Get Driving -> Cruise control Guide for Citroen Ds5 SUV First Generation (2011-2018)

133

Driving

Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the cruising speed of the vehicle at a setting programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator

pedal.

Steering mounted controls

displays in the instrument panel

The cruise control is switched on

manually.

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of

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

with a manual gearbox, the

engagement of fourth gear or

higher,

with an automatic gearbox, the gear

selector at position d or second

gear or higher in manual mode.

1. Cruise control mode selection wheel.

2. Button for setting the current speed of the

vehicle as the cruise setting or lowering the

cruise setting.

3. Button for setting the current speed of the

vehicle as the cruise setting or raising the

cruise setting.

6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.

7. Cruise control mode selected indication.

8. Cruise speed setting.

The operation of the cruise control can be

interrupted (pause):

9. Selecting a memorised cruise speed.

by pressing control 4 or by pressing the

brake or clutch pedal,

automatically, if operation of the dynamic

stability control system is triggered.

4. Cruise control pause / resume button.

5. Display memorised speed settings button.

Switching off the ignition cancels any

programmed speed setting.

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.

This information also appears in the

head-up display.

For more information, refer to the

"Head-up display" section.

As a safety measure, you are advised

to keep your feet near the pedals at all

times.

Switching on

To modify the cruise speed setting using

Pressing button 4 interrupts operation of

memorised speeds and from the touch screen:

the system (pause).

press button 5 to display the six memorised

speed settings,

press the button for the desired speed

setting.

This setting becomes the new cruise speed.

Turn the wheel 1 to the "cRUISE" position

to select cruise control mode; the function

is paused.

Pressing button 4 again restores operation

of the cruise control (ON).

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.

Adjusting the cruise speed

setting

The cruise control must be activated.

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.

To modify the cruise speed setting using

memorised speeds and from your Audio

system:

To modify the cruise speed setting from the

current speed of the vehicle:

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

repeated short presses on button 2 or 3,

continuously, in steps of + or - 5 mph

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

with the system first activated.

For more information on memorising speeds,

refer to the corresponding section.

You can release the accelerator pedal.

make a long press on button 2 or 3, the

system displays the memorised speed

closest to the actual speed of the vehicle;

this setting becomes the new cruise speed,

to choose another memorised speed, make

another long press on button 2 or 3.

Take care: pressing and holding

button 2 or 3 results in a rapid change

in the speed of your vehicle.

135

Driving

Temporarily exceeding the

programmed speed

When required (overtaking manoeuvre...), it is

possible to exceed the programmed speed by

pressing the accelerator pedal.

Only use the cruise control if the traffic

conditions will allow you to drive for a

certain time at a steady speed and at a

safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

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...).

You may have to brake to control the speed of

your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is

automatically paused.

The cruise control is temporarily overridden

and the programmed speed setting flashes.

To activate the system again, press button 4.

In some circumstances, it may not

be possible to maintain or reach the

programmed speed: towing, vehicle

heavily loaded, steep climb.

Switching off

Turn wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise

control information disappears from the

screen.

To return to the programmed speed, simply

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.

Operating fault

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the

operation of the cruise control.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the

pedals:

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise

control system.

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

When descending a steep hill, the

cruise control system cannot prevent

the vehicle from exceeding the

programmed speed.

never fit one mat on top of another.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Driving -> Cruise control for Your Citroen Ds5 SUV First Generation (2011-2018)

Related Topics

Driving

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals