First introduced on the 2019 Subaru Forester, the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System utilizes a camera angled at the driver’s face and facial recognition software to monitor fatigue or lack of attention. Working in harmony with Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, this state-of-the-art system was developed to address the persistent issue of traffic accidents caused by distraction or fatigue. In 2019, DriverFocusTM was named the Best Safety Innovation by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
As featured on current model year, trim specific Impreza and Crosstrek:
- The DriverFocus system detects signs of distraction or fatigue, and if required sends visual and auditory alerts to bring driver attention back to the task at hand.
As featured on current model year, trim specific Outback, Forester and Ascent:
- The DriverFocus system detects signs of distraction or fatigue, and if required sends visual and auditory alerts to bring driver attention back to the task at hand. Additionally, this system can recognize up to five different drivers, and adjust the vehicle seat position, side mirror position and climate control settings automatically based on that driver profile preferences.