cruise control Citroen C4 PICASSO 2013 1.G User Guide

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Display of inter-vehicle time


Using a radar located at the front of the vehicle,
this system helps the driver maintain a safe distance between their vehicle and the one in
front, b
y displaying the inter-vehicle time in the instrument panel.
It is the time interval, expressed in seconds,
that separates two vehicles in line. The
recommended safe value is about 2 seconds:
refer to the legislation or highway code in force
in your country.

Activation / deactivation
)Press this button, the indicator lamp comes on.
The measurement is displayed for information only: the system takes no action on the vehicle. This system does not in anycircumstances replace the vigilance and responsibility of the driver who mustremain in control of their vehicle at all times. The system is not designed for urbanuse nor during more dynamic driving (bends, acceleration, harsh braking…)but rather when driving at stable speed.
The system is active in a speed range between 42 and 93 mph (70 and 15 0 km / h).Stationary vehicles and cer tain other road users (such as bicycles for example) are not detected. The system displays inter-vehicle timevalues of between 3 seconds and 0.5 of a second. Below 0.5 of a second, the value displayed is maintained at this level,even if the true inter-vehicle time is less.

Activation of the active cruise control automatically deactivates the system. The state o
f the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Activation of the system is done in the " Driving assistance" menu, with the ignition on.
This system is only available with the "DRIVING" display mode of the type 2instrument panel.

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Memorising speeds

Memorisation

This function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or thecruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems. By default, some speeds are already memorised.
)Select the " Speed settings
".



For safety reasons, the driver must carry out these operations whenstationary.
)
Select the system for which you want to
memorise speeds:

)Go to the "Driving assistance"
menu.
)
Enter the new value using the numericalkeypad and confirm. )
Confirm to save the modification and quit
the menu.


●
speed limiter or




●

cruise control.
)
Choose the speed setting you want to
modi
fy.
This button allows you return to the factory settings.

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Steering mounted controls
The information is grouped together in the instrument panel.
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
7.Cruise control mode selection indication. 8.Speed value setting.






Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.


The cruise control system cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to obser ve speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
Th
e cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and engagement of:


- at least four th gear on a manual gearbox,

- second gear on an electronic or automatic gearbox, in manual driving mode,

- position A
on an electronic gearbox or D
on an automatic gearbox.
The controls o
f this system are grouped
together at the steering wheel. 1.Cruise control mode selection wheel.
2. Decrease value or speed setting on the flybutton.3.
Increase value or speed setting on the flybutton.
4. Cruise control pause / resume button.
5. Memorised speeds display button.
For more information on the list of memorisedspeeds, refer to "Memorising speeds" section).


Displays in the instrument panel

Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value. Th
e cruise control is paused
manually or
by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal until the programmed cruise speed is reached again.

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If the cruise control is on, you can then modify
the initial speed in one of the following ways:


- using buttons 2
or 3
: )
by successive shor t presses, to modify
the speed by + or - 1 mph (km/h), )
by a long press, to modify the speed insteps of + or - 5 mph (km/h),
)Turn wheel 1to the "CRUISE"position: thecruise control mode is selected but is not
switched on (Pause).)Press button 2 or 3
: your vehicle's current
speed becomes the cruise speed (selected
on the fly).
The cruise control is activated (ON).

Modifi cation of the initial speed
setting


- pressing button 5:)the six memorised speeds are displayed
in the touch screen tablet,
)choose a value: it is displayed in the
instrument panel.
Th
e selection screen closes after a fewmoments.
The modification is then accepted.
Pause
Once switched on, you can pause the cruisecontrol at any time by pressing button 4
:
the screen confirms the pause.

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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with thecruise control.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Operating fault

Exceeding the programmed
speed
If the programmed speed is exceeded, the
displayed speed flashes.
Once the vehicle returns to the programmedspeed, the display becomes steady again.

Switching off
)Turn wheel 1
to the "0"position.
The display of information related to the cruise control disappears.



When the cruise control is switched on,be careful if you maintain the pressure on one of the programmed speedchanging buttons: this may result in avery rapid change in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads or in heavy traffic. On a steep descent, the cruise control will not be able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmed speed. On steep climbs or when towing, the programmed speed may not be reachedor maintained.
The use of mats not approved byCITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Active cruise control
This systems allows, in addition to maintainingyour vehicle's speed at a value that you have defined, the inter-vehicle time you have
selected between your vehicle the the one ahead to be maintained (2 seconds by default,
on activating the function).

