PEUGEOT 308, Handbook

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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 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.
Activation / deactivation

Press this button, the indicator
lamp comes on.
The measurement is displayed for
information only: the system takes no
action on the vehicle.
This system does not in any
circumstances replace the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver who
must remain in control of their vehicle
at all times.
The system is not designed for urban
use nor during more dynamic driving
(bends, acceleration, harsh braking…)
but rather when driving at stable 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.
Activation of the active cruise control
automatically deactivates the system.
The state of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Activation of the system is done in the "
Driving
assistance " menu, with the engine running.