Active emergency braking

The system uses information from the camera 1 to determine how far your vehicle is:

from the vehicle ahead in the same lane;

from any oncoming vehicles in the context of a manoeuvre to change direction;

and vehicles passing perpendicularly;

stationary vehicles;

surrounding pedestrians and cyclists.

The system informs the driver if there is a risk of head-on collision to enable appropriate emergency manoeuvres (pressing the brake pedal and/or turning the steering wheel).

Depending on the reactivity of the driver, the system can assist with braking in order to limit damage or prevent a collision.

The system is otherwise inactive and does not trigger an alert.

WARNING

This function is an additional driving aid.

This function is not intended, under any circumstances, to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times remain in control of the vehicle

Tip

This system can apply maximum braking to the vehicle until it is completely stationary if necessary.

For safety reasons, always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle and make sure that it is loaded so that no items can be thrown forward and hit the occupants.

Location of camera 1

Make sure the windscreen is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation etc.).

Operation

When driving, if there is a risk of collision, the system:

alerts you of a collision risk: the "Obstacle detected" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep.

Note: if the driver presses the brake pedal and the system still detects a risk of collision, the braking force may be increased if it is not sufficient to prevent the collision.

braking may be triggered: if the driver does not react to the alert and the collision becomes imminent, the red warning light and the "Brake" message are displayed on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep.

Note:

if the driver uses the vehicle controls (steering wheel, pedals, etc.) the system may delay its reaction or not activate;
if active emergency braking has caused the vehicle to stop, the vehicle is kept stationary for a short time. Beyond this time limit, the driver must keep the vehicle stationary by holding their foot on the brake pedal;
after the system activates braking, the "Advanced safety activated" message will be displayed.

Tip

In the event of an emergency manoeuvre, you can stop the braking at any moment by:

tapping the accelerator pedal;

turning the steering wheel as a collision avoidance manoeuvre.

Tip

Special features of warnings

Depending on the speed, the warning and braking may be activated simultaneously.

Vehicle detection

Detection of vehicles travelling in the same lane

The risk of a collision with the vehicle in front of you in the same lane is detected by the system when:

your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 112 mph (180 km/h).

Detection of oncoming vehicles in the context of a manoeuvre to change direction

When you wish to change direction (e.g. A), oncoming vehicles are detected by the system when:

your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) to 12 mph (20 km/h);
you have activated the direction indicator light.

Detection of vehicles crossing the lane perpendicularly

Vehicles crossing the lane perpendicularly are detected by the system when:

your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and 37 mph (60 km/h).

Detection of stationary vehicles

Stationary vehicles are detected by the system when:

your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h).

Detection of pedestrians and cyclists

Detection of pedestrians and cyclists in the same lane

The system detects pedestrians and cyclists when:

your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 53 mph (85 km/h).

Detection of pedestrians and cyclists when changing direction

The system detects pedestrians and cyclists when:

your vehicle is travelling at a speed between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) to 12 mph (20 km/h);

Activation/deactivation

Tip

Then, according to the length of time following the last time the engine was stopped, the function is reactivated:

when the vehicle is unlocked;

when a door is opened;

when the engine is restarted.

Activating/deactivating the system from the multimedia screen 2

To activate or deactivate the function, please refer to the multimedia instructions.

Select ON or OFF.

Activating/deactivating the system from the trip computer 3

With the vehicle stopped, press switch 4 as many times as required to reach the "VEHICLE" tab;
press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "SETTINGS" menu. Press switch 7OK;
press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "DRIVING ASSIST" menu. Press switch 7OK;
press control 5 or 6 to reach the "Active braking" menu and press the switch 7OK.

Press switch 7OK again to activate or deactivate the function:

function activated;

function deactivated.

Upon deactivation of the system, the

warning light comes on or, depending on the vehicle, the

warning light comes on in yellow on the instrument panel.

When the system is activated, the warning light disappears.

Settings

WARNING

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments while the vehicle is stationary.

Adjusting settings from the multimedia screen 2

With the vehicle stationary, to access the function settings from the multimedia screen 2, refer to the multimedia instructions:

"Alert": adjust the alert sensitivity level. To do this, select:
- « Late » ;
- « Standard » ;
- « Early ».

Please refer to the multimedia instructions for more information.

Adjusting settings from the instrument panel 3

With the vehicle stopped, press switch 4 as many times as required to reach the "VEHICLE" tab;
press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "SETTINGS" menu. Press switch 7OK;
press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "DRIVING ASSIST" menu. Press switch 7OK;
press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "Active braking sensitivity" menu. Press switch 7OK;
press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to adjust the setting. Press switch 7OK.

Temporarily not available

If the system detects a temporary fault the

warning light illuminates, or depending on the vehicle, the

warning light illuminates in yellow on the instrument panel.

The possible causes are:

the system is temporarily blinded (glare from the sun, dipped beam headlights, bad weather conditions etc.). The system will be operational again when visibility conditions are better;
the system is temporarily interrupted (e.g. the windscreen or the front or rear bumper is obscured by dirt, mud, snow, condensation, etc.). In this case, park the vehicle and switch off the engine. Clean the windscreen and front bumper. When you next start the engine, the warning light and the message go out.

If this is not the case, this may arise from another cause; contact an Approved Dealer.

Operating faults

If the function detects an operating fault, the

warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the

warning light appears on the instrument panel accompanied by the "Check Front camera" or "Check camera" message.

Consult an approved dealer.

Warning

WARNING

Active emergency braking

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle. The triggering of this function may be delayed or prevented when the system detects clear signs of control of the vehicle by the driver (action on the steering wheel, pedals etc.).

The system cannot be activated:

when the gearbox lever is in neutral or the clutch pedal has been depressed during approximately ten seconds;
when the parking brake is activated;
when the Electronic Stability Program (ESC) has started.

System servicing/repairs

In the event of an impact, the camera alignment may be changed and its operation may consequently be affected. Deactivate the function and consult an authorised dealer.
Any work in the area where the camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications etc.) must be carried out by a qualified professional.

Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.

System disturbance

Some conditions can disrupt or damage the system operation, for example:

poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice, etc.);
poor visibility (night, fog, etc.);
poor contrast between an object (vehicle, etc.) and the surrounding area (e.g. white vehicle in snowy conditions, etc.);
being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction; etc.);
windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.);
...

In these conditions, the system may not react, may warn the driver or may brake inadvertently.

WARNING

Limitation of the system operation

Each time the vehicle is started, the system carries out a calibration according to the vehicle surroundings and may be inactive for a length of time between approximately two to five minutes.
A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger any alert or any action on the system operation.
The camera should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the proper operation of the system.
The system cannot respond to small vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles as effectively as to other vehicles;
The system may not operate properly when the road surface is slippery (rain, snow, black ice, etc.);
...

In these conditions, the system may not react, may warn the driver or may brake inadvertently.

Deactivating the function

You must deactivate the function if:

the camera area has been damaged (e.g. on the inside or outside of the windscreen);
the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);
the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out windscreen repairs in this area; have it changed by an approved dealer);
you are not driving on a paved road.

In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

Halting the function

You can halt the active emergency braking function at any time by tapping the accelerator pedal or by turning the steering wheel in an avoidance manoeuvre.