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Cruise control

Introduction

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 can be set at any speed above 19 mph (30 km/h).
Tip
While ECO mode is activated, the cruising speed cannot exceed the vehicle's current speed DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
Tip
The regenerative braking system and the paddles are not available when the cruise control or the adaptive cruise control function is activated.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, you can link the cruise control 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.
Put the function on standby (with cruising speed stored) (0).
3.
Recall the stored cruising speed (RES).
4.
  • Upwards: activates, increases cruising speed or stores the current speed (SET/+).
  • Downwards: activates, decreases cruising speed or stores the current speed (SET/-).
5.
Pop-up button (depending on the vehicle): adapt the speed setpoint to detected speed limits DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS.
WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid.
It can under no circumstances replace the driver's responsibility to respect speed limits or to be vigilant.
The driver must always be in control of the vehicle.
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.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, you can link the cruise control function to the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS by pressing switch 5.
If the "OFF" mode is selected before switching off the engine, the "Speed limiter" function will be activated by default the next time the engine is started.

Switching on

Press switch 1 as many times as necessary to select the cruise control.
The warning light 6 appears in grey. The "Cruise Control selected" 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

At a steady speed above approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), push the control upwards () or downwards (SET/+)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 7 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.

Driving

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

Adjusting the cruising speed

You can vary the cruising speed by pushing the control 4:
  • upwards on (SET/+) to increase the speed;
  • downwards on (SET/-) to decrease the speed.
Note: pressing and holding up or down on control 4 makes it possible to alter the speed in 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 in red 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
In the case of a steep descent, the system may not maintain the cruising speed: the stored speed flashes in red on the instrument panel and a beep sounds at regular intervals to inform you.
WARNING
If the cruise control is no longer available (after several attempts to activate it), contact an Approved Dealer.

Putting the function on standby

The function is set to standby if you:
  • switch 2 (0);
  • the brake pedal;
  • move to the neutral position.
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 the switch 3 (RES)if the vehicle speed is above 19 mph (30 km/h).
When the speed is stored, cruise control activation is confirmed by the display in green of the cruising speed and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light 7 is displayed.
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, push the control 4 upwards (SET/+) or downwards (SET/-) to reactivate 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 cruise control. In this case, the speed is no longer stored.
Tip
To exit the driving assistance, press switch 1 as many times as necessary until you reach OFF. The "Driving Assistance deactivated" message appears 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.
The warning light 7 disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function has stopped.
WARNING
Putting the cruise control 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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