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Active emergency braking

The system uses information from the camera 1, to determine the distance from your vehicle:
  • from the vehicle ahead in the same lane;
or
  • from any oncoming vehicles in the context of a manoeuvre to change direction;
or
  • from vehicles passing perpendicularly;
or
  • stationary vehicles;
or
  • surrounding pedestrians and cyclists.
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.
The system is otherwise inactive and does not trigger an alert.
WARNING
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.
Tip
This system can apply maximum braking to the vehicle until it is completely stationary if necessary.
For safety reasons, always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle and make sure that it is loaded so that no items can be thrown forward and hit the occupants.

Location of the camera 1

Make sure the windscreen is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation etc.).

Operation

When driving, when there is a risk of collision, the system:
  • alerts you of a collision risk: the "Detected obstacle" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a sound alert.
    Note: if the driver presses the brake pedal and the system still detects a risk of collision, the braking force may be increased if it is not sufficient to prevent the collision.
  • braking may be triggered: if the driver does not react to the alert and the collision becomes imminent, the red warning light and the message "Brake" appear on the instrument panel accompanied by a sound alert.
Note:
  • if the driver uses the vehicle controls (steering wheel, pedals, etc.) the system may delay its reaction or not activate;
  • if active emergency braking has caused the vehicle to stop, the vehicle is kept stationary for a short time. Beyond this time limit, the driver must keep the vehicle stationary by holding their foot on the brake pedal;
  • after the system activates braking, the message "Advanced Safety triggered" will be displayed.
Tip
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.
Tip
Special features of warnings
Depending on the speed, the warning and braking may be activated simultaneously.

Vehicle detection

Detection of vehicles travelling in the same lane

The risk of a collision with the vehicle in front of you in the same lane is detected by the system when:
  • you vehicle is travelling faster than about 5 mph (8 km/h);

Detection of oncoming vehicles in the context of a manoeuvre to change direction

When you wish to change direction (e.g. A), oncoming vehicles are detected by the system when:
  • your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) to 12 mph (20 km/h);
  • you have activated the direction indicator light.

Detection of vehicles crossing the lane perpendicularly

Vehicles crossing the lane perpendicularly are detected by the system when:
  • your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and 37 mph (60 km/h).

Detection of vehicles stopped in the lane

Stationary vehicles are detected by the system when:
  • your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h).

Detection of pedestrians and cyclists

Detection of pedestrians and cyclists in the same lane

The system detects pedestrians and cyclists when:
  • your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 53 mph (85 km/h).

Detection of pedestrians and cyclists when changing direction

The system detects pedestrians and cyclists when:
  • your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) to 12 mph (20 km/h);

Activation/deactivation

Tip
Depending on the vehicle, according to the length of time following the last time the engine was stopped, the function is reactivated:
  • when the vehicle is unlocked;
or
  • when a door is opened;
or
  • when the engine is restarted.

Activating, deactivating the system from the multimedia screen 2

To activate or deactivate the function, refer to the multimedia instructions.
Select "ON" or "OFF".

Activating/deactivating the system from the trip computer 3

(depending on the vehicle)
  • With the vehicle stationary, press the switch 4 as many times as required to reach the  tab or, depending on the vehicle, the  tab;
or
  • press switch 4 and repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the  tab;
  • depending on the vehicle, press switch 7 OK;
  • repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the menu, then press switch 7 OK;
  • repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the "DRIVING ASSIST" menu, then press switch 7 OK;
  • repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the "Active braking" menu, then press switch 7 OK;
  • press the 7 OK switch again to activate or deactivate the function:
    • function activated
    • function deactivated
Upon deactivation of the system, the warning light illuminates or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light illuminates on the instrument panel. When the system is activated, the warning light disappears.

Settings

WARNING
For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments while the vehicle is stationary.

Adjusting settings from the multimedia screen 2

With the vehicle stationary, to access the function settings from the multimedia screen 2, refer to the multimedia instructions:
  • "Warning": adjust the sensitivity level. To do this select:
    • "Late";
    • "Standard";
    • "Early".
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for more information.

Adjusting settings from the trip computer 3

(depending on the vehicle)
  • With the vehicle stationary, press the switch 4 as many times as required to reach the  tab or, depending on the vehicle, the  tab;
or
  • depending on the vehicle, press switch 4 and repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the menu. Press the 7 OK switch;
  • repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the "" menu or, depending on the vehicle, the "" menu. Press the 7 OK switch;
  • repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the "DRIVING ASSIST" menu. Press the 7 OK switch.
  • repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the "Active braking sensitivity" menu 7 OK;
  • press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to adjust the setting. Press the 7 OK switch.

Temporary unavailability

If the system detects a temporary fault the warning light illuminates, or depending on the vehicle, the warning light illuminates on the instrument panel.
The possible causes are:
  • the system is temporarily blinded (glare from the sun, dipped beam headlights, bad weather conditions etc.). The system will be operational again when visibility conditions are better;
  • the system is temporarily disrupted (for example: the windscreen is obscured by dirt, snow, condensation, etc.). In this case, park the vehicle and switch off the engine. Clean the windscreen. The next time the engine is started, after around five or ten minutes of driving, the warning light and the message disappear. If this is not the case, this may arise from another cause; contact an approved dealer.

Operating faults

When the function detects an operating fault, the warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appears on the instrument panel. Consult an approved dealer.

Warning

WARNING
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 electronic stability control (ESC) has been triggered.
System servicing/repairs
  • In the event of an impact, the camera alignment may be changed, and its operation may consequently be affected. Deactivate the function and consult an authorised dealer.
  • Any work in the area where the camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications etc.) 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:
  • poor weather conditions (snow, rain, hail, black ice etc.) ;
  • poor visibility (night, fog etc.) ;
  • poor contrast between the object (vehicle, pedestrian etc.) and the surrounding area (e.g. pedestrian dressed in white located in a snowy area etc.) ;
  • being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction etc.) ;
  • windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.) ;
  • ...
In these conditions, the system may not react, may warn the driver 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 of driving;
  • The camera should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the proper operation of the system;
  • the system may not respond to small vehicles as effectively as to other vehicles;
  • the system may not operate properly when the road surface is slippery (rain, snow, black ice, etc.). ;
  • to ensure correct operation, the system needs to distinguish the entire obstacle. So the system cannot detect:
    • pedestrians/cyclists in the darkness or in poor lighting conditions;
    • partially visible pedestrians/cyclists;
    • pedestrians less than approximately 80 cm tall;
    • pedestrians carrying large objects;
    • ...
In these conditions, the system may not react, may warn the driver or may brake inadvertently.
Deactivating the function
You must disable the function if:
  • the area of the camera has been damaged (e.g. on the inside or outside of the windscreen);
  • the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);
  • the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out windscreen repairs in this area; have it changed by an approved dealer);
  • you are not driving on a paved road.
In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and contact an authorised dealer.
Halting the function
You can halt the active braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal or by turning the steering wheel in a collision avoidance manoeuvre.

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