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Bi-Xenon Directional Headlamps - A ... Historical Innovation

Paris (ots/PRNewswire)

Just like its illustrious forefather the
DS, the new Citroën C4 will be fitted with a directional lighting
system, produced by Valeo and developed with Citroën, which offers
optimum visibility in bends.
The C4's boomerang headlamps, synonymous with the Citroën style,
include a technological innovation from Valeo: dynamic directional
lighting. This new generation of electronicallycontrolled directional
headlamps enhance the driver's visibility considerably in bends.
This new lighting system, comprising motorized Bi-Xenon headlamps
which swivel by 15degrees in in each direction from the frontal
position, works on both high and low beam. The electronic control
unit - which processes data supplied by the speed and steering angle
sensors in real time - pilots the rotation movement of each lamp. The
lamps therefore automatically provide a beam of optimum intensity to
light up curves and bends on the road ahead.
Record visibility giving comfort and safety
The system allows the driver to become aware of bends sooner, and
to anticipate his actions as much as possible.
By improving the visibility distance in bends by 90%, this
innovation makes a significant contribution to road safety and to the
driver's comfort.
A system for automatically adjusting the height of the beam also
ensures maximum protection against the risk of dazzling drivers
coming from the  opposite direction.
These headlamps, which are also on the Citroën C5, constitute an
original stylistic element which emphasizes the technological image
of the front end.

Contact:

Contact: Sophie Porte Telephone number : +33-(0)1-40-55-37-68;
E-mail: sophie.porte@valeo.com, Other Contact Alexandre Telinge,
+33-6-16-23-86-91

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