Subaru Crosstrek Brochures 2013 XV Crosstrek Brochure | Page 17

Prepared for what’s all around.
Passive safety, to better survive a collision.
Occupant protection is a high priority in every element of the Subaru XV Crosstrek—from the major features such as seats, to the smaller ones like the
pedals. Its energy-absorbing body structure is smartly strengthened with high-tensile-strength steel in critical areas, minimizing the impact force that
can reach the cabin while increasing bending stiffness. In addition, an array of advanced interior safety features helps protect occupants directly.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

WHAT IT DOES:

Smar t engin e er in g, exc e p t io nall y r igid c o n s t r u c t io n an d a d v an c e d
technologies are ready to keep dangerous impact energy away from the
vehicle’s occupants, just in case.

While a collision sometimes can be unavoidable, you can have peace of
mind knowing you’re always surrounded by a vehicle that ’s proven to
help protect.

PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
Made for the urban landscape, the Subaru XV Crosstrek provides a high level of pedestrian protection. Shock-absorbing space between the hood and engine helps
reduce pedestrian injury if an accident were to happen, as do an energy-absorbing front bumper and a specially designed area around the windshield wipers.

SEATS, SEATBELTS AND SRS1 AIRBAGS
Height-adjustable front seatbelts feature pretensioners to hold passengers firmly in place. And the Subaru
XV Crosstrek features whiplash-reducing front seats and energy-absorbing head restraints that can help
better protect front occupants from injury during a rear collision. Even the rear seats have been optimized
for protection, with the seating position set back to reduce the effects of a side impact. Front, front-side and
curtain SRS1 airbags are standard. A knee SRS1 airbag is also standard, which greatly increases the protection of
the lower extremities of the driver in frontal impacts. Also, tether and ISO-FIX anchors—which don’t compromise
luggage room—facilitate easy installation of compatible child-safety seats.

BREAK AWAY ENGINE
Every Subaru goes above and beyond common practice when it comes to your safety. In the event of a
head-on collision, your XV Crosstrek’s SUBARU BOXER® engine and gearbox are driven under the front seat
occupants and away from the cabin for your protection.

Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frames
The Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frames strengthen the passenger cabin from the roof to the doors, pillars and floor. This helps divert and dissipate
impact energy away from the occupants in a collision. The frames for the Subaru XV Crosstrek feature high-tensile steel designs that are strong and
rigid, yet lighter weight.

1 The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) affords the driver and passenger additional protection in some collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seatbelts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon
airbag deployment. The combination of SRS and seatbelts provides the best protection in a serious accident.

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