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Memorising the speed
setting

This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition

The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter controls, with the standard cruise control
or the dynamic cruise control.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or
dynamic cruise control.

For more information on the
Speed limiter, Cruise control or
Dynamic cruise control, refer to the
corresponding sections.

Steering mounted controls

Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.

Memorise a speed setting.

Operating limits

The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-

poor weather (rain, snow),

atmospheric pollution,

trailer, caravan,

- driving with snow chains fitted,
- puncture repair using the temporary repair

kit,

- young drivers.

Operation of the system may be disrupted or it
may not work at all in the following situations:
- poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,

falling snow, rain, fog),

windscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,
misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,

fault with the camera,

- obsolete or incorrect mapping,
- hidden road signs (other vehicles,

vegetation, snow),

- speed limit signs that do not conform to the

standard, are damaged or distorted.

Clean the area of the windscreen in
front of the camera regularly.

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Speed limiter indication.

Memorise the speed.

Current speed setting.

Display in the instrument panel

Head-up display

Memorising

When the speed limiter/cruise control is

switched on, the corresponding information
is displayed.

On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit value and offers to
make it the speed setting.
"MEM

" flashes in the screen for a few seconds.

Make an initial press on this

button to display the suggested
limit speed.

F Press this button again to

confirm the new speed setting.

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Steering mounted controls

Speed limiter on/pause indication.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

Speed value setting.

Speed limiter ("LIMIT")

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Once the programmed speed limit is reached,
additional pressure on the accelerator pedal
has no effect.

Select speed limiter mode.

Lower the programmed speed.

Raise the programmed speed.

Speed limiter on / pause.

5. If fitted to your vehicle, display the list of

memorised speeds or memorise the speed
suggested by the speed limit recognition
system.

Display in the instrument panel

The programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on this button
and the Dynamic cruise control,
refer to the corresponding section.

For more information on
Memorising speeds, refer to the
corresponding section.

Head-up display

For more information on Speed limit
recognition

and memorising them in

particular, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Switching on / Pause

F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT"

position:

the speed limiter mode is selected but is
not switched on (Pause).

Switch the speed limiter back on by

pressing button 4, if the speed displayed
is suitable (by default, the last speed
programmed).

F You can temporarily stop the speed limiter

by pressing button 4 again: the display
confirms that it has been stopped (Pause).

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
Once the function is selected, you can modify
the speed setting by:
- using buttons 2 and 3, raising or lowering

the speed displayed:
F by successive short presses, to modify

by + or - 1 mph (km/h),

F by a maintained press, to modify in steps

of + or - 5 mph (km/h).

- pressing button 5, if your vehicle has speed

memorisation:
F the six speeds memorised are displayed

in the touch screen,

press the button corresponding to the

speed limit chosen.

The value is then displayed in the instrument
panel.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.

Adjusting the speed limiter
setting

Switching on the speed limiter requires a
programmed speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is paused by operation of the
control.

The programmed speed can be
exceeded temporarily by pressing
the accelerator firmly beyond the
point of resistance.

To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator
pedal until the vehicle returns to the
programmed speed limit.

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On sharp acceleration, as when
descending a steep hill, the speed
limiter will not be able to prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
The limiter is temporarily deactivated
and the displayed programmed speed
flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed
when exceeding the speed is not due to
an action by the driver.

Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
speed limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed

Switching off

F Press

firmly on the accelerator pedal,

going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the flashing
of the programmed speed when exceeding
the speed is not due to an action by the driver
(steep hill...).
As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the
programmed value, the limiter operates again:
the display of the programmed speed becomes
steady again.

F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "0"

position.

The display of speed limiter information
disappears.

- by pressing button 5, if your vehicle has

speed limit recognition:
F the speed to be memorised is displayed

in the instrument panel,

F press button 5 again

to save the speed.

The value is then displayed in the instrument
panel.

For more information on Speed
limit recognition, refer to the
corresponding section.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is secured
correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.

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Cruise control ("CRUISE")

System which automatically maintains
the speed of the vehicle at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.

Steering mounted controls

Select cruise control mode.

Programme a speed setting/Lower the

speed setting.

Programme a speed setting/Raise the

speed setting.

Pause-resume cruise control.

5. If fitted to your vehicle, display the list of

memorised speeds or memorise the speed
offered by the speed limit recognition
system.

The cruise control system cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals
at all times.

For more information on Speed
limit recognition, refer to the
corresponding section.

Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

For more information on
Memorising speeds, refer to the
corresponding section.

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If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, third or
fourth gear, or higher, must be engaged.

If your vehicle has an automatic or electronic
gearbox, second gear or higher must be
engaged.

Cruise control pause/resume indication.

Cruise control mode selection indication.

Speed value setting.

Display in the instrument panel

Head-up display

Switching on

F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"

position: the cruise control mode is
selected but is not switched on (Pause).

