Adaptive Cruise Control - PEUGEOT 508 Handbook

Driving

Adaptive cruise control

This system provides the following
functions:
- Automatically maintains the vehicle
at the speed set by the driver.
- Automatic adjustment of the
distance between your vehicle and
the one in front.
With an automatic gearbox, automatic
adjustment of the distance can cause your
vehicle to come to a complete stop.
For the versions fitted with the EAT8 gearbox,
your vehicle can restart automatically.
The cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the
engine and the braking system.
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For this purpose there is a camera located at the
top of the windscreen, and, depending on the
version, a radar installed in the front bumper.
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motorways, this system only
works on moving vehicles, driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.
Principle of operation
The system automatically adapts the speed of
your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to
maintain a constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly,
the system slows, or even stops your vehicle,
using engine braking and the braking system
(for versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).
For versions fitted with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, if traffic conditions allow and the
stop was for less than 3 seconds, your vehicle
restarts automatically.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the
programmed speed.
The brake lamps illuminate as soon as
the braking system is activated with
deceleration of the vehicle.
This system is a driving aid that cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need to
observe speed limits and safety distances,
nor the need for vigilance on the part of
the driver.
Some vehicles present on the road may
not be properly seen or may be poorly
interpreted by the camera and/or radar
(e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a poor
assessment of the distances and lead to
the vehicle inappropriately accelerating or
braking.
The driver must be ready at all times
to retake control of their vehicle by
permanently holding both hands on the
steering wheel and keeping their feet near
the brake and accelerator pedals.