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Driving situations and related alerts
The tables below describe the displays associated with the main driving situations.
The actual order of display of these alerts may be different.
Button indicator lamp Cruise control thumbwheelSymbols
Display Comments
Off CRUISE


(grey)


(grey)Cruise paused.
Lane positioning assist not activated.
Off CRUISE

(green)


(grey)Active cruise control.
Lane positioning assist not activated.
Green CRUISE

(green)


(green)DS DRIVE ASSIST activated.
The system is operating normally
(correction is made at the steering wheel).
Green CRUISE
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(grey)


(grey)DS DRIVE ASSIST paused.
Green CRUISE

(green)/(grey)


(grey)DS DRIVE ASSIST activated.
All the operating conditions for lane
positioning assist have not been met.
Green OFF or LIMIT

(grey)


(grey)Cruise control deactivated.
All the operating conditions for lane
positioning assist have not been met.

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Button indicator lamp Cruise control
thumbwheelSymbols
Display Comments
Green CRUISE


(green)/(grey)


(grey)DS DRIVE ASSIST suspended.
Cruise control and lane positioning assist
are suspended.
Messages
Driving situations
"Activate cruise control to use lane positioning assist" Activation of lane positioning assist while cruise control is not active. "Conditions unsuitable - Awaiting activation" Activation of lane positioning assist while not all conditions are met.
"Keep your hands on the steering wheel" Prolonged driving without holding the steering wheel, holding it improperly or
without applying any force.
"Hold the steering wheel" Actual or imminent loss of lane positioning assist.
"Take back control" Simultaneous loss of cruise control and lane positioning assist.
Operating limits
The system may issue an alert when the
vehicle is travelling on a long, straight
road with smooth road surface even if the
driver thinks they are holding the steering
wheel correctly.
The system may not operate or may produce
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the
following situations:
–

Poor visibility (insufficien
t road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog). –

Dazzle (headlamp
s of an oncoming vehicle, low
sun, reflections on a wet road surface, leaving a
tunnel, alternating light and shade).
– Windscreen area in fron t of the camera dirty,
misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker.
–

Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (
snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).
–

Tra
velling in a tight bend.
–

Winding roads.
–


Pre
sence of a tarmac joint on the road.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the
following situations:
–

D

riving with a "space-saver" type spare
wheel.
–

When t
owing or with a bicycle carrier
attached to a towing device, particularly when
a trailer is not connected or the trailer is not an
approved type.
–

Adv
erse weather conditions.
–

D

riving on slippery road surfaces (risk of
aquaplaning, snow, ice).
–

In roadw
orks or toll booth areas.
–

D

riving on racing circuits.

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This is a normal behavior indicating that a
condition is not fulfilled and which does not
request the support of a workshop.
In any situations with ignition on where automatic
braking presents a risk, deactivating the system
via the driving aids touch screen application is
recommended, for instance:
–

T
owing a trailer (particularly a trailer without
its own braking system).
–

Carrying long objects on roo
f bars.
–

D
riving with snow chains.
–

U
sing an automatic car wash.
–

Performing an
y maintenance (e.g. changing a
wheel, working inside the engine compartment).
–

Placing the v
ehicle on a rolling bench in a
workshop.
–

T
owing the vehicle.
–

Follo
wing an impact to the windscreen close to
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated
once the use of a different diameter
"space-saver" type spare wheel is detected, or
if a fault with the two lateral brake lamps is
detected.
The system diagnoses permanently its
capability and may inhibit itself without
specific driver indication, if the system is
outside of the regular operating conditions
(e.g. sensor initialization, board voltage out of
regular range, activation of stability system).
Therefore, the system may not be available
just after starting the vehicle.
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).
Following an impact (e.g.  a collision), the
system is automatically deactivated.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver if there is a risk
of collision with the preceding vehicle, or with a
pedestrian or cyclist.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
The trigger threshold determines the sensitivity
with which the function warns of the risk of
collision.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
►  Select one of the 3 preset
thresholds: "Far ", "Medium" or "Near".
The selected threshold is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the collision risk detected by the
system and the alert trigger threshold chosen
by the driver, different levels of alert may be
triggered and displayed on the instrument panel.
The system takes into account the vehicle
dynamics, the difference speed of the own vehicle
and the object identified for the collision risk, and
the operation of the vehicle (e.g. actions on the
pedals, steering wheel) to trigger the alert at the
most relevant moment.
(orange)
Level 1: visual alert only, warning that the
preceding vehicle is very close.
The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.
(red)
Level 2: visual and audible alert, warning
that a collision is imminent.
The message "Brake!" is displayed.
Level 3: a micro-braking may be given, confirming
the risk of collision (optional).
While approaching a vehicle too quickly,
the level 2 alert may be displayed directly.
Important: the level 1 alert depends on the
trigger threshold selected. It reacts only on
moving vehicles. It is disabled automatically at
lower speed.

