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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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Memorising speeds
Linked to the speed limiter and programmable
cruise control, this function allows speed limits
to be registered which will then be suggested
as settings for these two systems.
You can memorise several speed settings for
each system.
By default, some speed settings are already
memorised.As a safety measure, the driver must
only modify the speed settings when
stationary.
Changing a speed setting
From the Driving/Vehicle menu of
the touch screen, select " Driving
functions ", then "Memorised speed
settings ".
"MEM" button
For more information on the Speed limiter or
Cruise control , refer to the associated section.
With this button, you can select a memorised
speed setting to use with the speed limiter or
the programmable cruise control.
Drive Assist Plus
This system provides active assistance in
keeping the vehicle in position in its lane.
It results from the combination of the Adaptive
cruise control with Stop & Go function and the
Lane Positioning Assist.
These two functions must be activated and in
operation.
These functions are especially suitable for
driving on motor ways and main roads. For more information on the
Adaptive cruise
control and the Lane Positioning Assist ,
refer to the corresponding sections.
This system is a driving aid that cannot,
under any circumstances, replace driver
vigilance and respect of the speed limits
and safety distances.
The system assists the driver by operating
the steering, acceleration and braking
within the limits of the laws of physics
and vehicle per formance. Some road
infrastructure elements or vehicles present
on the road may not be properly detected
or interpreted by the camera and radar,
which may lead to an unexpected change
in direction, a lack of steering correction
and/or inappropriate management of the
acceleration or braking.
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For this purpose there is a camera located at the
top of the windscreen, and, depending on the
version, a radar installed in the front bumper.Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motor ways, this system only
works on moving vehicles , driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.
Principle of operation
The system automatically adapts the speed of
your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to
maintain a constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly,
the system slows, or even stops your vehicle,
using engine braking and the braking system
(for versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).
For versions fitted with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, if traffic conditions allow and the
stop was for less than 3 seconds, your vehicle
restarts automatically.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed. The brake lamps illuminate as soon as
the braking system is activated with
deceleration of the vehicle.
This system is a driving aid that cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need to
obser ve speed limits and safety distances,
nor the need for vigilance on the part of
the driver.
Some vehicles present on the road may
not be properly seen or may be poorly
interpreted by the camera and/or radar
(e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a poor
assessment of the distances and lead to
the vehicle inappropriately accelerating or
braking.
The driver must be ready at all times
to retake control of their vehicle by
permanently holding both hands on the
steering wheel and keeping their feet near
the brake and accelerator pedals.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the
programmed speed.
vehicle to come to a complete stop.
For the versions fitted with the EAT8 gearbox,
your vehicle can restart automatically. The cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the
engine and the braking system.
Adaptive cruise control
This system provides the following
functions:
-

A
utomatically maintains the vehicle
at the speed set by the driver.
-

A
utomatic adjustment of the
distance between your vehicle and
the one in front.
With an automatic gearbox, automatic
adjustment of the distance can cause your
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Steering mounted control
For more information on Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation,
refer


to

the corresponding section.
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/
Confirmation of the restart of the vehicle
after automatic stop (for versions
equipped with the Stop & Go function).
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation.
6. Display and adjustment of the
programmed inter-vehicle distance.
Displays in the instrument
panel
As soon as a vehicle is detected, the symbol
7
is filled with the colour associated with the
cruise control mode. By default, the symbol 7
i s e m pt y.
When the cruise control is in operation,
the
symbols 7 and 8 are displayed in green.
By
default, they are displayed in grey.
7.
Indication of the presence/absence of a
target vehicle.
8. Indication of cruise control activation/
deactivation.
9. Value of the speed setting.
10. Indication that vehicle is held stationary
(versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).
11. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation.
Switching on
F With the engine running, turn the
thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position.
The system is paused (grey display).
With a manual gearbox
With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and
99 mph (30 and 160
km/h):
F

