ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Displays

8 Adaptive cruise control warning light.

9 Stored cruising speed.

10 Vehicle in front.

11 Stored safe distance.

Switching on

Press switch 6.

Warning light 8 appears in grey, and the message “Adaptive Cruise Control active” appears on the instrument panel, accompanied by dashes to indicate that the cruise control function is activated and waiting to store a cruising speed.

This function cannot be activated when:

- the parking brake is applied;

- the Park Assist function is already activated AUTOMATIC PARKING.

The message Adaptive Cruise Ctl unavailable is displayed on the instrument panel.

Note: for vehicles fitted with the “Active Driver Assist” system ACTIVE DRIVER ASSIST, when the “Lane centering assist.” function, previously selected in the multimedia system or by pressing the switch 12 (switch warning light 12 on), adaptive cruise control is activated automatically when the “Lane centering assist.” function is activated ACTIVE DRIVER ASSIST.

Activating cruise control

When the vehicle is stationary (vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox) or when the vehicle is moving at a steady speed (all vehicles), shift the 3 control upwards (RES/+) or downwards (SET/-) to activate the function and store the current speed.

The minimum cruising speed is 19 mph (30 km/h).

The cruising speed 9 replaces the dashes and cruise control is confirmed by the appearance of the cruising speed in green and warning light 8.

If you try to activate the function when the vehicle speed is over 112 mph (180 km/h) or below 19 mph (30 km/h) for vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the message “Invalid Speed” is displayed and the function is not activated.

Once a cruising speed is memorised and the cruise control function is active, you may lift your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Special feature on vehicles with an automatic gearbox: if the vehicle speed is below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), the cruising speed will automatically be set to 19 mph (30 km/h). The vehicle will accelerate until it reaches the stored cruising speed.

Activating cruise control with advance speed limit sign recognition (display B) (continued)

Activation/deactivation

From the multimedia screen, in the “Vehicle” World, select “Driving assistance”. Then, in the “Speed management” menu, select “To speed limitations” in the “Adaptive regulation” field.

The letter “A” 15 is displayed on the instrument panel to confirm activation of the cruise control with advance speed limit sign recognition.

Note: activation/deactivation is also possible by pressing and holding the contextual button 7.

Operation

With the function activated, the following speeds are displayed on the instrument panel:

- cruising speed 9;

- the current speed limit detected by the system on the section of road on which the vehicle is travelling 13;

- the speed detected by the system on the next road section or speed limit zone 14.

The detected speed 14 is taken into account by the system. The vehicle speed adjusts gradually, until it becomes the cruising speed 9 without any action required from the driver. The speed indicated on 14 is displayed on 13 when passing the sign or zone identified.

When the function is not activated or the subscription is no longer active, operation is the same as setting the cruising speed with speed limit sign recognition (display A; refer to the previous page).

The driver must always stay vigilant regarding the speed applied by the system and remains responsible for the vehicle speed.

Adjustment

You can choose to apply to cruising speed 9 a systematic speed deviation in relation to the detected speed limits 13.

From the multimedia screen, in the “Vehicle” World, select “Driving assistance”. Then, on the “Speed management” menu, activate the “Adjust speed limitations” field and select the desired difference (from -6 mph (10 km/h) to +6 mph (10 km/h), above 30 mph (50 km/h)).

Activating cruise control with advance recognition of the road layout (display C)

(vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox and a subscription)

Using the camera, the “Road sign detection” function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS and a map subscription, the system can anticipate and manage the automatic adjustment of the cruising speed 9 when the vehicle is approaching a roundabout or bend.

If the vehicle is approaching a bend or roundabout, a 16 symbol appears on the instrument panel. The vehicle adjusts its speed to a speed appropriate to the feature detected.

The driver must always stay vigilant regarding the speed applied by the system and remains responsible for the vehicle speed.

Activation/deactivation

From the multimedia screen, in the “Vehicle” World, select “Driving assistance”. Then, from the “Speed management” menu, select “Display speed limiations”.

