In-car safety technology: What s useful for older and disabled drivers and available on popular models?

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1 : What s useful for older and disabled drivers and available on popular models? 1

2 Contents Acknowledgement... 3 Rica... 3 Introduction... 4 At a glance tables... 5 Table 1 Which technologies can help older and disabled drivers?... 5 Table 2 Which technologies can be found in which vehicles?... 7 Vehicle make, model and equipment codes Audi Q Ford B-Max Ford C-Max Ford Ecosport Ford Focus Ford Grand C-Max Ford Kuga Grand C4 Picasso Hyundai Tucson Nissan Juke Nissan Note Nissan Qashqai Peugeot 3008 Crossover Renault Captur Renault Kadjar Vauxhall Corsa Vauxhall Mokka Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Tiguan Volvo XC

3 Acknowledgement We are grateful to the Motability Tenth Anniversary Trust for funding the research and publication of both this report for professional advisors to older and disabled drivers and its related consumer guidance. RICA RICA (Research Institute for Consumer Affairs) specialises in consumer research with older and disabled consumers. Founded through Consumers Association, publishers of Which? RICA became independent in RICA has its own Consumer Panel the RicaWatch panel of over 600 people and is a disability led organisation. Ten of the charity s twelve Trustees have a disability. RICA carries out commissioned research work with industry, other charities, service providers and policy makers to improve products and services. With grant funding Rica also publishes free consumer reports based on independent research. 3

4 Introduction In car safety technology is proven to increase motorist safety, improve driving comfort and helps keep older and disabled people driving for longer. RICA has carried out desk research and consulted with motoring and disability experts to identify the technologies that are particularly helpful for older and disabled drivers, including people with reduced strength, dexterity, reaction time or hearing. In this report we list these technologies and detail those that are available on a selection of popular cars. Vehicles were selected from those popular with Motability customers during 2015/16. This report is aimed at professional advisors to older and disabled motorists. The findings of our research have also been published as consumer guidance at safety technology. 4

5 At a glance tables Table 1 Which technologies can help older and disabled drivers? Can help people with reduced Stage of Motoring Technology Description Technology Type Strength and Dexterity Vision Reactions Hearing At the beginning and end of your journey Hill Start Assist Parking Assistance Prevents the car from rolling away when trying to pull away on an up or down gradient Allows the car to steer itself into a parking space with little input from the driver Steering Parking Whilst driving Information Systems Technologies that provide the driver with additional information or which assist the driver in a particular tasks, eg satellite navigation systems, blind spot detection, pedestrian detection etc. Assistance Information Braking Assistance Technologies that may automatically brake the car in an emergency situation if the driver fails to respond Braking

6 Stage of Motoring Whilst driving Emergency situations Technology Assisted/Power Steering Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning Speed/Cruise Control Driver Alert Systems Emergency Assistance System Description Requires less effort from the driver to turn the steered wheels when driving at typical speeds and reduces the physical effort necessary to turn the wheels when a vehicle is stopped or moving slowly When changing lane the system monitors the areas to the left and right of the car and up to 50 meters behind it, warns you of potential hazards by means of flashing warning lights in the exterior mirrors Used on major arterial routes, warns driver when the vehicle begins to move unintentionally out of its lane, some systems take control to stay in lane This technology helps to avoid accidents by keeping the vehicle at a safe distance from the traffic ahead and/or by monitoring the local speed limit and adjusting the car's speed accordingly Monitors driver and alerts them when driver behaviour could cause risks, eg. driver drowsiness detection Alerts the emergency services in the event of an accident Technology Type Steering Steering Steering Steering Assistance Information Assistance Information Can help people with reduced Strength and Dexterity Vision Reactions Hearing 6

7 Table 2 Which technologies can be found in which vehicles? Beginning and end of your journey Whilst driving In emergency situations Make Model Hill Start Assist Parking Assist Information Systems, eg Sat-Nav Braking Assist Assisted / Power Steering Lane Keep Assistance Lane Departure Warning Speed / Cruise Control Driver Alert Systems Emergency Assistance System Audi Q3 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Ford Kuga Ford B-Max Ford Focus Ford C-Max Ford Grand C- Max 7

