Get Driving -> Adaptive cruise control until vehicle is stopped/until 19 mph (30 km/h) Guide for Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

Driving

This system provides the following

functions:

When the cruise control is working, take

care if keeping pressed one of the cruise

control programmed speed change

buttons: this can lead to a very rapid

change in the speed of your vehicle.

Do not use adaptive cruise control on

slippery surfaces or in heavy traffic.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the programmed speed.

On steep climbs or when towing, the

programmed speed may not be reached

or maintained.

Operation of the radar, located in the

front bumper, may be impaired by the

accumulation of dirt (dust, mud, etc.) or in

certain weather conditions (snow, frost,

etc.).

The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:

Reduced visibility". is displayed to indicate

that the function is in standby.

Clean the front bumper regularly.

If the front bumper is to be repainted or

retouched, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop. Certain types of

paint could interfere with the operation of

the radar.

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Automatically maintains the

vehicle at the speed set by the

driver.

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Automatic adjustment of the

distance between your vehicle

and the one in front.

With an automatic gearbox, automatic

adjustment of the distance can cause your

vehicle to come to a complete stop.

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the operation

of the cruise control.

Cruise control remains active after

changing gear regardless of the gearbox

type.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:

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ensure that mats are secured correctly,

never fit one mat on top of another.

Adaptive cruise control

until vehicle is stopped/

until 19 mph (30 km/h)

It manages the acceleration and deceleration

of the vehicle by automatically acting on the

engine and the braking system.

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Function until vehicle is stopped: with

automatic gearbox

Function until 19 mph (30 km/h): with manual

gearbox

For this purpose there is a radar installed in the

front bumper.

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Primarily designed for driving on main

2. Use the current speed as the speed

This system is a driving aid that cannot,

in any circumstances, replace the need to

observe speed limits and safety distances,

nor the need for vigilance on the part of

the driver.

Some vehicles present on the road may

not be properly seen or may be poorly

interpreted by the camera and/or radar

(e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a poor

assessment of the distances and lead to

the vehicle inappropriately accelerating or

braking.

The driver must be ready at all times

to retake control of their vehicle by

permanently holding both hands on the

steering wheel and keeping their feet near

the brake and accelerator pedals.

setting/decrease the speed setting.

roads and motorways, this system only

works on moving vehicles, driving in the

same direction as your vehicle.

3. Use the current speed as the speed

setting/increase the speed setting.

4. Pause/Resume cruise control.

5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed

Limit recognition and recommendation.

6. Display and adjustment of the

Principle of operation

The system automatically adapts the speed of

your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to

maintain a constant distance.

programmed inter-vehicle distance.

For more information on the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly, the

system slows or even stops your vehicle, using

engine braking and the braking system (for

versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).

If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes

lane, the cruise control progressively

accelerates your vehicle to return to the

programmed speed.

If the driver operates a direction indicator to

overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control

allows your vehicle to temporarily approach

the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking

manoeuvre, though never exceeding the

programmed speed.

Displays in the instrument

panel

Steering mounted control

7. Indication of the presence/absence of

a target vehicle.

8. Indication of cruise control activation/

deactivation.

The brake lamps illuminate as soon as

the braking system is activated with

deceleration of the vehicle.

9. Value of the speed setting.

1. Select cruise control mode.

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10. Indication that vehicle is held stationary

(versions fitted with an automatic

gearbox).

With a manual gearbox

With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and

99 mph (30 and 160 km/h):

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When changing from mode D to N with an

automatic gearbox.

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or automatically:

F When the vehicle is moving, press one of

the buttons 2 or 3: the current speed of your

vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.

The cruise control starts operating (displayed

in green).

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If the ESC system is activated, for safety

reasons.

When the speed of the vehicle falls below

19 mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox.

11. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation.

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As soon as a vehicle is detected, the symbol

7 is filled with the colour associated with the

cruise control mode. By default, the symbol 7 is

empty.

With an automatic gearbox

When the cruise control is in operation, the

symbols 7 and 8 are displayed in green. By

default, they are displayed in grey.

Mode D or M must be selected.

With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and

112 mph (30 and 180 km/h):

F When the vehicle is moving, press one of

the buttons 2 or 3: the current speed of your

vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.

When the cruise control is paused, it

can only be reactivated when all of the

safety conditions are met. The message

"Activation not possible, conditions

unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation

is not possible.

