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Particularly in city traffic, dangers are sometimes unpredictable. Therefore all the more important that measures be taken to prevent an accident. Mercedes-Benz has equipped the Citaro urban bus with many safety features which help in mastering critical driving situations.

Depending on the vehicle, the images are displayed on 7" and 15" monitors. The two high-resolution displays show the different fields of vision. The photodiodes integrated in the monitors detect the incident light and adjust the brightness of the respective monitor individually. To make it easier for the driver to evaluate the images, the 15" variants have three different guide lines. Together with the permanently calibrated vehicle end line, the distance line assists the driver in assessing approaching objects. The Overtaking Assist overlay is activated from a speed of 10 km/h with flashing, in order to safely assist overtaking or turning. In addition, the display for Blind Spot Assist is installed in the monitor.

The modern MirrorCam system provides a clear and full view of the road traffic. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the driving safety is improved and the risk of accidents is minimised. The extended field of vision enables the driver to see pedestrians, cyclists and other road users in the surrounding area. This eliminates the blind spot when turning right.

The Articulation Turntable Controller (ATC) developed by Mercedes-Benz is a sophisticated anti-jackknife system for articulated buses. This swivel joint and its control form one of the Citaro GÜ’s core elements: the hydraulic damping of the joint responds quickly and, above all, when needed. The effect: While the commonly high inherent damping of the joint in other systems can lead to pronounced understeer in curves and increased tire wear on the front axle, the vehicle's joint operates almost freely during normal stable driving conditions, solely dampened by the friction of its components.

The innovative Traffic Sign Assist offers maximum safety and comfort on the road. Thanks to GPS and camera support, the vehicle speed is constantly compared with the current traffic regulations.

The system is designed to provide dedicated and appropriate feedback if the permitted speed is exceeded. Thanks to the state-of-the-art instrument cluster, the driver receives both visual and audible signals that immediately draw attention to the speed.

The best basis for driving safety is a driver who is fully focused on traffic conditions. This is why special attention was given to an ergonomic driver's work area. In the Citaro Ü, the driver has comfortable access to all controls and a perfect view of all the instruments. Further convenience is provided by the automatic transmission and the standard reversing camera. The Opticool windscreen and the separately controlled air conditioning system ensure that the driver is still able to concentrate even when it is hot outside.

The Opticool windscreen and the separately controlled air conditioning system ensure that the driver is still able to concentrate even when it is hot outside. A typical situation: a ball rolls onto the street and the children playing with it run out onto the road. A full brake application is necessary. Using targeted electronic brake actuation the ABS system prevents permanent blocking of the wheels. Additional support is provided via the electronic-pneumatic brake control EBS, thanks to which the stopping distance is substantially reduced as the brakes are activated more quickly and precisely.

In city and rural environments traffic hazards are sometimes unpredictable - all the more important, then, that measures be taken to prevent an accident. Mercedes-Benz has equipped the Citaro Ü intercity bus with many safety features which help in mastering critical driving situations.

By law, all Class II rural-service buses must be equipped with ESP® since 2014. We offer ESP® as optional equipment for the 12m Citaro Ü.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is an active system for increasing driving safety and driving stability. It makes a noticeable contribution to reducing the risk of skidding during cornering or evasive manoeuvres. This is achieved by specifically controlling the braking forces on each individual wheel in situations where the driving dynamics are critical, for example, if the bus is driven at the limit when cornering. At the same time the engine output is reduced. A possible "breaking-loose" of the bus is thereby prevented by the finely metered braking - within the limits of the physical possibilities. ESP® monitors, among other things, the lateral acceleration of the bus. If, on long bends – such as motorway exits – or during rapid lane changes, the bus reaches a critical driving situation, the vehicle speed is automatically reduced until driving stability is achieved again.

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) supports driving stability during critical braking operations and ensures that the vehicle remains steerable. The braking forces acting on the individual wheels are distributed by the ABS so that even in an emergency braking situation no wheel is blocked for any length of time, and the steerability of the bus is largely maintained.

