The intelligent adaptive cruise control system can control your vehicle's speed in a range of 0 to 150 km/h, depending on your set speed and following distance.

Based on information from a radar or camera, the adaptive cruise control function enables you to maintain the speed selected, known as the cruising speed, while keeping a following distance with the vehicle in front in the same lane.

This system is recommended primarily for use on smooth, well-paved roads. However, the driver should always be prepared to take control of the vehicle in case of an emergency.

■ Location of the camera and radar

This system uses front camera 1 and front radar 2.

The system uses the forward-facing radar to detect vehicles ahead and automatically adjusts its speed to maintain the following distance set by the driver. The driver can take control of the vehicle at any time, depending on the driving situation.

When the vehicle is powered on, the intelligent adaptative cruise control system begins a self-check, and no system features are available at this stage.

Camera 1

Make sure the windscreen is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation, etc.).

Radar 2

Ensure that the radar area is not obstructed (dirt, mud, snow, a badly fitted/attached front number plate), impacted, modified (including paintwork) or hidden by any accessory fitted on the front of the vehicle (on the grille or logo, etc.).

Make sure the front camera 1 and front radar 2 areas are clean. The performance of the system can be affected if the front camera and front radar areas are dirty or affected by weather, such as rain. If the cameras or radar are limited or unavailable, a message may appear on the instrument panel.

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The radar and camera zones must be kept clean and free of any tampering in order to ensure the proper operation of the system.

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This system is a convenience system, not an emergency warning and collision avoidance system. The driver must remain in control of the vehicle at all times and assumes full driving responsibility for the operation of the vehicle. The driver must drive in accordance with laws and regulations.

The system does not operate against vehicles or objects crossing the driveway and detects only vehicles that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle.

Changes in vehicle attitude due to excessive loads can reduce the functionality of the system or render it inoperable.

If another vehicle crosses the lane at a low speed and enters in front of your vehicle, it may be too late for the system to respond. The driver must apply the brakes in time.

When your vehicle is overtaken by another vehicle driving at high speed and that vehicle temporarily moves in between you and the vehicle in front, you must brake in time.

The driver must adjust the following distance and set the system appropriately according to weather conditions, such as the flow of traffic ahead, rain, snow, etc. The driver must be able to actively control the vehicle at any time to ensure safety.

It is the driver's responsibility to maintain a distance from the vehicle ahead.

The system may struggle to maintain an appropriate distance from vehicles that are obscured by variations in ground relief or those that fall outside the detection areas of the camera and radar when driving uphill or downhill.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control system cannot recognize pedestrians, tricycles, irregularly shaped loads, or deformed vehicles.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control system cannot recognize stationary or slow moving vehicles and oncoming vehicles.

When the system is activated while the vehicle is stationary, the system recognizes fixed obstacles ahead of the vehicle and maintains a stationary position to ensure a safe departure of the vehicle and prevent collisions with stationary targets due to unexpected departures. Fixed targets include, but are not limited to, speed bumps, trees, people, railings, etc.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control system can assist the driver, but it can't drive for the driver. Even when the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is active, the driver must still drive carefully and obey traffic laws.

If the driver presses the accelerator pedal when the system is engaged, the driver takes control of the vehicle and the system's functions are disabled.

When entering or exiting a bend, the system's detection of the vehicle in front may be disrupted or delayed. The system may trigger abrupt or delayed braking.

Always be ready to take control of your vehicle when you come upon very slow-moving vehicles or vehicles that are close to your lane. The adaptive cruise control does not trigger an emergency stop and its braking capability is limited.

If the vehicle in front of you suddenly brakes, the system may not react in a timely manner or may react too slowly. In this case, the driver may lose control of the vehicle and may need emergency brake assist.

When entering a corner or bend, the radar and/or camera may be temporarily unable to detect the vehicle in front. The system may trigger an acceleration. The driver must react appropriately based on the actual situation.

