Subaru Forester Eyesight 2014, Forester Eyesight 2015 Owner's Manual
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle equipped with EyeSightTM.
EyeSight incorporates the latest driver assistance features available from
SUBARU, including such features as Adaptive Cruise Control, a Lead Vehicle Start
Alert and a Lane Departure and Lane Sway Warning, all of which are designed to
assist the driver in making decisions and increase driver comfort and
convenience. Initially, the operation and use of the various EyeSight features may
be unfamiliar to you. That is why we urge you to read this manual carefully before
using EyeSight. We also recommend that you first take the time to test EyeSight in
order to experience its features for yourself so that you can become familiar with
their operation.
Please keep in mind that it is the responsibility of drivers to operate their vehicles
safely at all times. Drivers should always remain alert and should never become
complacent while operating their vehicles because of the presence of EyeSight.
EyeSight is never a substitute for active driver involvement and it may not operate
optimally under all driving conditions.
This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual for your SUBARU vehicle and
contains a detailed description of EyeSight. It should be read in conjunction with
your Owner’s Manual so that you will gain a thorough understanding of the proper
operation of your vehicle.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this booklet are those in
effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to
change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without
incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles
previously sold.
Please keep this booklet together with your Owner’s Manual and leave it in the
vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information it contains.
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EyeSight
About EyeSight••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2
Adaptive Cruise Control •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21
Pre-Collision Braking System ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 43
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Pre-Collision Throttle Management •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 52
Lane Departure Warning ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 58
Lane Sway Warning ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 61
Lead Vehicle Start Alert •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 64
Conventional Cruise Control••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 65
List of buzzer sounds ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 75
EyeSight malfunction and temporary stop •••••••••••••••••• 76
Customizing functions••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 79
List of the pop-up screens on the multi function display ••• 81
Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 84
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EyeSight
EyeSight is a driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in
making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce
driver fatigue. EyeSight makes use of original stereo cameras designed by SUBARU. Two
CCD (Charge Coupled Device) cameras are used to process stereo images and identify the
vehicle in front, obstacles, traffic lanes and other items.
WARNING
Drivers are responsible for driving safely. Strive for safe driving at all
times. Always maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in
front of you, pay attention to your surroundings and the driving conditions, operate the brake pedal and take other action as necessary in
order to maintain a safe following distance.
Never attempt to drive relying on EyeSight alone.
EyeSight is intended to assist the driver in making decisions in order to
reduce the chance of accidents or damage and lessen the burden on the
driver.
When a warning is activated, pay attention to what is in front of you and
to your surroundings, operate the brake pedal and take other action as
necessary.
This system is not designed to support driving in poor visibility or in
extreme weather conditions, or to protect against careless driving
when the driver is not paying complete attention to the road ahead. It
also cannot prevent collisions from occurring in all driving conditions.
There are limits to the EyeSight recognition performance and control performance. Be sure to read the instructions concerning Adaptive Cruise
Control, the Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle
Management and Conventional Cruise Control before using them and be
sure to use them correctly. We are not liable for accidents or other problems resulting from failure to follow the instructions in this manual.
The EyeSight system in your vehicle is designed for use in countries in
which traffic operates on the right-hand side of the road. EyeSight for
LHD vehicles such as yours is not designed for use in countries in which
vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.
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The system may not operate correctly under the conditions listed below. When
these conditions occur, turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System. Also, do not
use Adaptive Cruise Control.
- The tire pressure is not correct.*
- The temporary spare tire is installed on any wheel.*
- Tires that are worn or have large variations in wear conditions are installed.*
- Tires other than those of the designated size are installed.*
- An emergency repair is performed using the flat tire repair kit.
- The suspension has been modified.
- Tire chains are installed.
- The headlights are dirty or the optical axes are not aligned correctly. (Objects
are not correctly illuminated and are difficult to detect.)
- Vehicle operation has become compromised due to an accident or malfunction.
- The brake warning light is illuminated.
- The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy cargo load.
- The maximum number of occupants and/or the gross vehicle weight rating is
exceeded.
*The wheels and tires have functions that are critically important. Be sure to
use the correct ones. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual for your vehicle.
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The system may not operate correctly when towing a trailer or another vehicle.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in these situations.