8 Beginning and end of your journey Whilst driving In emergency situations Make Model Hill Start Assist Parking Assist Information Systems, eg Sat-Nav Braking Assist Assisted / Power Steering Lane Keep Assistance Lane Departure Warning Speed / Cruise Control Driver Alert Systems Emergency Assistance System Ford Ecosport Hyundai Tucson Nissan Juke Nissan Qashqai Nissan Note Peugeot 3008 Crossover Renault Kadjar Renault Captur Vauxhall Mokka 8

9 Beginning and end of your journey Whilst driving In emergency situations Make Model Hill Start Assist Parking Assist Information Systems, eg Sat-Nav Braking Assist Assisted / Power Steering Lane Keep Assistance Lane Departure Warning Speed / Cruise Control Driver Alert Systems Emergency Assistance System Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Vauxhall Corsa Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Golf Volvo XC60 9

10 Vehicle make, model and equipment codes Audi Q3 Safety equipment 29 Q3 models Cruise control 1024 PAS 1901 ESP EDL + ASR Electromechanical parking brake ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution 5075 Dynamic suspension Optional extras Cruise control 1024 Audi parking system advanced with rear view camera + park assist Comfort pack - Q3 with Audi parking system advanced and rear view camera Comfort pack advanced - Q3 with Audi parking system advanced and rear view camera + park assist Comfort pack advanced - S Line plus - Q3 with Audi parking system advanced and rear view camera + park assist Comfort pack - Q3 with park assist Technology pack - Q3 with Audi connect spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather steering wheel with contrast stitching and aluminium gearshift paddles Hill descent control 21324

11 Acoustic parking system - rear Dynamic suspension Audi parking system plus Hill hold assist Bluetooth hands free telephone connection Active lane keep assist SD card satellite navigation system Audi parking system plus + park assist Audi parking system advanced with rear view camera

12 Ford B-Max Safety equipment 23 B-Max models Cruise control 1024 PAS 1901 Trip computer 2599 ESP Emergency brake assist ABS + traction control 448 Intelligent Protection System (IPS) Hill start assist Optional extras Sony navigation system City pack - B-Max Titanium/Titanium X SYNC emergency assist and Ford SYNC Bluetooth connection with voice control and USB port Navigation system 2584 Active city stop City pack - B-Max Rear view camera pack - B-Max

13 Ford C-Max Safety equipment 34 C-Max models SYNC Emergency Assistance SYNC 2 nav system "SYNC 2 DAB radio/cd 8"" colour touch screen emergency assistance Bluetooth connection advanced voice control" Ford SYNC bluetooth with advanced voice control and USB port Driver's information system 2580 Trip computer 2599 ESP Emergency brake assist Electronic brake force distribution 4187 ABS + traction control 448 Intelligent Protection System (IPS) Hill start assist Ford SYNC Bluetooth connection with voice control and USB port Optional extras Driver assistance pack - C-Max/Grand C-Max - Zetec Cruise control + speed limiter Adaptive cruise control Rear parking sensor Rear view camera BLIS (Blind spot information system) Driver assistance pack - C-Max/Grand C-Max

14 Ford Ecosport Safety equipment 10 Ecosport models Cruise control 1024 "Ford SYNC including 6 speakers and 3.5"" colour screen Bluetooth connection with voice control and USB port" PAS 1901 Trip computer 2599 ESP ABS 444 Optional extras Sony Navigation with DAB radio Rear parking sensor Rear view camera

15 Ford Focus Safety equipment 218 Focus models Park assist system with steering assist SYNC 2 nav system SYNC 1 DAB radio/cd emergency assitance bluetooth connection with voice control "SYNC 2 DAB radio/cd 8"" colour touch screen emergency assistance Bluetooth connection advanced voice control" Cruise control + speed limiter PAS 1901 Rear parking sensor Rear view camera ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution 5075 Hill start assist Paddle shift controls ESP with traction control + emergency brake assist Front and rear parking sensors Optional extras Driver assistance pack - Focus Zetec/Zetec S/ST "SYNC 2 nav system with DAB radio/cd 8"" colour touch screen bluetooth emergency assistance advanced voice control and 6 speakers" SYNC 1 DAB radio/cd emergency assitance bluetooth connection with voice control Driver assistance pack - Focus ST Driver assistance pack - Focus ST Blind spot information with power folding door mirrors + power front/rear windows with 1 touch + global closing and

