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When the driver attempts to reactivate
cruise control after the function has been
paused, the message " Activation not
possible, unsuitable conditions " is
displayed briefly if reactivation is not possible
(safety conditions not met).
Changing the programmed speed setting
with the Road signs recognition function
► Press 5-MEM to accept the speed suggested
by the system on the instrument panel, then
press again to confirm.
To prevent sudden acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle, select a
speed setting relatively close to the vehicle's
current speed.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
► Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal", "Close"), then
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
► Press the accelerator pedal fully . Distance
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control
on hold" is displayed.
Deactivating the system
► Turn thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)
9. Speed setting value
10. Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
11 . Vehicle held stationary (versions with
automatic gearbox)
12.Inter-vehicle distance setting
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the
system
Messages and alerts
The actual order in which these
messages or alerts are displayed may
vary.
"Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on
hold " following brief acceleration by the
driver.
"Active cruise control", no vehicle
detected.
"Cruise paused", vehicle detected.
"Active cruise control", vehicle detected.
(orange)
"Take back control".
►
Brake or accelerate, depending on the
context.
(red)
"Take back control".
►
T
ake back control of the vehicle
immediately: the system cannot manage the
current driving situation.
"Activation refused, conditions
unsuitable ".
The system refuses to activate cruise control, as
the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.
Stop function
"Cruise paused" (for a few
seconds).
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6Operating conditions and
limits
Vehicle moving forward.
ESC system operational.
DSC system activated.
DSC/ASR systems activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on roads with few bends.
In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
–
T
owing a trailer.
–
Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack.
–
V
ehicle with snow chains fitted.
–
Before using an automatic car wash, with the
engine running.
–
When changing
a wheel, working near a wheel
or inside the engine compartment.
–
Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in
a workshop.
–
T
owed vehicle, engine running.
–
Following
an impact to the windscreen close to
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated when the use of certain types of
"space-saver" spare wheel (smaller diameter)
is detected, or if a fault with the brake pedal
switch or at least two brake lamps is detected.
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake
lamps are not in perfect working order.
The driver must not overload the vehicle (keep within the GVW limit and load
height limits for roof bars).
It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
The driver must always stay in control of the
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time
to avoid an accident.
Following an impact, the system is
automatically deactivated.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver that their vehicle
is at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front or
with a pedestrian present in their traffic lane.
Operation
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert trigger
threshold chosen by the driver, several different
levels of alert may be triggered and displayed on
the instrument panel.
The system takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one
in front, the environmental conditions and the
operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,
steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the
most relevant moment.
(orange)
Level 1: visual alert only, warning you
that the vehicle in front is very close.
The message
"Vehicle close" is displayed.
(red)
Level 2: visual and audible alert, warning
you that a collision is imminent.
The message "Brake! " is displayed.
Level 3: in some cases, a vibration alert in the
form of micro-braking can be given, confirming
the risk of collision.
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 directly.
Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed
when there is a stationary obstacle or when
the "Close" trigger threshold has been
selected.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity
with which the function warns of the risk of
collision.
The threshold is set via theDriving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
►
Select one of the three pre-defined
thresholds: "Far", "Normal" or "Close".
The last threshold selected is memorised when
the ignition is switched off.
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Intelligent emergency
braking assistance (iEBA)
This function supplements braking in the event
that the driver brakes, but not enough to avoid a
collision.
This assistance will only be provided if the driver
presses the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake
This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, intervenes following the alerts if the
driver does not react quickly enough and does
not operate the vehicle's brakes.
The system aims to reduce the speed of impact
or avoid a collision where the driver fails to react.
The speed will be reduced by a maximum of 16 mph (25 km/h) for
versions with camera only, or by a maximum
of 31 mph (50
km/h) for versions with camera
and radar.
Operation
The system operates subject to the following
conditions:
–
At reduced speed in an urban environment,
when a pedestrian is detected.
–
At reduced speed in an urban environment,
when a stationary vehicle is detected.
–
The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10
km/h and 85 km/h) when a moving
vehicle is detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for approximately 10 seconds) as soon as
the function applies the vehicle’s brakes.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking bringing the
vehicle to a complete stop, keep the brake pedal
depressed to prevent the vehicle from moving
off again.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic
emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can maintain control of the vehicle at any time by firmly turning the
steering wheel and/or firmly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
The brake pedal may vibrate slightly while the function is operating.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2
seconds.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
The settings are changed via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If these warning lamps come on
after the engine has been switched
off and then restarted, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
These warning lamps light up on the instrument panel to indicate
that the driver's and/or front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened (depending on version). The
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Driving situations and related alerts
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.
The actual order of display of these alerts may be different.
Function statusIndicator lamp Display and/or associated
message
(with matrix instrument panel and/or head-up display) Comments
OFF
(grey)
Function deactivated.
ON
(grey) System active, conditions not met:
–
Speed below 43 mph (70
km/h).
–
No lane marking recognised.
–
ASR/DSC systems deactivated or operation of ESC
system triggered.
