Driving

Cruise control

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The system automatically maintains the vehicle speed at the value set by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control activation is manual; it requires a minimum vehicle speed of 40 km/h, and engagement of at least:

  • fourth gear for manual gearbox versions,
  • second gear for automatic gearbox versions.
Steering wheel controlsCommandes au volant
Steering wheel controls

The cruise control controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

Instrument cluster displays
Affichages au combiné

The programmed information is grouped in zone A of the instrument panel.

Setting
  • Press control 4 to select cruise control mode “CRUISE”.

Selection is confirmed by the function appearing in zone A of the instrument panel.

When the function is selected, no cruise speed is stored.

Once the desired speed is reached using the accelerator, press button 1 or button 2. The cruise speed is then stored and cruise control is activated. The speed is shown in zone A of the instrument panel, along with the “ON” message.

Vous pouvez alors relâcher la pédale d’accélérateur. Le véhicule maintiendra

You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically maintain the selected speed.

Your vehicle's speed may vary slightly from the stored speed.

If during cruise control the system is unable to maintain the stored speed (steep downhill), the speed flashes. If necessary, adjust your speed.

Adjusting the stored speed during cruise control

You can adjust the stored speed, shown in zone A, by pressing:

  • Button 1 to increase the speed.
  • Button 2 to decrease the speed.

Successive presses change the set speed in steps of 1 km/h, and holding the button changes it in steps of 5 km/h.

Exceeding the set speed

During cruise control, you can always exceed the set speed by pressing the accelerator pedal (for example, to overtake another vehicle).

The speed displayed in zone A flashes.

Then simply release the accelerator pedal to return to the programmed speed.

Suspend / Resume
  • Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.
  • Or by pressing button 3.
  • Or when the ESP or ASR system intervenes.

On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the cruise control is deactivated if the gear lever is in neutral.

Ces actions font apparaître l’information « PAUSE» dans la zone A du combiné.

These actions display the message "PAUSE" in zone A of the instrument panel.

These actions do not cancel the cruise speed, which remains displayed on the instrument panel.

Reactivation
  • By recalling the stored speed

After deactivation, press button 3. Your vehicle automatically resumes the stored cruise speed.

The stored speed and the "ON" message appear in zone A.

If the stored cruise speed is higher than the current speed, the vehicle will accelerate strongly to reach it.

  • By selecting the current speed

Press button 1 or 2 once the desired speed is reached.

The new desired speed and the "ON" message appear in zone A.

Returning to normal driving
  • By pressing control 5.
  • By selecting the cruise control function.
  • By switching off the engine.

The previously selected cruise speed is no longer stored.

Malfunction In the event of a malfunction,

a message is displayed, accompanied by a warning tone and the SERVICE warning lamp coming on.

Have it checked by the CITROËN network.

! Cruise control should only be used when driving conditions allow maintaining a constant speed.

Do not use it in heavy traffic, or on rough roads with poor grip or any other difficulty.

The driver must remain attentive and keep full control of the vehicle.

it is recommended to keep your feet near the pedals.

Test yourself

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