The control unit of the brake electronics records the current wheel speed via the pole wheels and wheel sensors. When braking, the system controls the brake pressure at the individual wheel brake cylinders via the control valves. During emergency braking and braking with locking wheels, the system opens and closes the control valves of the wheel brake cylinders fully automatically at very short intervals, thus preventing locking and keeping the vehicle steerable.

During emergency braking and braking with locking wheels, the system opens and closes the control valves of the wheel brake cylinders fully automatically at very short intervals, thus preventing locking and keeping the vehicle steerable.

Sideguard Assist 2 is a safety assistance system that supports the driver in critical situations when turning right or turning left when visibility is possibly restricted. The system is designed to help detect moving obstacles within the system limits, and warns the driver so as to avoid critical situations or reduce the consequences of accidents when turning off or changing lanes.

The side areas of the vehicle are constantly monitored. As a result, vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists who may be in the blind spot are detected on both the front passenger side and the driver’s side. The radar system precisely detects the movements and warns the driver of possible collisions. The intuitive user interface and clear warnings allow the driver to drive safely and relaxed.

Installed video monitoring cameras can monitor events in the bus. A video monitoring system can not only improve the perceived safety for the bus driver and passengers, it can also deter hooligans committing acts of vandalism in the vehicle and record acts of violence.

The data is transmitted to the monitor in the bus driver's workstation. The bus driver can then better discern and assess certain situations and events occurring in the passenger compartment and if necessary react to any threat. The vehicle is labelled with pictograms to inform passengers that the vehicle is video-monitored. Together with the video monitoring, they increase the perceived safety for your driver and the passengers and thereby enhance the attractiveness of public transport. The video monitoring system is optional equipment.

For more information on the functioning of the video monitoring and data storage, contact our bus sales advisor.

The driver must react fast to the threat of an accident, in order to avert the danger. The Citaro provides assistance with its directionally stable suspension and smooth steering. This is achieved by the independent suspension on the front axle.

There is particular emphasis on driver safety in the Citaro Ü. The UNECE-R 29 Directive applicable to trucks, which has defined the survival space for the driver in a head-on collision in a truck since 1975, has been voluntarily adopted as the standard for the new Citaro Ü. Compliance with UNECE-R 29 is checked by means of a pendulum impact test.

Protection in the event of a head-on collision which is based on the UNECE-R 29 standard and unparalleled amongst urban regular-service buses, comes together with the even stiffer structure of the frame to increase passive safety.

If a temperature of approximately 160 °C is exceeded, the driver sees an alarm in the driver's display as well as the message "Engine compartment fire". Additionally, an acoustic warning tone is emitted and the extinguishing process initiated automatically.

In the case of a fire, the pressurised detection line (Firetrace) breaks and sprays an extinguishing mixture made of water, engine coolant and a special additive via a series of nozzles around the entire engine compartment. The water mist evaporates as a result of the high temperatures and displaces the oxygen. The engine compartment is thus cooled rapidly, the fire extinguished immediately and re-ignition of the fire prevented.

Buses are among the safest vehicles on the road – even in city traffic. Nevertheless, accidents are, of course, sometimes unavoidable. Mercedes-Benz has ensured that the consequences of the accident are as limited as possible. For example, the sidewall reinforcement of the vehicle is an essential factor in its high level of passive safety. In the event of a rear-end collision, the reinforced front section minimises the consequences of an accident and protects the driver better.

In addition, the vehicle has partition walls, grab rails and special seating which absorb energy in an impact or if the vehicle overturns. This provides essential protection for the occupants.

The strength of the bus/touring coach body is also an important factor for the level of passive safety of a bus/touring coach. Its resilience can mitigate the consequences of an accident. The high strength of our vehicles' bus/touring coach bodies is guaranteed in part by all-round, weight-optimised annular frames. The rigidity is defined in accordance with regulation UN ECE-R 66.02. It specifies the exact "survival space" which must be guaranteed by the structural design in the event of an accident.

Building safe vehicles is the top priority within the integral safety concept of Mercedes-Benz. This also includes all measures that help to mitigate the consequences of an accident. An important part of our work is therefore also targeted information for rescue workers. Because detailed knowledge of our vehicles and their safety systems helps the emergency services to reach injured persons more quickly. And thereby to save lives.

