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In the presence of areas in shade, or in
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate
lighting, the image may be darkened and with
lower contrast.
Obstacles may appear further away than they
actually are.
Sensors
The operation of the sensors, as well as
any associated functions, may be disrupted
by noise pollution such as that emitted by
noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of
snow or dead leaves on the road or in the
event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors
may be dirty.
A front or rear impact to the vehicle can
upset the sensors’ settings, which is not
always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be distorted.
The sensors do not systematically detect
obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs)
or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).
Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind
spots may not be detected or may no longer
be detected during the manoeuvre.
Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
Maintenance
Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and
the field of vision of the cameras regularly.
When washing your vehicle at high pressure,
direct the spray from at least 30
cm away
from the sensors and cameras.
Mats/Pedal trims
The use of mats or pedal trims not
approved by CITROËN may interfere with
the operation of the speed limiter or cruise
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–
Ensure that the mat is secured correctly
.
–
Never fit one mat on top of another
.
Units of speed
Ensure that the units of speed displayed
on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are
those for the country you are driving in.
If this is not the case, when the vehicle is
stationary, set the display to the required
units of speed so that it complies with what is
authorised locally.
In case of doubt, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Road signs recognition
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system displays the maximum speed
authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:
–
Speed limit signs detected by the camera.
–
Speed limit information from the navigation
system’
s mapping.
–
Signs indicating a shared traffic zone detected
by the camera.
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6Sign detected Suggested speed (calculated)
Entry into a shared traffic zoneExample:
Without CITROËN
Connect Nav
10 mph or 20
km/h
(depending on
the units on the
instrument panel) With CITROËN Connect Nav
Display of the speed
in force in the country you are driving in.
–
Some supplementary traffic signs detected by
the camera.
Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of
the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit when raining
Examples:
If the wiper control stalk is in the
"intermittent wipe"
or "automatic wipe" position (in order
to activate the rain sensor):
68 mph (110
km/h)
(for example)
Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of
the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit when towing
If an approved towing device is fixed to the vehicle:
56 mph (90
km/h)
(for example)
Speed limit
applicable over a certain distance Example:
43 mph (70 km/h)
(for example)
Speed limit for
vehicles with a gross vehicle
weight or gross
train weight less than 3.5 tonnes
56 mph (90 km/h)
(for example)
Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of
the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit in case of snow
Example:
If the outside
temperature is below 3°C:
19 mph (30
km/h)
(for example)
with a "snowflake" symbol
Speed limit at
certain times of the day
Example:
19 mph (30 km/h)
(for example)
with a "clock" symbol
Navigation mapping should be regularly
updated in order to receive accurate
speed limit information from the system.
The units for the speed limit (mph or km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
This should be taken into account to ensure
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to work properly when
changing countries, the speed unit of the
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instrument panel must match that of the
country you are driving in.
Automatic sign reading is a driving aid system and does not always display the
correct speed limits.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over those displayed by
the system.
The system is designed to detect signs that
conform to the Vienna Convention on road
signs.
Specific speed limits, such as those for
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit on the
instrument panel is updated when passing
a speed limit sign intended for cars (light
vehicles).
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
The settings are changed via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
1. Detected speed limit indication
or
2. End of speed limit indication
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.
On detecting speed limit information, the system
displays the value.
For a suggested maximum speed, the first time
that the vehicle exceeds it
by more than 3 mph
(5
km/h) (e.g. 59 mph (95 km/h)), the speed is
displayed and flashes for 10 seconds (depending
on version).
Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–
Atmospheric pollution.
–
Towing.
–
Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted.
–
T
yre repaired using the temporary puncture
repair kit.
–
Y
oung drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period and in the following situations:
–
Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard,
damaged or bent.
–
Obsolete or incorrect maps.
Recommendation
In addition to Road signs recognition , 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 'store'
button.
For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
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6cruise control, refer to the corresponding
sections.
Steering-mounted controls
1.Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection
2. Memorise the speed setting
Information displayed on the
instrument panel
3.Speed limit indication
4. Speed memorisation prompt
5. Current speed setting
Storing the speed setting
► Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
The speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed
setting, the system displays the value and
"MEM" flashes for a few seconds, prompting you
to save it as a new speed setting.
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph
(9
km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the Road signs
recognition, the " MEM" symbol is not
displayed.
Depending on the road conditions, several
speeds may be displayed.
►
Press button
2 once to save the suggested
speed value.
A message is displayed, confirming the request.
►
Press button
2 again to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
The display then reverts to its previous state.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This additional system recognises these road
signs and displays them on the instrument panel
if the appropriate display mode is selected:
–
No entry:
when entering a lane in the wrong
direction, an alert message, including the symbol
of this sign, is displayed on the instrument panel
(request to check the direction of traffic).
–
Other signs:
as you approach it, the symbol
of the corresponding sign is displayed on the
instrument panel.
The actual road signs always take priority over those displayed by the system.
The signs must comply with the Vienna
Convention on road signs.
Activation/Deactivation
The settings are changed via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Speed limiter
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the
driver (speed setting).
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30
km/h).