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It is possible that collision 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.
If you select "Far" in the touch screen,
then the system warns sooner. This
increases the safety but increases also the
amount of alerts, if the legal safety distance is
not kept.
To reduce the alert occurrence, you can change
the setting to either of the other two.
Intelligent emergency braking
assistance (iEBA)
This function increases vehicle deceleration if the
driver does not brake enough to avoid a collision.
This assistance is only provided if the driver
presses the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake

This function, also called "automatic emergency
braking", intervenes after the acoustic alert if the
driver does not operate the brake pedal quickly
enough.
The system aims at reducing the speed of impact
or avoiding a collision if the driver fails to react.
The speed will be reduced by a maximum
of 16 mph (25 km/h) (versions with
camera only) or by a maximum of 31 mph
(50 km/h) (versions with camera and radar).
Operation
The system operates subject to the following
conditions:
– At reduced speed in an urban environment,
when a stationary vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist is
detected.
–

The v
ehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is
detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for
approximately 10 seconds) as soon as the
function applies the vehicle’s brakes.
During the flashing time, the function is not
available.
In the event of automatic emergency braking,
keep the brake pedal depressed, also after a
complete stop is reached, to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
The driver can override the automatic
emergency braking at any time by firmly
turning the steering wheel and/or firmly
depressing the accelerator pedal.
The brake pedal may feel hard and vibrate
slightly while the function is operating.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2
seconds.

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Driver Attention Warning by
Camera


The system assesses the driver's level of
alertness, fatigue and distraction by
identifying trajectory changes in relation to the
lane markings.
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 43 mph (70 km/h)).
At a first alert level, the driver is warned by the
message "Caution!", accompanied by an audible
signal.
After three first-level alerts, the system triggers
a further alert with the message "Driving at
risk: Take a break", accompanied by a more
pronounced audible signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
surface or strong winds), the system may
give alerts independent of the driver's level of
vigilance.
The following situations may interfere
with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–

lane markings ab
sent, worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks);
–

clo
se to the vehicle ahead (lane markings
not detected);
–

roads tha
t are narrow, winding, etc.
DS DRIVER ATTENTION
MONITORING
(Depending on version)

An additional (infrared) camera is fitted to
the steering column, behind the steering
wheel, to monitor driver behaviour.
The camera analyses, firstly, the direction of the
driver's gaze and head to assess their distraction
level and, secondly, the closing of their eyelids to
assess the level of their vigilance and attention.
When the vigilance level (distraction or loss of
attention) is low, the system emits an alert.
With the "Personal" display mode of the digital
instrument panel, the driver can select the
permanent display of the "Level of vigilance"
diagram, which enables them to monitor this
information in real time.
The system is activated at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h).
The following situations may interfere
with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–

s

ystem’s camera field of vision blocked or
obstructed.
–

w

earing certain types of spectacles or
sunglasses that are very dark or reflective.
–

fac
e partially obscured (e.g. by a hand, by
hair).
–

unusual or inc
orrect driving position.
Under no circumstances shall the
Manufacturer be held liable in the event of
alerts not being given or for the consequences
of using this system.

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Lane keeping assist
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.
The system corrects the vehicle's trajectory by
alerting the driver as soon as it detects a risk of
involuntary lane departure or crossing of a verge
or hard shoulder (depending on version).
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on
the upper part of the windscreen, identifying the
lane markings on the ground and the side of the
road (depending on version).
This system is particularly useful on motorways
and main roads.


Operating conditions
– Vehicle speed between 43 and 112 mph (70 and
180 km/h).
–

R
oad marked with a central dividing line.
–

St
eering wheel held with both hands.
–

Direction indic
ators off upon activation of the
system.
–

ESC s
ystem activated and operational.
The system helps the driver only if there is
a risk of the vehicle unintentionally
wandering from the lane it is being driven in. It
does not manage the safe driving distance,
vehicle speed or braking.
The driver must hold the steering wheel with
both hands so that they can maintain control
when the conditions no longer allow the
system to intervene (e.g. in the event that
the central dividing line marking on the road
surface disappears).
Operation
As soon as the system identifies a risk of
involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings
detected on the ground or a lane boundary
(e.g. grass verge), it performs the trajectory
correction necessary to restore the vehicle to its
original lane.
The driver will notice a turning movement of the
steering wheel.
This warning lamp flashes during
trajectory correction.
The driver can prevent the correction by
firmly holding the steering wheel
(e.g. during an emergency manoeuvre).
The correction is interrupted immediately if
the direction indicators are operated.
While the direction indicators are activated and
for a few seconds after switching them off, the
system considers that a change of trajectory is intentional and no correction is triggered during
this period.

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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 statusDisplayComments
OFF

Function deactivated.
ON None.System active, conditions not met:
–

Speed belo
w 40 mph (65 km/h).
–

No lane marking rec
ognised.
–

ESC opera
tion triggered.
–

"
Sporty" driving.
ON


Automatic deactivation/standby of the function (e.g. detection of a trailer, use of the
"space-saver" type spare wheel supplied with the vehicle, failure).
ON None.Lane marking detected.
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
ON


The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the risk of line crossing is detected.
The driver's hands are on the steering wheel.
ON




"Hold the steering wheel" or
"Stay in lane" (depending on version) If, while correcting the trajectory, the system determines that the correction will not be
enough and that a solid line will be crossed: the driver is warned that they must provide
additional trajectory adjustment.
If the steering wheel is not held properly, an audible warning sounds, accompanied by a
message, until the trajectory correction is completed or the driver has grasped the steering
wheel correctly.
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.

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or other objects; they may hamper correct
operation of the system.
Parking sensors
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This system detects and signals the proximity of
obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier)
using sensors located in the bumper.
Rear parking sensors
►  Engage reverse gear to start the system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
The system is switched off when reverse gear is
disengaged.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
which are both within the sensors’ detection zone
and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of
the steering wheel.


Depending on version, in the example shown, only
the obstacles present in the shaded area will be
signalled by the audible assistance.
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
Adjusting the audible signalPressing this button opens the
window for adjusting the volume of
the audible signal.
Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal, without
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by
displaying bars on the screen whose location
represents the distance between the obstacle
and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange:
close, red: very close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).