How to use the speed limiter, cruise control and memorised speeds on the Peugeot 2008 I, with steering controls, displays, programming and fault advice.
Your Peugeot 2008 can help you manage your speed in two ways. The speed limiter stops the car going faster than a speed you choose, and cruise control holds a speed for you without you pressing the accelerator. You can also store favourite speeds and call them up for either system.
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| Section | In short |
|---|---|
| Speed limiter | Stop the car exceeding a speed you set |
| Cruise control | Hold a set speed without using the accelerator |
| Memorising speeds | Store up to five speeds for each system |
The speed limiter stops your car going faster than the speed you have programmed. Once you reach that limit, pressing the accelerator pedal has no further effect.
The speed limiter can never replace the need to keep to speed limits or to stay alert at the wheel.
Steering mounted controls:
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| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| 1 | Speed limiter mode selection/off |
| 2 | Increases the set value |
| 3 | Decreases the set value |
| 4 | Speed limiter On/Pause |
Displays in the instrument panel: all the programmed information is grouped together on the instrument panel screen.
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| Display | What it shows |
|---|---|
| 5 | Speed limiter on/off indication |
| 6 | Speed limiter mode selection indication |
| 7 | Programmed speed value |
| 8 | Selection of a memorised speed setting |
Programming the speed limiter:
You can keep adjusting the programmed speed with buttons 2 and 3:
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| How you press | Change |
|---|---|
| Short press | By + or - 1 mph (1 km/h) |
| Long press | By + or - 5 mph (5 km/h) |
| Press and hold | In steps of + or - 5 mph (5 km/h) |
Exceeding the programmed speed: pressing the accelerator to go faster has no effect unless you press the pedal firmly beyond the point of resistance. The speed limiter is then deactivated temporarily, and the programmed speed stays on the display and flashes. When the car slows back to the programmed speed, whether you mean it to or not, the flashing stops automatically.
Exiting speed limiter mode: turn thumb wheel 1 to the 0 position. The speed limiter mode is deselected and the display returns to the total mileage recorder.
Operating fault: if the speed limiter develops a fault, the speed is cleared and dashes flash on the display. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Bear in mind that on a steep descent or under sharp acceleration, the speed limiter cannot stop the car going over the programmed speed. To avoid any risk of the pedals jamming, make sure the floor mat is positioned correctly and never fit one mat on top of another.
Cruise control keeps your car at the speed you have programmed, without you pressing the accelerator pedal. You switch it on manually, and it needs a minimum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and one of the following:
Cruise control switches off when you turn it off manually, when you press the brake or clutch pedal, or when the electronic stability system is triggered, for safety reasons. You can go over the programmed speed for a short time by pressing the accelerator, and you return to it by releasing the pedal. Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed.
Cruise control can never replace the need to keep to speed limits or to stay alert at the wheel.
Steering mounted controls:
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| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cruise control mode selection/off |
| 2 | Increases the set value |
| 3 | Decreases the set value |
| 4 | Cruise control Pause/Resume |
Displays in the instrument panel: all the programmed information is grouped together on the instrument panel screen.
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| Display | What it shows |
|---|---|
| 5 | Cruise control off/resume indication |
| 6 | Cruise control mode selection indication |
| 7 | Programmed speed value |
| 8 | Selection of a memorised speed setting |
Programming cruise control:
You can keep adjusting the programmed speed with buttons 2 and 3:
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| How you press | Change |
|---|---|
| Short press | By + or - 1 mph (1 km/h) |
| Long press | By + or - 5 mph (5 km/h) |
| Press and hold | In steps of + or - 5 mph (5 km/h) |
Take care if you keep holding one of the speed buttons while cruise control is on, as the speed of your car can change very quickly.
Exceeding the programmed speed: if the car goes over the programmed speed, whether you mean it to or not, the speed flashes on the display. When the car slows back to the programmed speed, the flashing stops automatically.
Leaving cruise control mode: turn thumb wheel 1 to the 0 position. The cruise control mode is deselected and the display returns to the total mileage recorder.
Malfunction: if cruise control develops a fault, the speed is cleared and dashes flash on the display. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not use cruise control on slippery roads or in heavy traffic. On a steep downhill stretch, it cannot stop the car going over the programmed speed. To avoid any risk of the pedals jamming, make sure the floor mat is positioned correctly and never fit one mat on top of another.
You can store speed settings and then pick them when you set up the speed limiter or cruise control. The system holds up to five speed settings for each of the two systems, and some are already stored by default.
With the touch screen: you set this up from the Driving / Vehicle menu. For safety, only do this while the car is stationary.
Selecting a memorised speed:
The instrument panel shows a reminder of the speed and whether the system is on or off.
The programmed speed for the speed limiter must be at least 20 mph (30 km/h). You switch the system on manually with button 4.
Cruise control needs a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h) and the right gear: fourth on a manual gearbox, second in sequential mode on an automatic or electronic gearbox, or position A or D. It also switches off when you press the brake or clutch pedal, or when the electronic stability system is triggered.
The speed limiter keeps its set speed in memory when you switch off the ignition. Cruise control does not, because switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed.
Flashing dashes mean the speed limiter or cruise control has a fault and the speed has been cleared. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
The speed limiter and cruise control make longer journeys easier on your Peugeot 2008, but you are still in charge of your speed. Use them when conditions suit, keep an eye on the road, and see the handbook for full details on your version.
If a lamp lights up on your dashboard, see our guides to the Peugeot 2008 red warning lights, Peugeot 2008 orange warning lights and Peugeot 2008 green and blue indicator lamps.
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