Safety -> Emergency or assistance call for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

Safety  
lamps come on automatically. They switch off  
automatically when you next accelerate.  
They can be switched off by pressing the  
button.  
This function cannot be deactivated.  
The eCall (SOS) system provides direct contact  
to the emergency services and is fully built  
into the vehicle. This contact is made either  
automatically via the sensors built into the  
vehicle, or by pressing button 1.  
According to the country of sale, the  
eCall (SOS) system corresponds to the systems  
PE112, ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.  
The eCall (SOS) system is activated by default.  
►ꢀ To make an emergency call manually, press  
button 1 for more than 2 seconds.  
The lit indicator lamp and a voice message  
confirm that the call has been made to the  
emergency services*.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, this  
warning lamp lights up on the  
instrument panel.  
Horn  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Emergency or assistance  
call  
The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates  
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the  
appropriate emergency services**.  
►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the  
request.  
►ꢀ Press the central part of the steering wheel.  
The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle  
data is being sent, and then remains lit when  
communication is established.  
Pedestrian horn (Hybrid  
or Electric)  
1. eCall (SOS)  
2. ASSISTANCE  
In the event that a serious accident is  
detected by the sensors built into the  
vehicle, such as the airbag control unit, an  
emergency call is made automatically.  
This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle  
is approaching (Electric), when driving in all-  
electric (Hybrid).  
eCall (SOS)  
The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle  
is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph  
(30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.  
Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS)  
system either as standard or as an option.  
* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.  
** Depending on the geographic coverage provided by the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems.  
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.  
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traceable and is not continuously monitored  
The eCall (SOS) system is a public  
service of general interest and is  
free-of-charge.  
Regulation - GDPR) or by UK GDPR  
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(Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic  
Communications) Regulations 2019 and  
Directive 2002/58/EC of the European  
Parliament and the Council, and in particular,  
seeks to protect the vital interests of the  
data subject, in accordance with Article 6 (1)  
d) GDPR.  
The processing of personal data is strictly  
limited to the purpose of handling the eCall  
(SOS) function used with the "112" single  
European emergency call number.  
The eCall (SOS) function is only able to  
collect and process the following data  
relating to the vehicle: vehicle identification  
number, vehicle type (passenger vehicle or  
light commercial vehicle), fuel type or power  
source, three most recent locations and  
direction of travel, number of passengers  
and a timestamped log file of the automatic  
activation of the system and its timestamp.  
The recipients of the processed data are the  
emergency call handling centres designated  
by the relevant national authorities in the  
territory in which they are located, enabling  
priority routing and handling of calls to the  
"112" emergency number.  
in its normal operating mode.  
The data in the system's internal memory is  
automatically and continuously erased. Only  
the vehicle’s three most recent locations,  
necessary for the normal functioning of the  
system, are stored.  
When an emergency call is triggered, the  
data log is stored for no more than 13 hours.  
Operation of the system  
– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator  
lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes  
out: the system is operating correctly.  
– The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the  
back-up battery.  
– The indicator lamp is fixed red: system  
malfunction. The emergency and assistance call  
services may not work.  
– If the indicator lamp does not come on when  
the ignition is switched on, this also means that  
there is a system malfunction.  
If the problem persists, contact a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible.  
Access to data  
You have the right of access to  
data and as appropriate to request the  
rectification, erasure or restriction of  
processing of any personal data not  
processed in accordance with the provisions  
of GDPR. Third parties to which data has  
been disclosed shall be notified of any  
rectification, erasure or restriction carried  
out in compliance with the corresponding  
GDPR, unless it proves impossible or involves  
a disproportionate effort.  
You also have the right to lodge a complaint  
with the respective data protection  
supervisory authority.  
If you want to claim your above-mentioned  
rights please contact us per email at:  
A system malfunction does not  
prevent the vehicle from being driven.  
When an onboard system update is  
being performed, the eCall (SOS)  
function is not available.  
Data processing  
All processing of personal data by  
the eCall (SOS) function complies with  
the framework for protection of personal  
information established by Regulation  
2016/679 (General Data Protection  
Data storage  
Data contained in the system’s  
memory is not accessible from outside the  
system until a call is made. The system is not  
For more information regarding our contact  
details please take a look at our Privacy &  
Cookies Policy on the brand's website.  
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updates to the vehicle's on-board telematics  
system at any time.  
systems are operating at the time of the event,  
including:  
– Any deployment of a restraint system  
(e.g. airbag, seat belt).  
– The status of the seat belts of all the  
occupants (fastened/unfastened).  
– The contact or intensity of pressure exerted  
on the pedal(s) engaged by the driver.  
– The speed of the vehicle.  
– The status of some driving and manoeuvring  
aids systems.  
The following are not recorded by the system:  
– Data on normal driving conditions, in other  
words data not directly related to the event.  
– Personal data on the driver and any other  
occupants.  
– The geographical location of the vehicle at  
the time of the event.  
The reading of data recorded by the system  
requires the following:  
– Access to the interior of the vehicle or to the  
system.  
ASSISTANCE  
►ꢀ If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2  
for more than 2 seconds to request assistance  
(confirmed by a voice message*).  
►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the  
request.  
If you benefit from the Citroën  
Connect Box offer with the SOS and  
Assistance Pack included, there are  
additional services available to you in your  
personal space, via the website for your  
country.  
For information about the SOS and  
Assistance Pack, please refer to the general  
conditions for these services.  
Privacy mode allows you to manage  
the level of sharing (data and/or  
location) between your vehicle and  
CITROËN.  
It can be configured via the instrument  
panel.  
If you purchased your vehicle outside  
the CITROËN dealer network, you are  
invited to have a dealer check the  
configuration of these services and, if  
desired, modify it as required. In a  
multilingual country, services can be  
configured to use the official national  
language of your choice.  
Event Data Recording  
system  
(Depending on country of sale)  
This vehicle is fitted with an accident data  
recording system, also called Event Data  
Recorder (EDR).  
This system gathers and records certain vehicle  
data over a short period (a few seconds) before,  
during and after an event such as an accident  
or collision.  
In order to gain a better understanding of  
the circumstances surrounding the event,  
this system records how the vehicle’s various  
And  
– Special equipment that can be purchased  
from the manufacturer BOSCH  
 
Aside from the vehicle Manufacturer, other  
parties such as law enforcement agencies may  
access this data in order to analyse the event.  
For technical reasons and in particular  
to improve the quality of telematics  
services provided to customers, the  
Manufacturer reserves the right to carry out  
* Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems and the official national language chosen by the owner of the  
vehicle.  
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.  
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