If the distance between the driving vehicle and the adjacent lane is too small or the vehicle in the adjacent lane is too close to the driving vehicle's lane, the system may react and apply the brakes.

If a vehicle in the adjacent lane jumps into the path of the driving vehicle, detection can be affected or delayed in some environments, such as low reflectivity of targets (pedestrians, two-wheelers, tricycles), electromagnetic interference, etc. The system may not be able to identify the target or accurately calculate the distance to the vehicle in front of it. In these situations, the system becomes unresponsive or experiences brake delays. The driver must actively control the vehicle.

The view of the front radar must not be blocked by contaminants, especially if it is completely covered by snow. The system shuts down and the driver is informed of the shutdown via the instrument panel.

The installation of the front camera and front radar can be affected by vibration or shock, which can reduce system performance. If this occurs, the front camera and front radar must be recalibrated.

The driver must be especially careful in the following situations.

  • If the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is activated and the vehicle is determined to be departing from a stop, the system cannot detect and identify pedestrians, children, animals, two-wheelers, tricycles, or obstacles in front of it, and there is a risk of a serious collision. The driver must ensure that the area ahead is clear before activating the system.
  • If your vehicle is moving at a high speed, the intelligent adaptative cruise control system automatically accelerates the vehicle and shortens the distance to the vehicle ahead when the left turn signal is illuminated when overtaking on the left. If your vehicle enters the passing lane and there is no vehicle in front of you, the system accelerates to the set cruise control speed.
  • The system cannot detect loaded items or mounted accessories protruding from the sides, rear, or roof of the target vehicle. The system should be turned off when the vehicle in front of you is carrying any of the special loads mentioned above or when overtaking such vehicles.
  • Road construction rails or metal objects can interfere with the forward radar and cause malfunctions.
  • Towing a trailer reduces the dynamics of the intelligent adaptative cruise control system.
  • For your safety, do not use the system in poor visibility, on slopes, curves, or on slippery roads (such as snow, ice, moisture, or waterlogged areas).
  • If the vehicle continues to move after the system asks the driver to take control of the vehicle, the driver must press the brake pedal.
  • If the instrument panel prompts the driver to take control of the vehicle, the driver must immediately adjust the distance to the vehicle in front of them.
  • The driver must always be ready to take control of the vehicle by accelerating or braking.
  • The front radar is mounted under the front bumper. If the front radar is covered with dirt and the system is unable to operate, a message displays on the instrument panel. Clean it in time or have it checked by an authorized workshop.
  • Make sure that objects such as license plates do not obstruct the front radar in front of and around you, otherwise the system may be affected.
  • For vehicles that have been structurally modified, lowering the chassis height or changing the front license plate mounting board can affect the system.
  • If the front camera is impaired, the system may be affected and unusable in poor lighting, directly under strong lighting, obstructed by objects, or in conditions where the lighting changes frequently.

■ Function operation

On the instrument panel, press menu button 5 or 8 on the left side of the steering wheel to select intelligent adaptive cruise control. After selecting, the system goes into standby and the indicator light on the intelligent adaptive cruise control system on the intelligent adaptive cruise control system illuminates white.

■Controls

The system control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

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Intelligent driving buttons: activate and reactivate the system

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Safe distance settings

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Driving assist system toggle button

6

Speed adjustment and confirmation buttons:

  • Shortly swipe the button up to increase the speed in 1 km/h increments, and long press to increase the speed in 5 km/h increments.
  • Shortly press the button down to decrease the speed by 1 km/h, long press to decrease the speed by 5 km/h.

Press the button to activate intelligent adaptative cruise control.

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CNCL button: Cancels the system's operation.

To activate the intelligent adaptative cruise control system, the following conditions must be met.

  • The intelligent adaptative cruise control system is selected.
  • The gear lever position is D.
  • The engine is running.
  • All doors, tailgate, and bonnet are closed.
  • The vehicle is in motion and the brake pedal is not depressed.
  • There are no abnormalities in the brake system.
  • The front camera and front radar are not hot, dirty, or malfunctioning.
  • Electronic stability control (ESC) is activated.
  • The electronic parking brake is released.
  • The driver is wearing a seat belt.
  • The driving modes are matched.