In the “Adaptive regulation” menu, select “To road context”.

(When the function is not activated or the subscription is no longer active, operation is the same as setting the cruising speed with speed limit sign recognition (display A; refer to the previous pages) or, depending on the subscription, setting the cruising speed with speed limit sign recognition (display B; refer to the previous pages).

The following symbols show the features taken into account by the system:

-  roundabout;

-  bend.

Controlling cruising speed9

You can resume control of the vehicle speed at any time by:

- putting the function on standby:

- by pressing the brake pedal;

or

- by pressing the switch 4 (0);

- by pressing and holding the clutch pedal (vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox);

- deactivation of the function by pressing the general Start/Stop switch 6.

For vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, when automatically adapting the speed to the signs and/or road surface, it is possible to ignore these events. Press the 3 control:

- upwards (RES/+) to return to the stored cruising speed;

- downwards (SET/-) to store and maintain the current speed.

Safe distance control activation

As soon as cruise control is activated, the default safe distance 11 is displayed in green on the instrument panel. The default safe distance corresponds to approximately two seconds (see following pages).

If the system detects a vehicle in your lane, an outline of a vehicle 10 appears above the distance gauge 11 on the instrument panel.

Your vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front and applies the brakes if necessary (the brake lights come on) in order to maintain the distance displayed on the instrument panel.

Note: the size of the 10 outline varies according to the distance separating you from the vehicle in front. The larger the outline, the closer the vehicle in front.

Setting the cruising speed

You can vary the speed by pressing repeatedly (for low variation) or pressing and holding (for high variation) the control 3:

- upwards (RES/+) to increase the speed;

- downwards: (SET/-) to decrease the speed.

Adjusting the following distance

You can vary the safe distance from the vehicle in front at any time by pressing switch 5 repeatedly.

The horizontal distance gauge on the instrument panel indicates the various available safe distances:

- distance gauge D: long distance (corresponding to approximately 2.4 seconds);

- distance gauge E: intermediate distance 2 (corresponding to approximately 2 seconds);

- distance gauge F: intermediate distance 1 (corresponding to approximately 1.6 seconds);

- distance gauge G: short distance (corresponding to approximately 1.2 seconds).

The selected distance gauge appears in green on the instrument panel. The other gauges remain in grey.

Note: the distance must be set according to the traffic level, local regulation and weather conditions.

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded at any time by applying the accelerator pedal.

If it is exceeded, the cruising speed 9 appears in yellow.

The distance gauge flashes if the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front is less than the safe distance selected: the Safe Distance Control function is no longer active.

Then, release the accelerator pedal: the cruise control and safe distance control will automatically resume the speed and distance instructions that you had previously selected.

Overtaking manoeuvre

If you wish to overtake the vehicle in front, activating the indicator will temporarily cancel the safe distance control and enable an acceleration speed sufficient to complete overtaking.

Stopping and starting the vehicle on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox

If the vehicle in front slows down, the system adapts its speed to bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary (e.g. in heavy traffic). The vehicle stops a few metres from the vehicle in front. The Stop and Start function can put the engine on standby FUNCTION STOP AND START.

When the vehicle in front sets off again:

- if the stop lasts for less than thirty seconds, the vehicle will start again without any action required from the driver.

Note: the driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving and remains responsible for controlling the vehicle: if the system detects a pedestrian in the area around the vehicle, the automatic restart will be inhibited until the next stop.

- if the stop exceeds approximately 30 seconds, you must apply the accelerator pedal or shift control 3 (RES/+) upwards in order for the vehicle to set off again. The message “Press RES/+ or accelerate” will appear on the instrument panel to inform you;

If the stop exceeds around three minutes, the electronic parking brake is automatically applied and the adaptive cruise control is deactivated. The 8 indicator light goes out to confirm that the function is deactivated.

