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Speed limiter

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Speed limiter

The speed limiter function controls the engine and braking system to help you not to exceed a driving speed that you have chosen, known as the limit speed.
Tip
You can link the speed limiter to the "Road sign detection" functionDETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS.

Controls

1.
Speed limiter On/Off switch.
2.
Cruise control On/Off switch.
3.
Switch to activate and decrease the limited speed (SET/˗).
4.
Switch to activate and increase the limited speed or to activate the stored limited speed (RES/+).
5.
Puts the function on standby and stores the limited speed (0).

Driving

When a limit speed has been set but not yet reached, driving is similar to driving a vehicle without the speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored speed, no effort on the accelerator pedal will allow you to exceed the programmed speed except in an emergency (refer to information on "Exceeding the limit speed").

Switching on

Press the switch 1. The 6 warning light appears in grey. The "Speed limiter ON" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by dashes to indicate that the speed limiter function is in operation and waiting to store a limit speed.
To store the current speed, press the switch 4 (RES/+) or the switch 3 (SET/˗): the speed limit replaces the dashes, and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light 6 appears in white.
The minimum stored speed is 19 mph (30 km/h).

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by pressing repeatedly or holding down:
  • the switch 4 (RES/+) to increase the speed.
  • the switch 3 (SET/˗) to reduce the speed.

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed at any moment. To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly down beyond the point of resistance.
While the speed is being exceeded, the speed limiter flashes in yellow on the instrument panel. Then, release the accelerator pedal: the speed limiter function will return as soon as you reach a speed lower than the memorised speed.
WARNING
If the speed limiter is not available (after several attempts to activate), 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 speed limiter function may be temporarily interrupted and the "Check Speed Limiter" message may appear. The message disappears when the function becomes available again.
If the message remains, contact an approved dealer.

Putting the function on standby

The speed limiter function is suspended when you press switch 5 (0). The limit speed is stored and displayed in grey on the instrument panel.

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been stored, it can be recalled by pressing the switch 4.
Tip
When the speed limiter is set to standby, pressing switch 3 reactivates the function without taking into account the memorised speed: it is the speed at which the vehicle is moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is interrupted:
  • when you press the 1 switch. In this case, the speed is no longer stored;
  • when you press the 2 switch. In this case the cruise control is selected and there is no stored speed.
The 6 warning light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function has stopped.