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Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set
speed may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed
setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
–
In an urban area with the risk of
pedestrians crossing the road.
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In heavy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
–
On winding or steep roads.
–
On slippery or flooded roads.
–
In poor weather conditions.
–
In the event of restricted visibility for the
driver
.
–
Driving on a speed circuit.
–
Driving on a rolling road.
–
When using a ‘space-saver
’ type spare
wheel.
–
When using snow chains, non-slip covers
or studded tyres.
Programmable 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’s speed at the value programmed
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40
km/h).
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must
be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, mode
D
or second
gear or higher in mode
M
must be engaged.
With a drive selector, mode
D or B must be
engaged.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type, on engines fitted with the Stop & Start
function.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
Steering-mounted control
1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF (position 0)
2. Activate cruise control at the current speed/
decrease speed setting
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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.
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6If the driver activates the direction
indicator to overtake a slower vehicle,
cruise control may temporarily reduce the
distance to the target vehicle to facilitate
overtaking, without exceeding the speed
setting.
Steering-mounted controls
1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF (position 0)
2. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting
3. Activation of 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)
6.Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front
Use
Activating the system (pause)
► With the engine running, turn thumbwheel
1 downwards to the CRUISE position. Cruise
control is ready to operate (grey display).
Switching on cruise control and setting
the speed
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be
between 19 and 99 mph (30 and 160 km/h).
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
mode
D or M must be selected and your speed
must be between 19 and 99
mph (30 and
160
km/h).
►
Press
2-SET- or 3-SET+: the current speed
becomes the speed setting (minimum 19 mph
(30
km/h)) and cruise control is immediately
activated (green display).
►
Press
3-SET+ to increase or 2-SET- to
decrease the speed setting (steps of 5
mph
(km/h) if held pressed).
Pressing and holding either 2-SET - or
3-SET+ results in a rapid change in the
speed of the vehicle.
Pausing/resumption of cruise control
► Press 4-II or depress the brake pedal (grey
display).
Cruise control may also have been paused:
– automatically , if the electronic stability control
(ESC) system is triggered.
–
by engaging neutral.
–
when the speed of the vehicle goes below 19
mph (30
km/h).
–
when the speed of the engine goes below
1,100 rpm with a manual gearbox.
–
by depressing the clutch pedal for more than
10 seconds.
–
by using the electric parking brake.
►
Press
4-II to resume cruise control (green
display).
With a manual gearbox, the driver should
depress the accelerator pedal to move off, then,
when above 19 mph (30
km/h), reactivate the
system by pressing 2-SET-, 3-SET+ or 4-II.
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
following braking that has brought the vehicle to
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; cruise control is paused. The driver
should depress the accelerator pedal to move
off, then, when above 2 mph (3
km/h), reactivate
the system by pressing 2-SET-, 3-SET+ or 4-II.
If the driver takes no action after the vehicle
has been stopped, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after about 5 minutes.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type.
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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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6The system has brought the vehicle to a
complete stop and is keeping it immobilised:
cruise control is paused.
The driver must accelerate to move off again,
then reactivate cruise control.
Operating limits
Cruise control operates by day and night, in dry
weather or moderate rainfall.
Certain situations cannot be managed by the
system and require driver intervention.
Cases not taken into account by the system:
–
Pedestrians, cyclists, animals.
–
Stationary vehicles (e.g.
traffic jams,
breakdown).
– Vehicles crossing your lane.
– V ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
Situations where the driver must suspend the
system:
– Vehicles in a tight bend.
– When approaching a roundabout.
– When following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate the system when conditions allow .
Situations in which the driver is prompted to
immediately resume control:
–
Excessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle
in front of you.
– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your
vehicle and the one in front.
Some vehicles on the road may be
poorly perceived or interpreted by the
camera and/or the radar (e.g.
truck), which
can lead to an incorrect evaluation of
distances and result in inappropriate
acceleration or braking of the vehicle.
Pay particular attention:
– When motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered across the
traffic lane.
–
When entering a tunnel or crossing a
bridge.
If any of the following malfunctions
occurs, do not use the system:
–
Following an impact on the windscreen
close to the camera.
–
Brake lamps not working.
If the vehicle has undergone any of the
following modifications, do not use the
system:
–
Carrying long objects on roof bars or a roof
rack.
–
Towing.
–
Front end of the vehicle modified (for
example by adding long-range headlamps or
painting the front bumper).
–
Obstructed radar
.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
dashes are displayed instead of
the speed setting.
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal, to confirm the malfunction.
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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:
–
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owing a trailer.
–
Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack.
–
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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.
–
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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