–
"Sporty" driving.
ON
(grey)
Automatic deactivation/standby of the function
(e.g.
detection of a trailer, use of the "space-saver" type
spare wheel supplied with the vehicle).
ON
(green) Lane marking detected.
Speed above 43 mph (70
km/h).
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6Function statusIndicator lamp Display and/or associated
message
(with matrix instrument panel and/or head-up display) Comments
ON
(orange)/(green)
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the
risk of unintentional crossing is detected (orange line).
ON
(orange)/(green)
"Hold the wheel "–
If, during the
correction, the system detects that the
driver has not held the steering wheel for a few seconds, it
stops the correction and returns control to the driver.
– During the trajectory correction, the system determines
that the correction will not be enough: the driver is warned
that they must
provide additional trajectory correction.
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple
corrections are performed in quick succession. The
warning will become continuous, persisting until the driver
responds.
This message may also be displayed with your hands on
the steering wheel.
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
–
ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
–
Speed below 43 mph (70
km/h) or greater
than 112 mph (180
km/h).
–
Electrical connection to a trailer
.–
Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of
the system is recommended).
–
Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on
the brake or accelerator pedal.
–
Driving over lane markings.
–
Activation
of the direction indicators.
–
Crossing the inside line on a bend.
–
Driving on a tight bend.
– Inactivity by the driver detected during
correction.
During a correction, if the driver is
inactive (not holding the steering wheel
for 10 seconds), a warning message appears.
If the driver remains inactive (not holding
the steering wheel for 2 more seconds),
correction is stopped.
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The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–
Insufficient contrast between the road
surface and the verge or hard shoulder
(e.g.
shade).
–
Lane markings worn, hidden (snow
, mud)
or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–
Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane
markings may not be detected).
–
Roads that are narrow
, winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the
following situations:
–
When changing a wheel or working near a
wheel.
–
T
owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or
not approved.
–
Road in poor condition, unstable or with very
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow
, ice).
–
Adverse weather conditions.
–
Driving on racing circuits.
–
Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation
► Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the
system at any time.
Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of
the indicator lamp in the button and this
warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The system is automatically reactivated every
time the ignition is switched on.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
these warning lamps light up on
the instrument panel, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Blind spot monitoring
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system warns the driver of a potential
danger posed by the presence of another vehicle
(car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind
spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of
vision) using sensors located on the sides of the
bumpers.
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the
side in question:
–
fixed
, immediately, when being overtaken;
–
flashing , after a delay of about one second,
when overtaking a vehicle slowly
, and when the
direction indicator is used.
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6Activation/Deactivation
The settings are changed via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
When starting the vehicle, the
warning lamp
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the
system is activated.
The status of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towing device
approved by CITROËN.
Operating conditions
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes.
–
The speed of your vehicle must be between 7
and 87 mph (12 and 140
km/h).
–
When overtaking a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 6
mph (10 km/h).
–
When overtaken by a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 16
mph (25 km/h).
–
T
raffic is flowing normally.
–
Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of
time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in
the blind spot.
–
Y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly curved
road.
–
Y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,
etc.
Operating limits
No alert is triggered in the following conditions:
– presence of stationary objects (e.g. parked
vehicles, safety rails, lampposts, signs).
–
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
–
on winding roads or in case of sharp turns.
–
when overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (e.g.
truck, bus), which is both
detected in a blind spot from behind and present
in the driver's field of vision from the front.
–
quick overtaking manoeuvre.
–
very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in front
and behind are confused with a lorry or a
stationary object.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The system may be temporarily disturbed by certain weather conditions (e.g. rain,
hail).
In particular, driving on a wet road or going
from a dry to a wet area can cause false
alerts (e.g.
presence of a cloud of water
droplets in the blind spot interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors, or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
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6bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist function is measuring a space.
For more information on the Park
Assist
function, refer to the corresponding
section.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when
changing into reverse gear, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal (short beep).
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Reversing camera
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .With the ignition on, this system uses a camera
located near the third brake lamp to display
a view of the rear of your vehicle on the
reproduction screen (if it is a panel van or has a
solid partition).
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged. The image
is displayed on the reproduction screen. The
reproduction screen switches off when the
gearbox is in neutral or in a forward gear.
The blue lines 1 represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the gap corresponds to the width
of your vehicle with the mirrors).
The red line 2 represents a distance of about
30
cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
bumper.
The green lines 3 represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper.
The turquoise blue curves 4 represent the
maximum turning circle.
Some objects may not be seen by the
camera.
Certain vehicles may be difficult to see
(dark colours, lamps off) when the
brightness of the screen is reduced using the
vehicle’s lighting dimmer.
The image quality may be affected by the surroundings, the exterior conditions
(rain, dirt, dust), the driving mode and the
lighting conditions (night, low sun).
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.
During parking manoeuvres and lane
changes, it is important to check the sides of
the vehicle using the mirrors.
The rear parking sensors also supplement the
information on the vehicle's surroundings.