Subaru Crosstrek Brochures 2015 XV Crosstrek Brochure | Page 19

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.

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.
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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