Safety Saturday – Nissan Lane Departure Warning
Welcome to the third installment of Safety Saturday! Today we will be discussing another one of our Safety Shield 360 features, Lane Departure Warning. Lane Departure Warning provides a driver with both safety and convenience. It is “designed to help alert drivers to unintended movement of the vehicle out of its travel lane.” ?To put this into a real-world perspective, have you ever been driving and taken your eyes off of the road to turn your radio station? In just those few seconds, your vehicle may start to drift into the other lane or on the shoulder. With Lane Departure Warning, the system will alert you with a chime or a vibration of the steering wheel to let you know that you are moving out of your traveling lane. This vibration or chime is intended to get your attention fast so you can put your vehicle back into your traveling path. This feature is just a warning and will not take over to keep your vehicle in the lane.
The system that operates this feature is more complicated than the one for High Beam Assist. It uses a combination of a “small wide-angle camera, advanced image processing, speed sensor, and control unit” to detect a lane departure.? This feature only works if the lines for the traffic lane can be clearly seen and the vehicle is traveling more than 37 miles per hour. You may also be thinking to yourself that this feature is going to eventually get annoying by going off every time you enter a turn lane. To overcome this, Lane Departure Warning will not operate if the turn signal is activated. So, as long as you use your turn signal to move from lane to lane you will not have to deal with the chime or vibrating steering wheel.
Purchasing a new 2023 Nissan here at your local Dothan Nissan dealership, equipped with this feature, will make you a more confident driver. One of the goals that Nissan has set out to accomplish is to make all drivers confident on the road, and Lane Departure Warning is just one more step in completing that mission.
Safety Saturday’s – Nissan High Beam Assist
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining us again for another Safety Saturday. Today we will be diving into High Beam Assist. This feature, in my opinion, is one of the coolest in the Safety Shield 360®. The first time my husband drove my 2022 Nissan Sentra equipped with this feature he was amazed! So, let’s get into what makes this feature so great.
What Is It?
According to Nissan, this feature “automatically turns on the high beam headlights when you need them, and switches to low beam when it detects a vehicle ahead”. For example, say you are driving on one of the back-country roads that we have here in South Alabama. Most of those roads, if not all, don’t have street lights which makes it very hard to see everything without your high beams. With High Beam Assist, the car will recognize that the high beams are needed and automatically turn them on for you. If you happen to meet another driver also traveling that same road, the vehicle will sense their headlights and automatically turn your high beams off. Once you pass that vehicle, the high beams will turn right back on.
How Does It Work?
The way this technology works is quite simple. It “uses a front-facing ambient image sensor located near the rearview mirror” to detect light and dark. When the sensor sees that it is very dark outside, it will turn those high beams on, and when it senses the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, it will turn the high beams off. Who knew that such a small sensor could power such a convenient feature?
Why Does It Benefit You?
I know that many of you are saying to yourself, why would I even need this feature? I can turn my high beams off and on by hand. Think about this. How many times have you had your high beams on and forgot to turn them off when you saw an oncoming vehicle? I know that I certainly have and other people have done it to me as well. It would be nice to know that you have the High Beam Assist to be there to always remember to turn those high beams off to not blind the other driver coming your way.
Check out this video below for a live-action look at how High Beam Assist works:
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.
Introducing Nissan Safety Shield 360
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
2022 Nissan Frontier Arriving September 2022
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, 4×4 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!
My Nissan: John Crowder
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!
Face to Face Friday: Kyle Cumbie
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!
My Nissan: Eric Carroll
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!
My Nissan: Bruce Kilgore
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.
My Nissan: Breanna Bell
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!
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