Active Front Head Reestraints + 9 Airbags
In the event of rear impact, the active front head restraints mechanism of the C6 reduces the risk of neck injuries. To provide maximum protection for all the occupants, the C6 is equipped with no less than nine airbags.
The driver's airbag is adaptable with its pressure and deployment volume and an additional 20-litre airbag, situated beneath the steering wheel, protects the driver's knees. The 120-litre passenger airbag completes the safety arrangements dedicated to the front seats. Four side airbags at thorax level keep the occupants safe in the event of a side collision. Curtain airbags sited in the roof deploy from top to bottom to protect the heads of front and rear passengers. Three-point anchor seatbelts with pyrotechnical pre-tension and force limiter are fitted to the front and rear side seats, while the three-point belt of the centre seat comes equipped with a belt webbing lock.
Xenon Dual Function Headlamps
The advanced Xenon dual function directional headlamps, which work on both dipped and full beam, give a wide field of vision and follow the turn of the steering wheel. This technology pioneered by Citroen increases visibility in the potentially dangerous dark areas on bends.
By night as well as day, the Head-Up display will give you essential driving information without looking away from the road.
Parking Assist
The front and rear parking assistance system advises you of any obstacle in close proximity to the vehicle. The audible 'beep' together with the visual display will inform you exactly how much room there is to manoeuvre.
Braking Controls
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) electronically regulates braking pressure to avoid wheel-locking so the driver can maintain road holding and the ability to steer the vehicle when braking.
Connected to the ABS, the Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) ensures braking pressure is evenly applied to the wheels (front-rear and right-left) so that, should the need arise, maximum effect can be achieved from the braking power.
Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA) instantly amplifies braking pressure in the event of an emergency so that the stopping distance is the shortest possible. It also automatically activates the hazard warning lights to alert drivers behind.
The electric parking brake comes into effect via a control located on the central console. It automatically determines the amount of force required to keep the vehicle in a stationary position.
ESP + Traction Control
The ESP (Electronic Stability Program) operates automatically on the distribution of braking power together with engine speed to stabilise the trajectory of the car on bends as soon as any risk of oversteer or understeer has been detected by the system's electronic sensors.
The traction control (ASR) is linked to the ESP and immediately reduces the excess power to the driving wheels in the event of wheel spin. It also operates when moving off should excessive acceleration be applied on a slippery road surface.
Active Bonnet System
C6 innovation shines yet again with the active bonnet system. The new C6 is the first car to be awarded the maximum four stars for pedestrian protection by Euro NCAP. This is a major step forward in terms of pedestrian safety.
The active bonnet system uses fibre-optic detection that raises the bonnet within 1/100th of a second, creating a space between the bonnet and the mechanical components underneath, absorbing the majority of pedestrian impact energy and massively reducing the risk of head injuries.
Protection through innovation
The rear-view mirror and the door mirrors on the driver and passenger sides are electrochrome automatic mirrors. This function allows automatic shift to night-time mode (the mirror becomes slightly tinted) in order to reduce the glare of following vehicles.
The high frequency remote control plip can lock and deadlock all the vehicle's doors. It also activates the volumetric (interior surveillance) and perimetric (door and window surveillance) alarm. A warning light located on the central console and visible from the outside indicates the alarm status. The alarm is automatically deactivated when car is unlocked using the high-frequency remote control.
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