■ Activating features and setting speeds

When the vehicle is stationary, activate features and set speeds as follows.

  • Select and activate the intelligent adaptative cruise control system. The intelligent adaptative cruise control system indicator on the instrument panel lights white.
  • Press the brake pedal or activate the auto hold feature.
  • Press the Intelligent drive button 3 or the speed adjust & confirm button 6 to activate the intelligent adaptative cruise control system. The intelligent adaptative cruise control system indicator light on the instrument panel illuminates green.
  • If the brake pedal is released, the system can continue to hold the vehicle at a stop.
  • The driver must press the Intelligent drive button or press the accelerator pedal to allow the intelligentadaptative cruise control system to control the vehicle's startup.
  • The intelligent adaptative cruise control system controls the vehicle based on the set cruise control speed.

Activate and set the vehicle speed when the vehicle is in motion as follows.

  • When you select the intelligent adaptative cruise control system, the intelligent adaptative cruisecontrol system indicator light on the instrument panel illuminates white.
  • Press the Intelligent drive button or the speed adjust & confirm button to activate the intelligent adaptative cruise control system. The set cruise control speed is 30 km/h. The intelligent adaptative cruise control indicator light on the instrument panel illuminates green. If your vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h, the set speed is 30 km/h. If the vehicle speed is greater than 30 km/h, the set speed is the current vehicle speed.

Press the speed control and set button to set the desired speed.

As the speed of the vehicle in front of you changes during system operation, the instrument panel displays different distance statuses from the vehicle in front of you.

The instrument panel displays the distance to the vehicle ahead in real time, and the image of the vehicle ahead changes size based on the distance. When the intelligent adaptative cruise control system detects a vehicle ahead, the image of the vehicle ahead in the instrument panel appears blue in color. If the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close, the image of the vehicle ahead changes to yellow. If the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close and requires direct driver control, the image of the vehicle ahead becomes red. If the driver presses the accelerator pedal to take direct control of the vehicle, the image of the vehicle ahead is gray.

If the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is disabled, the system's indicator lights and set speed are displayed in white on the instrument panel.

If the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is enabled, the system's indicator lights and set speed are colored green on the instrument panel.

If there is a problem with the intelligent adaptative cruise control system, the system's indicator lights display gray on the instrument panel.

Also, if intelligent adaptative cruise control or active driver assist is not active, the set speed is not displayed after the first function selection after pressing the menu button on the left side of the steering wheel.

If the active safety interface is blocked by another interface, a small interface appears that displays feature information.

If the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is not active and there is no vehicle in front of you, the instrument panel does not display the vehicle in front of you. When a vehicle appears, it is grayed out in the instrument panel.

If the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is active and there is no vehicle ahead, the instrument panel does not display the vehicle ahead. When a vehicle appears, the instrument panel displays blue, yellow if the vehicle is close to the vehicle ahead, or red if the vehicle ahead is too close and requires direct driver control.

The following distance is the following distance set by the driver.

■ Adjusting the following distance

It is the driver's responsibility to set a safe following distance.

The driver can adjust intelligent adaptative cruise ycontrol's following distance based on the current road conditions. The following distance is the time it takes for your vehicle to travel to the current position of the vehicle in front of you at your current speed. It is calculated by dividing the following distance by the vehicle's speed.

The driver can decrease/increase the following distance from the vehicle in front by pressing the following distance adjustment button 4. The following distance is composed of three levels: near, medium, and far. Whenever the vehicle is started, the intelligent adaptative cruise control system defaults to the far following distance.

The setting for the following distance is displayed on the instrument panel.

  • long distance;
  • intermediate distance;
  • short distance.

Note: the distance must be set according to the traffic level, local regulation and weather conditions.