F Press on button 2 or 3

: your vehicle's

current speed becomes the cruise speed.

The cruise control is activated (ON).

It is possible to exceed the programmed
speed temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal
until the programmed cruise speed is
reached again.

The cruise control is switched on

manually: it

requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h).

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Pause

The cruise control is paused manually or
by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESC system for safety
reasons.

- by pressing on button 5, if your vehicle is

equipped with speed memorisation:
F the speed to be memorised is displayed

in the instrument panel,

F press on button 5 again to save the

speed.

The value is then displayed in the instrument
panel.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition

, refer to the corresponding

section.

Once switched on, you can pause the cruise
control at any time by pressing button 4: the
screen confirms the pause.

If the cruise control is switched on, you can then
modify the initial speed in one of the following ways:
-

using buttons 2 or 3:
F by successive short presses, to modify the

speed by + or - 1 mph (km/h),

by a long press, to modify the speed in steps
of + or - 5 mph (km/h),

Modification of the initial
speed setting

- by pressing on button 5, if your vehicle is

equipped with speed memorisation:
F the six memorised speeds are displayed

in the touch screen,

select a value: it is displayed in the

instrument panel.

The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
The modification is then accepted.

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Exceeding the programmed
speed

If the programmed speed is exceeded, the
displayed speed flashes.
Once the vehicle returns to the programmed
speed, the display becomes steady again.

Switching off

F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "0"

position.

The display of information related to the
cruise control disappears.

Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
cruise control.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.

On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing,
the programmed speed may not be
achieved or maintained.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is secured
correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Dynamic cruise control ("CRUISE")

This systems allows the vehicle's speed to
be maintained at a value set by the driver

In addition it allows (when circumstances
permit) an inter-vehicle distance that you
have selected to be maintained between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

In the Driving

menu, activate/deactivate

"Dynamic cruise control

The state of the system is memorised on
switching off the ignition.

Activation / Deactivation

The cruise control selection
thumbwheel must be at the
"CRUISE" position, otherwise the
selection is not taken into account.
Activation or deactivation of
the system is via the vehicle
configuration menu.

With the touch screen

Select cruise control mode.

Programme a speed setting/Reduce the

speed setting.

Programme a speed setting/Increase the

speed setting.

Pause / Resume cruise control.

5. If fitted to your vehicle, display the list of

memorised speeds or memorise the speed
suggested by the speed limit recognition
system.

6. Select the inter-vehicle distance ("Close",

"Normal", "Distant")

Steering mounted controls

By default, the inter-vehicle distance is
set at "Normal

Otherwise, the last setting made will be
used when switching on the system.

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If your vehicle has an automatic or electronic
gearbox, second gear or higher must be
engaged.

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, third or
fourth gear, or higher, must be engaged.

Indication of cruise control pause/resume.

8. Indication of selection of cruise control

mode, or vehicle speed adjustment phase.

Cruise speed setting.

Display in the instrument panel

Head-up display

The dynamic cruise control is switched on
manually, it requires that the speed of the
vehicle be between 25 mph (40 km/h) and
90 mph (150 km/h).
If the cruise speed setting is above 90 mph
(150 km/h), the dynamic cruise control switches
to normal cruise control mode (without
automatic regulation of the safe inter-vehicle
distance).

Switching on

For more information on the Head-up
display

, refer to the corresponding

section.

For more information on the Cruise
control

, refer to the corresponding

section.

The dynamic cruise control must be selected in
the "Driving

" menu.

F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"

position: cruise control mode is selected,
but not started (Pause).

F Press one of the buttons 2 or 3

: the current

speed of your vehicle becomes the cruise
speed setting.

The cruise control is activated (ON).

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If the cruise control is on, you can then modify
the initial speed:
- using button 2 or 3:

F by successive short presses, to modify

by steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h),

F by a maintained press, to modify in steps

of + or - 5 mph (km/h).

Modification of the cruise
control speed only

- by pressing button 5, if your vehicle has

speed memorisation:
F

the six memorised settings are displayed

in the touch screen,

choose a speed setting: it is displayed in

the instrument panel.

The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
The modification is then taken into account.

For more information on Speed
limit recognition and in particular
its memorisation, refer to the
corresponding section.

As a precaution, it is recommended that
you select a cruise speed setting close
to the current speed of your vehicle.

- by pressing button 5, if your vehicle has

speed limit recognition:
F the speed to memorise is displayed in

the instrument panel,

F press button 5 again

to save the speed.

The setting is then displayed in the instrument
panel.

Inter-vehicle distance

Using a radar with a range of about 100 metres,
located at the front of the vehicle, this system
detects a vehicle running in front of your
vehicle.
It automatically adapts the speed of your
vehicle to that of the vehicle in front.
If the vehicle in front is running more slowly,
the system progressively reduces the speed of
your vehicle using just engine braking (as if the
driver had pressed the "-

" button).

