Get Driving -> Cruise control Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

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To modify the speed limiter setting using

the speed suggested by the speed limit sign

recognition system:

F the speed suggested is displayed in the

instrument panel,

F make a first press on button 5; a message

is displayed to confirm the memorisation

request,

F press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

Once the vehicle slows down to the

programmed setting, the speed limiter is active

again: the speed setting display is fixed once

more.

Cruise control

System which automatically

maintains the speed of the vehicle

at the value programmed by the

driver, without any action on the

accelerator pedal.

Switching off

F Turn the wheel 1 to the position 0: the

display of information about the speed

limiter disappears.

The cruise control is switched on

manually.

The speed displays immediately in the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of

25 mph (40 km/h) as well as:

Operating fault

with a manual gearbox, the

engagement of third or fourth gear or

higher,

with a automatic or electronic gearbox,

the engagement of second gear or

higher.

Temporarily exceeding the

speed setting

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed

limiter.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

F Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,

going beyond the point of resistance, to

exceed the programmed speed limit.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily

and the displayed programmed speed flashes.

The function remains active after changing

gear on vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox.

The cruise control is paused manually or by

pressing the brake or clutch pedal or if the ESC

system is invoked for safety reasons.

Once switched on, you can pause the cruise

control at any time by pressing button 4: the

screen confirms the pause.

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 programmed speed.

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the operation

of the speed limiter.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

do not fit one mat on top of another.

When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not

due to action by the driver, there is an audible

signal to supplement the visual alert (setting

flashes).

Switching off the ignition cancels any

programmed speed setting.

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F Pressing button 4 again restores operation

Displays in the instrument

panel

The cruise control system is a driving aid

that cannot, in any circumstances, replace

the need to observe speed limits, nor the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

As a safety measure, you are advised to

keep your feet near the pedals at all times.

of the cruise control (ON).

Modifying the cruise speed

setting

The cruise control must be active.

As a precaution, it is recommended

that the cruise speed chosen be close

to the current speed of your vehicle, so

as to avoid any sudden acceleration or

deceleration of the vehicle.

Steering mounted controls

6. Cruise control pause/resume indication.

7. Programmed speed setting value.

8. Cruise control selection indication.

To modify the cruise speed setting from the

current speed of the vehicle:

F in steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make repeated

short presses on button 2 or 3,

F continuously, in increments of +/- 5 mph

(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3.

Switching on

1. Select cruise control mode.

2. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the

F Turn the wheel 1 to the CRUISE position to

select cruise control mode; the function is

paused.

cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.

Take care: pressing and holding button 2

or 3 results in a rapid change in the speed

of your vehicle.

3. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the

cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.

F To start the cruise control and set a cruise

speed, once the vehicle has reached the

desired speed, press button 2 or 3: the

current speed of your vehicle becomes the

cruise speed setting.

4. Cruise control Pause/Resume.

5. Use the speed suggested by the speed

limit recognition system.

To modify the cruise speed setting using

the speed suggested by the speed limit sign

recognition system:

F the speed suggested is displayed in the

instrument panel,

For more information on Recognition of

speed limit signs, refer to the corresponding

section.

You can release the accelerator pedal.

F Pressing button 4 interrupts operation of the

system (pause).

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To activate the system again, with the speed

of the vehicle above 25 mph (40 km/h), press

button 4.

F make a first press on button 5; a message

is displayed to confirm the memorisation

request,

F press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

Use the cruise control only where the

driving conditions allow running at a

constant speed and at an adequate safe

distance.

Do not activate the cruise control in urban

areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep

roads, on slippery or flooded roads, or in

conditions of poor visibility (heavy rain,

fog, falling snow, etc.).

In some circumstances, it may not be

possible to maintain or reach the cruise

speed set: towing, vehicle heavily loaded,

steep climb.

Switching off

The speed displays immediately in the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

F Turn wheel 1 to position 0: the cruise control

information disappears from the screen.

Temporarily exceeding the

speed setting

If needed (for overtaking, etc.), it is possible to

exceed the programmed speed by pressing the

accelerator pedal.

Operating fault

The cruise control is temporarily overridden

and the programmed speed setting flashes.

To return to the speed setting, release the

accelerator pedal.

Once the vehicle has returned to the

programmed speed, the cruise control takes

over again: the display of the programmed

speed setting becomes steady again.

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the operation

of the cruise control.

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise

control system.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

do not fit one mat on top of another.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the programmed speed.

You may have to brake to control the speed of

your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is

automatically paused.

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Operating limits

Collision Risk Alert and

Active Safety Brake

In the following cases, deactivating the

system via the vehicle's configuration menu is

recommended:

when towing a trailer,

when carrying long objects on roof bars or a

roof rack,

before using an automatic car wash, with

the engine running,

before placing the vehicle on a rolling stand

in a workshop,

The system is activated from 3 mph (5 km/h).

It takes account of:

registered vehicles running in the same

direction or stationary,

This system is a driving aid that includes three

functions.

pedestrians in the traffic lane (bicycles,

motorcycles, animals and objects on the

road are not necessarily detected).

Collision Risk Alert: it warns the driver if their

vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in

front or a pedestrian present in their traffic lane.

Intelligent emergency braking assistance:

it supplements the braking action taken by the

driver if this is inadequate.

Active Safety Brake: it intervenes following

the alert if the driver does not react quickly

enough and does not operate the vehicle's

brakes.

when the vehicle is being towed, with the

engine running,

when a "space-saver" type spare wheel is

fitted (depending on version),

following impact damage to the windscreen

close to the detection camera,

if the brake lamps are not working.

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.

This system does not avoid the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

If the driver fails to act, it contributes

towards avoiding a collision or limiting

its severity by reducing the speed of your

vehicle.

It is possible that warnings are not given,

are given too late or seem unjustified.

Consequently, always stay alert and be

prepared to react at any time to avoid an

accident.

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.

Activation and operating

conditions

The vehicle has a camera located at the top of

the windscreen.

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