■ Displaying the following distance on the head-up display

When intelligent adaptative cruise control detects a vehicle in front of you, an image of the vehicle is shown on the heads-up display.

The following distance to the vehicle in front of you appears as the number of bars.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control system indicator light and set speed are displayed.

In all cases, the driver must maintain a sufficient braking distance from the vehicle ahead and be aware of traffic laws regarding minimum distances or shortest times. It is the driver's responsibility to comply with the law.

■ Intelligent adaptative cruise control speed control

▶ Accelerating while using intelligent adaptative cruise control

You can accelerate in two ways

  • The cruising speed may be exceeded at any time by applying the accelerator pedal. When the driver is in direct control of the vehicle, the instrument panel displays Active vehicle acceleration. Then, release the accelerator pedal: the cruise control and safe distance control will automatically resume the speed and distance instructions that you had previously selected.
  • If the cruise control system is already active and you want to accelerate slightly, press the speed adjustment and confirmation button 6. Each short press increases the vehicle speed by 1 km/h. A long press increases the vehicle speed by 5 km/h until the button is released. The maximum speed that can be set is 150 km/h.

▶ Overtaking manoeuvre

If you want to overtake the vehicle in front and your speed is over 60 km/h, activating the direction indicators while the intelligent adaptative cruise control system is active temporarily reduces the following distance and triggers acceleration to facilitate overtaking.

To perform an overtaking manoeuvre, you must meet at least the following conditions:

  • There must be a target vehicle in front of you.
  • Your current vehicle speed must exceed 60 km/h.
  • Your current lane is marked with a dotted line.
  • The set speed must be high enough for safe overtaking.
  • The left turn signal must be on.

Overtaking manoeuvre requires special attention from the driver, as unexpected acceleration can occur in the following situations. In overtaking manoeuvre, the driver must be prepared for sudden changes in conditions and take control of the vehicle in a timely manner.

  • The vehicle is approaching a turning exit and the exit direction is the same as the normal passing direction.
  • The speed of the vehicle in front of you has decreased before you enter the passing lane.
  • The vehicle's speed has decreased in the passing lane.

Overtake assist mode requires special attention from the driver, as unexpected deceleration can occur in the following situations In Overtake Assist mode, the driver must be prepared for sudden changes in conditions and take control of the vehicle in a timely manner.

  • The speed of a vehicle in the passing lane is slower than your vehicle's speed.
  • The distance between the vehicle in the passing lane and your vehicle is close.
  • The vehicle in the passing lane is large and long.

In overtake assist mode, the driver must manually control the lane change.

This feature can operate in various situations beyond overtaking, so please be aware. For example, if you turn on the left turn signal to change lanes or enter another road, the vehicle may temporarily accelerate.

▶ Stop and start

If the vehicle in front slows down, the system adapts its speed, if necessary to a complete stop (e.g. in heavy traffic). The vehicle stops a few metres from the vehicle in front.

  • If the stop lasts for less than five seconds, the vehicle will start again without any action required from the driver.
  • If the stopping time exceeds approximately five seconds, for the vehicle to set off again it is necessary to either:
    • press the accelerator pedal;
    • press the button 3.
  • The maximum duration for maintaining the vehicle in a stopped state in stop and restart mode is approximately 3 minutes. If the stop exceeds around three minutes, the intelligent adaptive cruise control is deactivated.
  • If the driver turns off the intelligent adaptative cruise control system while in stop and restart mode, the vehicle will not automatically restart. In this case, pressing the accelerator pedal will start the vehicle, and the driver must take control to drive safely.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control system cannot detect stationary vehicles and is unable to apply braking for stopped vehicles.

