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SAFETY ACTIVITIES

Technology Overview

N I S S A N S A P P R O A C H T O S A F E T Y


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Nissan has set the goal of

halving the number of auto-

mobile accident fatalities or

serious injuries by developingsafety technology based on

real-world data

Nissans Safety

TechnologyDevelopment ConceptBased on the concept of Real World Safety,Nissan is working to create safer automobiles withthe goal of halving the number of automobileaccident fatalities or serious injuries involving itsvehicles by 2015 as compared to 1995. Already,Nissan has made significant progress with oc-cupant protection technologies such as SRS airbagsystems and Zone Body construction, hazard eva-sion technologies such as ABS and VDC, and driv-

ing support technologies such as AFS reflectedin a 27% reduction in fatal and serious injuriesinvolving Nissan vehicles in 2004 compared to1995. However, further work is needed to counteran upward trend in the total number of accidentsand create a safer automobile society.Real World Safety: Nissans concept of analyzing the causes of actual accidents to develop and adopteffective technologies to combat each problem.*ABS: Anti-lock Braking System *VDC: Vehicle Dynamics Control*AFS: Adaptive Front Lighting System

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SAFETY SHIELD

Nissans concept of the vehicle that helps protect people. 4

Helps the driver to maintain comfortable driving 6Helps the driver to recover f rom dangerous conditions

to safe driving 10Helps minimize the damage when a colli sion is unavoidable 13

Improving the road-transport environment 17

People-oriented activities

Nissans Approach

to SafetyThe automobile represents a fun and conve-nient form of mobility that can be operatedby an individual. At Nissan, we seek to makevehicles that provide a rich and joyful drivingexperience, while offering outstanding depend-ability and safety to assure peace of mind. Toachieve a safer automobile society, we are notonly building safer vehicles, but also improvingthe environment surrounding cars and their driv-ers through ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems)

applications and enhancing peoples awarenessof safety issues through educational activities.

Vehicles

Individuals Society

Total number ofaccidents

Number ofaccidents causingfatal and seriousinjuries

Ratio of accidentscausing fatal andserious injuries tototal number ofaccidents

Source: Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis(Involvement of Nissan Vehicles in Traffic Accidents)

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Source: Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis(Involvement of Nissan Vehicles in Traffic Accidents)

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reduction

Virtually

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Number of fatal and serious injuries per 10,000 Nissan

vehicles in Japanese market


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Safety ActivitiesTechnology Overview

SAFETY SHIELD

Nissans concept of "the vehicle that helps

protect people."

Various barriers around the vehicle help the driverand passengers avoid dangers from normal driving

conditions through post accident conditions.

Safety TechnologyDevelopment Process

Investigation and verification are essential for tech-

nological innovation. Nissan re-creates accidents

through simulation and experiments based on

analysis of accident data collected from around the

world. In this way, Nissan identifies the issues and

develops new technologies while improving existing

safety technologies. This process is key to the con-

tinuous evolution of safety performance at Nissan.

Nissan noticed that analysis of actual accidents

revealed the primary human factor to be recogni-

tion error. This means that to reduce accidents we

must not stop at developing conventional safety

technology. A further step of technological innova-

tion is also necessary to support the human factors

that help maintain safe driving conditions.

Against this background, Nissan created the origi-

nal approach to safety technology development

called Safety Shield.

Analysis of human factors in accidents where

a Nissan vehicle was the striking vehicle

Recognition error 74.4%

Judgementerror 17.7%

Operation error 6.6% Other 1.2%

Source: Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis (2000)

Accident re-creation

Simulation

Crash test

Human research

Driver behavior

Injury mechanisms

Safety technologydevelopment

Performanceverification

Accident analysis


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SAFETY SHIELDNissans concept of the vehicle that helps protect people.

In the area of safety technology, Nissan pursues innovation as part of its Safety Shield concept,an advanced, proactive approach to safety issues based on the idea that cars should help protect

people. This approach provides various measures to help the driver and passengers better avoid

dangers in ways that are optimized to each of a wide range of circumstances that the vehicle may

be in, from risk has not yet appeared to post-crash.

