Subaru Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Subaru designs its vehicles with safety at the forefront, building a reputation of innovative engineering and commitment to driver and passenger well-being. Having consistently received high safety ratings from top organizations, Subaru vehicles are the real deal. Whether you currently drive a Subaru or are looking to buy one, it’s helpful to know the different ways it helps keep you and your passengers safe. Subaru of Ann Arbor has created this comprehensive guide to help you better understand your vehicle.

Your Guide to Subaru’s Safety Features

Subaru vehicles utilize both active and passive safety systems, ensuring you’re safe from all angles. Let’s take a look at both active and passive safety features:

Active Safety

• Eyesight Driver Assist: Utilizes stereo cameras to monitor the road ahead, providing crucial information to assist other features.
• Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a set distance from the vehicle in front, automatically adjusting speed to maintain a safe following distance.
• Pre-Collision Braking: Can automatically apply the brakes to help mitigate or avoid a collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist.
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning: Alerts the driver if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane.
• Lane Keep Assist: Can gently guide the vehicle back into its lane if action by the driver is not taken.
• Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist: Warns the driver of vehicles in their blind spots and assists with safe lane changes.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Detects vehicles approaching from the sides when reversing.
• Reverse Automatic Braking: The brakes are automatically applied to help prevent a collision while reversing.

Passive Safety

• Subaru’s Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame: The unique frame design provides exceptional structural rigidity, enhancing occupant protection in the event of a crash.
• Airbags: Front, side, curtain, and driver’s knee airbags provide comprehensive protection for all vehicle occupants.
• Standard All-Wheel Drive: Enhances stability and traction in various driving conditions.

More Subaru Safety Technologies

Subaru has always aimed to push the boundaries of driver and passenger safety, and some innovative advancements of note are:

• DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System: Uses facial recognition technology to detect driver fatigue or distraction and can issue warnings.
• Enhanced EyeSight with Road Sign Assist:Can recognize and display a wider range of road signs, improving driver awareness.
• StarLink® Safety and Security: Can easily connect you to essential and emergency services.

Commitment to safety is an ongoing process, which is why Subaru hasn’t quit creating new ways to make all drives safer and more convenient. You’re never safer than when you’re behind the wheel of a Subaru.

Find Your Subaru Vehicle at Subaru of Ann Arbor

Dedication to safety is deeply ingrained into Subaru’s identity, and that is evident with its comprehensive suite of active and passive safety features. At Subaru of Ann Arbor, we carry a wide range of Subaru vehicles that include the very best safety features, and we want to get you behind the wheel of one. Whether you’re a first-time driver or need more space for your growing family, there’s a Subaru that can help. Swing by our dealership in Ann Arbor, MI, to test drive a Subaru vehicle and see the safety features in action.

Let us make your drive safer.