Nissan Distance Control Assist System

In its ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced the development of Distance Control Assist System, an electronic system that helps drivers control the distance between themselves and the vehicle in front.

The 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.*1 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's Safety Shield*2 concept, an accident prevention and management approach based on the idea of “vehicles that help protect people.”

Detailed illustration of the Distance Control Assist System in operation:

○ Example of a car coming too close to a preceding vehicle				○ Example in which deceleration by a preceding vehicle requires the driver to brake
		If the driver releases the gas pedal, the system will automatically applies the brakes.*1				An indicator will appear on the instrument panel and a buzzer will sound simultaneously. The gas pedal will then automatically move up.

System Structure