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Cruise control

The cruise control function helps you to maintain your driving speed at a speed that you choose, called the cruising speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).

Controls

Depending on the vehicle, you have control A or B.
1
activates the function and decreases the cruising speed or stores the current speed (SET/-).
2
activates the function and increases the cruising speed or stores the current speed (SET/+).
3
Depending on the vehicle, adapts the speed setpoint to detect speed limits
4
Selects and deselects the driving aids, depending on the vehicle :
  • Active driver assist (depending on the vehicle);
  • Stop and Go adaptive cruise control or cruise control (depending on the vehicle);
  • Speed limiter;
  • Off.
5
Put the function on standby (with cruising speed stored) (0)
6
Recall the stored cruising speed (RES)
7
Activates and increases the cruising speed or to set the stored cruising speed (RES/+)
8
Speed limiter On/Off
9
Cruise control On/Off
Note
Depending on the vehicle, you can link the cruise control function to the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS by pressing the button 3.
WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid.
It can under no circumstances replace the driver’s responsibility to respect speed limits and to be vigilant.
The driver must always be in control of the vehicle.
Cruise control must not be used in heavy traffic, on undulating or slippery roads (black ice, aquaplaning, gravel) and during bad weather (fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

Switching on

Press button 4 as many times as necessary to select the cruise control or press button 9.
The 10 warning light or appears in grey.
The “Cruise control ON” message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by dashes to indicate that the cruise control function is in operation and waiting to memorise a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed above approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), press the button 1 (SET/-) or 2 (SET/+) or 7 (RES/+) : the function is activated and the current speed is taken into account.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes. Cruise control is confirmed when the memorised speed and warning light appear in green 10 or .
If you try to activate the function below 19 mph (30 km/h), the message “Invalid Speed” will be displayed and the function will remain inactive.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is registered and the cruise control function is active, you may lift your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by pressing the following repeatedly :
  • the button 1 (SET/-) to reduce the speed ;
  • the button 2 (SET/+) or 7 (RES/+) to increase the speed.
Note : press and hold one of the switches to modify speed by successive increments.

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal.
While it is being exceeded, the cruising speed flashes in red on the instrument panel. Then, release the accelerator pedal : after a few seconds, the vehicle will automatically return to its set cruising speed.
Cruising speed cannot be maintained
When driving down a steep gradient, the system may be unable to maintain the cruising speed : the memorised speed will flash in red on the instrument panel to inform you of this situation.
WARNING
If the cruise control is no longer available (after several attempts to activate it), contact an Approved Dealer.
WARNING
You must keep your feet close to the pedals to be ready to react in an emergency.

Putting the function on standby

The function is set to standby if you :
  • press button 5 (0) ;
  • press the brake pedal ;
  • shift into neutral position (N).
The cruising speed is stored and displayed in grey on the instrument panel.
Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled, once you are sure that the road conditions are suitable (traffic, road surface, weather conditions, etc.). Press the button 6 (RES) or 7 (RES/+) if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h).
When the speed is stored, cruise control activation s confirmed by display of the cruising speed and, depending on the vehicle, the 10 warning light or is displayed.
NB : if the speed previously stored is much higher than the current speed, the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly to reach this threshold.
When the cruise control is set to standby, pressing button 1 (SET/-) or 2 (SET/+) or 7 (RES/+) reactivates the cruise control function without taking into account the stored speed : it is the speed at which the vehicle is moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is interrupted when:
  • you press the button 9 or 4 until the OFF appears on the instrument panel. In this case, the speed is no longer stored ;
  • you press the button 8 or 4 until warning light or appears on the instrument panel. In this case the speed limiter is selected and there is no stored speed.
The 10 warning light or disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function is disabled.
WARNING
Putting the cruise control on standby or switching it off does not cause a rapid reduction in speed : you must brake by depressing the brake pedal.