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this value remains in memory, regardless of
the state of the system.

F Press button 6 to select a new inter-vehicle

distance setting from the three levels
("Close", "Normal", "Distant").

Modification of the inter-

vehicle distance

In the event of the presence of a vehicle
detected by the inter-vehicle distance
radar, if the speed selected is too far
above the speed of that vehicle, the
system is not activated and the alert
message "Activation not possible,
conditions unsuitable" is displayed until
driving conditions are safe to allow
activation of the system.

the inter-vehicle distance setting
is memorised when the ignition is
switched off.

Exceeding the programmed
speed

Simply release the accelerator pedal
to return to the programmed speed.

It is possible to exceed the
programmed speed temporarily by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

the dynamic cruise control can be paused
manually with the control, or automatically:
-

by pressing the brake or clutch pedal,

in the event of operation of the ESC, for
safety reasons,

when an inter-vehicle distance threshold
is reached (calculated according to the
relative speeds of your vehicle and the
vehicle in front and the inter-vehicle
distance setting selected),

when the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front becomes too small,

when the speed of the vehicle in front is
too low,

when the speed of your vehicle becomes
too low.

Pause

If the programmed setting is unintentionally
exceeded, descending a steep hill for example,
the speed setting in the instrument panel
flashes as a warning.

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the following table describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
the display of these alerts is not sequential.

Driving situations and associated alerts

Symbol

Associated message

Comments

No vehicle detected:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.

Detection of a vehicle, at the limit of the range of the radar:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.

"SPEED ADJuStED"

Detection of a vehicle that is too close or running at a speed lower than your vehicle's
cruise speed setting.
the system uses engine braking to slow your vehicle (within a limit of 20 mph (30 km/h))
and then hold it at the speed of the vehicle in front so as to observe the programmed inter-
vehicle time.
When automatically slowing down behind a vehicle, your true speed may be higher than
the "adjusted speed" displayed.

"SPEED ADJuStED"

When the adjusted speed reaches the limit of regulation (speed setting less than 20 mph
(30 km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting to signal that
automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.

"Cruise control paused"

If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment possible by the system and in the
absence of any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator, change of lane,
reduction of the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically paused.
the display of the deactivation message is accompanied by an audible signal.

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When the dynamic cruise control is
automatically paused, it can only be
reactivated when safe conditions are
restored. the message "Activation
not possible, conditions unsuitable"
is displayed while reactivation is not
possible.
When the conditions allow, it is
recommended that the function be
reactivated by pressing button 2 (SEt+)
or 3 (SEt-), which will make the current
speed of your vehicle the new cruise
speed setting, rather than by pressing
button 4 (on/pause) which reactivates
the cruise control using the old cruise
speed setting, which may be very
different from the current speed of your
vehicle.

The speed regulation range is limited to a
maximum difference of 20 mph (30 km/h)
between the speed setting and the speed of
the vehicle in front.
Above this, the system goes into pause if the
safe distance becomes too small.
the dynamic cruise control uses only engine
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the
vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing
the accelerator pedal.
the system is paused automatically:
-

if the vehicle in front slows down too much
or too suddenly, and the driver does not
brake,

if a vehicle comes between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front,

if the system does not slow the vehicle
enough to continue to maintain a safe
distance, for example when descending a
steep hill.

Limits of operation

As the radar's field of detection is quite narrow,
it is possible that the system may not detect:

vehicles of reduced width, such as
motorcycles, for example,

vehicles not running in the middle of the
lane,

vehicles entering a corner,

vehicles changing lane at the last moment.

the cruise control does not take
account of:
-

stationary vehicles,

vehicles driving in the opposite
direction.

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In the event of a fault with the dynamic cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and display of the message message "Driving
aid functions fault".
Have the system checked by a PEugEot
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Operating fault

the dynamic cruise control operates
by day and at night, in fog or moderate
rainfall.

When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the dynamic cruise control
on slippery surfaces or in heavy traffic.

When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to
achieve or maintain the programmed
speed.

the use of mats not approved by
PEugEot may interfere with the
operation of the dynamic cruise control.
to avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-

ensure that mats are secured
correctly,

never fit one mat on top of another.

It is recommended that you always keep
your feet close to the pedals.

If the difference between the
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front is too
great, the speed cannot be adjusted:
the cruise control is automatically
deactivated.

the system does not act on the braking
system, but works only with engine
braking.
the regulation range is limited: there
will no longer be any adjustment of
speed if the difference between the
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front becomes
too high.

the dynamic cruise control cannot in any
circumstances replace the observation
of speed limits, nor the need for the
vigilance on the part of the driver.

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Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety
Brake

Conditions for operation

the Active Safety Brake system operates:
-

between 3 and 87 mph (5 and 140 km/h), in
the case of a moving vehicle,

at a speed below 50 mph (80 km/h), in the
case of a stationary vehicle,

at a speed below 36 mph (60 km/h), in the
case of a pedestrian,

if the passenger seat belts are fastened,

if the vehicle is not accelerating sharply,

if the vehicle is not in a tight corner.

