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Citroen C3: Cruise control / Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed. Switching off. Malfunction

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving / Cruise control / Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed. Switching off. Malfunction

Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed

If needed (when overtaking, for example) it is possible to exceed the programmed speed by pressing the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is temporarily deactivated and the programmed speed displayed flashes.

To return to the programmed speed, release the accelerator pedal.

Once the vehicle has returned to the programmed speed, the cruise control resumes operation: the display of the programmed speed becomes fixed again.

Citroen C3. Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed. Switching off. Malfunction When descending a steep hill, the cruise control system cannot prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmed speed.

You may have to brake to control the speed of your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is automatically paused.

To activate the system again, with the vehicle speed above 25 mph (40 km/h), press button 4.

Switching off

  • Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position: the cruise control information disappears from the screen.

Malfunction

Citroen C3. Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed. Switching off. Malfunction

The display of dashes (flashing then fixed) indicates a malfunction with the cruise control system.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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