Safety Shield 360 Is Helping Prevent Accidents

Safety Shield 360 Is Helping Prevent Accidents

If you’re a Nissan driver, there are several advantages you enjoy. Starting in 2022, most Nissan models come with an amazing feature called the Safety Shield 360 system.

This advanced suite of driver-assistance systems enhances your driving experience and provides the safety you desire while on the road.

The Nissan Safety Shield 360 system is a remarkable collection of advanced safety features that instill confidence in drivers. These features are designed to prevent accidents with pedestrians and other vehicles. They complement the existing passive safety features of Nissan vehicles, such as airbags and seat belts, which provide protection after a collision has occurred.

The Safety Shield 360 system is in line with Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision, which seeks to redefine the integration of cars into society and their power and driving mechanisms. When it comes to ensuring the safety of drivers, passengers, and other vehicles on the road, the Safety Shield 360 system has a significant impact.

Which Nissan Models Come With Safety Shield 360?

In 2021 Nissan Canada started offering the Safety Shield 360 on 11 models including the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Qashqai, and more.

At the time Andy Christensen, Senior Manager and Lead Technology Expert Of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research at the Nissan Technical Centre of North America, stressed the importance of keeping young drivers safe on busy roads by constantly adapting.

The Nissan Motor Corporation’s focus on safety is never-ending, with the latest Nissan models constantly adapting the latest safety technology.

What Is The Nissan Safety Shield 360?

Rear automatic braking is a helpful feature that can assist you in detecting if you’re getting too close to an object, person, or vehicle while driving in reverse.

When you’re approaching something or someone behind your vehicle, this feature will alert you with a warning sound. If you fail to brake, the vehicle will automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision with whatever is behind your vehicle.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that this feature is not foolproof and is not intended to replace a driver’s natural instincts. It is always essential for drivers to turn and check their surroundings before driving.

Automatic Emergency Braking (With Pedestrian Detection)

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is a useful feature that can detect if you’re not braking sufficiently or early enough to prevent a potential collision with an object or person in front of your vehicle.

Initially, your car will emit a warning sound to alert you. If you fail to brake promptly, the vehicle will automatically brake on your behalf.

It’s crucial to remember that this feature might not react quickly enough to completely prevent a collision. Therefore, it’s vital to stay attentive while driving and remain aware of the objects ahead.

Additionally, the effectiveness of this active safety feature can be affected by slippery road conditions.

Blind Spot Warning

When you’re driving in traffic, it can be difficult to spot a vehicle in your Nissan’s blind spot on either side. That’s where the blind spot warning feature comes in.

It notifies you when there’s a car travelling in your blind spot, and sometimes a light will appear to indicate the presence of a vehicle. If you activate your turn signal in the same direction as the detected vehicle, an alert will sound.

This feature is designed to enhance your awareness and keep you safe on the road.

High Beam Assist

When you have your high beam lights, also known as “brights,” turned on, you can make use of the high beam assist function.

This feature is designed to automatically switch your high beams to low beams when it senses an approaching vehicle.

By doing so, it enhances safety for both you and other drivers on the road. Additionally, it allows you to maintain your focus on the road ahead instead of worrying about adjusting your headlights.

Lane Departure Warning

Lane departure warning is a helpful feature that gives you both audible and visual alerts if you unintentionally drift into another lane without using your turn signal.

It’s designed to prevent accidents by ensuring you stay within your lane and avoid colliding with other vehicles. Just keep in mind that for this feature to work effectively, clear and visible lane markings are usually required.

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Having an additional set of eyes when you’re reversing can be helpful in ensuring that you don’t accidentally hit another vehicle or object.

The rear cross-traffic alert feature of the Safety Shield 360 provides this extra assistance by helping you watch out for oncoming traffic while you’re backing out of a parking spot, thus reducing the risk of a collision.

Moving Object Detection

If something or someone gets too close to your vehicle, the moving object detection feature will make a noise to alert you. This can help you stay aware of your surroundings and move out of the way if needed.

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