16 Cross Traffic Alert Driver assistance pack - Focus Zetec/ST-Line Cruise control + speed limiter Adaptive cruise control Rear parking sensor Rear view camera Steering wheel gearshift paddles City pack - Focus Convenience Pack - Focus Driver assistance pack - Focus Active city stop

17 Ford Grand C-Max Safety equipment 30 Grand C-Max models SYNC Emergency Assistance SYNC 2 nav system "SYNC 2 DAB radio/cd 8"" colour touch screen emergency assistance Bluetooth connection advanced voice control" Ford SYNC bluetooth with advanced voice control and USB port Electric power steering Driver's information system 2580 Trip computer 2599 ESP Rear parking sensor Electronic brake force distribution 4187 ABS + traction control 448 Tyre pressure monitoring system Intelligent Protection System (IPS) Hill start assist Ford SYNC Bluetooth connection with voice control and USB port Optional extras Cruise control + speed limiter Adaptive cruise control Rear view camera BLIS (Blind spot information system) Driver assistance pack - C-Max/Grand C-Max

18 Ford Kuga Safety equipment 89 Kuga models SYNC Emergency Assistance "SYNC 2 nav system with DAB 8"" colour touch screen bluetooth emergency assistance advanced voice control and 6 speakers + Climate control" Ford SYNC bluetooth connection with advanced voice control and USB port Premium SYNC 2 nav system with DAB rear view camera + 9 speakers Electric traction assist system 1200 EPAS 1262 ABS/EBD Cruise control + speed limiter Trip computer 2599 Intelligent Protection System (IPS) ESP+EBA Hill start assist Front and rear parking sensors Active park assist SYNC 2 nav system Premium SYNC 2 nav system with DAB rear view camera + 9 speakers

19 Optional extras Cruise control + speed limiter Adaptive cruise control Rear parking sensor BLIS (Blind spot information system) Active city stop Driver assistance pack - Kuga - Zetec Driver assistance pack - Kuga

20 Grand C4 Picasso Safety equipment 33 Grand C4 Picasso models Parking pack - Kadjar Parking pack premium - Kadjar Safety pack premium - Kadjar Techno pack premium - Kadjar Convenience pack - Kadjar Advanced emergency braking system "12"" HD panoramic screen and colour Sat Nav" "12"" HD panoramic screen with reversing camera and colour Sat Nav" Citroen connected Nav Cruise control + speed limiter Traction control 2447 Trip computer 2599 ESP Variable PAS Rear parking sensor Electronic parking brake Hill start assist ABS + EBD + EBA Reversing camera Bluetooth with USB and AUX input Front parking sensor Blind spot monitoring

21 Optional extras. Grand C4 Picasso Motorised rear tailgate with memory Park assist steering with gap measurement and blind spot monitoring Park assist pack Serenity Pack with active cruise control - C4 Picasso Citroen connected Nav Park Assist and Blind spot monitoring system Driver assistance pack - C4 Picasso/Grand picasso Driver assistance package 2 - C4 Picasso/Grand picasso Foot operated motorised tailgate Cruise control + speed limiter Park assist system Reversing camera Blind spot monitoring

22 Hyundai Tucson Safety equipment 26 Tucson models Rear cross traffic alert Cruise control 1024 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ABS/EBD Cruise control + speed limiter PAS 1901 Traction control 2447 Trip computer 2599 ESP Emergency brake assist Rear parking sensor Brake assist Electronic parking brake Reversing camera Bluetooth system Downhill Assist Control (DAC) Lane keep assist Trailer stability assist Front and rear parking sensors

23 Safety equipment 26 Tucson models Blind spot monitoring Supervision cluster Hill start assist control (HAC)

24 Nissan Juke Safety equipment 118 Juke models Cruise control + speed limiter Trip computer 2599 VDC Dynamic Vehicle Control ESP + traction control Dusk sensor ABS + EBD + EBA Electric speed sensitive power steering Colour rear view camera Lane departure warning system Bluetooth system USB port Nissan connect sat nav system Blind spot monitoring Around View Monitor

