Johnson Controls presents new solutions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris

Electronic concepts for enhanced driving comfort now close toproduction

Burscheid (ots/PROTEXT) 25.09.2002 - Johnson Controls, one ofthe world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems,will present new solutions in the areas of infotainment,telematics and energy management in Paris from 26 September to13 October. In addition, the company will be intro-ducinginnovations in all product zones of the automotive interior. Thecompany's Analyst and Press Conference will take place on 27September, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Booth 241, Hall 4.

Johnson Controls' latest infotainment concepts show howinfotainment systems can organize the continuous flow ofinformation in a clear, easy-to-operate way. In addition tooptimizing the interface between people and technology, theinfotainment concept also focuses on the holistic integration ofelectronic components.

A mobile theater for rear-seat passengers

AutoVision from Johnson Controls provides an ideal solutionfor making vehicle trips more entertaining. The system can beused to play both DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) movies and audioCDs (Compact Discs). This new rear seat entertainment systemprovides a more comfortable way to travel for the whole family.The rear-seat passengers can use AutoVision at any time, withoutdisturbing the driver or front seat passenger. Renault will beoffering AutoVision as optional equipment for the new RenaultVel Satis, integrated into the center console, by the end of theyear.

Improved seating comfort with EcoClimate

With EcoClimate, Johnson Controls is presenting the firstseat featuring natural air and moisture transfer. EcoClimateoffers a cost-effective alternative to seats with active coolingsystems and was developed especially for Entry Level cars andvehicles in the Small to Lower Medium segments. The specialcombination of breathable and moisture-absorbing materials inEcoClimate provides a pleasant seating climate, even in hotweather. This considerably improves seating comfort. EcoClimateis the first seat on the market that has this kind of system.

Special visual effects with the Special Effect Door

The Special Effect Door from Johnson Controls shows that itis possible to design an unconventional door panel. Companydesigners and engineers experimented with new colors andmaterial mixes. Transparent materials, special visual effectsand color combinations took center stage here. The various designand color variations for the newly developed door module werechosen based on research of current trends. The Special EffectDoor was developed especially for Entry Level cars and vehiclesin the Lower Medium segment.

Lifestyles Rail System brings flexibility to the overheadconsole

With the new Lifestyles Rail System from Johnson Controls,overhead space that was often neglected in the past now gains awhole new appeal. The rail system is integrated into theoverhead and can be configured individually, allowing the userto incorporate a variety of electronic and non-electronicmodules. Apart from a CD/DVD player or a video display, storagebins or a first- aid kit can also be integrated. An easy-to-use"plug-and-play" mechanism makes the modules easy to install andjust as easy to remove again. In a consumer study the LifestylesRail System was rated positively both for functionality anddesign.

The vlies.tec automotive battery opens up new perspectives

The vlies.tec automotive battery represents a new developmentin the Johnson Controls battery range. In conventionalautomotive batteries the acid circulates freely. By contrast,the new vlies.tec battery is equipped with absorbent glassfleece, which surrounds and binds the battery acid. This preventsany acid from leaking out, even if the battery box is severelydamaged. Since the vlies.tec battery is also lower in weight andvolume than conventional automotive batteries, it doesn't haveto be mounted in the engine compartment, but fits into a varietyof places in the vehicle and can even be installed in a tiltedposition. The battery also offers a longer product service lifethan common batteries, together with an extremely high coldstart performance. The 12-volt vlies.tec automotive battery wasdeveloped to fulfill the steadily increasing power demands oftoday's technically ever more complex vehicles. The battery waspreviously produced in small volume quantity for the automotiveindustry, but is now going into high-volume production and willalso be available in the aftermarket.

If you would like to learn more about these new products andsolutions, Johnson Controls would be delighted to invite you tovisit the company at Booth B 241 in Hall 4. The Analyst andPress Conference will also take place there on 27 September,2002 at 11:00 a.m.

All press material and photos will be available under www.johnsoncontrols-press.co.uk from 27 September, 2002.

Johnson Controls, Inc. is one of the world's leadingsuppliers of automotive interior systems and facility managementand control. In the automotive market, it is one of the largestmanufacturers of seating and interior systems as well asautomotive batteries. For non-residential facilities, JohnsonControls provides building control systems and services, energymanagement and integrated facility management.

Johnson Controls (New York Stock Exchange: JCI), founded in1885, has its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.The European headquarters is in Burscheid, Germany. Its salesfor 2001 totaled US$18.4 billion, the Automotive Systems Groupalone accounting for US$13.6 billion of this figure. In thecurrent "Industry Week" business magazine rankings, JohnsonControls has been listed as one of the top 100 best runcompanies in the world for the fifth consecutive year ots Original Text Service: Johnson Controls GmbH Internet:http://www.presseportal.de Further information is available from: Johnson Controls GmbH Astrid Schafmeister Industriestraße 20-30 D-51399 Burscheid Tel.: +49 21 74/65-31 89 Fax: +49 21 74/65-32 19

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