The Collision Risk Alert system allows the
driver to be warned that their vehicle is at
risk of collision with the vehicle in front or a
pedestrian in their traffic lane.
The Active Safety Brake system intervenes
following the alert if the driver does not
react quickly enough and does not operate
the vehicle's brakes.
If the driver fails to act, it contributes
towards avoiding a collision or limiting
its severity by reducing the speed of your
vehicle.

these systems use a radar located in the
front bumper and a camera at the top of the
windscreen.

these system are designed to improve
road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic, observing the driving regulations.
these systems do not replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.

the Collision Risk Alert system only
operates:
-

with a registered vehicle pointing in the
same direction as the traffic, moving or
stationary,

with pedestrians.

from 4 mph (7 km/h) (and is deactivated at
3 mph (5 km/h)).

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the Active Safety Brake system does not
operate:
-

if the front bumper is damaged,

if the system has been triggered in the last
10 seconds,

if the electronic stability control system has
a fault.

Limits of operation

It is recommended that the system be
deactivated in the vehicle configuration menu
in the following cases:
-

if the windscreen has impact damage close
to the detection camera,

when towing a trailer or caravan,

when a load on the roof rack extends
beyond the windscreen (for example: long
objects),

when the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,

when a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (if your vehicle has one),

when on a rolling road for a service in a
workshop,

when in an automatic car wash,

if the brake lamps are not working.

Following an impact, the system
is automatically disabled; contact
a PEugEot dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

Collision Risk Alert

Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen, different levels of alert can be
triggered and displayed in the instrument panel
or the head-up display.

this level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead.

Level 1: visual alert only, warning you
that the vehicle ahead is very close.
A message on your vigilance is
displayed as you close on the vehicle
ahead.

this information also appears in the
head-up display.
For more information on the Head-up
display, refer to the corresponding
section.

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this level of alert is based on the time before
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
operation of the vehicle (cornering, pedals
pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the best
moment.

Level 2: visual and audible alert,
warning you that a collision is
imminent.
A message indicating that you should
brake is displayed.

Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed:
the level 2 alert may be displayed
directly.
Furthermore, the level 1 alert is never
displayed with the "Close" threshold.
Poor weather conditions (very heavy
rain, accumulation of snow in front of
the radar and the camera) may hinder
the operation of the system, with the
display of an operating fault message.
the system remains out of service until
the message disappears.

Programming the alert
thresholds

the thresholds for triggering an alert determine
how you wish to be warned of the presence of a
vehicle moving or stationary ahead of you, or a
pedestrian in your traffic lane.
You can select one of three thresholds:
- "Distant", to be warned early (cautious

driving).

- "Normal".
- "Close", to be warned later.

In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Collision risk alert and automatic
braking".

With the touch screen

With the audio system

In the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu, activate/deactivate "Auto. emergency
braking".
then modify the alert threshold.

then modify the alert threshold.
Press on "Confirm" to save the change.

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this system, also called automatic emergency
braking, aims to reduce the speed of impact
or avoid a frontal collision by your vehicle
(between 3 and 87 mph (5 and 140 km/h)
where the driver fails to react.
using a radar and a camera, this system acts
on the vehicle's braking system.

Active Safety Brake

the driver can take back control of the vehicle
at any time by sharply turning the steering
wheel and/or pressing the accelerator pedal.

operation of the system may be felt by
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
the automatic braking is maintained for
1 to 2 seconds.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, in
the event of the automatic emergency
braking bringing the vehicle to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, in the event of the automatic
emergency braking bringing the vehicle
to a complete stop, the vehicle will
move off again; press the brake pedal.

If automatic emergency braking is
not activated, you are alerted by the
fixed display of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message.

If the radar and the camera have
confirmed the presence of a vehicle
or a pedestrian, this warning lamp
flashes when the system is operating.

Important: if operation of the
automatic emergency braking is
triggered, you should take back
control of your vehicle and brake
with the pedal to add to or finish the
automatic braking.

the point at which braking is triggered
may be adjusted according to the
reaction from the driver, such as
movement of the steering wheel or
pressing the accelerator pedal.

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Deactivation / Activation of
the alert and the braking

By default, the function is automatically
activated at every engine start.
the deactivation or activation of the function is
done in the vehicle configuration menu.

With the audio system

In the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu, activate/deactivate "Auto. emergency
braking".

Intelligent emergency
braking assistance

If the driver does not brake sufficiently
to avoid an accident, this system will
complete the braking.
this emergency braking system will not
act if you press the brake pedal.

With the touch screen

In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Collision risk alert and automatic
braking".

In the event of a fault, you are alerted
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.
Contact a PEugEot dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

there may be interference in the
operation of the camera or it not work at
all in the following situations:
-

poor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow or rain, fog, ...),

dazzle (headlamps of an
approaching vehicle on the other
side of the road, low sun, reflection
on a wet road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating between light and
shade, ...),

the area in front of the windscreen:
dirty, misty, frosty, snow-covered,
damaged or covered by a sticker.

the operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed
in certain weather conditions: with
accumulations of snow, ice, mud, ...

