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Speed limiter

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Speed limiter

Introduction

The speed limiter function controls the engine and braking system to help you not to exceed a driving speed that you have chosen, known as the limit speed.
Tip
With Save mode activated, the limit speed cannot exceed the maximum speed in Save mode DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.

Controls

1.
Switch for selecting/deselecting the driving aids, depending on the vehicle:
  • Active Driver Assist;
  • adaptive cruise control;
  • cruise control;
  • speed limiter;
  • OFF.
2.
Puts the function on standby and stores the limited speed (0).
3.
Recalling the stored limit speed (RES).
4.
  • Upwards: activates, increases limited speed or stores the current speed (SET/+).
  • Downwards: activates, decreases limited speed or stores the current speed (SET/-).
5.
Pop-up button (depending on the vehicle): adapt the speed setpoint to detected speed limits DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, you can link the speed limiter function to the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS by pressing the switch 5.
If the "OFF" mode is selected before switching off the engine, the "Speed limiter" function will be activated by default the next time the engine is started.

Driving

When a limit speed has been set but not yet reached, driving is similar to driving a vehicle without the speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored speed, no effort on the accelerator pedal will allow you to exceed the programmed speed except if necessary EXCEEDING THE LIMIT SPEED.

Switching on

Press switch 1 as many times as necessary to select the speed limiter.
The warning light 6 appears in grey. The "Speed limiter OK SET to activate" message is displayed on the instrument panel accompanied by dashes to indicate that the speed limiter function is activated and waiting for a limit speed to be stored.
To store the current speed, press the switch 4 upwards (SET/+) or downwards (SET/-): the limited speed replaces the dashes and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light 6 appears in white.
The minimum stored speed is 12 mph (20 km/h).

Varying the limit speed

You can change the limit speed by repeatedly pressing or by pressing and holding on control 4:
  • upwards (SET/+) to increase the speed;
  • downwards (SET/-) to decrease the speed.

Automatic speed limiter with speed limit sign recognition

Using the camera, the "Road sign detection" function DETECTION OF ROAD SIGNS and the map, the system automatically limits the vehicle speed when a speed limit road sign is identified and passed.

Activation/deactivation

From the multimedia screen, in the "Vehicle" World, select "Driving assistance". Then, in the "Speed management" menu, select "To speed limitations" in the "Adaptive regulation" field.
Note: activation/deactivation is also possible by pressing and holding the contextual button 5.

Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed at any moment. To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly down (close to or beyond the point of resistance, depending on the vehicle).
While the speed is being exceeded, the speed limiter flashes in yellow/orange on the instrument panel.
Then, release the accelerator pedal: the speed limiter function will return as soon as you reach a speed lower than the memorised speed.
WARNING
You must keep your feet near the pedals to be ready to react in an emergency.
WARNING
If the speed limiter is not available (after several attempts to activate), contact an approved dealer.

Putting the function on standby

The speed limiter function is suspended when you press switch 2 (0).
The limit speed is stored and displayed in grey on the instrument panel.

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been stored, you can recall it by pressing the switch 3.
Tip
When the speed limiter is set to standby, pressing the control 4 upwards or downwards reactivates the function without taking into account the stored speed: it is the speed at which the vehicle is moving that is taken into account.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is interrupted when you press the switch 1 to deselect the speed limiter. In this case, the speed is no longer stored.
The warning light 6 disappears from the instrument panel to confirm that the function has stopped.
Tip
To exit the driving assistance, press switch 1 as many times as necessary until you reach OFF. The "Driving Assistance deactivated" message appears on the instrument panel.
In this case, the next time the engine is started, the "Speed limiter" function will be activated and waiting for a speed limit to be stored.

SPEED LIMITER