Get Driving -> Adaptive cruise control Guide for DS 7 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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Cruise control can also be paused

temporarily:

The speed is immediately shown on the

The system assists the driver by acting on

the steering, acceleration and braking

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

– by pressing the brake pedal.

within the physical limits and capacities of the

vehicle. Certain road infrastructure elements

or vehicles in the surroundings may not be

properly seen or may be poorly interpreted by

the camera and radar, resulting in an

Switching off

►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:

the cruise control information disappears from

the screen.

– automatically, if the electronic stability

control (ESC) system is triggered.

Modifying the cruise speed

setting

unexpected change in direction, a lack of

steering correction and/or inappropriate

management of acceleration or braking.

Malfunction

Cruise control must be active.

To modify the cruise speed setting, based on the

current speed of the vehicle:

Primarily designed for driving on main

roads and motorways, this system only

works with moving vehicles driving in the same

direction as your vehicle.

►ꢀ Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the value

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

In the event of a malfunction, dashes are

displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the

speed setting.

►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the

value in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h).

Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results

in a rapid change in the speed of the

vehicle.

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Adaptive cruise control

For more information, refer to the General

recommendations on the use of driving

and manoeuvring aids and the Cruise control

- particular recommendations.

DS DRIVE ASSIST

Only available on versions with automatic

As a precaution, we recommend setting a

cruise speed fairly close to the current

gearbox.

speed of your vehicle, to avoid any sudden

acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.

This system automatically adjusts the speed

and corrects the trajectory of the vehicle, using

Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function in

conjunction with Lane Positioning Assist.

These two functions must be activated and in

operation.

This system automatically maintains the vehicle

speed at a value set by the driver (speed setting),

while respecting a safety distance from the

vehicle in front (target vehicle) previously set by

the driver. The system automatically manages the

acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle.

With the Stop function, the system manages

braking until the vehicle comes to a complete

stop.

To modify the cruise speed setting using the

speed suggested by the Road signs recognition

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.

For more information on Adaptive cruise

control and Lane Positioning Assist, refer to the

corresponding sections.

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With the Stop & Go function, the system manages

braking until the vehicle comes to a complete stop

and restarts the vehicle.

Switching on cruise control and setting the

speed

Steering-mounted controls

With an automatic EAT6 gearbox, your speed

must be between 1 and 112 mph (2 and 180 km/h).

With an automatic EAT8 gearbox, your speed

must be between 0 and 112 mph (0 and 180 km/h).

►ꢀ Press button 2 or 3: the current speed

becomes the speed setting (minimum 19 mph

(30 km/h)) and cruise control is immediately

activated (green display).

The brake lamps come on if the vehicle is

slowed down by the system.

It can be dangerous to drive if the brake lamps

are not in perfect working order.

►ꢀ Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the speed

setting (steps of 5 mph (km/h) if held pressed).

1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF

2. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed/decrease speed setting

To do this, the system uses a camera fitted at the

top of the windscreen and, depending on version,

a radar fitted in the front bumper.

Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results

in a rapid change in the speed of the

vehicle.

3. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed/increase speed setting

4. Pause/resume cruise control with the speed

setting previously saved

Primarily designed for driving on main

roads and motorways, this system only

works with moving vehicles driving in the same

direction as your vehicle.

Pausing/resumption of cruise control

Confirmation of vehicle restart after

automatic stop (versions with Stop & Go

function)

►ꢀ Press 4 or depress the brake pedal. To pause

cruise control, it is also possible to:

• shift from mode D to N;

5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs

recognition (MEM display)

• Press the electric parking brake control.

►ꢀ Press 4 to restart cruise control. Cruise control

may have been paused automatically:

• by triggering of the ESC system.

If the driver activates the direction

indicator to overtake a slower vehicle,

cruise control may temporarily reduce the

distance to the target vehicle to facilitate

overtaking, without exceeding the speed

setting.

6. Display and adjustment of the distance

setting to the vehicle in front

With an EAT6 gearbox, following braking that

has brought the vehicle to a complete stop,

the system holds the vehicle stationary; cruise

control is paused. The driver should depress the

accelerator pedal to move off, then, when above 1

mph (2 km/h), reactivate the system by pressing

one of the buttons 2, 3 or 4.