Risk has not yet appearedDistance Control Assist System

Intelligent Cruise Control

with low-speed following capability

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

Xenon Headlamps

Around View Monitor

Risk has appearedLane Depar ture Warning

Lane Depar ture Prevention4 Wheel Active Steer

Crash may occurAnti-lock Braking System(ABS)Brake Assist

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Crash is unavoidableIntelligent Brake Assist

Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts

CrashZone Body construction

SRS Airbag Systems

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

Post crashHELPNET (Emergency call service)

Helps the driver to maintain

comfortable driving

Helps the driver to recover

from dangerous conditions to

safe driving

Helps minimize the damage

when a collision is unavoidable


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Recognizing that people are the key actors in the activity of driving, Nissan develops technology witha view toward supporting the driver in control of the car. This means developing systems that provide

the driver with appropriate information in a timely fashion and respond to driver inputs according to

the driver's intentions. It also means development of vehicle systems that may intervene to help reduce

injuries and damage in case a crash becomes unavoidable. Based on this Safety Shield approach,

Nissan targets ongoing innovation toward the realization of a safer automobile society.


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Indicator

Control switch

Brake actuator

Radar sensor with

main controller

Audible buzzer

Actuator

controller

(under development)

Helps the driver to maintain comfortable driving

Even when risk has not appeared, Nissan technologies make it easier for the driver to maintain safedriving conditions. Some of these innovations reduce the drivers burden, while others enhance visibilityand awareness of the immediate surroundings at night and when parking, for example.

Distance Control Assist System

Using a radar sensor installed in the front bumper,

this system helps drivers control the distancebetween themselves and the vehicle in front. For

example, if the driver releases or is not pressingthe accelerator pedal, the system automatically

applies the brakes to help control the distancefrom the vehicle in front. Or, if the preceding

vehicle slows down and the system determinesthat braking is required, visual and aural indicators

prompt the driver to take action. The acceleratorpedal also lifts up to assist the driver in switching

to the brakes. These functions alleviate the burdenon the driver, particularly under traffic conditions

that require frequent braking.

Accelerator pedal actuator

Too close to preceding vehicle

If the driver releases the accelerator, the system automaticallyapplies the brakes.*

* Brakes are applied automatically only when the driver is not pressing the accelerator.

Braking is required by driver(when preceding driver slows down, etc.)

Along with an audible warning and an indicator display, the accel-erator pedal rises to assist the driver in switching to the brake pedal.

The Distance Control Assist System in operation


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If there is a vehicle in the lane ahead, the system

uses data from a radar sensor installed in the frontbumper to control following distance appropriately

in accordance with the preset cruising speed(about 40 to 100km/h). If there is no vehicle

ahead, the preset cruising speed is maintained.The low-speed following mode operates at speeds

under about 40km/h to maintain an appropriatefollowing distance in congested traffic, thereby

helping reduce the drivers workload. The systemprovides further convenience by switching

automatically between Intelligent Cruise Controlmode and low-speed following mode.

Intelligent Cruise Control with low-speed following capability

Indicator

Control switch

Brake actuator

Radar sensor with

main controller

Audible buzzer

Actuator

controller

Low-speed following capability

If the sensor detects a vehicle in the lane ahead and the driver

turns on the system while driving between about 10 and 40km/h,

this will maintain a following distance in accordance with vehicle

speed, up to about 40km/h.System operation is suspended when the lane ahead is clear.

If the preceding vehicle slows down, the system slows the car

and, when necessary, an audible warning and visual indica-

tion prompt the driver to perform braking. Below about 5km/h,

system operation is suspended and the audible warning and

visual indication prompt the driver to perform braking on his or

her own.

Maintains inter-vehicle distance

When inter-vehicle distance shortens, the system slows the vehicle and

informs the driver by sight and sound

Automatically switches between Intelligent Cruise Control mode

and low-speed following mode.

When using Intelligent Cruise Control to follow a vehicle, the

low-speed following mode activates automatically i f vehicle

speed drops below about 35km/h.

During low-speed following, if speed rises above about 40km to

keep pace with a preceding vehicle, Intelligent Cruise Control

will take over if the driver has preset a cruise control speed.

When inter-vehicle distance shortens, the system slows the vehicle and

maintains an optimum distance appropriate to speed

When inter-vehicle distance lengthens, the system speeds up the vehicle and

maintains an optimum distance appropriate to speed

The Intelligent Cruise Control System with low-speed

following capability in operation


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Halogen headlamps

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

Most pedestrian fatalities occur at night, soimproved visibility is vital to help avoid suchaccidents. Nissans AFS automatically swivels theangle of AFS lamps (located in the headlamps)in the direction the vehicle is turning, based onsteering angle and vehicle speed, thereby helpingto reveal obstacles in the vehicle path.

