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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function

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The speed limiter function allows

you to decide on a maximum

driving speed.

Controls

1 Main On/Off button.

2 Limit speed storage and increase

switch.

3 Return to stored limit speed.

4 Switching the function off (with

limit speed stored)

Indicator light 6

This orange indicator light on the

instrument panel comes on to

indicate that the limiter function is

in operation.

This may be useful, for example,

when driving in urban areas or in

areas with speed restriction

(roadworks), etc.

When the function is active, the

message “Limiter” appears on the

instrument panel accompanied by

dashes.

The system operates above a driving

speed of approximately 20 mph

(30 km/h).

5 Limit speed storage and decrease

switch.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function (continued)

Driving

When a limit speed is stored, the

vehicle may be driven normally

until the limit speed is reached.

From this point, no amount of effort

on the accelerator pedal will allow

you to exceed the programmed

speed except in an emergency (see

information on exceeding the limit

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Switching on

Changing the limit speed

Press switch 1

side.

The limit speed may be changed by

pressing repeatedly or pressing and

holding down:

- button 2 to increase speed,

- button 5 to reduce speed.

The indicator light will light up on

the instrument panel.

Limiting the speed

At a steady speed (above 20 mph

(30 km/h)), press switch 2: the

speed is stored.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function (continued)

Exceeding the limit speed

In the event of an emergency

It is possible to exceed the limit

speed at any moment. To do this:

press the accelerator pedal firmly

and fully (beyond the point of

resistance).

Return to limit speed

A stored speed can be recalled by

pressing button 3 until the message

“Speed limiter” is displayed.

While it is being exceeded, the limit

speed flashes on the instrument

panel.

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When the emergency has passed,

release the accelerator pedal: the

speed limiter function will return as

soon as you reach a speed lower

than the limited speed before the

emergency.

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Switching the function off

Limit speed cannot be maintained

The speed limiter function is

inhibited when you press:

If the system is unable to maintain

the limited speed (for example

- button 4, in this case the limit

speed will remain stored and the

message “Stored” will appear on

the instrument panel,

when driving down

a

steep

gradient), the limited speed on the

instrument panel will flash.

- button 1, in this case the limited

speed is no longer stored, and the

indicator light on the instrument

panel goes out to confirm that the

function has been cancelled.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function

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When traffic conditions permit

(continuously moving or motorway

traffic), cruise control allows you to

Controls

1 Main On/Off switch

2 Cruising speed storage and

increase switch

3 Return to stored cruising speed

4 Switching the function off (with

cruising speed stored).

Indicator light 6

This green indicator light on the

instrument panel comes on to

indicate that the cruise control

function is in operation.

maintain

a

selected speed: the

cruising speed.

This cruising speed may be set at

any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

When the function is active, the

message “Cruise Control” appears

5 Cruising speed storage and

adjustment switch (decreasing)

on

the

instrument

panel

accompanied by dashes.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function (continued)

Driving

Exceeding the cruising speed

When a cruising speed is stored you

may lift your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

In the event of an emergency

The cruising speed may be

exceeded at any time by depressing

the accelerator pedal. Whilst the

speed is being exceeded, the

cruising speed displayed on the

instrument panel flashes.

Changing the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be

changed by pressing repeatedly or

continuously on:

- button 2 to increase speed,

- button 5 to reduce speed.

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When the emergency is over, the

vehicle will return to its set cruising

speed as soon as you lift your foot

off the pedal.

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Cruising

maintained

speed

cannot

be

If the system is unable to maintain

the cruising speed (for example

when driving up a steep gradient),

the cruising speed on the

instrument panel will flash.

Switching on

Press switch 1

side.

The indicator light will light up on

the instrument panel.

Activating cruise control

At a stable speed (above 20 mph or

30 km/h) and in the correct gear (for

vehicles with manual gearboxes),

press switch 2: the speed is stored.

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CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function (continued)

- press button 1, in which case the

Return to cruising speed

cruising speed is no longer stored.

A stored speed can be recalled by

pressing button 3, the message

“Cruise Control” appears on the

instrument panel.

Confirmation that the function has

been switched off is given when the

indicator light on the instrument

panel goes out.

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Switching the function off

The function is inhibited when you:

- depress the brake pedal,

- depress the clutch pedal or shift

into neutral if the vehicle has an

automatic gearbox,

- press button 4, in which case the

cruising speed remains stored.

This function is an

additional driving aid.

However, the function

does not take the place of the

driver. Under no circumstances

should it replace observation of

speed limits nor vigilance and

responsibility on the part of the

driver.

Following these three actions, the

message “Stored” is displayed on

the instrument panel

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