If your vehicle is too close to, or approaching
too quickly the vehicle in front, the dynamic
cruise control is automatically deactivated.
The driver is then alerted by an audible signal,
accompanied by a message.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the dynamic cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the dynamic cruise
control allows your vehicle to temporarily
approach the vehicle in front to assist the
overtaking manoeuvre, though never exceeding
the programmed speed.

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This value remains in memory, regardless of
the state of the system.

F Press button 6 to select a new inter-vehicle

distance setting from the three levels
("Close", "Normal", "Distant

").

Modification of the inter-

vehicle distance

In the event of the presence of a vehicle
detected by the inter-vehicle distance
radar, if the speed selected is too far
above the speed of that vehicle, the
system is not activated and the alert
message "Activation not possible,
conditions unsuitable" is displayed until
driving conditions are safe to allow
activation of the system.

The inter-vehicle distance setting
is memorised when the ignition is
switched off.

Exceeding the programmed
speed

Simply release the accelerator pedal
to return to the programmed speed.

It is possible to exceed the
programmed speed temporarily by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

The dynamic cruise control can be paused
manually with the control, or automatically:
- by pressing the brake or clutch pedal,
-

in the event of operation of the ESC, for
safety reasons,

when an inter-vehicle distance threshold
is reached (calculated according to the
relative speeds of your vehicle and the
vehicle in front and the inter-vehicle
distance setting selected),

when the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front becomes too small,

when the speed of the vehicle in front is
too low,

when the speed of your vehicle becomes
too low.

Pause

If the programmed setting is unintentionally
exceeded, descending a steep hill for example,
the speed setting in the instrument panel
flashes as a warning.

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The following table describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.

Driving situations and associated alerts

Symbol

Associated message

Comments

No vehicle detected:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.

Detection of a vehicle, at the limit of the range of the radar:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.

"SPEED ADJUSTED"

Detection of a vehicle that is too close or running at a speed lower than your vehicle's
cruise speed setting.
The system uses engine braking to slow your vehicle (within a limit of 20 mph (30 km/h))
and then hold it at the speed of the vehicle in front so as to observe the programmed inter-
vehicle time.
When automatically slowing down behind a vehicle, your true speed may be higher than
the "adjusted speed" displayed.

"SPEED ADJUSTED"

When the adjusted speed reaches the limit of regulation (speed setting less than 20 mph
(30 km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting to signal that
automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.

"Cruise control paused"

If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment possible by the system and in the
absence of any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator, change of lane,
reduction of the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically paused.
The display of the deactivation message is accompanied by an audible signal.

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When the dynamic cruise control is
automatically paused, it can only be
reactivated when safe conditions are
restored. The message "Activation
not possible, conditions unsuitable"
is displayed while reactivation is not
possible.
When the conditions allow, it is
recommended that the function be
reactivated by pressing button 2 (SET+)
or 3

(SET-), which will make the current

speed of your vehicle the new cruise
speed setting, rather than by pressing
button 4

(on/pause) which reactivates

the cruise control using the old cruise
speed setting, which may be very
different from the current speed of your
vehicle.

The speed regulation range is limited to a
maximum difference of 20 mph (30 km/h)
between the speed setting and the speed of
the vehicle in front.
Above this, the system goes into pause if the
safe distance becomes too small.
The dynamic cruise control uses only engine
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the
vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing
the accelerator pedal.
The system is paused automatically:
-

if the vehicle in front slows down too much
or too suddenly, and the driver does not
brake,

if a vehicle comes between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front,

if the system does not slow the vehicle
enough to continue to maintain a safe
distance, for example when descending a
steep hill.

Limits of operation

As the radar's field of detection is quite narrow,
it is possible that the system may not detect:

vehicles of reduced width, such as
motorcycles, for example,

- vehicles not running in the middle of the

lane,

- vehicles entering a corner,
- vehicles changing lane at the last moment.

The cruise control does not take
account of:
-

stationary vehicles,

- vehicles driving in the opposite

direction.

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In the event of a fault with the dynamic cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and display of the message message "Driving
aid functions fault".
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Operating fault

The dynamic cruise control operates
by day and at night, in fog or moderate
rainfall.

When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the dynamic cruise control
on slippery surfaces or in heavy traffic.

When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to
achieve or maintain the programmed
speed.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the dynamic cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-

ensure that mats are secured
correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
It is recommended that you always keep
your feet close to the pedals.

If the difference between the
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front is too
great, the speed cannot be adjusted:
the cruise control is automatically
deactivated.

The system does not act on the braking
system, but works only with engine
braking.
The regulation range is limited: there
will no longer be any adjustment of
speed if the difference between the
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front becomes
too high.

The dynamic cruise control cannot in any
circumstances replace the observation
of speed limits, nor the need for the
vigilance on the part of the driver.

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