W
ith the vehicle moving, press one of the
buttons 2 or 3 : the current speed of your
vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.
The cruise control starts operating (displayed
in green).
12 . Inter-vehicle distance setting. With an automatic gearbox
Mode D or M must be selected.
With the E AT 6 gearbox and the speed of
the vehicle between 0 and 112 mph (0
and
180


km/h):
F

A
ccelerate slightly and press one of the
buttons 2 or 3 : the system starts (green
display).
With the E AT 8 gearbox and the speed of
the vehicle between 0 and 112 mph (0
and
180


km/h):
F

P
ress one of the buttons 2 or 3 : the system
starts (green display).
13.
Position of vehicle detected by the system.
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 "Activation
denied, conditions unsuitable" message is
displayed if reactivation is not possible.
Reactivating the function
With a manual gearbox
To reactivate the function, the driver must
accelerate to reach at least 19 mph (30 km/h),
then press one of the buttons 2, 3 or 4. the driver must confirm the vehicle restart by
pressing button 4 or the accelerator pedal.
If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after a while (approx. five
minutes).
As a safety measure, wait until the current
speed approaches the speed setting
to reactivate the function by pressing
button 4 .
Modification of the speed
setting
From the current speed
F By successive short presses on button 2
or 3, to lower or raise the setting in steps of
+ or - 1 mph (km/h).
F

B
y a maintained press on button 2 or 3 ,
to
lower or raise the setting in steps of + or
-
5 mph (km/h).
With the EAT6 automatic gearbox
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
The driver should press the accelerator pedal
to move off, then reactivate the system above
1

mph (2

km/h) by pressing button 2
, 3 or 4.
If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after a while (approx. five
minutes).
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a complete stop, if the traffic conditions do not
allow the vehicle to be restarted immediately, With the engine running and cruise control on
(green), you can modify the speed setting.
The cruise speed setting then becomes equal to:
-

t

he current speed of your vehicle, if it is over
19 mph (30 km/h),
-

1

9 mph (30

km/h), if it is below 19 mph
(30


km/h).
Remembering the settings
Switching off the ignition cancels any speed
setting value chosen by the driver.
By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set
at " Normal " (2 dashes). Other wise, the last
setting made will be used when switching on
the system.
Pause
The cruise control can be paused manually by:
- a ction by the driver:
•

O
n the button 4 (Pause).
•

O
n the brake pedal.
•

O
n the electric parking brake control.
•

O
n the clutch pedal, by pressing and
holding for more than 5
seconds.
•

W
hen changing from mode D to N with an
automatic gearbox.
-
o

r automatically:
•

I
f the ESC system is activated, for safety
reasons.
•

W
hen the speed of the vehicle falls below
19 mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox.
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Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3 results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
From the Speed Limit recognition
and recommendation system
F The suggested speed 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.
For more information on the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation , refer to
the corresponding section.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that you select a cruise speed close to
the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
Modification of the programmed
inter-vehicle distance
Three threshold settings are suggested for the
inter-vehicle distance:
- "Distant " (3 dashes),
-
"Normal " (2 dashes),
-
"Close " (1 dash).
Engine running and with the thumbwheel at the
" CRUISE " position:
F

P
ress button 6 to display the selection
screen for inter-vehicle distance.
F

B
y pressing button 6 repeatedly, cycle
through the predefined settings.
The selection screen closes after a few
seconds.
The change then takes effect.
This setting remains memorised, whatever the
state of the system and when the ignition is
switched off.
The selection also applies to the stopping
distance (with EAT6 and EAT8 automatic
gearbox).
Exceeding the programmed
setting
It is possible to exceed the speed setting
temporarily by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control no longer manages the
braking system during this period.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to the programmed speed.
If the programmed speed setting is exceeded,
the display of the speed setting disappears
and a message "Cruise control suspended"
is displayed until the accelerator pedal is
released.
Driving situations and
associated alerts
To benefit from all necessary information in the
instrument panel, you must previously select
the "DRIVING" display mode.
The table below describes the alerts and
messages displayed depending on the driving
situation.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.
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Warning/
Indicator lampDisplay
Associated messageComments
(grey) "Cruise control paused"
System paused.
No vehicle detected.
(grey) "Cruise control paused"
System paused.
A vehicle has been detected.
(green) according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected "Cruise control on"
System activated.
No vehicle detected.
(green) according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected "Cruise control on"
System activated.
A vehicle has been detected.
or
(green) "Cruise control suspended"
System activated.
The driver has temporarily taken control of the vehicle
by


accelerating.
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