Remembering the settings

Switching off the ignition cancels any speed

setting value chosen by the driver.

By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set

at "Normal" (2 dashes). Otherwise, the last

setting made will be used when switching on

the system.

12. Inter-vehicle distance setting.

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13. Position of vehicle detected by the radar.

Reactivating the function

This information is visible in the instrument

panel in "DRIVING" display mode.

Versions fitted with a manual gearbox

To reactivate the function, the driver must

accelerate to reach at least 19 mph (30 km/h),

then press one of the buttons 2, 3 or 4.

Switching on

Pause

Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox

Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to

a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle

stationary; the cruise control is paused.

To switch on the cruise control

F With the engine running, turn the wheel

1 to the "CRUISE" position. The system is

paused (grey display).

The cruise control can be paused manually by:

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action by the driver:

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On the button 4 (Pause).

On the brake pedal.

On the electric parking brake control.

On the clutch pedal, by pressing and

holding for more than 5 seconds.

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The driver should press the accelerator pedal

to move off, then reactivate the system above

19 mph (30 km/h) by pressing button 2, 3 or 4.

If the driver takes no action following this

immobilisation, the electric parking brake is

applied automatically after a while (approx. five

minutes).

Modification of the programmed

inter-vehicle distance

Take care: pressing and holding button

2 or 3 results in a rapid change in the

speed of your vehicle.

Modiﬁcation from the

Speed Limit recognition and

recommendation system

Three threshold settings are suggested for the

inter-vehicle distance:

As a safety measure, wait until the current

speed approaches the speed setting to

reactivate the function by pressing button 4.

F The suggested speed is displayed in the

instrument panel.

F Make an initial press on button 5; a

message is displayed to confirm the

memorisation request.

F Press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

The speed displays immediately in the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

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"Distant" (3 dashes),

"Normal" (2 dashes),

"Close" (1 dash).

Engine running and with the wheel at the

"CRUISE" position:

Modification of the speed

setting

With the engine running and cruise control on

(green), you can modify the speed setting.

F Press button 6 to display the selection

screen for inter-vehicle distance.

F By pressing button 6 repeatedly, cycle

through the predefined settings.

The selection screen closes after a few

seconds.

For more information on the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

Modiﬁcation from the current

speed

The modification is then accepted.

This setting remains in memory, whatever the

state of the system and when the ignition is

switched off.

F By successive short presses on button 2 or

3, to lower or raise the setting in steps of +

or – 1 mph (km/h),

F By a maintained press on button 2 or 3, to

lower or raise the setting in steps of + or –

5 mph (km/h).

As a precaution, it is recommended

that you select a cruise speed close to

the current speed of your vehicle, so

as to avoid any sudden acceleration or

deceleration of the vehicle.

The selection also applies to the stopping

distance (versions with EAT6 and

EAT8 automatic gearbox).

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Exceeding the programmed

setting

It is possible to exceed the speed setting

temporarily by depressing the accelerator

pedal.

Indicator lamp

(grey)

Display

Associated message

Comments

"Cruise control paused"

System paused.

No vehicle detected.

The cruise control no longer manages the

braking system during this period.

Simply release the accelerator pedal to return

to the programmed speed.

"Cruise control paused"

"Cruise control on"

System paused.

A vehicle has been

detected.

(grey)

If the programmed speed setting is exceeded,

the display of the speed setting disappears

and a message "Cruise control suspended"

is displayed until the accelerator pedal is

released.

System activated.

No vehicle detected.

according to

the inter-vehicle

distance selected

(green)

Driving situations and

associated alerts

"Cruise control on"

System activated.

A vehicle has been

detected.

To benefit from all necessary information on

the instrument panel, you must select the

"DRIVING" display mode beforehand.

The table below describes the alerts and

messages displayed depending on the driving

situation.

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according to

the inter-vehicle

distance selected

The display of these alerts is not sequential.

"Cruise control

suspended"

System activated.

The driver has

temporarily taken

control of the vehicle by

accelerating.

or

(green)

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Indicator lamp

Display

Associated message

Comments

"Take back control of the

vehicle"

The driver must take

back control of the

+

vehicle by accelerating

or braking, depending on

the circumstances.

