter On/Pause.
5. Depending on version:
Display of speed thresholds in the memory
with the programmable speed limiter
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation.
Switching on/pausing
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the " LIMIT" position
to select the speed limiter; the function is
paused.
F

I
f the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
Activation/Deactivation
The activation and deactivation is
done in the Driving /Vehicle menu
of the touch screen.
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F Pressing button 4 again temporarily interrupts the function (pause).
Adjusting the limit speed
(set ting)
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
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 .
To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F

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

p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed. To modify the limit speed setting from the
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation:
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
programmed speed
F If you want to temporarily exceed the programmed limit speed, press firmly on
the accelerator pedal, going beyond the
point of resistance . 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.
You may have to brake to control the
speed of your vehicle.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time,
an audible warning ends up being triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to the programmed speed. When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep
slope for example), an audible signal triggers
immediately.
When the programmed speed remains
below the vehicle's speed for a prolonged
period of time, an audible warning will sound.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "
OFF"
position: the display of information on the
speed limiter disappears.
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.
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The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT 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.
Programmable 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 remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type, on vehicles fitted with Stop & Start.
The operation of the cruise control can be
temporarily 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.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
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.
With a manual gearbox, it requires the
engagement of third gear or higher.
With an automatic gearbox, it requires the
engagement of the selector in mode D or of
second gear or higher in mode M
.
Steering mounted control
For more information on Memorising
speeds or on Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , refer to the corresponding
sections. 1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Use the current speed as the speed
setting/Lower the speed setting.
3. Use the current speed as the speed
setting/Raise the speed setting.
4. Pause/Resume cruise control.
5. Depending on the version:
Display of speed thresholds in the memory
with the programmable cruise control
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation.
Malfunction
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40


km/h).
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Displays in the instrument
panel
Switching on/pausing
F Pressing button 4 again restores operation of the cruise control (ON).
6.
Cruise control pause/resume indication.
7. Cruise control mode selection indication.
8. Value of the speed setting.
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
(depending on version).
F

T

urn the thumbwheel 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).
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
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 .Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3
results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
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.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
The selection screen closes after a few moments.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation:
F
t
he speed suggested 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 displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
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Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
If needed (for overtaking, etc.) it is possible to
exceed the programmed speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal.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.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the " OFF”
position: the cruise control information
disappears from the screen.
Malfunction
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
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.
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow driving, for a
period of time, 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
PEUGEOT 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,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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