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Speed limiter

Introduction

Tip
You can link the speed limiter to the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS.
The speed limiter function helps you stay within the driving speed limit that you choose, known as the limit speed.
The speed limiter is linked with the "Hill Descent Control" function, enabling use of the braking system to optimise downhill speed limitation.

Controls

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

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 switch 1 until the warning light is displayed on the instrument panel. The or warning light appears in grey on the instrument panel. The "Speed limiter OK SET to activate" 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 switch 4 (SET/-) or 5 (SET/+): the limit speed replaces the dashes and, depending on the vehicle, the or warning light appears in white. The minimum stored speed is 19 mph (30 km/h). The function can be activated from 0 mph (0 km/h).
The minimum stored speed is 19 mph (30 km/h).
Note: the "Speed limiter" function can be activated between 0 mph and 112 mph (0 km/h and 180 km/h).

Varying the limit speed

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

Exceeding the limit speed

WARNING
You must keep your feet near the pedals to be ready to react in an emergency.
WARNING
If the speed limiter is not available (after several attempts to activate), contact an approved dealer.
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 red 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.

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 warning light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function is no longer active.