Driving -> Cruise control - particular recommendations for Your DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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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 speed setting.  
Brake if necessary to control the speed of your  
vehicle.  
Adjusting the limit speed  
setting  
Cruise control - particular  
recommendations  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in  
order to set the speed.  
For the safety of everyone, only use the  
cruise control where the driving  
To modify the limit speed setting based on the  
vehicle’s current speed:  
►ꢀ Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the value  
in steps of + or - 1 mph (1.6 km/h).  
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.  
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the  
programmed setting, the speed limiter functions  
again: the display of the speed setting becomes  
fixed again.  
►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the  
value in steps of + or - 5 mph (8 km/h).  
To modify the cruise speed setting based on the  
speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition  
and Recommendation, as 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 display of information on the speed limiter  
disappears.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed  
may not be reached or maintained.  
Malfunction  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
Exceeding the programmed speed setting  
The speed setting can be exceeded  
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal  
(the programmed speed flashes).  
To return to the speed setting, release the  
accelerator pedal (when this speed is reached  
again, the display of the speed stops flashing).  
Temporarily exceeding the  
speed setting  
►ꢀ Press the accelerator pedal down fully.  
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and  
the displayed speed setting flashes.  
►ꢀ Release the accelerator pedal to return to  
below the programmed speed.  
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not  
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep  
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers  
immediately.  
The display of dashes (flashing then fixed)  
indicates a fault with the speed limiter.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Operating limits  
Never use the system in the following  
situations:  
– In an urban area with the risk of pedestrians  
crossing the road.  
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– In heavy traffic (except versions with the  
Stop & Go function).  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
speed setting.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
– On winding or steep roads.  
– On slippery or flooded roads.  
– In poor weather conditions.  
– Driving on a speed circuit.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
– When using snow chains, non-slip covers or  
studded tyres.  
Steering mounted control  
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  
Programmable 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  
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).  
1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF  
2. Activation of cruise control at the current  
speed / decrease speed setting  
3. Activation of cruise control at the current  
speed / increase speed setting  
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)  
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.  
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.  
For more information on the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 again restores operation of  
the cruise control (ON).  
The cruise control remains active after  
changing gear on engines fitted with a  
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.