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Speed limiter
Speed limiter
The speed limiter function controls the engine and braking system to help you not
to exceed a driving speed that you have chosen, known as the limit speed.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, you can link the speed limiter function to the "Road sign
detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS.
Controls
- 1.
- Switch for selecting/deselecting the driving aids, depending on the vehicle:
- Active driver assist;
- Adaptive Cruise Control;
- cruise control;
- speed limiter;
- OFF.
- 2.
- Puts the function on standby and stores the limited speed (0).
- 3.
- Recalling the stored limit speed (RES).
- 4.
- Switch to activate and decrease the limit speed or to store the current speed (SET/-).
- 5.
- Switch to activate and increase the limit speed or to recall the stored limit speed (SES/+).
- 6.
- Pop-up button (depending on the vehicle): adapts the speed setpoint to detected speed limits DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS
Driving
When a limit speed has been set but not yet reached, driving is similar to driving
a vehicle without the speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored speed, no effort on the accelerator pedal will allow
you to exceed the programmed speed except in an emergency (refer to information on
"Exceeding the limit speed").
Switching on
Press switch 1 as many times as necessary to select the speed limiter 7. The 7 warning light appears in grey. The "Speed limiter ready: SET to activate" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by dashes to indicate that the
speed limiter function is activated and waiting for a limit speed to be stored.
Note: depending on the vehicle, when the vehicle is started, the speed limiter is automatically
selected if the function 6 or OFF was selected the last time the vehicle was stopped.
To store the current speed, press the 4 switch (SET/-) or the 5 switch (SET/+): the limit speed replaces the dashes and, depending on the vehicle, the 7 warning light appears in white.
The minimum stored speed is 19 mph (30 km/h).
Varying the limit speed
The limit speed may be changed by pressing repeatedly or holding down:
- switch 5 (SET/+) to increase the speed;
- switch 4 (SET/-) to reduce speed.
Automatic speed limiter with speed limit sign recognition
(depending on subscription: without a subscription this function cannot be activated.
To manage your subscription, see the multimedia instructions.)
Using the camera, the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS and the map associated with the subscription, the system automatically limits the
vehicle speed when a speed limit road sign is identified and passed.
Activation/deactivation
From the multimedia screen, in the "Vehicle" world, select "Driving aids". Then, from
the "Speed adaptation" menu view the "Adaptive cruise control" field and select "To
speed limits".
Note: you can also activate/deactivate by pressing and holding the contextual button 6.
Exceeding the limit speed
It is possible to exceed the limit speed at any moment. To do this, press the accelerator
pedal firmly down beyond the point of resistance.
While the speed is being exceeded, the speed limiter flashes red on the instrument
panel. Then, release the accelerator pedal: the speed limiter function will return
as soon as you reach a speed lower than the memorised speed.
WARNING
You must keep your feet near the pedals to be ready to react in an emergency.
WARNING
If the speed limiter is not available (after several attempts to activate), contact
an approved dealer.
Limited speed cannot be maintained
When driving down a steep slope, the system may not maintain the limit speed: in this
case the limited speed flashes in red on the instrument panel and a beep sounds at
regular intervals to inform you.
Putting the function on standby
The speed limiter function is suspended when you press switch 2 (0). The limit speed is stored and displayed in grey on the instrument panel.
Recalling the limit speed
If a speed has been stored, it can be recalled by pressing the switch 3 (RES).
Tip
When the speed limiter is set to standby, pressing switch 4 or 5 reactivates the 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 speed limiter function is interrupted when you press the switch 1 to deselect the speed limiter. In this case, the speed is no longer stored
The 7 warning light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function has
stopped.
Tip
To exit the driving assistance, press switch 1 as many times as necessary until OFF. The message "Driving Assistance deactivated" appears on the instrument panel.