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Citroen C3: Cruise control / Switching on/pausing. Changing the cruise speed setting

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving / Cruise control / Switching on/pausing. Changing the cruise speed setting

Switching on/pausing

  • Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position to select cruise control mode; the function is paused.
  • Press button 2 or 3 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).

Changing the cruise speed setting

The cruise control must be active.

To change the cruise speed setting, based on the vehicle’s current speed:

  • In +/- 1 mph (1.6 km/h) steps, briefly press button 2 or 3 as often as necessary.
  • Continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (8 km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3.

Citroen C3. Switching on/pausing. Changing the cruise speed setting Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results in a rapid change in the speed of your vehicle.

Citroen C3. Switching on/pausing. Changing the cruise speed setting As a precaution, we recommend setting a cruise speed similar to the vehicle’s current speed, to avoid any sudden acceleration or deceleration.

To modify the cruise speed setting using the speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation shown on the instrument panel:

  • Press button 5 once; a message is displayed to confirm the memorisation request.
  • Press button 5 again to save the suggested speed.

The speed is immediately shown on the instrument panel as the new speed setting.

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