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CAUTION
• The characteristics of the stereo cameras are similar to those of human
eyes. For this reason, conditions that make it difficult for the driver to see
in the forward direction have the same effect on the stereo cameras and
make it difficult for the system to detect vehicles, obstacles and traffic
lanes.
• Detection by the EyeSight system is limited to objects that are within the
range of the stereo cameras’ field of vision. Also, after an object enters the
range of the cameras’ field of vision, it may take some time for the system
to detect it as a controllable target and warn the driver.
Low objects surrounding the vehicle cannot
be detected.
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• Under the conditions listed below, it will become more difficult for the system to detect the vehicle in front, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and
obstacles on the road and lane markers, and EyeSight may temporarily
stop operating. However, the system will resume operation once these
conditions have improved and the vehicle is driven for a short period of
time.
- Bad weather (for example heavy rain, a blizzard or thick fog). In particular, the system is more likely to temporarily stop operating when there is
an oil film adhering to the windshield, a glass coating has been applied
or old wipers are used.)
- When affected by strong light from the front (sunlight or headlight
beams, etc.)
- The windshield has become fogged, or snow, dirt, dust or frost has
adhered to it, reducing the stereo cameras’ field of view.
- The vehicle is tilted at an extreme angle due to loaded cargo or other
factors.
- When the stereo cameras’ field of view is obstructed (for example by a
canoe on the roof of the vehicle)
- When visibility is poor due to sand, smoke or water vapor in the air, or
when the vehicle in front or oncoming traffic causes water, snow, dirt or
other substances to obscure the view
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- When passing through the entrance or exit of a tunnel
- When the rear aspect of the vehicle in front is low, small or irregular (for
example a low bed trailer, etc.)
- When there is a fence, a wall or a shutter, etc. with a uniform pattern (a
striped pattern, brick, etc.) or with no pattern in front
- When there is a wall or door made of glass or a mirror in front
- When water droplets or dirt have not been fully wiped off the windshield
- When driving at night or in a tunnel when there is a vehicle in front that
does not have its taillights on
- When passing a banner or flag, low branches on a tree or thick/tall vegetation
- On steep uphill or downhill grades
- When the front of the cameras are obstructed by a hand, etc.
- When it is completely dark and no objects are detected
- When the area around the vehicle has a uniform color (such as when
completely covered in snow, etc.)
- When the stereo camera lenses are dirty due to fingerprints, etc.
- When accurate detection is not possible due to reflections in the front
windshield
- When the stereo cameras have become misaligned due to a strong
impact
• Under the conditions listed below, EyeSight may temporarily stop
operating. If this occurs, EyeSight will resume operating when the
conditions improve.
- The temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle was
left in bright sunshine, or the temperature inside the vehicle is low, such
as after the vehicle was left in an extremely cold environment.
- Immediately after the engine starts
• When there is a malfunction in the EyeSight system, turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System (refer to page 51) and the Lane Departure Warning
(refer to page 60), and stop using the Adaptive Cruise Control. Contact a
SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.
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NOTE
• EyeSight records and stores the following data when the secondary braking of the Pre-Collision Braking System is operated. It does not record conversations or other audio data.
- Stereo camera image data
- Distance from the vehicle in front
- Vehicle speed
- Steering wheel turning angle
- Lateral movement with regard to the direction of travel
- Accelerator pedal operation status
- Brake pedal operation status
- Select lever position
- Data related to ABS, Vehicle Dynamics Control and Traction Control
Function
SUBARU and third parties contracted by SUBARU may acquire and use
the recorded data for the purpose of vehicle research and development.
SUBARU and third parties contracted by SUBARU will not disclose or
provide the acquired data to any other third party except under the following conditions.
• The vehicle owner has given his/her consent.
• The disclosure/provision is based on a court order or other legally
enforceable request.
• Data that has been modified so that the user and vehicle cannot be
identified is provided to a research institution for statistical processing
or similar purposes.
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Handling of the Stereo Cameras
The stereo cameras are installed at the positions of the front map lights.
CAUTION
• A function is included that will automatically detect that the fronts of the
stereo cameras are dirty. However it is not 100% effective.