Xenon headlamps

For improved visibility, Xenon headlamps producebright white light that is close to sunlight in color.This powerful yet natural looking illuminationenhances confidence for night driving safety.

Headlamp

Xenon headlamps

System configuration

Effect of Adaptive Front Lighting System

Headlamp

CurveLighting pattern adjusts to

match the vehicles path through

a curve, thereby improving visi-

bility in the direction of travel.

AFS

IntersectionHelps illuminate the direction

of travel when turning, enabling

the driver to better detect

pedestrians or other obstacles

in the crosswalk.

AFS lamps do not operate when the vehicle is stopped.

Controller

DataVehicle speed

Steering angle

Headlamp status, etc.

Headlamp

Controller

DataVehicle speed

Steering angle

Headlamp

status, etc.

Controller

DataVehicle speed

Steering angle

Headlamp

status, etc.

Headlamp illumination comparison

Headlamp on Nissan Tiida

In the INFINITI M35/45

With AFS lamp off With AFS lamp on

In the INFINITI M35/45

Headlamp

In the Nissan Tiida

AFS


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Monitor display

Around View Monitor

Images from front, side and rear cameras combineto form an overhead view of the vehicle relative toa parking space. A further evolution of Nissan'sindustry-leading adoption of rear-view and side blindspot monitor technologies, this delivers real-timeinformation on the vehicles periphery in an easy-to-understand format.

Rear View Monitor

A dashboard monitor shows the area behind thevehicle using a rear-mounted camera. This helpsmakes parking easier and helps avoid collisions withfixed objects while backing.

Side View Monitor

For greater confidence when pulling over and park-ing, this shows the area ahead of the passengerside mirror, using a camera mounted on the mirrorand a dashboard monitor. Infrared LED illuminationincreases visibility at night.

(under development)

Camera Monitor display

Camera Monitor display

Monitor

Cameras

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Helps the driver to recover from dangerousconditions to safe driving

When a risk appears, warnings and automatic countermeasures help the driver avoid it.

Using a front-mounted camera to detect lane

divider lines, this system warns the driver via

sound and an indicator display when the vehicle

is unintentionally drifting out of its lane. In 2004,

Nissan became the first to adopt Lane Departure

Warning technology in passenger vehicles in

North America.

Operation is suspended if the appropriate turn

signal has been turned on.

Lane Departure Warning

In case of unintentional lane departure, this tech-

nology not only warns the driver via sound and an

indicator display, but also generates a turning force

to help the driver return the vehicle to its lane.

Lane Departure Prevention (under development)

Indicator

Audible buzzer

Switch

Camera

Indicator

Audiblebuzzer

Brake actuator

Camera

Warning

System control

Warning Warning

System controlSystem control

Lane marker detection

The Lane Departure Prevention System in operation


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4 Wheel Active Steer

This technology controls the steering angle ofeach wheel independently according to conditions.For example, in case of high-speed avoidancemaneuvers, it helps improve stability and respon-siveness, so the driver can better follow the intend-ed path. At slower speeds, it adjusts the steeringgear ratio to make it easier to steer the vehiclewith less effort.

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

An application of anti-lock braking system (ABS)technology, EBD controls rear-wheel brakingbased on detection of loss of traction at the frontand rear wheels when the brakes are applied.By controlling distribution of braking force to thefront and rear wheels according to the passenger

and luggage load, EBD minimizes differences inbraking performance whether the vehicle load islight or heavy.

(under development)

Steering angle sensor Controller

Actuator for front wheelactive steering

Actuator for rear wheelactive steering

Example of emergency maneuver in expres sway driving

The driver can follow the intended line while maintaining vehicle stability

Targetdriving line

4 Wheel Active Steer vehicle(More responsive & stable)

Front-wheelsteering vehicle

EBD effect

The 4 Wheel Active Steer System in operation

Driver only

Multiple occupants (with EBD)

Multiple occupants (without EBD)

Stopping distance

Rear braking force Front braking force

Rear braking force

(Increases)

Front braking force

(Unchanged)

Rear braking force

(Unchanged)

Front braking force

(Unchanged)

Braking begins


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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS electronically controls hydraulic brakepressure to prevent wheel lockup when brakingsuddenly on wet, snowy or other low-tractionsurfaces. This helps preserve vehicle stability andsteering control in emergency braking situations.