(green)

(orange)

"Take back control of the

vehicle"

The system cannot

manage the critical

situation alone

(emergency braking of

the target vehicle, rapid

insertion of another

vehicle between the two

vehicles).

+

(red)

The driver must

immediately take back

control of the vehicle.

"Activation not possible,

conditions unsuitable"

The system refuses

to activate the cruise

control (speed outside

the operating range,

winding road).

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or

(orange)

70

(grey)

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Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox

When the driver must suspend the cruise

control system:

Indicator lamp

Display

Associated message

Comments

"Cruise control paused"

(for a few seconds)

The system has brought

the vehicle to a complete

stop and is holding it

immobilised.

or

The driver must

accelerate to move off

again.

The cruise control

remains paused until the

driver reactivates it.

according to

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Vehicles in a tight bend.

When approaching a roundabout.

the inter-vehicle

distance selected

and the actual

distance from the

target vehicle

(grey)/(green)

Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to

a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle

stationary; the cruise control is paused.

The driver should press the accelerator

pedal to move off, then reactivate the

system by pressing one of buttons 2, 3 or

4. If the driver takes no action following this

immobilisation, the electric parking brake is

applied automatically after a while (approx. five

minutes).

Cases of non-detection by the radar:

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Pedestrians, some cyclists, animals.

Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,

etc.).

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When following a narrow vehicle.

Reactivate cruise control when conditions

permit.

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Cases where the driver is urged to take

back control immediately:

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Excessively sharp deceleration of the

vehicle in front of you.

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Vehicles crossing your lane.

Oncoming vehicles.

Operating limits

The system cannot exceed the limits of the

laws of physics.

The system cannot deal with certain situations

and the driver has to take back control of the

vehicle.

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When a vehicle cuts in sharply between

your vehicle and the one in front.

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The system must not be activated in the

following situations:

The cruise control operates by day and

night, in fog or moderate rainfall.

The system is not intended for the

following situations:

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When the "space-saver" spare wheel is

being used (depending on version).

When towing.

However, it is strongly recommended

that you always adapt your speed and

your safety distance from vehicles ahead

according to the driving conditions, the

weather and the road surface.

Use the cruise control only where

the driving conditions allow running

at a constant speed and keeping an

adequate safety distance.

Do not activate the cruise control in urban

areas where pedestrians are likely to

cross the road, in heavy traffic, on winding

or steep roads, on slippery or flooded

roads, when there is snowfall, if the front

bumper is damaged or when the brake

lamps have failed.

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the front end of the vehicle has been

modified (addition of long-range

headlamps, painting of the front

bumper),

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Following an impact on the front bumper.

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driving on a racing track,

driving on a rolling road,

use of snow chains, non-slip covers or

studded tyres.

Be particularly careful:

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When motorcycles are present and

when there are vehicles staggered

onto the traffic lane.

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the operation

of the cruise control.

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When you enter a tunnel or cross

a bridge.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:

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ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

-

never fit one mat on top of another.

In certain circumstances, it may not

be possible for the speed setting to be

maintained or even reached: loaded

vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.

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Malfunction

Active Safety Brake with

The following situations may interfere with

the operation of the system or prevent it

from working:

Collision Risk Alert and

Intelligent emergency

braking assistance

If the cruise control

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poor visibility (inadequate street

lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense

fog, etc.),

malfunctions, dashes are

displayed instead of the

cruise control speed setting.

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dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming

vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp

road, leaving a tunnel, alternating

shade and light, etc.),

If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an

alert message and an

audible signal, this confirms

a malfunction.

The system allows:

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camera or radar masked (mud, frost,

snow, condensation, etc.).

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the driver to be warned that their vehicle is

at risk of collision with the vehicle in front,

a collision to be prevented, or its severity to

be limited, by reducing the vehicle's speed.

In these situations, detection performance

may be reduced.

The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:

Reduced visibility". is displayed to indicate

that the function is in standby.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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This system is a driving aid that includes three

functions:

The adaptive cruise control deactivates

automatically if the use of a "space-saver"

type spare wheel is detected or if there is

a malfunction on the lateral brake lamps or

trailer brake lamps (for approved trailers).

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Collision Risk Alert (alert if there is a risk of

collision),

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Intelligent emergency braking assistance,

Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency

braking).

Clean the front bumper regularly.

If the front bumper is to be repainted or

retouched, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop. Certain types of

paint could interfere with the operation of

the radar.

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