Even after coming to a stop, the intelligent adaptative cruise control system can continue to control the vehicle's movement, which may result in the vehicle becoming uncontrolled. If the vehicle moves without control, it could lead to traffic accidents, causing serious injuries or fatalities.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control system can accelerate in the following situations, so drivers should remain vigilant and actively apply the brakes:

  • If the system is following another moving vehicle and the target changes from a moving vehicle to a stationary one, the system may ignore the stationary vehicle and continue to drive at the speed set by the driver.
  • When following a vehicle at low speeds while turning at an intersection, the target may disappear due to the leading vehicle's turn, causing the system to accelerate based on the set speed.

▶ Deceleration during system use

When the system is activated, to slightly decelerate, press the speed adjustment and confirmation button 6. Each short press will decrease the vehicle speed by 1 km/h, while a long press will reduce the speed by 5 km/h until the button is released. The minimum speed that can be set is 30 km/h.

The driver must always stay vigilant regarding the speed applied by the system and remains responsible for the vehicle speed.

■ Speed restoration

After the driver sets the intelligent adaptative cruise control system to the desired speed and presses the brake pedal or the CNCL button 7, the system will deactivate. However, the set speed will be saved and continue to be displayed on the instrument panel. To reactivate the intelligent adaptative cruise control system and use it at the last set speed, press the intelligent driving button.

■ Deactivating the intelligent adaptative cruise control

The system can be deactivated using one of the following methods:

  • Press the brake pedal.
  • Press the CNCL button 7.

The operation of the intelligent adaptative cruise control may depend on other systems, such as the electronic stability control (ESC). If any of these systems stop functioning, the intelligent adaptative cruise control will automatically deactivate.

In the case of automatic deactivation, an alarm will sound, and a message will be displayed on the instrument panel, indicating that the driver needs to intervene to match the speed and distance of the vehicle in front.

If there are obstructions in front of the camera, such as low light, strong light directly above, objects blocking the view, or rapidly changing lighting conditions, the system may be affected and become unavailable.

Examples of situations in which the system may be deactivated (including but not limited to the following):

  • The door, bonnet, or tailgate is open.
  • The driver's seatbelt is unfastened.
  • The wheels lose traction on the road.
  • There is a decrease in brake system performance or a malfunction.
  • The parking brake is engaged.
  • The front radar and front camera are obscured by snow or heavy rain.

■ Temporary unavailability

The detection range of the front radar and front camera is limited. In some cases, the front radar and front camera may fail to detect vehicles or delay detection.

Detection failures may occur in the following situations:

  • A vehicle is slowly moving along the driver’s lane. The system can only detect vehicles that have completely entered the driver’s lane.
  • If the vehicle in front is a large truck, the detection time may be delayed.
  • There may be issues with detecting the vehicle in front when the driver is entering or exiting a curve.
  • When the vehicle is powered on, the front radar and front camera require initialization, and for about 10 seconds, they may not accurately detect vehicles in front.

In these situations, the driver should remain vigilant, take emergency action, and temporarily deactivate the intelligent adaptative cruise control system if necessary.

The intelligent adaptative cruise control is a separate function from emergency braking assistance, and the brake function operates in a limited manner. Therefore, you should keep your feet near the pedals at all times to prepare for any event.

The driving assistance system will control the brakes when necessary, and during this time, operational sounds may occur from the braking system.

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  • The radar and camera zones must be kept clean and free of any tampering in order to ensure the proper operation of the system.
  • It is advisable to keep your foot near the pedals in case of an emergency.
  • When the intelligent adaptative cruise control system controls the brakes, noise may occur depending on the environment, and there may be slight jolts during braking to a stop.
  • Always keep an eye on the road ahead, even if no warning messages are displayed on the instrument panel or no alarms sound, to be prepared for emergencies.
  • Putting the intelligent adaptive cruise control on standby or switching it off does not cause a rapid reduction in speed. you must brake by pressing the brake pedal if necessary.
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This function is an additional driving aid and not a replace for the driver.

It can under no circumstances replace the driver's responsibility to respect speed limits and safe distances or to be vigilant. Therefore, under no circumstances should you drive while relying on this feature. Always keep your vehicle under control by keeping your feet near the pedals, so that you are ready to act in any event.

