How Do I Use the Safety Features?
How Do I Use the Safety Features?
Posted on August 1, 2025
How Do I Use the Safety Features ?
By Rendez-Vous Nissan, your trusted dealership in Hawkesbury
Modern Nissan vehicles are more than just comfortable and stylish — they’re smart. Really smart. With today’s technology like ProPILOT Assist, Blind Spot Warning, and Intelligent Emergency Braking, your Nissan is built to help protect you and your family.
But let’s be honest — most drivers don’t know how to use all those safety features. And we get it. If you're a busy suburban driver balancing work, errands, and kids' activities, learning tech settings is probably low on your list.
That’s why we put together this guide: to help you get the most out of your Nissan’s safety technology without the stress.
What Is Nissan Safety Shield® 360?
Before we dive into individual features, let’s talk about the system behind it all: Nissan Safety Shield 360.
It’s a suite of six advanced driver-assist features designed to monitor your surroundings and step in when needed. It includes:
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Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
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Rear Automatic Braking
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Blind Spot Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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High Beam Assist
Most of these features come standard on popular models like the 2024 Rogue, Sentra, Altima, and Kicks.
ProPILOT Assist: Smarter Highway Driving
What it does:
ProPILOT Assist helps you maintain a safe speed, follow distance, and keep your vehicle centered in your lane on the highway. Think of it as intelligent cruise control with lane-keeping help.
How to activate it:
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Press the blue ProPILOT Assist button on your steering wheel
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Set your speed using cruise control
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Adjust the distance settings (3 levels available)
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Keep your hands on the wheel — lightly! It’s not self-driving
🚘 Real-life use: ProPILOT is a game changer for Highway 417 or long commutes to Ottawa. It reduces fatigue and keeps you safer in stop-and-go traffic.
Pro Tip:
Always pay attention. The system assists, but you’re still in control.
Learn more about ProPILOT Assist from Nissan Canada →
Blind Spot Warning: Extra Awareness on Every Lane Change
What it does:
This feature alerts you if a car is in your blind spot using lights in your side mirrors and audible beeps if you try to change lanes.
How to use it:
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It’s always active when you drive unless turned off
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Yellow indicator = vehicle in blind spot
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Flashing indicator + sound = you’ve signaled while someone is there
Why it matters:
Busy roads like County Road 17 or during merging traffic? This feature is a must.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Eyes in the Back
What it does:
When you reverse, this system warns you of vehicles approaching from either side — like a second set of eyes.
How it helps:
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Visual + audio alerts if traffic crosses behind you
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Ideal for reversing out of a driveway, plaza, or tight parking space
🅿️ Tip: Use it when backing out near grocery stores, parks, or school zones where people and cars move unpredictably.
Intelligent Emergency Braking (With Pedestrian Detection)
What it does:
It detects vehicles or pedestrians ahead and can automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or reduce a collision.
How it works:
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Uses a front-facing radar and camera
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Alerts you if you’re approaching too quickly
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Applies brakes if you don’t react in time
When it activates:
In traffic, near crosswalks, or approaching a sudden stop — especially helpful when you’re distracted.
Lane Departure Warning + Lane Intervention
These two features work together, but they do slightly different things.
Lane Departure Warning
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Alerts you when you drift outside your lane without signaling
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Vibrates the steering wheel or gives a visual alert
Lane Intervention
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Gently steers you back into your lane if needed
🛣️ Great for: Nighttime drives on highways, long-distance road trips, or when you're tired.
How to turn it on/off:
You can customize the alerts in your vehicle settings menu on the touchscreen.
High Beam Assist + Traffic Sign Recognition
High Beam Assist
Automatically switches between high and low beams depending on traffic — no more blinding other drivers or fumbling with switches.
Traffic Sign Recognition
Detects speed limits and important road signs and displays them on your dashboard. Super helpful in unfamiliar areas or construction zones.
Customize Your Safety Settings in the Menu
Want more or less alerts? You can personalize your safety features via your Nissan’s infotainment system:
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Tap the Settings gear icon
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Go to Driver Assistance
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Adjust features like volume, sensitivity, or turn certain systems off/on
💡 Still wonder how to use Nissan Safety Features? Just stop by Rendez-Vous Nissan and we’ll walk you through everything — no tech skills required.
Book a Free Tech Walkthrough at Rendez-Vous Nissan
If you’ve ever said “I had no idea my car could do that,” then you’re not alone.
Our team offers free tech tutorials to help you explore every safety feature in your Nissan. We’ll show you how to activate, adjust, and confidently use them.
👉 Book a walkthrough now
📍 Or visit us in Hawkesbury and let us help in person.
Final Thoughts: Technology That Has Your Back
Nissan’s safety features aren’t just bells and whistles — they’re tools to protect you and your family, reduce driving stress, and help avoid costly accidents.
Whether you're backing out of a busy school parking lot or cruising the 417, your Nissan is built to be your partner on the road.
If you have any questions about how your safety features work, we’re here to help — no pressure, no confusion.
FAQ – Nissan Safety Features
Q: Is ProPILOT Assist the same as self-driving?
No. ProPILOT Assist helps you steer, brake, and accelerate on highways — but you must keep your hands on the wheel and stay alert.
Q: Can I turn off features like Blind Spot Warning or Lane Departure?
Yes! You can adjust or turn off features in the settings menu on your dashboard screen.
Q: Do these systems work in bad weather?
They may be limited in heavy snow, rain, or fog. Always drive cautiously and don’t rely 100% on the system in poor conditions.
Q: Are these features available on all models?
Most 2021+ Nissan models come with Safety Shield 360 as standard. Some advanced features like ProPILOT Assist are included on trims like SL or Platinum.
View available models here →
Q: Can you show me how to use them in person?
Absolutely! Book a time or stop in — we’ll walk you through every feature in your Nissan.
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