25 Nissan Note Safety equipment 36 Note models Safety shield - lane departure warning blind spot monitor and moving object detection ABS with Brake Assist Cruise control + speed limiter PAS 1901 Trip computer 2599 ESP Reverse parking aid 3372 Rear view camera Low navigation system Bluetooth phone integration system Nissan connect sat nav system Optional extras Rear parking sensors Reverse parking aid

26 Nissan Qashqai Safety equipment 98 Qashqai models Cruise control 1024 Speed sensitive power steering Forward emergency braking Moving object detection Active Trace Control PAS 1901 ABS brake assist and EBD Trip computer 2599 ESP + traction control Rear view camera Electronic parking brake Hill start assist Lane departure warning system Intelligent parking assist Bluetooth phone integration system USB connection Front and rear parking sensors Nissan connect sat nav system Blind spot monitoring Around View Monitor Traffic sign recognition

27 Peugeot 3008 Crossover Safety equipment Crossover models Speed sensitive power steering Cruise control + speed limiter Trip computer 2599 Rear parking aid ESP with ASR Electronic parking brake Hill start assist Instrument panel light dimmer 5502 Reclining front seats 5511 Thatcham Cat 1 Ultrasonic Alarm ABS + EBD + EBA Reversing camera USB port Peugeot Connect colour satellite navigation + bluetooth Peugeot connect with USB and bluetooth Dynamic roll control Front parking aid with gap measurement Optional extras Head up Display Peugeot connect SOS and assistance Head up display with distance alert

28 Renault Captur Safety equipment 31 Captur models "R-Link Multimedia system with 7"" touch screen Tom Tom Navigation & 4x35W Arkamys radio with 3D sound" Techno pack - Captur Cruise control + speed limiter Trip computer 2599 Voice control system Variable PAS Rear parking sensor ABS+EBA Hill start assist Rear parking camera ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control Bluetooth + USB "Renault MediaNav with 7"" touch screen and Navteq Nav 'n' Go Satellite Navigation" Optional extras Techno pack - Captur Rear parking camera

29 Renault Kadjar Safety equipment 27 Kadjar models Parking pack premium - Kadjar "R-Link Multimedia system with 7"" touch screen satellite navigation and western European map" x20W DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity and aux input x35W DAB radio Arkamys 3D sound with bluetooth and USB connection Hands free parking system with front and rear sensors and steering assist ABS/EBD Cruise control + speed limiter PAS 1901 Trip computer 2599 Electronic parking brake ESP + Traction control + Understeer control USB connection Front and rear parking sensors Blind spot monitoring Visio system - lane departure and high beam assist Traffic sign recognition Optional extras Advanced emergency braking system

30 Vauxhall Corsa Safety equipment 104 Corsa models Speed sensitive power steering Multi-function trip computer City assist mode for power steering Vauxhall OnStar emergency assistance Cruise control + speed limiter Trip computer 2599 ESP + traction control Brake assist Rear view camera Hill start assist ABS + EBD + EBA Bluetooth system Front and rear parking sensors Speed warning indicator IntelliLink infotainment system Optional extras Technical pack - Corsa VXR Vauxhall OnStar emergency assistance Advanced parking assist and blind spot detection with front and rear parking sensors Driver assistance pack 1 - Corsa Driver assistance pack 2 - Corsa Rear view camera Front and rear parking sensors

31 Advanced parking assist and blind spot detection IntelliLink infotainment system

32 Vauxhall Mokka Safety equipment 32 Mokka models Multi-function trip computer Vauxhall OnStar emergency assistance "Navi 950 intellilink sat nav system with 7"" colour display + radio/cd player/mp3 + RDS traffic programme + audio streaming + voice recognition" ABS with Brake Assist Cruise control + speed limiter Hill descent control Variable power steering Hill start assist Bluetooth system CSC - Cornering stability control ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control Front and rear parking sensors Combined ipod/usb connection Optional extras "Navi 950 intellilink sat nav system with 7"" colour display + radio/cd player/mp3 + RDS traffic programme + audio streaming + voice recognition" Rear parking camera

