10 Top Safety Features When Buying a New Nissan

When shopping for a new car, safety is a top priority for many buyers.  Nissan, a brand known for its commitment to safety and innovation, offers an array of available advanced safety features designed to protect you and your fellow passengers.  At Wendle Nissan in Spokane WA, customers can find a wide range of new Nissan models equipped with the latest safety technologies.  Here are the top 10 available safety features to look at when buying a new Nissan.

1. Nissan Safety Shield 360

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is a suite of six advanced active safety and driver-assist technologies designed to help protect you from potential hazards.  These features work together to offer a 360-degree safety shield around the vehicle, ensuring peace of mind on the road.  It uses a combination of radar technology, cameras and sonar to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.  All of these technologies are designed to prevent accidents, protect drivers and pedestrians and enhance overall driving safety.

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection is a cutting-edge safety feature designed to help prevent collisions or reduce their severity.  This advanced system employs a combination of radar and camera sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, specifically tracking the distance and speed relative to objects directly ahead, including vehicles and pedestrians.  If the system detects a potential collision with a vehicle or pedestrian and the driver fails to respond in time, it will automatically apply the brakes.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Alert is designed to enhance driver awareness and prevent collisions when reversing our of parking spaces.  This system uses sensors positioned at the rear of the car to alert you when it detects vehicles approaching from either side.

Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning enhances lane-changing safety by monitoring the areas alongside and just behind the vehicle that are often hidden from a driver’s view.  When a vehicle is detected, the system alerts the driver by illuminating a warning indicator on the corresponding side mirror.  If the driver activates the turn signal while a vehicle is still in the blind spot, the system will emit a chime to warn the driver, thereby preventing a potential side collision.

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Warning is a safety feature designed to prevent accidents caused by unintentional lane drifting, which is common during moments of driver distraction or fatigue.  This system uses cameras to continuously monitor road markings and detect when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane with the use of a turn signal.  If movement is detected, the system alerts the driver with visual and audible warnings.

High Beam Assist

High Beam Assist is a convenient and safety feature to optimize visibility during nighttime driving without inconveniencing other road users.  This intelligent system automatically toggles between high and low beam headlights in response to the driving environment.  When no other cars are detected, the system reactivates the high beams, enhancing the driver’s visibility.

Rear Automatic Braking

Rear Automatic Braking is a safety feature to help drivers avoid collisions when reversing.  The system uses sensors to detect stationary objects directly behind the vehicle while it is moving in reverse.  If the sensors identify an imminent risk of a collision, and the driver does not respond adequately to the initial alerts, the system automatically applies the brakes to help prevent a collision or reduce the severity of impact.

2. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

This proactive system uses radar technology to monitor not only the vehicle directly ahead but also the vehicle in front of that one.  It provides warnings to the driver to help reduce the risk of rear-end collisions, particularly useful in heavy traffic situations where sudden stops can be more common.

3. Intelligent Around View Monitor

Parking and maneuvering in tight spaces are made safer and easier with the Intelligent Around View Monitor.  This feature uses four cameras to provide a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the vehicle, displayed on the touchscreen monitor.  It helps drivers navigate tricky parking spots and detect moving objects around the vehicle, minimizing the risk of scrapes, bumps and other parking-related accidents.

4. Intelligent Cruise Control

Adjusting your speed to maintain a safe distance from the car ahead, Intelligent Cruise Control makes highway driving less taxing.  This feature is particularly useful in varying traffic conditions, as it helps maintain a consistent buffer zone between vehicles, reducing the need for manual speed adjustments.

5. Traffic Sign Recognition

Staying aware of changing road rules can be challenging, especially on unfamiliar roads.  Traffic Sign Recognition helps by detecting and displaying road signs such as speed limits and no-entry signs on the instrument panel, keeping you informed and aware.

6. Rear Door Alert

The Rear Door Alert is designed to remind drivers to check the rear seat after parking.  Nissan’s technology was the first system to use the horn, in addition to the door sensors and a message display on the center instrument panel.  This feature is useful for ensuring that children or pets are not accidentally left in the car, providing an extra layer of safety for the family.  A fun fact: the technology was developed by a pair of Nissan engineers who were also mothers.

7. Low Tire Pressure Warning

Maintaining proper tire pressure is essential for optimal driving performance, safety and fuel efficiency.  When a tire is underinflated, it can lead to uneven wear, reduce traction and increase the risk of a blowout.  The Nissan Low Tire Pressure warning helps drivers quickly identify and address any tire pressure issues before they become a serious problem.

8. Tire Fill Assistant

Tire Fill Assistant is a feature to make inflating tires easier and more convenient.  It enables drivers to monitor and fill the tires to the recommended pressure while inflating.  The system provides visual and audible alerts to indicate when the correct pressure has been reached.

9. Advanced Airbag System

Nissan’s Advanced Airbag system is a technology designed to enhance safety and protection for the occupants in the event of a collision.  The system consists of a combination of sensors to provide maximum protection.  The entire system is designed to work with other safety features, such as seatbelts, to provide a safety envelope around the occupants.  The advanced sensors ensure that the airbags deploy when needed, maximizing protection while minimizing unnecessary risks.

10. Hill Start Assistance

Hill Start Assistance is a helpful feature designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting from a stop on an incline.  This technology temporarily holds the brakes for a few seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal and presses the accelerator, giving them time to move smoothly uphill without the stress of manually balancing the brake and gas pedals.

Wendle Nissan Has the Safety Features for You

Purchasing a new Nissan equipped with these advanced safety features not only enhances your driving experience but also provides peace of mind knowing that you and your passengers are protected by some of the most innovative safety technologies in the automotive industry.  At Wendle Nissan, the safety features highlight Nissan’s commitment to keeping drivers and their passengers safe.  When visiting our dealership, our knowledgeable staff can show which features are available on which Nissan models and provide detailed demonstrations of how these features work, helping buyers understand the benefits of each safety technology.  Whether commuting to work in Post Falls, traveling with family to Seattle or navigating busy Spokane city streets, these safety features ensure that your journey with Nissan is both safe and enjoyable.