Driving -> Cruise control - Specific recommendations for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

Driving  
system), press one of the buttons 3-SET to  
switch the speed limiter on.  
►ꢀ Or pressing button 2-II> activates the  
function.  
When exceeding the speed is not due to the  
driver's action (e.g. in case of a steep slope), an  
audible signal is triggered immediately.  
distance between vehicles, the driver  
remains responsible for their driving.  
In the interest of public safety, only use  
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cruise control if the traffic conditions enable  
vehicles to drive at a steady speed and  
maintain an adequate safety distance.  
Remain vigilant while cruise control is  
activated. If you press and hold one of the  
speed setting modification buttons, your  
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.  
When descending a steep hill, the cruise  
control system cannot prevent the vehicle  
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if  
necessary to control the vehicle speed.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the set  
speed may not be reached or maintained.  
On a steep descent or in the event of  
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter  
will not be able to prevent the vehicle from  
exceeding the speed setting.  
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your  
vehicle’s speed.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 2-II> temporarily pauses the  
function.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 2-II> again resumes the  
function.  
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed  
setting level, the speed limiter operates again:  
the speed setting display becomes fixed again.  
Adjusting the speed setting  
Off  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on  
in order to set the speed.  
►ꢀ Press 1-MODE: the speed limiter information  
To change the speed setting using the vehicle’s  
current speed:  
►ꢀ For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), make  
successive short presses upwards/downwards  
on 3 to increase/decrease.  
►ꢀ For steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press and  
hold upwards/downwards on 3 to increase/  
decrease.  
display disappears.  
Exceeding the programmed speed  
setting  
Malfunction  
You can temporarily exceed the speed  
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal  
(the programmed speed flashes).  
To return to the speed setting, release the  
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is  
reached again, the displayed speed stops  
flashing).  
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are  
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the  
speed setting.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Temporarily exceeding the  
speed setting  
Cruise control - Specific  
recommendations  
The cruise control function does not  
guarantee compliance with the  
maximum authorised speed and the safety  
Operating limits  
Never use the system in the following  
situations:  
– In an urban area with the risk of  
pedestrians crossing the road.  
►ꢀ Fully depress the accelerator pedal.  
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated  
and the displayed speed setting flashes.  
►ꢀ Release the accelerator pedal to return to  
below the speed setting.  
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Driving  
– In heavy traffic.  
With an automatic gearbox, mode D or  
second gear or higher in mode M or L must be  
engaged.  
With a drive selector, mode D or C must be  
engaged.  
3. Increase/Decrease the speed setting  
– On winding or steep roads.  
– On slippery or flooded roads.  
– In poor weather conditions.  
– In the event of restricted visibility for the  
driver.  
– Driving on a speed circuit.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
– When using a ‘space-saver’ type spare  
wheel.  
Activation of cruise control in progress  
Information displayed on  
the instrument panel  
Cruise control remains active after  
changing gear, regardless of the  
gearbox type, on engines fitted with the  
Stop & Start function.  
– When using snow chains or non-slip  
covers.  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
speed setting.  
4. Cruise control mode selection indication  
5. Cruise control on/off indication  
6. Speed setting value  
Cruise control  
Steering-mounted controls  
For more information, refer to the  
General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids and the  
Specific recommendations on cruise  
control.  
Switching on/Pausing  
This system automatically maintains the  
vehicle’s speed at the value programmed  
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of  
the accelerator pedal.  
►ꢀ Press once button 1-MODE briefly to select  
cruise control mode ; the function is paused.  
Cruise control is switched on manually.  
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph  
(40 km/h).  
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher  
must be engaged.  
1. Cruise control selection/deselection  
2. Pause/Reactivate the cruise control at the  
►ꢀ Accelerate to the desired speed and then  
press one of the buttons 3-SET to activate the  
cruise control; the vehicle’s current speed is  
saved as the speed setting.  
previously saved speed setting  
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