33 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Safety equipment 98 Zafira Tourer models Cruise control 1024 Speed sensitive power steering Multi function trip computer Vauxhall OnStar emergency assistance "Navi 650+ sat nav system with 7"" colour display + CD player/mp3/aux-in + USB sockets/shark fin aerial + 6 premium speakers" "Navi 950 intellilink sat nav system with 7"" colour display + CD /MP3/aux + USB/shark fin aerial + 6 premium speakers + bluetooth and voice recognition" Cruise control + speed limiter PAS 1901 Parking distance sensors front and rear Emergency brake assist CBC - (Cornering brake control) Electronic brake force distribution 4187 ABS 444 Electronic parking brake Hill start assist ESP plus + traction control Bluetooth mobile phone connection USB connection

34 Optional extras Cruise control 1024 Vauxhall OnStar emergency assistance "Navi 650+ sat nav system with 7"" colour display + CD player/mp3/aux-in + USB sockets/shark fin aerial + 6 premium speakers" "Navi 950 intellilink sat nav system with 7"" colour display + CD /MP3/aux + USB/shark fin aerial + 6 premium speakers + bluetooth and voice recognition" Driver assistance pack 2 - Zafira Cruise control + speed limiter Rear view camera Bluetooth mobile phone connection USB connection Flex ride system (adaptive chassis control) + Continuous Damper Control (CDC) Front camera pack Zafira

35 Volkswagen Golf Safety equipment 107 Golf models Cruise control 1024 Dynamic chassis control Online services Automatic Post collision braking ACC - Adaptive cruise control with front assist distance monitoring city emergency brake and speed limiter Driver profile selection "Discover navigation system with 6.5"" colour screen radio/cd player European map data with car-net guide and inform" PAS - speed related Progressive power assisted steering Variable PAS Rear parking sensor Traffic Master traffic alert system HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) ABS + EBD + EBA ESP + ASR traction control + CSV understeer control ESP with EDL + ASR Electronic parking brake with auto hold Hill hold function Front and rear parking sensors USB/iPod connection Driver alert system Discover navigation + European map data

36 Optional extras Voice activation for audio and navigation Advance telephone connection Park assist system with steering assist Dynamic chassis control Lane assist with side scan blind spot monitoring and dynamic light assist Lane change assist with side scan and blind spot monitor "Discover navigation system with 6.5"" colour screen radio/cd player European map data with car-net guide and inform" Cruise control + speed limiter Rear view camera Ultrasonic front and rear optical and audible parking sensors Blind spot monitor Front and rear parking sensors Park assist steering with front/rear parking sensors Lane assist + High beam assist Driver alert system Side Scan lane change assist and lane assist Discover navigation + European map data Discover DVD navigation pro with 8.0'' colour touch screen European map data 64GB hard drive + voice control Voice activation for audio and navigation

37 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety equipment 30 Tiguan models Front assist including city emergency braking Car-Net App-Connect Adaptive cruise control ABS+EBD+Brake assist ESP with EDL + ASR Electronic parking brake with auto hold Hill hold control Bluetooth phone integration system Lane assist Optional extras Dynamic chassis control Side scan blind spot detection Car-Net App-Connect Trailer assist steering including rear view camera "Discover DVD nav pro with 8.0"" colour touch screen radio/cd player European map data 64GB hard drive voice control car-net guide and inform plus" "Discover navigation system with 8.0"" colour screen radio/cd player European map data" Area view with park assist steering and front and rear parking sensors Adaptive cruise control Head up Display Voice control system Progressive power assisted steering

38 Front and rear parking sensors Park assist with front and rear parking sensors and optical display Leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift Emergency assist driver intervention system Park assist with rear view camera Cruise control + fatigue detection system

39 Volvo XC60 Safety equipment 20 XC60 models ABS/EBD DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control Hill descent control Information centre 2582 Hill start assist HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) Dynamic chassis 5264 Bluetooth hands free telephone kit RSC - Roll stability control Intelligent driver information system (IDIS) City safety Electronic All Wheel Drive System with Instant Traction (Haldex Coupling) EBA Optional extras Cruise control 1024 Speed sensitive power steering BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert

40 Lane departure warning with driver alert control corner light active high beam and road sign information display Sensus connect high performance sound with radio/cd/dvd/hdd/music storage USB 8 speakers voice control and internet browser Sensus connect with Harman Kardon premium surround sound with radio/cd/dvd/hdd/music storage USB 12 speakers voice control and internet browser Load compensating suspension 1696 PAS 1901 Rear Park assist Front and rear park assist Rear parking camera Volvo on call

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