Subaru Safety Features | 2018 Subaru Forester Safety

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Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are systems designed to assist the driver by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle during a lane change or reversing and are not a substitute for safe and attentive driving.
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (airbags) affords the driver and the front and rear outboard passengers additional protection in moderate to severe frontal and side-impact collisions and outboard 2nd-row passengers additional protection in moderate to severe side impact collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seatbelts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-ofposition occupants upon airbag deployment and to provide the best combined protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in one of the rear seats. See Owner’s Manual for recommended seating position.
Requires LED headlights and available EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology. Availability varies by trim level.
The Reverse Automatic Braking system is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as vehicle maintenance, weather and road conditions. Always exercise caution and use vehicle mirrors and the Rear-Vision Camera when backing up. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations.

Disclaimer

Safety

Design that leaves
nothing to chance.

It’s under the most challenging circumstances that you find the true value of what you drive. SUBARU STARLINK^™ Safety and Security offers instant access to help when you need it most 24/7, 365 days a year.¹ And with available Blind-Spot Detection,² Rear Cross-Traffic Alert² and seven standard airbags,³ this Forester takes safety to a whole other level.

Passenger Protection

To help keep occupants safe, we included seven standard airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag for extra protection in the event of a crash.³ However, should the unexpected happen, you can also count on the exceptionally strong Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame to help protect everyone inside.

Better Vision

Available on the 2018 Forester, LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) turn to help you see around corners more easily, while High Beam Assist (HBA) will automatically dim and initiate the high beams as needed.⁴ Also when you’re backing up, the standard Rear-Vision Camera gives you a clearer view of the area behind your vehicle, so you can be better aware of your surroundings.

Exceptional Control

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive helps keep things stable in emergency maneuvers, while VDC electronic stability control can detect loss of control and intervene to help keep you on your intended path.

Stopping Power

Reverse Automatic Braking⁵ can detect objects directly behind your vehicle when backing up at a low speed and can help bring your Forester to a stop should an object be detected within its range and the driver fail to act. You can also count on powerful disc brakes with advanced Brake Assist to help ensure maximum pressure is applied when you need it.

Driver Assistance

Using radar sensors, Blind Spot Detection warns you with a visual indicator in each side mirror if a vehicle is sensed in your blind spots². Lane Change Assist alerts you with a flashing indicator in each side mirror if it senses a vehicle approaching in a neighboring lane while you signal for a lane change². Rear Cross-Traffic Alert uses radar sensors to help warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you are backing up, utilizing an audible warning and flashing visual indicators in your side mirrors and Rear-Vision Camera display².

Total Safety

Passenger Protection

Better Vision

Exceptional Control

Stopping Power

Driver Assistance