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.
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