Principles of operation

Using a radar with a range of about 100 metres,located at the front of the vehicle, this system
detects a vehicle running in front of your
vehicle.
It automatically adapts the speed of the vehicle
to that of the vehicle in front.
If the vehicle in front is running more slowly,
the system progressively reduces the speed of your vehicle using just engine braking (as if thedriver had pressed the "- " button).
If your vehicle is too close to or approaching tooquickly the vehicle in front, the cruise control
is automatically deactivated. The driver is then
aler ted by an audible signal, accompanied by a message.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changeslane, the active cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
the left (left hand drive) or the right (right hand
drive), to over take a slower vehicle, the active cruise control allows your vehicle to temporarily
approach the vehicle in front to assist the
over takin
g manoeuvre, though never exceeding
the programmed speed.

The active cruise control operates byday and at night, in fog or in moderate rainfall.


The system does not act on the brakingsystem, but works only with engine braking.
The regulation range is limited: there willno longer be any adjustment of speed if the difference between the programmed speedsetting and the speed of the vehicle in front becomes too high (18 mph (30 km/h).


The activation of this system deactivates the function of inter-vehicle time.


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

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The active cruise control is switched onmanually: it requires that the speed of the vehicle
be between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 90 mph (15 0 km / h), as well as the engagement of:


- at least four th gear with a manual gearbox,

- second gear with an electronic or automatic gearbox in manual mode,

- position A
with an electronic gearbox or Dwith an automatic gearbox.


General points
The active cruise control can above be pausedmanually with the control, or automatically:
- b
y pressing the brake or clutch pedal,
- in the event of operation of the DSC, for
safety reasons,
- in the event of an action of the electric
parking brake control,
- when an inter-vehicle time threshold isreached (calculated according to therelative speeds of your vehicle and the
vehicle in front and the inter-vehicle time setting chosen),
- when the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front becomes to small,
- when the speed of the vehicle in front is to
low,
- when the speed of your vehicle becomes
too low.


The active cruise control cannot in any
circumstances replace the obser vation of speed limits, nor the the vigilanceand responsibility of the driver. It is recommended that you always keepyour feet close to the pedals.



If the speed setting selected is above93 mph (15 0 km/h), the system switches
to normal cruise control operation(a message appears in the instrument panel).
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed value, and the inter-vehicle time is reset to 2 seconds.

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The controls for this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel. 1. Cruise control mode selection wheel. 2.
Button for reducing the cruise value settingor for setting the cruise value on the fly.3.Button for increasing the cruise value
setting or for setting the cruise value on the
fly.4. Button for pausing / resuming the cruise control.5.
Button for displaying the list of memorised
speeds and for adjusting the inter-vehicle
time.
For more information on the list of memorised
speeds, refer to "Memorising speeds".
Steering mounted controls

Switching on
)
Turn the wheel 1
to the "CRUISE" position: cruise control mode is selected, but notstarted (Pause).)
Press one of the buttons 2or 3: the currentspeed of your vehicle becomes the cruisespeed setting (set on the fly).
The cruise control is activated (ON).
The inter-vehicle time is set at 2 seconds.


Operation


Modifi cation of the cruise controlspeed and/or the inter-vehicletime p

Button 5 (MEM)
Press button 5, the six memorised speeds and
the inter-vehicle time setting are displayed in
the touch screen tablet.)Choose a speed setting: it is displayed in
the instrument panel, )press or the " +" or "- " button to choose a new inter-vehicle time setting between
2.5 seconds and 1 second.
The selection screen closes after a fewmoments. The modifications are then accepted.


Modifi cation of the cruise control
speed only
Buttons 2 and 3
)
By successive shor t presses, to modify by steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h), )
by a maintained press, to modify in steps
of + or - 5 mph (km/h).


As a precaution, it is recommended that
you
select a speed setting close to the current
speed of your vehicle.


If the active cruise control has not beenswitched on, pressing this button hasno effect.

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In the event of the presence of a vehicle detected by the radar, if thespeed selected is much higher than the speed of that vehicle, the systemis not activated and the aler t message "Activation not possible, conditions unsuitable" is displayed until driving conditions are safe to allow activation of the system.
Exceeding the programmed
speed
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply release the accelerator pedal to return to the programmed speed.
If the programmed speed is unintentionally
exceeded, descending a steep hill for example,
the speed setting in the instrument panel
flashes as a warning. The in
formation is grouped together in the
instrument panel.
6
. Indication of cruise control pause/resume.
7.Indication of selection of cruise control mode, or
vehicle speed adjustment phase. 8. Cruise speed setting, or
adjusted speed lower than the cruise setting.


Displays in the instrument panel

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The table below describes the aler ts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
Driving situations and associated alerts
The display of these aler ts is not sequential.
SymbolDisplay in theinstrument panelAssociated messageComments

No vehicle detected:
the system operates as a conventional cruise control.
Detection o
f a vehicle, at the limit of the range of the radar:
the system operates as a conventional cruise control.