Under certain conditions, this function may fail to detect that the fronts of
the stereo cameras have become dirty. In addition, this function may not
detect that there is snow or ice on the windshield close to the stereo cameras. In such conditions, the system may not maintain a suitable distance
between vehicles; therefore, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control and be
sure to pay attention to what is ahead of you while driving. Also be sure to
keep the windshield clean at all times (indicated by ). When this function detects that the fronts of the stereo cameras are dirty, no EyeSight
functions are activated except for Conventional Cruise Control.
• The stereo camera lenses are precision components. Always observe the
following precautions when handling them.
- Never touch the stereo camera lenses, and do not attempt to wipe or
clean the lenses. Doing so could cause lens damage or contamination
and lead to improper system performance.
If you ever touch a lens for any reason, be sure to contact a SUBARU
dealer.
Stereo cameras
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- When cleaning the front
windshield, cover the camera covers with plastic
wrap, such as food wrapping, or something similar
to prevent glass cleaner
from getting on the camera lenses.
- If having your vehicle
washed at a service station, etc., be sure to
request that the attendant
covers the camera covers
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before washing the vehicle.
• Do not subject the stereo cameras to a strong impact.
• Do not remove or disassemble the stereo cameras.
• Do not change the positions where the stereo cameras are installed or
modify any of the surrounding structures.
• Do not install an interior rearview mirror other than a genuine SUBARU
rearview mirror (such as a wide-type mirror). Also, use the rearview mirror
so that it does not obstruct the stereo cameras. Failure to do so may affect
the stereo cameras’ field of vision and could prevent the EyeSight system
from functioning properly.
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• Do not affix any stickers or install any accessories on the prohibited areas
shown in the illustrations below (grey zones). Doing so may affect the stereo camera’ field of view and could prevent the EyeSight system from functioning properly. If you must affix any stickers, such as automobile
inspection certificate stickers, or install accessories, do not cover the front
of the cameras. If abnormal EyeSight operation occurs, remove the stickers or accessories.
• If the top of the instrument panel is polished with chemicals or other substances, the stereo cameras may not be able to detect objects accurately
and the EyeSight system may not operate properly due to reflections in the
front windshield.
• Side view • Front view
Monitor or other accessories
• Do not place any objects on top of the instrument panel and do not coat
the surface above the instrument panel with chemical liquid. The stereo
cameras may not be able to detect objects accurately and the EyeSight
system may not function properly due to reflections in the front windshield.
For details, contact a SUBARU dealer.
• Do not install any wiper blades other than genuine SUBARU wiper blades.
Doing so may affect the stereo cameras’ field of vision and could prevent
the EyeSight system from functioning properly.
• Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as possible. The stereo cameras
may not be able to detect objects accurately and the EyeSight system may
not function properly due to liquid remaining on the windshield.
• Keep the windshield (outside and inside) clean at all times.
• Never mount any device to the center air vent, as any air flow change may
impact EyeSight performance.
• Do not place any stickers or accessories on the windshield (outside or
inside). If you have to do so (for example, legally required), avoid the area
in front of the camera. Doing so may adversely affect the field of vision of
the stereo camera and can cause improper operation of the system.
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• Do not use any glass coating agents or similar substances on the windshield. Doing so may prevent the system from operating correctly.
• If there are scratches or cracks on the front windshield, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
• To have the front windshield replaced or repaired, contact a SUBARU
dealer. Do not install a front windshield other than a genuine SUBARU
front windshield. The stereo cameras may not be able to detect objects
accurately and the EyeSight system may not operate properly.
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EyeSight Functions
EyeSight includes the following seven functions.
■ Adaptive Cruise Control
This function maintains the set vehicle speed and when there is a vehicle in front in the
same traffic lane, it tracks the speed of the vehicle in front up to the maximum of the set
vehicle speed.
* Refer to page 21.
■ Pre-Collision Braking System
This function uses a following distance warning feature to warn the driver to take evasive
action when there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle or obstacle in front of the
driver’s vehicle. If the driver still does not take evasive action, the brakes are quickly applied
automatically just before the collision in order to reduce the collision damage or, if possible,
prevent the collision.
* Refer to page 43.