This system supports the driver by providing thestrong braking needed in emergency brakingsituations but with less force on the brake pedalthan would ordinarily be necessary. Brake Assistcomes into action when the driver presses on

the brake pedal with force that exceeds a certainthreshold. While enjoying normal braking responseunder normal driving conditions, the driver caneasily achieve powerful braking in emergenciesand effectively activate ABS, which can furthercontribute to accident avoidance performance.

Nissan led the world in commercializing BrakeAssist technology since its introduction in 1997.

Adding to the functions of ABS and TCS (TractionControl System), VDC automatically controlsbrakes and engine output to help enhancestability when sensors detect that the vehicle mayslip sideways, based on steering, braking andaccelerator pedal operation.

Brake Assist

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

With ABS

Braking action

Without ABS

With

BrakeAssist

WithoutBrakeAssist

ABS range

With Brake Assist, lessbrake pedal force is neededto activate ABS.

Normal braking Emergencybraking

Brake pedal force

with VDC

without VDC

ABS effect

Brake Assist effect

VDC effect

If it does appear likely a crash may occur, these systems help the driver to return the vehicle to safe conditionsby assisting in braking and maintaining control of the vehicle.

Brakingforce


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In cases where a crash cannot be avoided, additional Nissan technology helps reduce injuries anddamage by activating the brakes, restraining passengers, and applying other measures.

Helps minimize the damage when a collision

is unavoidable

Using a radar sensor, this system measures thedistance from a vehicle being followed and givesan audible and visual warning if it determines thatthe driver should take evasive measures to helpavoid a direct rear-end collision. In addition, if thesystem judges that a collision remains unavoidableeven after driver action, brakes are applied toslow the vehicle and help reduce injuries and

mitigate damage.

Intelligent Brake Assist

A motor tightens the front seatbelts if thesystem determines that the driver is performingemergency braking or if Intelligent Brake Assist isactivated. This helps keep the driver in a postureconducive to performing evasive maneuvers. If acollision cannot be avoided, this technology alsohelps reduce occupant motion so airbags and

other safety measures can operate optimally.

Nissan holds the basic patent on this technology, but isproviding the license to other automakers to promote safer

vehicle performance.

Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts

Indicator

Control switch

Brake actuator

Audiblebuzzer

Radar sensor withmain controller

Actuatorcontroller

The Intelligent Brake Assist System in operation

The Brake Assist with Preview System in operation

Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts configuration

Buzzer prompts driver to act to help avoid rear-end collision

If emergency braking will be needed because of the

distance from the vehicle ahead, the system increases brake

responsiveness by reducing play in the brake sys tem.

If danger remains, brakes activate to help reduce damage

Brake fluid pressure

Elapsed time

Buzzer orother audiblewarning


Elapsed time


Elapsed time

Brake Assist (with preview function)

Brakingaction

Radarsensor

Brake pedalstroke sensor

Control unit ElectronicControl Unit

Motorized retractor(with pre-tensionerand load limiter)

Braking force


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Zone Body construction

Nissans Zone Body combines impact-absorbingstructures (crushable zones) with a high-strengthcabin (occupant zone) to help protect occupants.With the version of the Nissan March (Japan modelname) launched in 2002, Nissan introduced a moreadvanced crash-compatible Zone Body that notonly enhances occupant protection of the hostvehicle, but also reduces aggressiveness to the

other vehicle involved in an accident. In case ofpedestrian involvement, energy-absorbing construc-tion in areas of the vehicles hood, fenders and cowlhelp mitigate head injuries, while energy-absorbingmaterial in the front bumper helps reduce impact tothe legs.

If a crash does occur, the Zone Body, SRS airbag systems and other measures help mitigate injury.

After a crash, systems such as HELPNET can hasten assistance to diminish the danger of secondary damage.

