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Safety -> Emergency or assistance call for Your Citroen C4 SUV Third Generation (2020-2025)

Safety  
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*.  
Horn  
Emergency or assistance  
call  
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The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates  
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the  
appropriate emergency services**.  
► Pressing again immediately cancels the  
request.  
The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle  
data is being sent, and then remains lit when  
communication is established.  
► Press the central part of the steering wheel.  
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.  
Pedestrian horn (Electric)  
This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is  
approaching.  
eCall (SOS)  
Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS)  
system either as standard or as an option.  
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.  
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.  
This function cannot be deactivated.  
The eCall (SOS) system is a public  
service of general interest and is  
free-of-charge.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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.  
* 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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Safety  
Operation of the system  
– If the indicator lamp does not light up when  
the ignition is turned on, this is also a system  
malfunction.  
If the problem persists, contact a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible.  
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.  
Vehicles equipped with Touch screen  
BLUETOOTH audio system, MyCitroën  
Play or MyCitroën Drive  
– 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.  
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 storage  
Data contained in the system’s memory  
is not accessible from outside the system until  
a call is made. The system is not traceable  
and is not continuously monitored 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.  
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  
Regulation - GDPR) 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.  
A system malfunction does not prevent  
the vehicle from being driven.  
Vehicles equipped with MyCitroën Drive  
Plus  
When an emergency call is triggered, the data  
log is stored for no more than 13 hours.  
– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator  
lamp lights up for a few seconds and then goes  
out: the system is operating correctly.  
– The indicator lamp flashes red: emergency  
battery is flat. This will be recharged after a few  
minutes' driving.  
– The indicator lamp is fixed red: system  
malfunction. The emergency and assistance call  
services may not work.  
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  
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  
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Safety  
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.  
be notified of any rectification, erasure or  
restriction carried out in compliance with  
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.  
By default, depending on equipment,  
deactivate/reactivate geolocation by  
simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then  
press the "ASSISTANCE" button to confirm.  
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If you purchased your vehicle outside the  
CITROËN dealer network, you are  
If you want to claim your above-mentioned  
rights please contact us per email at:  
For more information regarding our contact  
details please take a look at our Privacy &  
Cookies Policy on the brand's website.  
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.  
Electronic stability control  
(ESC)  
The electronic stability control programme  
includes the following systems:  
– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic  
brake force distribution (EBFD).  
– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).  
– Post Collision Safety Brake (PCSB).  
– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).  
For technical reasons and in particular to  
improve the quality of telematics services  
provided to customers, the Manufacturer  
reserves the right to carry out updates to the  
vehicle's on-board telematics system at any  
time.  
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.  
– Dynamic stability control (DSC).  
Anti-lock braking system  
(ABS)/Electronic brake force  
distribution (EBFD)  
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability  
and handling during braking, and enable greater  
control while cornering, particularly on poor or  
slippery road surfaces.  
Vehicles equipped with MyCitroën  
Drive Plus  
During an update to the vehicle's on-board  
telematics system, the ASSISTANCE system  
will be unavailable.  
Privacy mode allows you to manage the  
level of sharing (data and/or location)  
between your vehicle and CITROËN.  
It can be configured in the Settings touch  
screen menu or application, depending on the  
audio equipment.  
If you benefit from the Citroën Connect  
Box offer with the SOS and Assistance  
* 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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