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Visteon 'Wires' Vehicles for Safety, Convenience and Performance

11 October 2000

Visteon Corporation 'Wires' Vehicles for Safety, Convenience and Performance

    DETROIT, Oct. 11 Visteon Corporation's
revolutionary technology that provides safer, more convenient and efficient
driving experiences will be on display at Convergence 2000, Oct. 16-18, at
Cobo Center in Detroit (Booth #837).  Convergence 2000 is Visteon's first
North American show as an independent company.
    "Consumers are increasingly looking to Visteon's integrated technology
solutions to enhance driver security and convenience, as well as overall
vehicle performance," said Michael Johnston, President and Chief Operating
Officer.  "All of our advanced electronic technologies on display at
Convergence are based on our in-depth understanding of consumer wants and
needs."
    Visteon's theme for Convergence 2000 is, "Wired for Change".  Visteon is
changing the driving experience with products and technologies that provide
security, convenience and enhance performance.

    Wired for Safety
    Visteon creates systems that help to prevent accidents, as well as provide
a safer vehicle environment during and after accidents, should they occur.
    For example, features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Adaptive
Lighting are helping consumers to avoid accidents.  Adaptive Cruise Control
tracks the speed and position of a vehicle in the lane ahead, and can adjust
the ACC-equipped vehicle's speed to maintain a safer interval between the two
vehicles.  Visteon Adaptive Lighting adjusts the headlight illumination when
vehicle sensors detect speed, direction, or weather changes.
    When accidents occur, Visteon's Adaptive Restraint System combines
sophisticated crash and rollover detection algorithms with state of the art
electronic sensors to improve airbag deployment. This innovative system
calculates the severity of the impact and activates various safety
technologies for improved occupant protection.  Deformation Sensing also
provides more appropriate, faster and more reliable air bag deployment as the
result of strategically placed sensors that identify the extent and severity
of a crash impact.
    After an accident, Visteon's safety technology helps vehicle occupants to
acquire necessary assistance.  The Vehicle Emergency Messaging System (VEMS)
-- an in-vehicle response system -- reacts to the air bag deployment by
automatically contacting a 24-hour response center for immediate access to
emergency assistance, roadside service and routing information.

    Wired for Convenience
    Visteon has developed technologies that keep vehicle occupants
conveniently connected to the world around them while on the road.  These
technologies are fully adaptable to accommodate a variety of consumer
lifestyles.
    Among them are ICES (Information, Communication, Entertainment, Safety and
Security) -- Visteon's in-car computing system that provides an interactive
link between home, office, and vehicle.  ICES enables vehicle occupants to
access the Internet to check email, obtain real-time information such as news,
weather reports and stock quotes.  Visteon's NavMate(R) Navigation System
helps vehicle occupants get where they want to go with the convenience of
turn-by-turn navigation assistance.  ICES and NavMate can be conveniently
activated when used with Visteon Voice Technology(TM), which allows the driver
to keep his or her hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

    Wired for Performance
    Through the design of innovative, integrated control systems, Visteon is
better able to meet increased energy demands of future vehicles.
    Visteon's 42-Volt Technology will help manufacturers meet these increased
energy demands, while creating efficiency with smaller electrical cables and
connectors. This technology provides increased power for breakthrough
technologies such as the Integrated Starter Alternator (ISA).  ISA is an
electric power generator, which in conjunction with the 42-Volt architecture,
is capable of providing five times more power than what is currently available
in vehicles.
    The 42-Volt architecture also allows incorporation of technologies that
are more fuel-efficient.  Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) for example,
is an energy efficient steering system that does not require hydraulic fluid,
power steering pumps or hoses and instead, uses a direct connection between an
electronic motor and the steering system.  In addition to weight savings, EPAS
results in improved fuel economy.