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Clean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...

If one of the two sensors (camera
or radar) is masked or its visibility
is reduced, while the other sensor
is able to work normally, the system
still operates, but at a lower level of
performance. this is not indicated by a
message or a warning lamp.
to ensure correct operation of the radar
radar, do not paint over the paintwork
on the vehicle's bumper.

Keep the windscreen in front of the
camera clean.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this
could mask the camera's view.

Lane departure warning system

System that uses a camera to recognise
continuous or broken lines on traffic lanes and
triggers an alert if the vehicle wanders off line.
If the direction indicator is not used at speeds
above 37 mph (60 km/h) and there is a risk of
one of these lines on the ground being crossed,
the system triggers the alert.
the system is particularly useful on motorways
and fast roads.

Detection - Alert

You are alerted by the flashing of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
signal.

No alert is given while the direction
indicators are operating and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicators are switched off.

the lane departure warning system
cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
It is necessary to observe the driving
regulations and to take a break every
two hours.

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With / Without audio system

Activation / Deactivation

F Press on this buttton, its indicator

lamp comes on, the system is
activated.

F Press on this buttton, its indicator

lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.

to activate the system:

to deactivate the system:

the system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.

Operating fault

With the touch screen

In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate "Lane
departure warning".

Contact a PEugEot dealer or a qualified
workshop.

the indicator lamp in this button
flashes.

the button flashes and a fault appears.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment:

the detection may be impeded:
-

if the markings on the ground are
worn and do not contrast well with
the road surface,

if the windscreen is dirty,

in certain severe weather
conditions: fog, heavy rain, snow,
shade, bright sunlight and direct
exposure to the sun (low sun,
leaving a tunnel, ...).

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Fatigue detection system

the system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
-

engine running, the vehicle has been
stationary for more than 15 minutes,

the ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes,

the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
their door is open.

As soon as the speed of the vehicle
drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system goes into standby.
the driving time is counted again once
the speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).

the system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Do not take the wheel if you are tired.

the system triggers an alert once it
detects that the driver has not taken
a break after two hours of driving at a
speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).

It is recommended that you take a break as
soon as you feel tired or at least every two
hours.
Depending on version, the vehicle either has
the "Driving time warning system" only, or this
combined with the "Fatigue detection system".

Driving time warning

With the audio system

In the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu, activate/deactivate "Fatigue Detection
System".

Activation / Deactivation

the system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.

this alert takes the form of the display of a
message encouraging you to take a break,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
stopped.

In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Fatigue Detection System".

With the touch screen

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using a camera placed at the top of the
windscreen, the system assesses the driver's
level of vigilance by identifying variations in
trajectory compared to the lane markings.
this system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h))

Fatigue detection system

Depending on version, the "Driving time
warning system" may be combined with the
"Fatigue detection system".

the system cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Do not drive if you are tired or taking
medicines that can cause drowsiness.

once the system considers that the behaviour
of the vehicle suggests a certain level of fatigue
or inattention by the driver, it triggers the first
level of alert.

After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a new alert with the message "Take a break!",
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
signal.

In certain driving conditions (poor road
surface or strong winds), the system
may give alerts independent of the
driver's level of vigilance.

the following situations may interfere
with operation of the system or prevent
it working:
-

poor visibility (inadequate lighting
of the roadway, falling snow, heavy
rain, dense fog, ...),

dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on
a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating shade and light, ...),

windscreen area located in front
of the camera: dirty, misted, frost-
covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker,

lane markings absent, worn,
masked (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks, ...),

close to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),

roads that are narrow, winding, ...

the driver is then alerted by the message
"Take care!", accompanied by an audible
signal.

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Blind spot monitoring system

A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
-

immediately, when being overtaken,

after a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.

this driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.

the alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
-

all the vehicles must be moving in the
same direction and on adjacent lanes,

the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

when you overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),

when a vehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),

the traffic must be flowing normally,

in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken returns to the blind spot,

you are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,

your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan...

this system is designed to improve
safety when driving and is in no
circumstances a substitute for the use
of the interior rear view mirror and door
mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to
constantly check the traffic, to assess
the distances and relative speeds
of other vehicles and to predict their
movements before deciding whether to
change lane.
the blind spot sensor system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.

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No alert will be given in the following situations:
-

in the presence of immobile objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs...),

with vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,

driving on a winding road or in a sharp
corner,

when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
forward field of vision,

in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or an immobile object,

when overtaking quickly.

the system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.

Activation / Deactivation

F Press on this buttton, its indicator

lamp comes on, the system is
activated.

F Press on this buttton, its indicator

lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.

to activate the system:

to eactivate the system:

With / Without audio system

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Operating fault

Have it checked by a PEugEot dealer or a
qualified workshop.

the system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet surface
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment:

With the touch screen

In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate "Blind
spot monitoring".

In the event of a fault, these warning lamps
flash.

the indicator lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.

the state of the system remains in
memory on switching off the ignition.

the system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
PEugEot.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
place the tip of the lance within 30 cm
of the sensors as otherwise there is a
risk of damaging them.

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