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13/01/2012
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, will provide key electronic components to enhance the driving experience of the new Citroën DS5, including the head-up display, instrument cluster, and seating solutions.
 "We are pleased that Citroën has selected Johnson Controls to be a key supplier for this premium vehicle," says Loick Griselain, vice president and general manager, French OEMs, electronics, for the Automotive Experience business of Johnson Controls. "The combination of the head-up display and the instrument cluster creates a unique aircraft-like cockpit for the driver."
The full-color technology of the head-up display projects key driver information from the instrument panel onto a transparent screen located in the driver's primary field of vision. The ergonomic positioning of the system enables the driver to perceive and process the relevant information displayed, such as speed, traffic sign recognition or turn-by-turn navigation, much faster than standard displays that are positioned outside the primary field of vision.
This is the fourth application of the head-up display, but the first in color. The head-up display is also featured in the Peugeot 3008, 5008 and 508.
For the Citroën DS5 instrument cluster, Johnson Controls has developed an elegant combination of analog gauges within a digital cluster built with three displays. High illumination and aesthetic elements of the cluster include: satin chrome rings; "floating" pointer with high illumination quality and homogenous brightness due to an innovative stepper motor as well as the integration of a reconfigurable color display. The cluster also features high-contrast monochrome and color liquid crystal displays which can fade out all displays using a black panel function, and the ability to configure information by the pointer or the display.
In addition to electronics, Johnson Controls also supplies the headliner and the complete seating system for the Citroën DS5. The seats are made with premium leather materials. The design of the seat is inspired by a watchband and is unique to the market. This three-dimensional trim design is produced using a semi-automated process, providing the appearance of a handmade, luxurious seat.
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John Challen
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