The driver must always adapt their speed to the surroundings and driving conditions, regardless of system indications. The intelligent adaptive cruise control must only be used on a motorway (or multi-lane road separated by a barrier). The cruise control should not be used on very winding or slippery roads (such as those with black ice, aquaplaning, or gravel), during bad weather (including fog, rain, or side winds), or in areas with heavy traffic congestion.

There is a risk of accidents.

Non-detection of fixed obstacles and objects of a small size

The system cannot detect:

  • fixed obstacles (Stopped vehicles, traffic jams, toll barriers, walls, etc.);
  • very slow moving vehicles;
  • pedestrians, bikes, scooters, cyclist, etc.;
  • animals.

Therefore, the driver must always remain attentive while driving.

In the following situations, the intelligent adaptative cruise control system may not issue a warning even if it fails to maintain a sufficient following distance:

  • When the vehicle in front is stopped or moving at a significantly slow speed.
  • If the cruise control speed is set and the accelerator pedal is pressed immediately afterward.
  • When the speed of the vehicle in front is similar to or faster than that of your vehicle.

When a large vehicle in an adjacent lane is heading into your lane from a very close distance, there is a risk of collision. The driver must always keep an eye on the road ahead and be prepared to control the vehicle.

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This function is an additional driving aid.

It can under no circumstances replace the driver's responsibility to respect speed limits and safe distances or to be vigilant.

The driver must always adapt their speed according to the surroundings and traffic conditions while being ready to apply the brakes.

The system should under no circumstances be taken to be an obstacle detector or an anti-collision system.

The intelligent adaptive cruise control must only be used on a motorway (or multi-lane road separated by a barrier).

System servicing/repairs

  • In the event of an impact, the radar and/or camera alignment may be changed and its operation may consequently be affected. If a warning message appears on the dashboard or if a sensor malfunction is suspected, please deactivate the system and consult an authorised dealer.
  • Any work in the proximity of the radar and/or camera (replacements, repairs, windscreen modifications, paintwork etc.) must be carried out by a qualified professional.

Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.

Deactivating of function

You must deactivate the function if:

  • When driving on a windy road;
  • the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);
  • the vehicle is towing a trailer or a caravan;
  • the vehicle is being driven in a tunnel or close to a metallic structure;
  • the vehicle arrives at a toll point, a roadwork area or on a narrow lane;
  • the vehicle is being driven up or down a very steep slope;
  • the visibility is poor (glaring sun, fog, etc.);
  • the vehicle is being driven on a slippery road surfaces (rain, snow, gravel, etc.);
  • the weather conditions are poor (rain, snow, side winds, etc.);
  • the radar area has been damaged (impacts, etc.);
  • the camera area has been damaged (e.g. on the inside or outside of the windscreen);
  • the windscreen is cracked or distorted.

In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

In the event of system disturbance

Some conditions can disturb or damage the system's operation, such as:

  • the windscreen or the radar area is obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation, number plate, etc.);
  • a complex environment (tunnel, etc.);
  • poor weather conditions (snow, heavy rain, hail, black ice, etc.).
  • poor visibility (night, fog, etc.);
  • poor contrast between the vehicle preceding it and the surrounding area (e.g. white vehicle in a snowy area, etc.);
  • being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction; etc.);
  • narrow, winding, or undulating roads (tight bends, etc.);
  • a slower vehicle with a significant difference in speed;
  • use of mats not adapted to the vehicle. On the driver's side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the prefitted components, and check the fitting regularly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

In these cases, the system may wrongly intervene.

Risk of unwanted braking or acceleration.

Many unforeseen situations may affect the system operation. Certain objects or vehicles that can appear in the camera or radar detection zone may be interpreted by the system incorrectly, possibly leading to inappropriate acceleration or braking.

You should always be attentive to sudden events that might occur while you are driving. Always keep your vehicle under control by keeping your feet near the pedals, so that you are ready to act in any event.