Zone Body construction Compatibility body

Pedestrian injuries reduction body

Crushable zone (Tiida)

Occupant zone (Tiida)

Impact-absorbing fender

& hinge structure

Impact-absorbing cowl

structure

Impact-absorbing hood

structure

Impact-absorbing bumper

structure

Dash cross-member

Crushable zone

Absorbs energyof impact

Occupant zone

Reinforced to protectpassengers

Crushable zone

Absorbs energyof impact

Triangular-shapedsupport structure

Straight shaped frontside members

Large bumper reinforcement

Door waist beamTriangular-shapedsupport structure

Floorboardmember

Tunnel member

Multi-framestructure

Energy of impact

LargerSmaller

Energy of impact

Larger Smaller


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Movable barrier

Rollover courseCrashtest

area

Shoot-through pitControl room

-5 course

0 course

5 course

180 course

165course

150course

135course

120course

105course

90course

Workingarea

Static rollover test machine

Testing capabilities

Maximum collision speed(vehicle mass)

Vehicle-to-vehicle, each vehicle:120km/h (2,000 kg)Single vehicle: 140km/h (3,000 kg)

80km/h (9000kg)

Collision angles

(vehicle-to-vehicle)

5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 ,75

85~185 (5-degree pitch)

Vehicle-to-vehicle speed ratios 1:1.5 1:2 1:3

Barrier crash tests Movable barrier

Rollover tests4 types:Trip-over

CorkscrewDitch rolloverFMVSS 208 dolly rollover

These advanced facilities in Japan are used for

testing safety performance in vehicle-to-vehicle

crashes and occupant protection performance in

rollover accidents. The lab tests head-on collisions

at speeds of up to 120km/h for each vehicle, as

well as offset collisions at angles of between 185

and 85 degrees in 5-degree intervals. Based on

analysis of a vast number of accidents, this labora-

tory enables accident re-creation with a greaterdegree of fidelity to the original circumstances.

Nissan Advanced Crash Laboratory

SRS* Airbag Systems

In addition to the SRS dual airbag system, Nissan

offers SRS side airbags for chest protection of

front seat occupants and SRS curtain airbags for

head protection of front- and rear-seat passengers

in case of side impact. Nissan was first to install

a drivers seat SRS airbag system as a standard

feature in Japan and has led the industry withadoption of SRS curtain airbag systems, previously

considered a luxury car feature, even on small pas-

senger cars, such as the March, since 2002.

*SRS: Supplemental Restraint System

Exterior

Crash test area interior Vehicle-to-vehicle crashtest

Facility diagram

SRS Airbag Systems in Nissan March


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Emergency occurs

Help button pressed to report emergency

Location and other data transmitted to HELPNET operation center auto-

matically

Call received by HELPNET operation center

Contact police, ambulance or other emergency services according to

conditions based on location data and conversation with caller

Emergency services receive report

HELPNET operation center transmits information to emergency servicesand then switches connection to enable direct conversation with repor-

ter of incident

Police and/or other emergency vehicle and/or tow truck is

dispatched to scene

Helpnet reporting sequence

Front-seat Active Head Restraintsoperation

In case of injury, illness or other emergency on

the road, the driver simply presses a Help button

to connect to the HELPNET operation center

and automatically send navigation system data

pinpointing the vehicles location. No handset is

used, so the driver simply answers questions from

the HELPNET operator, who contacts emergency

services, as necessary.

*HELPNET is a trademark of Japan Mayday Service Co., Ltd.

HELPNET (Emergency call service)

The Active Head Restraint instantly moves forward

to support the head and reduce sudden backward

movement in case the occupants vehicle is struck

from the rear. This is designed to help minimize

stress on the neck and thereby help mitigate the risk

of whiplash and related injuries. Since about half of

Japans traffic accidents are rear-end collisions and

about 90% of those result in neck injuries, Nissan

is moving forward with the adoption of Active HeadRestraint systems in its vehicles.

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

Seatbelts

Seatbelts raise the effectiveness of SRS airbag

systems and other safety measures. In a frontal

collision, a pre-tensioner prepares for impact and a

load limiter reduces post-impact stress on the chest.

A two-stage load limiter matched to front-seat airbagdeployment and deflation characteristics lowers the

belt load, while a lap belt pre-tensioner complements

the shoulder belt. These systems work with Nissans

Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts and other systems for

more effective passenger restraint optimized to

individual vehicle characteristics.

Load limiter mechanismPre-tensioner mechanism

Limits load on occupant's body

during rapid deceleration.

