2024 Nissan Sentra Safety Features

For those feeling overwhelmed from shopping for a sedan that provides a range of safety features, there is good news. They can put their minds at ease and look no further than the Nissan Sentra. This compact sedan has been praised by various organizations for its reliability and safety, and the 2024 model year continues this legacy. With its advanced safety features, including ProPILOT assist, intelligent forward collision warning, and intelligent Around View Monitor, the new Sentra will surely provide drivers with even more peace of mind. Read on to learn more about the key safety features of the 2024 Nissan Sentra.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Nissan's safety technologies include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to assist driving activities, such as braking, parking, monitoring, and steering. These systems use the Sentra's cameras and sensors to automatically detect driver errors or nearby obstacles and respond accordingly. Here's a closer look at the ADAS in the 2024 Sentra:

• ProPILOT Assist: This feature uses steering assist and intelligent cruise control technologies to make driving not only more enjoyable but also more intuitive. Intelligent cruise control helps drivers maintain a preset distance from the vehicles ahead while steering assist technology automatically provides steering inputs to help keep the vehicle in its lane. 
• Blind-spot warning: The 2024 Nissan Sentra also comes with a blind-spot warning system that constantly monitors the vehicle's blind spots. When the vehicle detects an object, a pedestrian, or another vehicle in its blind spot areas, the system alerts the driver by automatically activating the indicator light near the side mirror.
• Rear cross-traffic alert: When the vehicle is in reverse and the sensors detect another vehicle approaching from either side, the system notifies the driver with an audible warning and a flashing indicator on the door mirror on the same side as the approaching vehicle.

Active Safety Features

The new Nissan Sentra not only comes with ADAS but also a suite of advanced active safety features known as Safety Shield 360. This cutting-edge technology monitors the vehicle's surroundings and automatically steps in to help respond to collisions. While this assistive technology doesn't replace the role of the driver, it works to help ensure the safety of passengers while on the road. The following are some of the active safety features included in Nissan's Safety Shield 360:

• Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection: This safety feature is responsible for helping the driver avoid or reduce the impact of a crash. It provides audio and visual alerts and applies the brakes when a collision is about to occur with a pedestrian or another vehicle. 
• Lane departure warning: If the driver loses focus and accidentally veers to the right or left, lane departure warning immediately kicks in. The system provides visual and audio alerts if the driver begins to drift outside of their lane, allowing time to correct the issue before a potential accident occurs. 
• High beam assist: If a driver is constantly adjusting their headlights as they drive, then Nissan's high beam assist technology has got it covered. This advanced safety technology automatically switches high beams to low beams when it detects oncoming traffic, helping the driver stay focused on the road ahead rather than on the vehicle's headlights. 
• Rear cross-traffic alert: Backing out of a spot in a busy parking lot can be tricky, as it can be hard to see what's happening around the car. This is where the rear cross-traffic alert comes in. It notifies the driver when it detects a car approaching the area behind the vehicle, allowing time to avoid a potential collision.  
• Rear automatic braking: When a vehicle is in reverse, rear automatic braking checks for obstacles and applies the brakes when it detects an object. This helps prevent collisions and protects the car from damage. 
• Blind-spot warning: If the blind-spot warning system detects a vehicle in a driver's blind spot, an indicator light near the side mirror will illuminate. Also, if the turn signal is activated in the same direction where the system detected the vehicle, the system will provide the driver with an audio alert so they can have a better sense of when to change lanes safely. 

Passive Safety Features

Passive safety features are responsible for reducing or managing the damage caused by an accident. If the vehicle's active safety features fail to function in the event of a crash, the passive safety features kick in to keep everything under control. Perhaps the most obvious passive safety features are the car's air bags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), and zone body construction. Here's a closer look at each of these passive safety features:

• Advanced air bag system: Nissan knows that an accident is sometimes inevitable, no matter how careful the driver is. That's why the manufacturer installed an advanced air bag system that immediately activates in a crash, so the driver is better protected.
• ABS: Nissan's ABS reduces the chance of wheel lock when the driver presses hard on the brakes, preventing the vehicle from skidding. The system also operates in conjunction with the vehicle's electronic brake-force distribution, which identifies any additional weight at the rear and adjusts the braking force accordingly.
• Zone body construction: This divides the vehicle into three zones, namely the rear and front crumple zones, and a reinforced passenger cabin. These zones absorb crash energy through deforming structural members and cross members, protecting the driver and passengers during a front collision. 

Explore All the Amazing Safety Features of the 2024 Nissan Sentra at Tameron Nissan

The 2024 Nissan Sentra is raising the bar for safety in the compact sedan segment. You and your loved ones can now enjoy a worry-free ride thanks to Nissan's advanced safety features. If you're ready to get behind the wheel of the new Nissan Sentra and experience them for yourself, our team at Tameron Nissan has got you covered. Contact us today or visit our dealership at 1015 E. Interstate 65 Service Road S., in Mobile, Alabama. 

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