Nissan Develops Distance Control Assist System to improve safety driving

Like the cruise control that helps drivers on long stretches of clear road, this new system is especially useful in heavy traffic when frequent braking is required.

The system is able to determine the following distance of the driver, as well as the relative speed of both cars, using a radar sensor installed in the front bumper. If the driver releases the gas pedal or is not pressing the gas pedal, the system automatically applies the brakes.

If the system determines that braking is required, an indicator will appear on the instrument panel and a buzzer will sound simultaneously. The gas pedal will then automatically move upwards to assist the driver in switching to the brakes.

The Distance Control Assist System is the latest innovation developed under Nissan Safety Shield concept, an accident prevention and management approach based on the idea vehicles that help protect people.

Through this initiative, which was introduced in 2004, Nissan aims to halve by 2015 the number of fatal and serious injuries involving Nissan vehicles as compared to the 1995 level.

Nissan plans to introduce this system in its high-end vehicle segment in two to three years.

[B][/B]Detailed illustration of the Distance Control Assist System in operation:[B][/B]

[B][/B]Example of a car coming too close to a preceding vehicle[B][/B]
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If the driver releases the gas pedal, the system automatically applies the brakes

[B][/B]Example in which deceleration by a preceding vehicle requires the driver to brake[B][/B]
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An indicator will appear on the instrument panel and a buzzer will sound simultaneously. The gas pedal will then automatically move up.

[B][/B]Nissan System Structure[B][/B]
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