Takes up slack in seatbelt.

Seatbelt system with pre-tensioner and load limiter

Hastens restraint Reduces stress on chest


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Improving the road-transport environment

ITS Project in Kanagawa Prefecture

In 2006, the ITS Project in Kanagawa Prefecturewas launched with the aim of reducing trafficaccidents and traffic congestion using advancedcommunication technology through the applicationof ITS concepts that regard people, roads andvehicles as an integrated system. The projectfocuses on reducing intersection accidents,improving school zone safety, mitigating trafficcongestion and presenting drivers with informationon the fastest routes. Nissan has made significantprogress in enhancing safety based on vehiclecapabilities, including building more crashworthyvehicles and the introduction of our CARWINGSsystem, which helps predict traffic congestion andsuggests optimal routes on the basis of historicaldata together with realtime traffic information fromVICS, the Vehicle Information and CommunicationSystem. The ITS Project in Kanagawa Prefecturetakes the additional step of linking vehicles withinfrastructure that will enhance safety and mitigate

congestion by enabling communication of road-traffic conditions and alerting drivers to thepresence of other vehicles in the immediate vicinity.After verifying the effectiveness of the ITS Projectin Kanagawa Prefecture, coverage is planned toexpand nationwide and, eventually, beyond Japan.

Pedestrain protection initiative

From December 2005 through March 2006 inYokohama City, Nissan and telecommunicationscompanies tested a new service designed to helpprevent accidents involving children at pedestriancrossings. IC tags were distributed to children andvehicles, and receivers were installed at crossingswith poor visibility and near public parks in theexperimental zone. Based on signals from the

respective IC tags, the system can tell when childrenare near vehicles and warn drivers to proceed withcaution. Nissan is proceeding with this and furtherinitiatives aimed at reducing accidents involvingchildren and pedestrians.

Information system for reduction of intersection collisionsRoad-vehicle communication technology to warn drivers of accident risks atdangerous intersections

Vehicle detector

Object blocking view

Roadside signal

Speeding information systemTells the driver to slow down if exceeding the speed limit in restricted areassuch as school zones.

School

School zone

PROBE-based Vehicle Routing SystemIndividual vehicles automatically transmit vehicle speed and other data,which is used by the system to detect congestion, compute travel times andoffer routing information with greater accuracy than current systems.

Japans current VICS trafficinformation system

Traffic information system usingPROBE

Amount of trafficinformation obtainable

Screen

Audio

Screen

Audio

Display image

Car approachingfrom your left

Car approachingfrom your left

Go slow

Display image

School ahead.Go slow

In addition to enhancing safety of the cars themselves, Nissan is applying ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems)concepts and pursuing research to provide drivers with information about other vehicles and pedestriansbeyond the range of sight. Examples are the ITS Project in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Nissan ASV-3.

Speeding information systemTells the driver to slow down if exceeding the speed limit in restricted areassuch as school zones.

IC signals picked upfrom child and car

Information transmitted tocars information device

IC signalreceiver

Children nearby.Please drive carefully.

Telematics service center

Position detection device

Database

Information analysis device

Signals analyzed

Position detection device

IC tag

IC tag


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Nissan Safety Milestones

In 1996, Nissan announced an original program called Triple Safey. Together with progress in safety technology,Nissans safety philosophy has since evolved with the concept of Real-world Safety and now Safety Shield.

Safety concepts Technologies for safety and peace of mind

~1995 Nissan NRV-II vehicleCornering lampsRear center high-mounted stoplightABSAuto-dimming rear view mirror

Auto-dimming sideview mirrors

1996~2000 Triple Safety (96~)Approach to safety technology based on dividing safety considerations into informationsafety, control safety and impact safety.

ABS first installed as standard equipment (1996)

Zone Body constructionFront seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

Long-life water repellent glassXenon headlampsRear View MonitorCollision detecting auto door lock release systemExtendable sideview mirror

Rear seatbelts with a Child Seat Locking Mechanism inthe Outboard Positions

2001~ Real World Safety (02~)Development of safety technology based on analysis of real-world accident data

Safety Shield (05~)

The vehicle that helps protect people concept of having various barriers around

the vehicle help the driver and passengers avoid dangers from normal drivingconditions through post accident conditions.

