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Speed limiter

Introduction

The speed limiter function helps you stay within the driving speed limit that you choose, known as the limit speed.

Controls

1.
Start/stop speed limiter switch .
2.
Cruise control On/Off switch .
3.
Speed limiter activation and speed reduction (SET/-).
4.
Speed limiter activation and speed increase or recall of stored limit speed (RES/+).
5.
Puts the function on standby and stores the limited speed (O).
Tip
You can link the speed limiter to the "Road sign detection" functionDETECTION 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 until the warning light is displayed on the instrument panel.
The warning light is displayed in grey on the instrument panel.
The "Limiter ON" 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.
To store the current speed, press switch 4 (RES/+) or switch 3 (SET/-): the limit speed replaces the dashes and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appears in white.
The minimum speed that can be stored is 19 mph (30 km/h).

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by pressing repeatedly or holding down:
  • switch 4 (RES/+) to increase the speed;
  • switch 3 (SET/-) to reduce speed.

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed at any moment.
To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly and fully (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
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 5 (O).
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 4.
Tip
When the speed limiter is set to standby, pressing switch 3 reactivates the function without taking into account the memorised 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 1 switch. In this case, the speed is no longer stored;
  • when you press the 2 switch. In this case the cruise control is selected and there is no stored speed.
The warning light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function is no longer active.

speed limiter