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Welcome back to another Safety Saturday here at Bondy's Nissan. Today we will discuss the first feature in the Safety Shield 360® lineup. When most of our customers think about which safety features are the most important to them, they say that their vehicle being able to sense a crash and stop itself is at the top of their list. This is where Nissan brings in Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. What Is It? Nissan defines this feature as one that "can help detect and even automatically apply the brakes if it identifies there is a risk of a forward collision" which will help you to "avoid a collision or mitigate the effects of an impact". 2 Not only does this include vehicles driving in front of you but pedestrians that step out into your lane as well! This feature will come in handy whether you are traveling on the highway or just driving through the local downtown streets. The feature will operate as long as you are traveling over 3 MPH. How Does It Work? Nissan uses a combination of radar sensors and a front-facing camera to be able to see what is going on in front of you. The radar sensors are used to not only see the vehicle directly in front of you but the vehicle in front of that vehicle. Here is a graphic that will help you to visualize what this looks like: For example, say you are traveling in your brand new 2023 Nissan Rogue on your way to work one morning. You and the vehicle directly in front of you are cruising along in the fast lane of Ross Clark Circle. What would happen if someone cut over from the slow lane in front of the car in front of you? Would you always be able to see that and know to apply the brakes to avoid a collision or help reduce an impact? Not likely. That is where this piece of technology comes in handy. Those radars will be able to see that vehicle, send you an alert, and apply the brakes if needed before you even have time to react. These radar sensors are going to be able to detect vehicles, but the front-facing camera in your windshield is what is going to be able to detect pedestrians. Once the camera detects someone who is walking into your path, it will engage the alert and braking system just like the radars do. Why Does It Benefit You? Simply put, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection give you peace of mind. It allows you to feel confident in your driving knowing that you or someone you love has an added layer of protection that comes standard on all 2023 models. (except Versa S model) Some important things to note: "The radar sensor will not detect animals, obstacles in the roadway, or oncoming or crossing vehicles." 1 "The radar sensor may not detect vehicles ahead in certain weather, driving, and road conditions." 1 "When the system engages the brakes to slow the vehicle, the brake lights come on." 1 "If the cameras or sensors become blocked - for example, during bad weather or when covered by mud, dirt, snow, and/or ice - the "Front Sensor Blocked" message may appear. Or, if only the camera is blocked, the meter icon may flash. This is normal and not a problem. Cleaning or drying the area should remedy the issue." 1 This message will show up on your dash and look like this: If you have additional questions about Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection or any other features on your vehicle, please feel free to reach out to us here at Bondy's Nissan at 334-794-6736. We are your local Dothan, AL Nissan dealer and are happy to help! 1."Tech Notes: Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning. Understanding Nissan Technology." Nissan Virtual Academy, lms.nnanet.com/VA3/Pages/ArticlePg.aspx?vw=NNA2100001&path=/content/system_simulatons/en/ArticleCertification/Nissan-AEB-and-Intelligent-Forward-Collision-Warning&ext=.html. Accessed 10 Feb. 2023. 2. "Safety Shield 360 Walkaround: Dialing up Nissan Intelligent Mobility." Nissan Virtual Academy, 10 Jan. 2022, lms.nnanet.com/VA3/Pages/ArticlePg.aspx?vw=NNA2100001&path=/content/system_simulatons/en/va_2_0/2021/12/NST/SafetyShield360Walkaround-1221N&ext=.html. Accessed 10 Feb. 2023.

Hello everyone and welcome to Safety Saturdays at Bondy's Nissan! My name is Breanna Bell, and I am one of the internet sales consultants here. My job at the dealership is to assist customers in any way that I can with their purchases and to make sure that they understand all of the amazing features of their vehicles. Being a current Nissan owner, I can provide you with knowledge and hands-on experience on how Nissan has made it their mission to protect you as a driver. As your local Dothan Nissan dealer, we wanted to do a series on the latest safety technology that is standard on almost all models.* (not available on S model Versa) That includes all your favorites like the 2023 Nissan Altima, 2023 Nissan Rogue, 2023 Nissan Frontier, and many more. Since safety is an important part of a new car purchase for many of our customers, we wanted to have a place where you could go to find answers to all your questions. During this series, we will explore the six safety technologies that Nissan refers to as the Safety Shield 360®. These features include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Automatic Braking. According to Nissan, they have strategically picked each of these features to work together to "help assist and protect the driver all the way around the vehicle - 360 degrees"1. For the next few Saturdays, we will explore each safety feature, provide an easy-to-understand explanation, and tell you how it benefits you as a Nissan customer. Whether you are a current owner or someone exploring vehicles for your next purchase, these posts will give you a better understanding of the latest technologies available to you. If you have any additional questions, please call us at 334-794-6736 or come by and see the safety features in person. Join us next week as we explore Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection! Safety Shield 360, The six features that define this Nissan advantage. Lms.nnanet.com. (n.d.). Retrieved January 25, 2023, from http://lms.nnanet.com/VA3/Pages/ArticlePg.aspx?vw=NNA2100001&path=%2Fcontent%2Fsystem_simulatons%2Fen%2Fva_2_0%2F2018%2F11%2FNST%2FSafety-Shield-360-1118N&ext=.html