Lane-keeping Support SystemRoof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental

air bagsHELPNET (Emergency call service)Side View Monitor

Front-seat Active Head Restraint first installedas standard equipment (2002)

SRS curtain airbag system installation (2002)

Slide-away brake pedal assembly and energy-absorbing pad

The ASV-3, Nissans third-generation AdvancedSafety Vehicle, aims to help reduce accidentsby using vehicle-to-vehicle communicationsand Nissans human-machine-interface (HMI).The ASV-3 participated in trials sponsored byJapans Ministry of Land, Infrastructure andTransport promoting research & development andpopularization of automotive safety technologies.The system indicates the vehicles position basedon vehicle-to-vehicle communication and supportsthe driver with icon indication and audio alertin each of five scenarios, including accidentsat junctions with poor visibility and collisionswith oncoming vehicles when turning across atraffic lane. Feedback from these tests will beincorporated in future Nissan vehicles.

Nissan ASV-3

If an approaching vehicle poses a danger, its color changes from blue to yellow

on the display. Simultaneously, an icon appears and an audio alert is sounded.

Accidents at junction with poor visibility

Monitor display

Monitor display

and audio alert

Technologies featured in the Nissan ASV-3


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Educational activities

Side door guard beamsDrivers seat SRS airbag systemFront-passengers seat SRS airbag systemSeat belts with pre-tensionersEnergy-absorbing steering column

Driver's side SRS airbag system first installed asstandard equipment (1995)

SRS dual airbag system first installed as standardequipment (1995)

Award for traffic safety activities received from Japanese government (1968) First Hello Safety Campaign (1972) Enhanced and expanded yearly Hello Safety Campaign (1990) Nissan Driving Park safe driving course held in 5 prefectures of Japan (1991) Donation of 40,000 copies of seatbelt wearing promotion leaflet to Traffic Safety Association branches

throughout Japan (1995)

Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limitersBrake AssistVehicle Dynamic Control

Front-seat SRS side airbagsTitanium clear sideview mirror3-point ELR rear seatbeltsElectronic Brake force DistributionFront-seat Active Head Restraints

Cruise Control

Ichiro Nissan safety pamphlet (1996) Nissan Driving Park permanent exhibition (1998) Nissan Driving Park with child seat program (1999)

Child seat popularization program video (2000) Quest for Safety program (N. America, 1998)

Pedestrian injuries reduction bodyAdaptive Front Lighting SystemIntelligent Brake AssistFront Pre-Crash Seat BeltsCompatibility body

Intelligent Cruise Control with low-speed followingcapability

Lane Departure Warning (N. America)

Began traffic safety activi ties aimed at aged people as part of 32nd Hello Safety Campaign (2003) Began local grassroots movement linked to traffic safety public policy as part of 33rd Hello Safety

Campaign (2004) Produced and distributed picture book aimed at aged people and grandchildren Donated educational picture books and reflective straps to 28th Traffic Safety Fair

(sponsored by Prime Ministers Office) Award for traffic safety activities received from Japanese government (2005) 34th Hello Safety Campaign (2005)

*Safety educational program shown at planetariums in 10 prefectures with worst traffic fatality rates(as of end of June 2006)

Snug Kids program, industry first (N. America, 2002)

Since 1972, the Nissan Hello Safety Campaign

has distributed safety education books to children

in nursery schools and kindergartens, and provided

videos for group screenings in Japan. In 2005

Nissan expanded the program to citizens aged

65 and over. Since 1998, Nissan North America

has provided the Quest for Safety program, a free

educational seminar to enhance the safety of

children in vehicles by informing caregivers of the

importance of child seats and other safety matters.

In addition, the Nissan Snug Kids program pres-

ents information to help choose child seats. These

ongoing programs are intended as a response to

the fact that, in the USA, traffic accidents are one

of the leading causes of child mortality and about

80% of child seats are used incorrectly.

Safety promotion efforts

Nissan approaches safety not only from the standpoint of vehicle safety and the traffic environment,

but also from the standpoint of the individual, through educational activities and driver training.

People-oriented activities

Traffic safety picture

books

Sponsorship of

planetarium screening of

educational programs

Traffic safety classroom

on the Internet

Educational programs on

traffic safety

Distribution of reflective

safety straps


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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Global Communications, CSR and IR Division

Communications CSR Department

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/

August 2006

Documents

Safety Activities E