Get Driving -> Adaptive cruise control Guide for Peugeot Rifter 4 Door 2003-2017

Driving

Malfunction

The use of mats not approved by

PEUGEOT may interfere with the

operation of the cruise control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

For this purpose there is a camera located at

the top of the windscreen.

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ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

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never fit one mat on top of another.

Primarily designed for driving on main

roads and motorways, this system only

works on moving vehicles, driving in the

same direction as your vehicle.

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise

control system.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Adaptive cruise control

Principle of operation

The system automatically adapts the speed of

your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to

maintain a constant distance.

This system provides the following

functions:

Use the cruise control only where the

driving conditions allow running at

a constant speed and at an adequate safe

distance for a period of time.

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, etc.).

In some circumstances, it may not be

possible to maintain or even reach the

cruise speed set: towing, vehicle heavily

loaded, steep climb.

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Automatically maintains the vehicle

at the speed set by the driver.

Automatic adjustment of the

distance between your vehicle and

the one in front.

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.

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With an automatic gearbox, automatic

adjustment of the distance can cause your

vehicle to come to a complete stop.

The cruise control remains active after

changing gear regardless of the gearbox

type.

It manages the acceleration and deceleration

of the vehicle by automatically acting on the

engine and the braking system.

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1. Select cruise control mode.

9. Value of the speed setting.

The brake lamps illuminate as soon as

the braking system is activated with

deceleration of the vehicle.

2. Use the current speed as the speed

10. Indication that vehicle is held stationary

(versions fitted with the automatic

gearbox).

setting/decrease the speed setting.

3. Use the current speed as the speed

setting/increase the speed setting.

11. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation.

4. Pause/Resume cruise control.

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.

5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed

If 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.

Limit recognition and recommendation.

6. Display and adjustment of the programmed

inter-vehicle distance.

Some vehicles present on the road may

not be properly seen or may be poorly

interpreted by the camera (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 keeping

both hands on the steering wheel and

keeping the feet near the brake and

accelerator pedals.

When the cruise control is in operation, the

symbols 7 and 8 are displayed in green. By

default, they are displayed in grey.

For more information on the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

Displays in the instrument panel

12. Inter-vehicle distance setting.

13. Position of vehicle detected by the camera.

Switching on

F With the engine running, turn the

thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position.

The system is paused (grey display).

Steering mounted control

With a manual gearbox

With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and

99 mph (30 and 160 km/h):

F With the vehicle 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).

7. Indication of the presence/absence of

a target vehicle.

8. Indication of cruise control activation/

deactivation.

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With an automatic gearbox

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or automatically:

As a safety measure, wait until the current

speed approaches the speed setting to

reactivate the function by pressing button 4.

Mode D or M must be selected.

With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and

112 mph (30 km/h and 180 km/h):

F Accelerate slightly and press one of the

buttons 2 or 3: the system starts (green

display).

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If the ESC system is activated, for safety

reasons.

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When the speed of the vehicle goes

below 19 mph (30 km/h) with a manual

gearbox.

Modification of the speed

setting

With the engine running and cruise control on

(green), you can modify the speed setting.

The cruise speed setting then becomes equal to:

When the cruise control is paused, it can

only be reactivated when all of the safety

conditions are met again. The message

"Activation not possible, conditions

unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation

is not possible.

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the current speed of your vehicle, if it is over

19 mph (30 km/h),

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19 mph (30 km/h), if it is below 19 mph

(30 km/h).

From the current speed

Remembering the settings

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).

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.

Reactivating the function

With 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.

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Take care: pressing and holding button

2 or 3 results in a rapid change in the

speed of your vehicle.

Pause

With automatic gearbox

The cruise control can be paused manually:

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 above

19 mph (30 km/h) by pressing one of the

buttons 2, 3 or 4.

If the driver takes no action following this

immobilisation, the electric parking brake

is applied automatically after a while

(approximately 5 minutes).

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either by 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 for

approximately 10 seconds or more.

When changing from mode D to N with an

automatic gearbox.

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From the Speed Limit

recommendation and recognition

system

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.

Modification of the programmed Exceeding the programmed

inter-vehicle distance

setting

It is possible to exceed the speed setting

temporarily by depressing the accelerator

pedal.

