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Cruise control

The cruise control function controls the engine and braking system to help you to maintain a driving speed that you have chosen, known as the cruising speed. This cruising speed may be set at any speed above 19 mph (30 km/h).

Controls

1.
Change the mode: OFF/speed limiter/cruise control.
2.
Put the function on standby (and store the limit speed) (0).
3.
Recall the stored cruising speed (RES).
4.
Speed limiter activation and speed reduction (SET/-).
5.
Speed limiter activation and increase (SET/+).
6.
Depending on the vehicle, road sign detection activation switch [O].
Tip
You can link the cruise control to the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS.
Tip
If the "OFF" mode is selected before switching off the engine, the "Speed limiter" function will be activated by default the next time the vehicle is started.
WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid. The function does not take the place of the driver. Therefore, it can under no circumstances replace the driver's responsibility to respect speed limits and to be vigilant (the driver must always be ready to brake).
Cruise control must not be used in heavy traffic, on winding 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 switch 1 until the warning light is displayed in green on the instrument panel. Warning light comes on the instrument panel. The message "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 store a cruising speed.

Activating cruise control

While the vehicle is moving a steady speed above approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), press switch 4 (SET/-) or switch 5 (SET/+): the function is activated and the current speed is taken into account.
The cruising speed replaces the dashes. Cruise control is confirmed when the stored speed and warning light appear in green.
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.
Note: the cruise control speed can be changed at any time as long as the vehicle speed is between 19 mph (30 km/h) and the maximum speed of the vehicle.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is memorised and the cruise control function is active, you may lift your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Please note that you must keep your feet close to the pedals in order to react in an emergency.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by pressing the following repeatedly:
  • switch 4 (SET/-) to reduce speed;
  • switch 5 (SET/+) to increase 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 depressing the accelerator pedal. While it is being exceeded, the cruising speed flashes 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 is unable to maintain the cruising speed: the stored speed will flash 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.
Tip
Temporarily not available
The system controls acceleration and deceleration of your vehicle using the engine and braking system. The system activates the brakes in order to maintain the set speed, the system applies limited braking. In the event of a steep descent, for example in a mountainous area, you must select a lower gear to benefit from engine braking.
To reduce the load imposed on the braking system and to prevent the brakes from overheating, the cruise control function may be temporarily interrupted and the "Check Cruise Control" message appears. The message disappears when the function becomes available again.
If the message remains, contact an approved dealer.

Putting the function on standby

The function is set to standby if you:
  • switch 2 (0);
  • the brake pedal;
  • the clutch pedal for a prolonged period or if the vehicle is in neutral for a prolonged period on vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox;
  • shifting to neutral position, on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox.
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 switch 3 (RES) if the vehicle speed is above 19 mph (30 km/h).
When you see a reminder of the stored speed, cruise control activation is confirmed by the display in green of the cruising speed and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light coming on.
Note: 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 switch 4 (SET/-) or 5) (SET/+) 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 switch 1 to deselect the limiter. In this case, the speed is no longer stored.
The warning light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function is no longer active.
Tip
To exit the driving assistance, press switch 1 as many times as necessary until you reach OFF. The "Driving assist. deactivated" message is displayed on the instrument panel.
In this case, the next time the engine is started, the "Speed limiter" function will be activated and waiting for a speed limit to be stored.
WARNING
Putting the speed limiter on standby or switching it off does not cause a rapid reduction in speed: you must brake by pressing the brake pedal.

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