What is Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology?



On the roads of eastern Long Island, anything can happen. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology helps protect you and your loved ones from your driveway through Brentwood traffic, down the highways of Suffolk County, and back home. Its leading-edge active safety features are designed to do everything from tracking vehicle movement and maintaining speed to keeping your car or SUV on track. At Riverhead Bay Subaru, we're proud to offer a broad selection of Subaru models equipped with the latest suite of features.

How EyeSight Helps Enhance Driver Awareness

Adventures along the North Atlantic coast can mean long drives off the beaten path. With all the excitement, even just a day-trip out of Riverhead can take its toll on your attention and energy levels. That's where Subaru DriverFocus® comes in. An integral part of EyeSight, it can sense when your concentration's elsewhere or fatigue sets in, alerting you to return to the drive at hand - or pull over for a quick break.

Pre-Collision Braking Explained

Accelerating to merge onto highways or change lanes around Sayville can be challenging. You can depend on the EyeSight suite to help prevent accidents; it incorporates a duo of pre-collision brake and throttle management systems, plus automatic emergency steering. Together, they continuously monitor your driving environment and, if needed, can reduce engine power, helping you slow down and either brake to avoid another vehicle or an obstacle or maneuver around it.

Adaptive Cruise Control Features

Navigating the roads of Smithville can have you cruising in the great wide open one moment, and bumper-to-bumper in stop-and-go traffic the next. Engage the advanced adaptive cruise control system that EyeSight incorporates, and your ride will adjust speed to put a set distance between you and other vehicles, all while centering you in your lane.

Lane Departure and Lane Keep Assist Systems

If you've ever swerved across the proverbial double lines even slightly on a busy street, then you probably already know just how quickly even the smallest fender-bender can happen. EyeSight can help prevent your car or SUV from drifting, alerting you to adjust and, if needed, steering you back into the lane.

Which Subaru models include EyeSight?

EyeSight-capable models can vary by model year and whether the suite comes standard or optionally. However, most of the latest Subaru vehicles now incorporate it, including:

  • SUVs such as the Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, and Subaru Ascent
  • All-electric vehicles like the Subaru Solterra
  • Sedans and hatchbacks like Subaru Legacy and Subaru Impreza

Frequently Asked Questions about Subaru Safety Technology

What are Subaru steering-responsive headlights?

Steering-responsive headlights turn with your Subaru as you corner, which can help illuminate your forward surroundings in advance. Subaru models with high beam assist can automatically dim the headlights when approaching other drivers to reduce glare and brighten when the road ahead is clear.

What does Subaru reverse automatic braking do?

The reverse auto brake system uses sonar to detect obstacles behind your vehicle while you're in reverse, alerting you to - and, if needed, intervening to help you - avoid them.

What is Subaru blind-spot detection?

It's a system designed to inform you when another vehicle enters your blind spot. That way, you can maintain speed and let it either accelerate or slow down. It works with a lane-change assist system to let you know when vehicles in neighboring lanes approach at higher speeds.

How does Subaru rear cross-traffic alert work?

It detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other cars approaching from the side when your vehicle reverses, even when your view is blocked. It alerts you audibly and visually, enabling you to avert an accident.

Learn More About Subaru Driver-Assist Systems at Riverhead Bay Subaru

Our friendly sales team has years of experience with Subaru safety features and driver aids; we'll be happy to introduce you to the latest suite's capabilities, as well as the capabilities in our used models. Let us show you what a rewarding car-shopping experience looks like. Contact us to schedule a test drive today; we'll be glad to give you a comprehensive personal tour of the EyeSight-equipped car or SUV you prefer. We look forward to hearing from you.