Use

Activating the system (pause)

►ꢀ With the engine running, turn the thumbwheel

1 downwards to the CRUISE position. Cruise

control is ready to operate (grey display).

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With an EAT8 gearbox, following braking that

has brought the vehicle to a complete stop, if the

traffic conditions do not allow the vehicle to begin

moving again within 3 seconds of stopping, press

button 4 or the accelerator pedal to move off.

If the driver takes no action after the vehicle

has been stopped, the electric parking brake is

applied automatically after about 5 minutes.

Changing the inter-vehicle distance

10. Speed suggested by the Road signs

recognition function

►ꢀ Press 6 to display the distance setting

thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then

press again to select a threshold.

11. Vehicle held stationary (versions with

automatic gearbox)

After a few seconds, the option is accepted and

will be memorised when the ignition is switched

off.

Temporarily exceeding the speed setting

Cruise control remains active after

changing gear, regardless of the gearbox

type.

►ꢀ Press the accelerator pedal fully. Distance

monitoring and cruise control are deactivated

while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control

suspended" is displayed.

12. Inter-vehicle distance setting

13. Position of the vehicle detected by the

system

When the driver attempts to reactivate

cruise control, after the function has been

paused, the message "Activation not possible,

unsuitable conditions" is briefly displayed if

reactivation is not possible (safety conditions

not met).

Deactivating the system

Messages and alerts

The digital instrument panel's "Driving" display

►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF

position.

mode must have been selected first.

Information displayed on the

instrument panel

The actual order in which these messages

or alerts are displayed may vary.

Changing the programmed speed setting with

the Road signs recognition function

"Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on hold"

following brief acceleration by the driver.

"Active cruise control", no vehicle

detected.

►ꢀ Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by

the function on the instrument panel, then press

again to confirm.

"Cruise paused", vehicle detected.

To prevent sudden acceleration or

deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed

setting relatively close to the vehicle's current

speed.

"Active cruise control", vehicle detected.

(orange)

"Take back control".

7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)

8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)

9. Speed setting value

►ꢀ Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.

(red)

"Take back control".

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►ꢀ Take back control of the vehicle immediately:

the system cannot manage the current driving

situation.

When moving off again, watch out for

cyclists, pedestrians and animals, as they

may not be detected properly.

– When approaching a roundabout.

"Activation refused, conditions

unsuitable".

Operating limits

Cruise control operates by day and night, in dry

The system refuses to activate cruise control, as

the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.

weather or moderate rainfall.

– When following a narrow vehicle.

Stop function

Certain situations cannot be managed by the

system and require driver intervention.

Cases not taken into account by the system:

– Pedestrians, cyclists, animals.

Reactivate the system when conditions allow.

Situations in which the driver is prompted to

immediately resume control:

"Cruise paused" (for a few

seconds).

The system has brought the vehicle to a complete

stop and is keeping it immobilised: cruise control

is paused.

– Excessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle in

front of you.

– Stationary vehicles (e.g. traffic jams,

breakdown).

The driver must accelerate to move off again,

then reactivate cruise control.

Stop & Go function

"To pick up again: accelerate or

press the II button" (button 4).

The system has brought the vehicle to a complete

stop.

– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your

vehicle and the one in front.

– Vehicles crossing your lane.

– Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.

Situations where the driver must suspend the

system:

Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and

automatically begins moving again.

Beyond 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or

press button 4 to move off again.

Some vehicles on the road may be poorly

perceived or interpreted by the camera

and/or the radar (e.g. truck), which can lead to

an incorrect evaluation of distances and result

in inappropriate acceleration or braking of the

vehicle.

While the vehicle is immobilised, the

following recommendations apply:

– The driver should not leave the vehicle.

– Do not open the boot.

Pay particular attention:

– When motorcycles are present and

when there are vehicles staggered across the

traffic lane.

– Do not drop off or pick up passengers.

– Do not engage reverse gear.

– Vehicles in a tight bend.

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