The 2026 Crosstrek Limited Hybrid includes DriverFocus and can store up to five registered drivers.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2026 comparison sheet lists DriverFocus as standard on Crosstrek Limited and Limited Hybrid; this guide is intentionally scoped only to the Hybrid catalog configuration.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Crosstrek Limited Hybrid
Does the documented scope match your car?
This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.
Published availability and qualifications
The official 2026 comparison sheet lists DriverFocus as standard on Crosstrek Limited and Limited Hybrid; this guide is intentionally scoped only to the Hybrid catalog configuration.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
With the ignition on, select Settings on the Center Information Display.
- 02
Open the Car tab, select Driver Monitoring System, then select Register User.
- 03
Choose an unused slot from 1 through 5.
- 04
Face forward until the system beeps.
- 05
Enter a name, choose an icon, and select Set to finish registration.
Important limits
- DriverFocus is an assistance system; the driver remains responsible for attention and control.
- The official guide states that the system does not save images, audio or video during registration.
- Face coverings, headwear, lighting and camera obstruction can reduce recognition effectiveness.
Quick checks.
- ✓If recognition later fails, open Settings > Car > Driver Monitoring System and select Repeat Facial Scan.
- ✓If Register User is absent, confirm the vehicle is the 2026 Limited Hybrid and has DriverFocus.
- ✓If all five slots are occupied, delete an unused user before registering another.
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: DriverFocus — Registering a Driver, pages 131–132. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official specs2026 Subaru Crosstrek Compare Specs ↗
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