Subaru Safety Technology Explained (2018 Updated)

What is Subaru EyeSight and how does it work? What is Reverse Automatic Braking and how does it work?

Subaru EyeSight acts as an extra set of eyes for the road ahead. When put to the test, Subaru vehicles with EyeSight received the highest possible rating by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) for front crash prevention. Subaru EyeSight is equipped with several accident-preventative technologies that help make it safer to drive a Subaru—not just for you, but for everyone on the road.

Subaru Reverse Automatic Braking senses objects behind your Subaru when backing up at a low speed and applies the brakes when necessary. So if you can’t see an object behind you or you’re trying to squeeze into a tight spot, you’ll have less to worry about. Four ultra-sonic sensors are attached to the rear bumper to allow for detection of unseen objects when reversing. When an object is detected, the Rear Obstruction Warning sounds will alert the driver of an obstacle. If the vehicle continues to move, automatic braking will be applied.

0:27 What is Pre-Collision Braking?

Subaru EyeSight will sense the closing speed of vehicles up ahead and sound an alarm to alert the driver. In the event of a potential collision, EyeSight will apply the brakes if necessary.

1:01 What is Pre-Collision Throttle Management?

When an object is detected up ahead and the driver fails to slow down, Subaru EyeSight will cut the throttle and apply the brakes if necessary.

1:41 What is Adaptive Cruise Control?

Subaru EyeSight will automatically maintain a set following distance between the driver and the traffic ahead.

2:30 What is Lane Departure and Sway Warning with Lane Keep Assist?

Subaru EyeSight identifies lane markings ahead. Lane Departure and Sway Warning alerts the driver if their vehicle begins to drift from its lane. Lane Keep Assist can gently help steer the vehicle back into its lane.

3:43 What is Blind-Spot Detection? Blind-Spot Detection helps watch over your shoulder to warn you of potential danger. It uses radar sensors to monitor your blind spot area and activates a warning light if a vehicle is detected, helping to take any guessing out of changing lanes.

4:05 What is Lane Change Assist? Using the same warning light as Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist alerts you with a flashing light when another vehicle approaches at a higher speed in a neighboring lane as you signal for a lane change. This added awareness helps you make lane changes with more confidence.

4:36 What is Rear Cross-Traffic Alert? When you’re parked and your vision is blocked, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert will look behind and to the sides of your vehicle, warning you of approaching vehicles that you can’t see.

5:15 What is Reverse Automatic Braking? Protecting you from trouble you don’t see coming, Reverse Automatic Braking senses objects behind you and warns you of their presence with a series of beeps. If you fail to apply the brakes, your Subaru can apply them for you.

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