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ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING

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Using information from the radar 1, the system calculates the distance which separates it from the vehicle in front.

The system informs the driver if there is a risk of head-on collision to enable appropriate emergency manoeuvres (pressing the brake pedal and/or turning the steering wheel).

Depending on the reactivity of the driver, the system can assist with braking in order to limit damage or prevent a collision.

Location of the radar 1

Ensure that the radar area is not obstructed (by dirt, mud, snow, a badly fitted front number plate), impacted, modified (including painting) or hidden by any accessory fitted on the front of the vehicle (on the grille or logo etc.).

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.

Operation

Detection of vehicles

When driving at a speed between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 87 mph (140 km/h), if there is a risk of collision with the vehicle in front, the system:

- warns you of a collision risk:

the warning light flashes on the instrument panel and a beep sounds.

If the driver presses the brake pedal and the system still detects a risk of collision, the warning light continues to flash on the instrument panel, accompanied by a beep, until the system no longer detects any risk of collision.

- The following situations may trigger braking:

if the driver fails to react following the alert and collision becomes imminent.

If the vehicle stopped as a result of active emergency braking, the driver must keep the vehicle stationary by applying the brake pedal.

Note: if the driver uses the vehicle controls (steering wheel, pedals, etc.) the system may delay certain operations or not activate.

Special features of stationary vehicles

Stationary vehicles are detected when your vehicle is being driven at a speed between approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and 68 mph (110 km/h). The system is not active and does not emit a warning for stationary vehicles when your vehicle speed exceeds approximately 68 mph (110 km/h).

Depending on the vehicle speed, the system only detects vehicles driving in the same direction of traffic or at a standstill. The system may not detect motorcycles because of the difficulty in forecasting their trajectory.

In the event of emergency manoeuvre, you can stop braking at any moment by:

- tapping the accelerator pedal;

or

- turning the steering wheel as a collision avoidance manoeuvre.

Activating/deactivating the system

With the vehicle stationary and the ignition on:

- repeatedly press button 3 or 4 to select the “Active braking” function on the 2 display;

- press and hold button 3 or 4 (for around three seconds) to deactivate the system.

Constant illumination of the warning light on the instrument panel confirms that the system is deactivated.

Constant illumination of the warning light on the instrument panel confirms that the system is deactivated.

Pressing and holding button 3 or 4 again will reactivate the system. The warning light goes out on the instrument panel.

This system is reactivated each time the ignition is switched on.

Temporarily not available

When the system detects that the function is temporarily unavailable, the warning light lights up on the instrument panel and stays on, accompanied by the message “Front radar no visibility”.

There are two possibilities:

- the system is temporarily disrupted (for example: radar obscured by dirt, mud, snow etc.). In this case, park the vehicle and switch off the engine. Clean the detection zone of the radar. When you next start the engine, the warning light and the message go out;

- if this is not the case, this may arise from another cause; contact an Approved Dealer.

Operating faults

If the warning lights and are illuminated on the instrument panel accompanied by the message “Check Active braking” this indicates a system fault. Consult an approved dealer.

Active emergency braking

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle. The triggering of this function may be delayed or prevented when the system detects clear signs of control of the vehicle by the driver (action on the steering wheel, pedals etc.).

The system cannot be activated:

- when the gearbox lever is in neutral or the clutch pedal has been depressed during approximately ten seconds;

- when the parking brake is activated;

- when the Electronic Stability Program (ESC) has started;

- while cornering.

System servicing/repairs

- In the event of an impact, the sensor alignment may become changed, and its operation will consequently be affected. Deactivate the function, then consult an authorised dealer.

- Any work in the area where the radar is located (repairs, replacements, touching up of paintwork) must be carried out by a qualified professional.

Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.

System disturbance

Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system, such as:

- a complex environment (metal bridge, tunnel etc.);

- poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice etc.);

- ...

In these conditions, the system may not react or may brake inadvertently.

Limitation of the system operation

- Each time the vehicle is started, the system carries out a calibration according to the vehicle surroundings and may be inactive for a length of time between approximately two to five minutes.

- A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger any alert or any action on the system operation.

- The sensor area should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the proper operation of the system.

- The system cannot respond to small vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles as effectively as to other vehicles.

In these conditions, the system may not react or may brake inadvertently.

Deactivating the function

You must disable the function if:

- the brake lights are not functioning;

- the front of the vehicle has received an impact or has been damaged;

- the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns).

In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

Halting the function

You can halt the active emergency braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal or by turning the steering wheel in an avoidance manoeuvre.