Operating principle
Using information from the radar-camera,
the system calculates the distance
which separates it from the vehicle in
front and the surrounding pedestrians.
It notifies the driver if there is a risk of
head-on collision. The driver can then
brake the vehicle to limit the damage
arising from a collision.
Note: make sure the windscreen is not
obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensation
etc.).
| This function is an additional
driving aid. This function
is not under any circumstances
intended to replace
the due care and attention of the
driver, who should at all times be
in control of the vehicle. |
Detection of pedestrians
Operation
When driving (speed between
about 4.2 mph (7 km/h) and 36 mph
(60 km/h) ), if there is a risk of impact
with a pedestrian, the indicator 9 is displayed
in red on the instrument panel
and accompanied by a beep.
When the impact is imminent, the
system activates the braking.
The system can apply maximum braking.
| This system applies maximum
braking to the vehicle For safety reasons, always wear
your seat belt when travelling in
your vehicle and make sure that it
is loaded so that no items can be
thrown forward and hit the occupants. |
Detection of vehicles
Operation
When driving (speed between about
4.34 and 99.2 mph (7 and 160 km/h) ), if
there is a risk of collision with the vehicle
in front, the system:
You can interrupt braking at any
point by:
- tapping the accelerator pedal;
or
- turning the steering wheel in an
avoidance manoeuvre.
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Special features
When the vehicle speed:
- is less than 27.9 mph (45 km/h) approximately,
the warning and braking
are activated at the same time;
- is between about 27.9 mph
(45 km/h) and 48 mph (80 km/h)
approximately, the warning is activated.
Braking will only be triggered if
the vehicle preceding you is moving.
Braking is not activated for stationary
vehicles;
- is between about 48 mph (80 km/h)
and 99.2 mph (160 km/h), the warning
and braking are only triggered if
the vehicle preceding you is moving.
The warning and braking are not activated
for stationary vehicles;
- is above 99.2 mph (160 km/h), the
system is not active.
Activating or deactivating the
system
For vehicles fitted with a navigation
system
On the multifunction screen 5, select
the "Vehicle" menu, "Driving assistance",
and "Active braking", and then
choose "ON" or "OFF".
You can access menu "Driving assistance"
directly from button 6
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For vehicle not fitted with a
navigation system
- With the vehicle at a standstill, press
and hold the switch 7 OK to access
the settings menu,
- repeatedly press the control 8 up or
down until you reach the "Driving assistance"
menu. Press the switch 7
OK;
- repeatedly press control 7 up or down
until you reach the "Active braking"
menu, then press the switch 7 OK.
Press the switch 8 OK again to activate
or deactivate the function:
 function activated
 function deactivated
The warning light 
is displayed on
the instrument panel when the system
is deactivated. This system is reactivated
each time the ignition is switched
on.
Conditions for non-activation
of the system
The system cannot be activated:
As a general rule, if the driver shows
signs of attention (action on the steering
wheel, pedals etc.), the system delays
its operation or does not activate.
Temporarily not available
When the system detects a temporary
unavailability, the  warning
light lights up on the instrument panel
accompanied by the message "Active
braking: sensor blind" or, depending on
the vehicle, "Radar-camera: no visibility".
The possible causes are:
-
the system is temporarily blinded
(glare from the sun, dipped beam
headlights, bad weather conditions
etc.). The system will be operational
again when visibility conditions are
better.
-
The system is temporarily disrupted
(for example: windscreen obscured
by dirt, ice, snow etc.). In this case,
park the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Clean the windscreen. When
you next start the engine, the warning
light and the message go out.
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If this is not the case, this may arise
from another cause; contact an
Approved Dealer.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault, the warning light lights up
on the instrument panel, with the message
"Active braking disconnected".
Consult an approved dealer.
| Active emergency braking This function is an additional
driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to
replace the due care
and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of
the vehicle. The triggering of this function may be
delayed or prevented when the system detects clear signs of control of
the vehicle by the driver (action on the steering
wheel, pedals etc.).
System servicing/repairs
Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.
In the event of system disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system,
such as:
- a complex environment (metal bridge, tunnel etc.);
- poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice etc.);
- poor visibility (night, fog etc.);
- poor contrast between the object (vehicle, pedestrian etc.) and
the surrounding area (e.g. pedestrian dressed in white located
in a snowy area etc.);
- being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the
opposite direction etc.);
- windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.).
Risk of inadvertent braking. |
Limitation of the system operation
- A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger
any alert or any action on the system operation.
- The radar-camera area on the windscreen should be kept clean and
free of any modifications in order to ensure the
proper operation of the system.
- The system cannot respond to small vehicles such as motorbikes
or bicycles as effectively as to other vehicles.
- The system may not operate properly when the road surface is
slippery (rain, snow, black ice etc.).
- To ensure correct operation, System B needs to distinguish the
complete outline of the pedestrian. So the system cannot
detect:
- Pedestrians in the darkness or in poor lighting conditions;
- Partially visible pedestrians;
- Pedestrians less than approximately 80cm tall;
- Pedestrian carrying large objects;
Deactivating the function
You must disable the function if:
- the brake lights are not functioning;
- the area of the radar-camera has been damaged (on the windscreen
side or the interior rear-view mirror side);
- the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);
- the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out repairs
on this area of the windscreen; have it changed by an
Authorised Dealer).
Halting the function
You can halt the active braking function at any time by tapping the
accelerator pedal or by turning the steering wheel in a avoidance
manoeuvre.
In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and
consult an authorised dealer. |
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