Putting the function on standby

You can set the function to standby when:

- you press switch 4 (0);

- you apply the brake pedal while the vehicle is moving.

The function is deactivated by the system if:

- you set the automatic gearbox to P or N;

- you engage the reverse gear;

- if the speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h), for vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox;

- you unbuckle the driver’s seatbelt;

- you open one of the opening elements;

- you press the engine start/stop button;

- the slope is too steep;

- certain driving aids and correction devices are triggered (active emergency braking, ABS, ESC etc.) ;

- when you press the clutch pedal for a prolonged period or upon prolonged neutral position on vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox.

Note: depending on the vehicle, if the reception of the connected data is not optimal, the system automatically switches on standby the advance speed limit sign recognition and/or advance recognition of the road layout functions.

The two functions are automatically reactivated as soon as the map data reception becomes optimal again.

In all circumstances, the standby is confirmed when the warning lights appear in grey and the message “Adaptive Cruise Ctl Disconnected” appears on the instrument panel.

“Take control of the vehicle” warnings

In some situations (e.g. coming upon a much slower vehicle, vehicle in front changing lanes quickly etc.), the system may not have time to react.

Depending on the situation, the system sounds a beep associated with:

- the orange alert H if the situation requires the driver’s attention;

or

- the red alert J accompanied by the message “Brake” if the situation requires the driver’s immediate attention.

In all situations, react accordingly and perform the appropriate manoeuvres.

Limitations of system operation

Vehicle detection

The system detects only vehicles (cars, trucks, motorbikes) that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle.

A vehicle turning into the same lane (e.g. K) will be taken into account by the system only once it enters the camera and radar detection areas.

The system may trigger inappropriate or delayed braking.

The system cannot detect:

- vehicles arriving at intersections: slip road (e.g. L) etc.;

- vehicles driving on the wrong side of the road or reversing towards you.

Detection during cornering

When entering a corner or bend, the radar and/or camera may temporarily not be able to detect the vehicle in front (e.g. M).

The system may trigger an acceleration.

When exiting a bend, the system’s detection of the vehicle in front may be disrupted or delayed.

The system may trigger inappropriate or delayed braking.

Detection of vehicles in adjacent lanes

The system may detect vehicles driving on an adjacent lane when:

- you drive into a bend (e.g. N);

- you are driving on a road with narrow lanes;

- the speed of the vehicle on the adjacent lane is slower and if one of these vehicles is located too close to the lane of the other.

The system may incorrectly trigger vehicle slowing or braking.

Vehicles hidden due to variations in ground relief

The system will not detect vehicles hidden due to variations in ground relief or those located outside of the camera and radar detection areas when driving uphill or downhill.

Vehicles outside the camera and radar detection areas.

The system will react late or not at all if the detected vehicles are outside the camera and radar detection areas, particularly in the following cases:

- vehicles transporting long objects which exceed the line;

- the actual length of tall vehicles (e.g. P) outside the radar detection area (construction machine, agricultural equipment towing vehicle, etc.);

- vehicles insufficiently centred in the lane;

- narrow vehicles which are very close (e.g. Q).

Stationary and slow moving vehicles

When your speed is over approximately 31 mph (50 km/h), the system does not detect:

- stationary vehicles (e.g R);

- very slow moving vehicles.

When your speed is less than approximately 31 mph (50 km/h), the system may not react or may react very late to:

- stationary vehicles (e.g R);

- very slow moving vehicles;

Non-detection of fixed obstacles and objects of a small size

The system cannot detect:

- pedestrians, bikes, scooters, etc. ;

- animals;

- fixed obstacles (toll barriers, walls, etc.) (e.g. U).

These are not taken into account by the system. They do not trigger any alert or reaction by the system.

Detection of vehicles moving into lane at high speed

If your vehicle is overtaken by another vehicle driving at high speed 20 (motorcycle, car, etc.) and the vehicle is temporarily between you and the vehicle in front 21, the system may trigger undue acceleration, slowing or braking.