Arriving at Bondy's Nissan in September 2022, the All-New 2022 Nissan Frontier! This next generation of mid-sized pickup trucks with 310 horsepower, advanced safety technology, 4x4 off-road capability, and more will impress you from the moment you lay eyes on it. Watch it go over land, tow with confidence, and see how tech like remote engine start and a 120-volt outlet make every adventure easier. Click here to watch an overview of the 2022 Nissan Frontier before it hits our lot next month!

Happy Friday everyone! On today's My Nissan chat, we are speaking with John Crowder about his brand new 2020 Nissan Titan. He has had it for a week, but he already loves quite a bit about it. His favorite parts are the interior and exterior upgrades, as well as the 9-speed transmission. The Nissan he would buy next is the Nissan Titan because "I believe it is the best truck in the market by far!". Thanks, John!

Happy Friday everyone! On today's Face to Face Friday, we are speaking with Kyle Cumbie. Kyle is one of our amazing salespeople here at the dealership and he has been here for a month. His favorite Nissan is the Armada, because "It's a fantastic large SUV with plenty of room for a family that is capable of towing a trailer.". His definition of customer service is to truly care about the needs of a customer, so that way you can truly benefit them with their car buying experience. Thanks Kyle!

Happy Friday all! In today's My Nissan interview, we are speaking with Eric Carroll, one of our service advisors here at the dealership. He has a 2016 Nissan Frontier that he has had for 4 years, and it has 47,000 miles on it. He likes the dependability of his Frontier the most, and the next Nissan he would buy would be another Frontier because of that dependability. Thanks Eric!

Happy Friday everyone! On today's My Nissan conversation, we are speaking with Bruce Kilgore who is our General Manager here at the dealership. His Nissan is a 2019 Nissan Titan Pro4x. What he likes most about the Titan is the power and amazing towing ability, as well as the ride quality. The next Nissan he would buy is the 2020 Nissan Titan because "I am so excited about the upgrades coming with the new truck. It's going to be an amazing vehicle." Thanks, Bruce! We hope everyone has an outstanding weekend.

Happy Friday all! On today's My Nissan chat, we are speaking with Breanna Bell about her 2019 Nissan Murano. She has had the Murano since August of 2019 and has 5,500 miles on it. What she likes most about her Nissan is "the luxury look of it, but without the luxury price. I also love the space and the way it performs." The next Nissan she would buy is the Murano or Pathfinder because of how much she loves her Murano, and how much space the Pathfinder has. Thanks Breanna!

On today's My Nissan chat, we are speaking with Brittany Holt. She is one of our outstanding Internet Salespeople and Customer Service agent here at the dealership. She has a 2017 Nissan Murano with 12,746 miles and has owned it for 9 months. She loves the interior wood trim and shine on the exterior, and it "stole her heart!". The next Nissan she would buy is the Nissan Armada because of the spacious interior, smooth flow, and the luxury ride. Thanks, Brittany!

Happy Friday all! On today's My Nissan post, we speak with Eric Headley about his 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. He has owned it for 5 years, and it has 173,573 miles on it. What he likes most about his Nissan is as follows; " It's awesome! The third-row seating, the great V6 power, and I love the body style!". The next Nissan he would buy next would be the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 because " it's the last year of the square body style before the change in 2013. Also, the V8 engines are hard to come by." Thanks, Eric!

Happy Face to Face Friday all! Today we are speaking with Damion Harris, one of our great salespeople here at the dealership. He has been in the car industry for two months and both have been with us here at Bondy's Nissan. His favorite Nissan model is the Titan XD because "it's strong and stylish, like me!". His definition of customer service is satisfying all customer needs and then some. Thanks, Damion!

Happy Face to Face Friday all! Today we are speaking with Chris Gilmer, one of our master technicians here in the service department. He has worked in the car industry for 11 years and been with us here at Bondy's Nissan for 5 of them. His favorite Nissan model is the Maxima because of the comfort,dependability, and performance. His definition of customer service is "Fix it right the first time.". Thanks Chris!