Cruise control function

Cruise control is a function that helps you maintain your driving speed at a constant value that you have chosen, called the set speed.
This set speed can be adjusted continuously from 30 km/h.
The cruise control function does not act on the braking system under any circumstances.
This function is an additional driving aid. However, the function does not take the place of the driver. It can therefore under no circumstances replace compliance with speed limits, attentiveness (always be ready to brake in all circumstances), or the driver's responsibility.
Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on winding or slippery roads (ice, aquaplaning, loose gravel), or in adverse weather conditions (fog, rain, crosswinds, etc.).
Risk of accident.

Controls
- Main ON/OFF switch.
- Activation, memorising and incremental increase of the set speed (+).
- Activation, memorising and decreasing the cruise speed (-).
- Standby of the function (with memorising of the set speed) (O).
- Activation, memorising and recalling the cruise speed (R).

Activation
Press switch 1 on the side
.
Indicator 6 lights up green and the message "cruise control" appears on the instrument panel with dashes, indicating that the cruise control function is active and waiting for a set speed to be stored.

Activating cruise control
At a stabilised speed (above approximately 30 km/h), press control 2 (+) or 3 (-): the function is activated and the current speed is memorised.
Cruise control engagement is confirmed by indicator 7 lighting up green in addition to indicator 6.

Driving
Once a set speed is stored and cruise control is activated, you may take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Caution, it is nevertheless advisable to keep your feet near the pedals so you are ready to act in an emergency.

Changing the set speed
You can change the cruise control speed by repeatedly pressing:
- press switch 2 (+) to increase the speed,
- switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.
Exceeding the cruise control speed
You can exceed the set speed at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal. While the speed is being exceeded, the set speed flashes on the instrument panel.
Then release the accelerator pedal: after a few seconds, the vehicle automatically resumes the original set speed.
The function cannot maintain the cruise speed
On a long steep downhill, the system cannot maintain the set speed: the stored speed flashes on the instrument panel to warn you.
The cruise control function does not act under any circumstances

Standby mode
The function is suspended when you press:
- control 4 (O);
- the brake pedal;
- the clutch pedal, or shifting to neutral for vehicles with an automatic transmission.
In all three cases, the set speed remains stored and the message "in memory" appears on the instrument panel.
Standby is confirmed when the indicator light goes out
.
Recalling the cruise speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled after making sure that traffic and road conditions are suitable (traffic, road surface, weather conditions, etc.).
Vehicle speed above 30 km/h, press control 5 (R).
Note: if the previously stored speed is much higher than the current speed, the vehicle will accelerate sharply up to that speed.
When cruise control is suspended, pressing control 2 (+) or 3 (-) reactivates the cruise control function without taking the stored speed into account: the speed at which the vehicle is currently travelling is used.
Cancelling the function
The cruise control function is cancelled when you press switch 1. In this case, there is no longer any stored speed. The green indicator lights go out
and
on the instrument panel
confirm that the function has been cancelled.
Standby or switching off the cruise control function does not cause a rapid reduction in speed: you must brake by pressing the brake pedal.Test yourself
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