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Operation of the cruise control can also be
paused temporarily:
– by pressing the brake pedal.
– automatically, if the electronic stability
control (ESC) system is triggered.
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
Cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting, based on the
current speed of the vehicle:
► Briefly press button2 or 3 to change the value
in steps of +or -1mph (km/h).
► Press and hold button2 or 3 to change the
value in steps of +or -5mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding button2 or 3results
in a rapid change in the speed of the
vehicle.
As a precaution, we recommend setting a
cruise speed fairly close to the current
speed of your vehicle, to avoid any sudden
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.
To modify the cruise speed setting using the
speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition
and Recommendation shown on the instrument
panel:
► Press button5 once; a message is displayed to
confirm the memorisation request.
– In heavy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
– On winding or steep roads.
– On slippery or flooded roads.
– In poor weather conditions.
– Driving on a speed circuit.
– Driving on a rolling road.
– When using snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
Programmable cruise
control
Refer to the General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids and to Cruise
control - particular recommendations.
This system automatically keeps the
vehicle’s speed at the cruise value
programmed by the driver (speed setting),
without using the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40km/h).
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must
be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, modeD or second
gear or higher in modeM must be engaged.
The cruise control remains active after
changing gear on engines fitted with a
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
Steering mounted control
1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF
2. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed / decrease speed setting
3. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed / increase speed setting
4. Pausing / resumption of cruise control with
the speed setting previously stored
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM
display)
For more information on the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation, refer to the
corresponding section.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel
6. Cruise control pause/resume
7. Cruise control mode selection
8. Speed setting value
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
Switching on/pausing
► Turn thumbwheel1 to the "CRUISE" position
to select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
► Press button2 or3 to activate cruise control
and save a speed setting when the vehicle has
reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current
speed is saved as the speed setting.
► Release the accelerator pedal.
► Pressing button 4 temporarily pauses the
function.
► Pressing button 4 again restores operation of
the cruise control (ON).