The cruise control no longer manages the

braking system during this period.

Simply release the accelerator pedal to return

to the programmed speed.

Three threshold settings are suggested for the

inter-vehicle distance:

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"Distant" (3 dashes),

"Normal" (2 dashes),

"Close" (1 dash).

The speed displays immediately in the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

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.

For more information on the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

With the engine running and with the

thumbwheel at the "CRUISE" position:

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.

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.

Driving situations and

associated alerts

The table below describes the alerts and

messages displayed depending on the driving

situation.

The change then takes effect.

The display of these alerts is not sequential.

This setting remains in memory, whatever the

state of the system and when the ignition is

switched off.

The selection also applies to the stopping

distance (versions with EAT8 automatic

gearbox).

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Warning/Indicator lamp Display

Associated message

Comments

"Cruise control paused"

System paused.

No vehicle detected.

(grey)

"Cruise control paused"

"Cruise control on"

System paused.

A vehicle has been detected.

System activated.

No vehicle detected.

(green)

according to the inter-vehicle

distance selected

"Cruise control on"

System activated.

A vehicle has been detected.

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(green)

according to the inter-vehicle

distance selected

"Cruise control suspended"

System activated.

The driver has temporarily taken control of the vehicle

by accelerating.

or

(green)

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Warning/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.

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(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).

The driver must immediately take back control of

the vehicle.

+

(green)

(red)

"Activation not possible, conditions The system refuses to activate the cruise control.

unsuitable"

For more information, refer to Operating limits.

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or

(orange)

70

(grey)

With an automatic gearbox

Warning/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.

The driver must accelerate to move off again.

The cruise control remains paused until the driver

reactivates it.

or

according to the inter-vehicle

distance selected and the actual

distance from the target vehicle

(grey)/(green)

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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

When the driver must suspend the cruise

control system:

The system must not be activated in the

following situations:

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Use of the "space-saver" type spare wheel

(depending on version).

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Towing.

Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof

rack.

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Following an impact on the windscreen

close to the camera.

Unfavourable climatic conditions.

automatically after a while (approximately

5 minutes).

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Vehicles in a tight bend.

When approaching a roundabout.

Be particularly careful:

Operating limits

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When motorcycles are present and

when there are vehicles staggered

onto the traffic lane.

The system cannot exceed the limits of the

laws of physics.

Certain situations cannot be managed by the

system and require the driver to take back

control of the vehicle.

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When you enter a tunnel or cross

a bridge.

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When following a narrow vehicle.

Reactivate cruise control when conditions

permit.

Cases of non-detection by the camera:

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Pedestrians, some cyclists, animals.

Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,

etc.).

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.

Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.

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When a vehicle cuts in sharply between

your vehicle and the one in front.

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The cruise control operates by day and

night, in fog or moderate rainfall.

The system is not intended for the

following situations:

However, it is strongly recommended that

you always adapt the speed and the safety

distance in relation to the 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 (except for

versions with EAT8 gearbox), on winding

or steep roads, on slippery or flooded

roads, when there is snowfall, if the

windscreen is damaged or when the brake

lamps have failed.

In certain circumstances, it may not

be possible for the speed setting to be

maintained or even attained: loaded

vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.

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if the front end of the vehicle has

been modified (addition of long-range

headlamps, painting of the front

bumper),

driving on a racing circuit,

running on a rolling road,

use of snow chains, non-slip covers or

studded tyres.

If the cruise control

malfunctions, dashes are

displayed instead of the

cruise control speed setting.

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If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an

alert message and an

audible signal, this confirms

a malfunction.

The use of mats not approved by

PEUGEOT may interfere with the

operation of the cruise control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

-

ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

never place one mat on top of another.

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).

The following situations may interfere with

the operation of the system or prevent it

from working:

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driving on a winding road,

poor visibility (inadequate street

lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense

fog, etc.),

dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming

vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp

road, leaving a tunnel, alternating

shade and light, etc.),

Memorising speeds

Linked to the speed limiter and programmable

cruise control only, this function allows speed

limits to be registered which will then be

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suggested as settings for these two systems.

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camera obstructed (mud, frost, snow,

condensation, etc.).

In these situations, detection performance

may be reduced.

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