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Driving
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Display of inter-vehicle time
Using a radar located at the front of the vehicle,
this system helps the driver maintain a safe
distance between their vehicle and the one in
front, by displaying the current inter-vehicle
time in the instrument panel.
It is the time interval, expressed in seconds,
that separates two vehicles in line. The
recommended safe value is about 2 seconds:
refer to the legislation or highway code in force
in your country.
Conditions for display
The measurement is displayed for
information only: the system takes no
action on the vehicle.
This system does not in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver who
must remain in control of the vehicle at
all times.
The system is not designed for urban
use nor for more dynamic driving (bends,
acceleration, harsh braking…) but rather
when driving at a steady speed.
The system is active in a speed range
between 42 and 93 mph (70 and
150 km/h).
Stationary vehicles and certain other
road users (such as bicycles for
example) are not detected.
The system displays inter-vehicle time
values of between 3 seconds and 0.5 of
a second.
Below 0.5 of a second, the value
displayed is maintained at this level,
even if the true inter-vehicle time is less.
The active cruise control must not
be selected (the active cruise control
information is displayed instead of that
for the inter-vehicle time).
The system is only available with the
"DRIVING" display mode of the type 2
instrument panel.