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DRIVING Y0UR 406
drive momentarily at a speed greater
than the memorised speed. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle
will return to the memorised speed.
THE ABS
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKING SYSTEM
Cancelling the memorised
speed
If you wish to cancel the memorised
When used with approved tyres in
good condition, the ABS increases
the stability and manoeuvrability of
your vehicle, particularly on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
speed:
☞ press button 4 or the brake or
clutch pedal.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Recalling the memorised
speed
CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control enables the vehicle to
maintain steady speed pro-
grammed by the driver, regardless of
the road characteristics and without
the driver having to touch the acce-
lerator or brake pedals.
In order for it to be memorised, the
vehicle speed must be greater than
25 mph (40 km/h) or 37 mph (60 km/h),
depending on the engine, and fourth
gear at least must be engaged (second
gear for the automatic gearbox).
After cancellation, press button 4.
Your vehicle will return to the last
memorised speed.
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The normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.
Changing a memorised
speed
To memorise a speed higher than
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing
the pressure.
the previous one:
☞ press button 3;
☞ release it when you have reached
the required speed.
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:
☞ press button 2;
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
Operation
☞ Place switch 1 in the ON position.
A speed can be memorised.
☞ Place switch 1 in the OFF position
to cancel.
☞ release it when you have reached
the required speed.
In an emergency, this system
enables the optimum braking pres-
sure to be reached more quickly,
thus reducing the stopping distance.
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is activated. The
effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency.
Cancelling the cruise control
☞ Place switch 1 in the OFF position
or switch off the ignition.
Memorising a speed
As soon as you reach the chosen
speed, press button 2 or 3. This
memorises the speed, which will be
maintained automatically.
Do not use cruise control
on slippery roads or in
heavy traffic.
Note: It is possible to accelerate and
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