Active Safety; Passive Safety - Subaru 2008 FORESTER Brochure & Specs

STRENGTH AT ITS
CORE
Our multidimensional approach to safety is
integrated into every Subaru. Every part, from
advanced control technologies right down to
the welds of the reinforced structure, has been
engineered to provide the greatest amount of
protection. Providing you with the peace of mind
that is the essence of every Subaru experience.

ACTIVE SAFETY

Keeping you safe begins with the traction of Subaru Symmetrical
AWD and responsive handling to help keep your vehicle in control.
These inherent Subaru advantages are supported by a comprehen-
sive array of features to help you in an emergency. At Subaru, every
innovation is designed with your protection in mind.
ELECTRONIC
STABILITY CONTROL
The computer sensors of the available Vehicle Dynamics Control
(VDC) system continually monitor driving conditions to detect
and help correct unintended deviations in the vehicle's trajec-
tory and help set you back on the correct path.
FRONT AND SIDE
AIR BAGS
An intelligent front air bag system senses front-passenger
seat occupancy to determine the safest deployment level. 3
Front side-impact air bags help protect front seat occupants.

PASSIVE SAFETY

Subaru innovations not only help you evade a collision. They help you
and your passengers avoid injury, thanks to features like side-impact
beams, active front head restraints and the Subaru Safety Pedal System.
And a full array of air bags and a Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame
around the cabin help dissipate the energy of an impact. Together, they
help the Forester achieve top ratings in crash tests.
Ratings for 2007 Forester. Rating based on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 40-mile-per-hour frontal crash test, 31-mile-per-hour side-impact test,
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and 20-mile-per-hour rear-impact test. For more information, contact the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or visit their website at www.iihs.org.
Ratings for 2007 Forester. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment
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Program. Visit safecar.gov for more information.
Always wear seat belts. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat.
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"Top Safety Pick"
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
´´´´´ for front and side impact collisions.
- National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration
TRACTION
Standard full-time AWD automatically adjusts power front and
rear, helping to maintain greater traction, no matter what the
road surface or the weather has in store, helping you to main-
tain better control of your Forester.
REINFORCED
CONSTRUCTION
Engineered for exceptional strength to help maintain the integ-
rity of the cabin structure, the innovative Subaru ring-shaped
reinforcements around the passenger compartment also help
absorb crash-impact energy away from occupants.
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