Quality, flexibility and comfort - and above all overall economy. With these convincing arguments, the Citaro Ü is the ideal solution for overland connections to the urban network.

The face of the Citaro Ü with its large headlamps and curved windscreen radiates sympathy and friendliness. The low-mounted windows stand for transparency; distinctive wheel housings underscore the dynamic performance. The rear of the Citaro is also dominated by curves, and radiates modernity with its styling. The economic use of space also impresses in terms of functionality as well as design. The vehicle shows itself as an ambassador for attractive public transport: a positive image which will reflect well on your company whilst also ensuring a healthy bottom line.

Comfortable low access height and convenient low-floor design ensure fast boarding and alighting and thus excellent passenger flow. Thanks to the folding ramp, strollers and people with restricted mobility also have easy access in the Citaro Ü inter-urban bus.

Thanks to independent wheel suspension on the front axle, the turning circle of the 12-metre solo wagon is just 21.21 metres. For you this means: highest manoeuvrability and maximum driving safety even in difficult situations. This is supported by an excellent suspension that ensures smooth running and maximum driving comfort.

The Citaro LE Ü is the uncompromising extension of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro inter-urban bus model range: By an intelligent combination of the strengths of low-floor and high-floor vehicles, it provides additional scope in your fleet.

A real low-floor bus as far back as the second door and then a high-floor bus to the rear of the bus: The Citaro LE Ü inter-urban bus combines comfortable low-floor design with economical high-floor technology. This makes it a real asset for your fleet. As you can use the Citaro LE Ü very flexibly, it allows you to fully exploit its potential. Not only in inter-urban traffic, but also on short excursions at any time.

Like all the vehicles in the Citaro family, the Citaro LE Ü is also equipped with economical, low-emission Euro VI engines. Protects the environment and your budget. The flexible multi-income earner is available in several variants in line with your wishes and requirements. Besides the 12.20 meter long Citaro LE Ü, the Citaro LE MÜ is one meter longer and offers more space for up to six people. Whereas the Citaro LE Ü has as standard two entrance doors, the Citaro LE MÜ is available as a 2- or 3-door model.

The 260-kW OM 936 h engine variant is equipped with the Power Boost System (PBS). It shortens the torque build-up in the lower engine speed range by injecting compressed air. This is how the compact engine convinces with the starting characteristics of a large-volume engine.

Your passengers will be delighted with the clear, spacious interior and the comfortable suspension of the Citaro LE Ü. The overland seats, which are arranged uniformly in the rear area in the direction of travel, offer pleasant seating comfort also for extended journeys. The access in the rear area is also extremely easily accessible thanks to the two low steps, as well as providing good passenger flow.

The Citaro GÜ is the logical extension of what constitutes economical and reliable inter-urban transport. Designed for high passenger capacities. Made for your business.

Handling large numbers of passengers is the area of competence of the 18.12 m long Citaro GÜ. Up to 128 passengers will find ample space. Continuous low-floor design from the first to the last row of seats ensures high comfort and enables fast passenger flow. The comfortable, robust overland seats and the flexible handrail system are also designed to meet the demands of modern transportation businesses.

Front and rear carriage of the Citaro GÜ are joined by a tried-and tested low-floor articulation. The maximum articulation angle is 54 degrees. The ATC (Articulation Turntable Controller) developed by Mercedes-Benz sets a new standard for driving dynamics and safety. It controls the hydraulic damping of the demand-oriented articulation depending on (among other things) steering angle, angle, speed and load. The result is convincing: while the conventional damping of the articulation leads to strong tendency to understeer in curves and higher tyre wear, the articulation of the Citaro GÜ is almost free in a normal stable driving situation. Damping is only through the friction of the component elements.

The Citaro GÜ has the same highly developed assistance systems and a body that is just as stable as the normal Citaro. Despite its length, it can also be manoeuvred safely in dynamic situations. The driver can even manoeuvre it comfortably in reverse gear. This is aided by the independent suspension on the front axle. It makes the Citaro GÜ one of the most manoeuvrable in its class.