The Citroën DS4 delivers a new level of style, comfort and driving pleasure, but safety remains a key concern with an array of driving aids as standard, including electronic brake force assistance, emergency brake force assistance, intelligent traction control and ESP.
Looking beyond style and comfort, the cabin also places the emphasis on safety with six airbags as standard (driver, front passenger, side and curtain).
Comfort is also to the fore, with a top score in driver assistance systems. The Citroën DS4 offers with innovative, intelligent features delivering comfort and relaxation for the driver, passengers and others. For example: The blind spot monitoring system. An innovative function that activates an orange light positioned in the angle of the mirror when it detects a vehicle in the driver’s blind spot; Programmable speed limiter and cruise control. The driver can save programme up to five different speed limits and find them easily on the road as speed limits change during a journey.
The Citroën DS4 also received a Euro NCAP Advanced Award for its Citroën eTouch service. This award recognises innovative systems that increase safety for greatest number of road users.
Citroën eTouch is a range of innovative onboard services including emergency and assistance calls, depending on the country of use. These two free services, available 24/7, use an integrated SIM card.
If an incident occurs or if the driver suffers or witnesses an accident, the vehicle can be located rapidly and the emergency services sent out. This can significantly reduce the time taken by emergency services to reach the accident. The so-called ‘Golden Hour’ after an accident is an accepted measure of survivability of an accident is widely recognised rule in which if emergency services are on the scene within 60 minutes of an accident survival rates show a marked increase.
Citroën eTouch also includes two services available online from the customer’s personal MyCITROEN page: a virtual maintenance manual and EcoDriving.
Drivers receive advice on mechanical or safety incidents and on upcoming maintenance operations. They can also track their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. These services are free throughout the vehicle’s contractual warranty period.