Get Driving -> Cruise control Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

Driving

Operating limits

Never use the system in the following

situations:

The cruise control remains active after

changing gear on engines ﬁtted with a

manual gearbox and Stop & Start.

Cruise control - particular

recommendations

– In an urban area with the risk of

pedestrians crossing the road.

– In heavy traﬃc (except versions with the

Stop & Go function).

– On winding or steep roads.

– On slippery or ﬂooded roads.

– In poor weather conditions.

– Driving on a speed circuit.

– Driving on a rolling road.

For the safety of everyone, only use the

cruise control where the driving

Switching oﬀ the ignition cancels any

speed setting.

conditions allow running at a constant speed

and keeping an adequate safety distance.

Remain vigilant when the cruise control

is activated. If you hold one of the speed

setting modiﬁcation buttons down, a very

rapid change in the speed of your vehicle may

occur.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the set speed. Brake if

necessary to control the speed of your

vehicle.

Steering mounted control

– When using snow chains, non-slip covers

or studded tyres.

Cruise control

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids and to

Cruise control - particular recommendations.

This system automatically keeps the

vehicle’s speed at the cruise value

On steep climbs or when towing, the set

speed may not be reached or maintained.

1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF

2. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed / decrease speed setting

Exceeding the programmed speed

setting

programmed by the driver (speed setting),

without using the accelerator pedal.

The 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.

With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second

gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.

3. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed / increase speed setting

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).

4. Pausing / resumption of cruise control with

the speed setting previously stored

5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation (MEM

display)

For more information on the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

Driving

► Pressing button 4 again restores operation of

the cruise control (ON).

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

Temporarily exceeding the

programmed speed

If needed (when overtaking, for example) it is

possible to exceed the programmed speed by

pressing the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is temporarily deactivated and the

programmed speed displayed ﬂashes.

To return to the programmed speed, release the

accelerator pedal.

Once the vehicle has returned to the

programmed speed, the cruise control resumes

operation: the display of the programmed speed

becomes ﬁxed again.

Changing the cruise speed

setting

The cruise control must be active.

To change the cruise speed setting, based on

the vehicle’s current speed:

► In +/- 1 mph (1.6 km/h) steps, brieﬂy press

button 2 or 3 as often as necessary.

► Continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (8 km/h),

press and hold button 2 or 3.

Pressing and holding button 2 or

3 results in a rapid change in the speed

of your vehicle.

6. Cruise control pause/resume

7. Cruise control mode selection

8. Speed setting value

9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation system

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the

vehicle from exceeding the programmed

speed.

As a precaution, we recommend setting

a cruise speed similar to the vehicle’s

current speed, to avoid any sudden

acceleration or deceleration.

You may have to brake to control the speed of

your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is

automatically paused.

To activate the system again, with the vehicle

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h), press button 4.

Switching on/pausing

► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position

to select cruise control mode; the function is

paused.

► Press button 2 or 3 to activate cruise control

and save a speed setting when the vehicle has

reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current

speed is saved as the speed setting.

► Release the accelerator pedal.

► Pressing button 4 temporarily pauses the

function.

To modify the cruise speed setting using the

speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition

and Recommendation shown on the instrument

panel:

► Press button 5 once; a message is displayed

to conﬁrm the memorisation request.

► Press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

Switching oﬀ

► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:

the cruise control information disappears from

the screen.

The speed is immediately shown on the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

Driving

– Intelligent emergency braking assistance.

– Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency

braking).

This system can be deactivated or

activated via the Driving/Vehicle of the

touch screen.

Malfunction

Deactivation of the system is signalled by

the illumination of this indicator lamp,

accompanied by the display of a message.

Operating conditions and

limits

The display of dashes (ﬂashing then ﬁxed)

indicates a malfunction with the cruise control

system.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

The vehicle has a camera located at the top of

the windscreen and, depending on version, a

radar located in the front bumper.

ESC system in working order.

DSC system activated.

Seat belts fastened for all passengers.

Stabilised speed on unwinding roads.

In the following cases, deactivating the system

via the vehicle's conﬁguration menu is advised:

– Towing a trailer.

– Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack.

– Vehicles with snow chains ﬁtted.

– Before using an automatic car wash, with the

engine running.

– Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in

a workshop.

– Towed vehicle, engine running.

– When a "space-saver" type spare wheel is

ﬁtted (depending on version).

This system does not avoid the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

This system is designed to assist the driver

and improve road safety.

It is the driver's responsibility to continuously

monitor the state of the traﬃc, observing the

driving regulations.

Active Safety Brake with

Collision Risk Alert and

Intelligent emergency

braking assistance

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

As soon as the system detects a

potential obstacle, it prepares the braking

circuit in case automatic braking is needed.

This may cause a slight noise and a slight

sensation of deceleration.

– If the brake lamps are not working.

– Following impact to the windscreen close to

the detection camera.

This system:

– warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of

collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian.

– reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a

collision or limit its severity.

Deactivation/Activation

By default, the system is automatically activated

at every engine start.

This system is comprised of three functions:

– Collision Risk Alert.

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