Citroën PRN Satellites

First seen in the CX ( bottom right ) and then in early versions of the Visa and GSA (pictured below) and to the Oltcit Axel (bottom) and early versions of the BX, the PRN (Pluie = Rain, Route = Road, Nuit = Night) satellites were Citroën's highly ergonomic answer to the proliferation of switches and stalks that required twisting, pushing and pulling that were fitted to the majority of other manufacturers' cars.

All the controls were logically grouped around the steering wheel thereby allowing their operation without having to remove one's hands from the wheel.

Notwithstanding their superior ergonomics, a conservative clientele preferred a more conventional set up and modern Citroëns are fitted with the by now traditional stalks. 

Below - the PRN satellites fitted to the GSA - early Visas used the left hand satellite only.

Above - the GSA dashboard	Above the original CX dashboard
Below - the Series II CX PRN controls	Above - the Series II CX dashboard
A Right hand indicator F Intermittent wipe B Left hand indicator G intermittent wipe and wash C Main beam/dip beam changeover H Timed wipe and wash D Headlamp flasher I Horn E Lighting switch - off - sidelamps - dipped/main lamps J Windscreen wiper switch - off - normal speed - high speed
Above - the PRN satellites fitted to the Citroën Axel and the Oltcit Below - the PRN satellites fitted to the original BX
A : indicators B : front fog lamps C : lighting switch - off - side lamps - dipped/main beam - rear fogs/dipped/main beam - main/dip selector D : spare switch E : headlamp flasher	F : rear screen washer/wiper G : heated rear screen H : screen washer/2 speed plus intermittent wiper I : hazard warning J : horn

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