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The speed setting remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
Steering-mounted control
1. ON (LIMIT position)/OFF (position 0)
2. Reduce the speed setting
3. Increase the speed setting
4. Pause/resume speed limiter with the speed
setting previously stored
5. Depending on version:
Display the speed thresholds saved using the
Memorising speeds function
or
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition ( MEM display)
6. Display and adjustment of the programmed
inter-vehicle distance
For more information on Memorising speeds
or the Road signs recognition , refer to the
corresponding sections.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
Head-up display
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication
8.Speed limiter on/pause status indication
9. Programmed speed setting value
10. Speed limiter recommendation with Road
signs recognition (depending on version)
Switching on/Pausing
► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position
to select speed limiter mode; the function is
paused.
►
If the speed limit setting is suitable (most
recent speed setting programmed in the system),
press button
4-II to switch the speed limiter on.
►
Pressing
4-II again temporarily pauses the
function (pause).
When the speed setting remains below
the vehicle's speed for a prolonged
period of time, an audible warning is emitted.
Adjusting the limit speed setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in
order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting based on the
vehicle’s current speed:
►
Briefly press button
2 or 3 to change the
value in steps of +
or - 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
►
Press and hold button
2
or 3 to change the
value in steps of +
or - 5 mph (8 km/h).
To change the limit speed setting using memorised speeds, via the touch screen:
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6► Press button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings.
►
Press the touch screen button for the desired
speed setting.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
T
o modify the cruise speed setting based on the
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition,
as shown on the instrument panel:
►
Press button
5 once; a message is displayed
to confirm the memorisation request.
►
Press button
5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed is immediately shown on the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
► Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and
the displayed speed setting flashes.
►
Release the accelerator pedal to return to
below the speed setting.
When exceeding the speed is not due to the
driver's action (e.g.
in case of a steep slope), an
audible signal is triggered immediately.
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 speed setting.
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your
vehicle’s speed.
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed
setting level, the speed limiter operates again:
the speed setting display becomes fixed again.
Switching off
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:
the display of information on the speed limiter
disappears.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed speed limiter
If fitted to your vehicle, its speed can be limited
to a fixed setting.
A label located in the passenger compartment
indicates this maximum speed.
The fixed speed limiter is not a cruise control
type function. It cannot be activated or
deactivated by the driver during the trip.
The maximum speed is originally set according to the regulations in force in
the country of sale.
This maximum speed cannot be changed by
the driver.
If you wish to modify this maximum speed,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
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63.Activate cruise control at the current speed/
increase speed setting
4. Pause/resume cruise control with the speed
setting previously saved
5. Depending on version:
Display the speed thresholds saved using the
Memorising speeds function
or
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition ( MEM display)
For more information on Memorising speeds
or the Road signs recognition , refer to the
corresponding sections.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
Head-up display
6. Cruise control mode selection indication
7. Cruise control pause/resume status indication
8. Programmed speed setting value
9. Cruise control recommendation with
Road
signs recognition
(depending on version)
Switching on/pausing
► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position
to select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
►
Press button
2-SET- or 3-SET+ to activate
cruise control and save a speed setting when
the vehicle has reached the desired speed; the
vehicle’s current speed is saved as the speed
setting.
►
Release the accelerator pedal.
►
Pressing button 4-II
temporarily pauses the
function (pause).
► Pressing button 4-II again resumes operation
of the cruise control (ON).
Cruise control can also be paused
temporarily:
–
by pressing the brake pedal.
–
automatically
, if the electronic stability
control (ESC) system is triggered.
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
Cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting, based on the
current speed of the vehicle:
►
Briefly press button
2 or 3 to change the
value in steps of +
or - 1 mph (km/h).
►
Press and hold button
2
or 3 to change the
value in steps of +
or - 5 mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding button 2 or
3 results in a rapid change in the speed
of the vehicle.
As a precaution, we recommend setting a cruise speed fairly close to the current
speed of your vehicle, to avoid any sudden
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.
To change the cruise speed setting using memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
►
Press button
5 to display the memorised
speed settings.
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► Press the touch screen button for the desired
speed setting.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
T
o modify the cruise speed setting using the
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition
shown on the instrument panel:
►
Press button
5 once; a message is displayed
to confirm the memorisation request.
►
Press button
5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed is immediately shown on the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
If needed (when overtaking, for example) it is
possible to exceed the programmed speed by
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is temporarily deactivated and the
programmed speed displayed flashes.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, cruise control takes over
again and the programmed speed setting stops
flashing.
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 vehicle
speed above 25 mph (40
km/h), press button
4.
Switching off
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0” position: the
cruise control information disappears from the
screen.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Adaptive cruise control
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids and the
Cruise control - particular
recommendations.
This system automatically maintains the vehicle
speed at a value set by the driver (speed
setting), while respecting a safety distance from
the vehicle in front (target vehicle) previously set
by the driver. The system automatically manages
the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle.
With a manual gearbox, the system slows the
vehicle down as far as a speed of 19 mph (30
km/h).
With the Stop function , the system manages
braking until the vehicle comes to a complete
stop.
The brake lamps come on if the vehicle is slowed down by the system.
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake
lamps are not in perfect working order.
To do this, the system uses a camera fitted at
the top of the windscreen and, depending on
version, a radar fitted in the front bumper.
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motorways, this system only
works with moving vehicles driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.