■ Pre-Collision Throttle Management
This function reduces accidental forward movement caused by the selector lever being
placed in the wrong position or the accelerator pedal being accidently depressed, or
depressed too strongly.
* Refer to page 52.
■ Lane Departure Warning
This function warns the driver when the vehicle is about to depart the traffic lane during driving.
* Refer to page 58.
■ Lane Sway Warning
This system detects vehicle drifting caused by driver fatigue, failure to concentrate on the
road, inattention, strong crosswinds or other factors, and warns the driver.
* Refer to page 61.
■ Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function notifies the driver when the vehicle in front has started moving but the driver’s
vehicle has not.
* Refer to page 64.
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■ Conventional Cruise Control
In this mode, the system maintains a constant vehicle speed. Tracking of the vehicle in front
does not occur. This function can be used even when the stereo cameras have temporarily
stopped operating. (Refer to page 77.) (This function is used by switching from Adaptive
Cruise Control to Conventional Cruise Control.)
* Refer to page 65.
NOTE
EyeSight does not operate when the engine is not running.
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Instrument panel display layout
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Combination meter
<Meter display (U.S. models)>
Lane indicator (Left)
Selector indicator /
shift position indicator
Conventional
Cruise Control
indicator
Adaptive Cruise
Control indicator
X-mode indicator
light
EyeSight
warning
light
Lead vehicle indicator
Eye
Stay
Alert
Obstacle
Detected
SPORT
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MPH
miles
Lane
Departure
Following distance setting
indicator
Lane indicator (Right)
Steering wheel indicator
SET indicator
READY indicator
Set vehicle speed display
Customization display
EyeSight temporary
stop indicator
SI-DRIVE indicator lights
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Lane Departure Warning
OFF indicator light
Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF indicator light
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Lane indicator (Left)
Selector indicator /
shift position indicator
Conventional
Cruise Control
indicator
Adaptive Cruise
Control indicator
X-mode indicator
light
Lead vehicle indicator
Following distance setting
indicator
Lane indicator (Right)
Steering wheel indicator
SET indicator
READY indicator
Set vehicle speed display
Customization display
EyeSight temporary
stop indicator
SI-DRIVE indicator lights
Lane Departure Warning
OFF indicator light
Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF indicator light
EyeSight
warning
light
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●CRUISE indicator
These indicators are displayed when the main cruise control is pushed.
: Adaptive Cruise Control (Adaptive Cruise Control indicator)
: Conventional Cruise Control (Conventional Cruise Control indicator)
* Refer to page 28.
●SET indicator [Adaptive Cruise Control/Conventional Cruise Control]
is displayed when cruise control is set. When the vehicle stops, the indicator will blink
until the cruise control is cancelled.
* Refer to page 29.
●READY indicator
is displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control can be set.
* Refer to page 28.
●Lead vehicle indicator
• When Adaptive Cruise Control is set, this indicator will be displayed when a vehicle in
front has been detected.
• This indicator and the following distance setting indicator will blink in the following cases.
- The Lead Vehicle Start Alert is active.
- The Pre-Collision Braking System is active.
- The “brake more” warning is active.
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management is active.
• These indicators also flash if, after Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it is automatically canceled because a vehicle in front of your vehicle is now out of the detectable range of the
EyeSight cameras.
* Refer to page 30.
●Following distance setting indicator
(Following distance setting) Indicates the following distance setting that was set with
the following distance setting switch.
This indicator blinks in the following cases.
- The “brake more” warning is active.
- The Pre-Collision Braking System is active.
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management is active.
* Refer to page 36.
●Set vehicle speed display
Displays the set vehicle speed.
* Refer to page 28.
●SI-DRIVE
Indicates the current SI-DRIVE mode.
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SI-DRIVE refers to SUBARU Intelligent Drive.
* Refer to page 19.
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mode indicator
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●Selector indicator/shift position indicator
• Displays the selector lever position or the selected gear position.
• For turbo models, when the Adaptive Cruise Control / Conventional Cruise Control is set
while S# (Sports Sharp mode) of SI-DRIVE is selected, the display switches from the gear
position to the D position.
●Lane indicator
• When the Lane Departure Warning is activated, both the left and right indicators flash
simultaneously.
• When the Lane Sway Warning is activated, the left and right indicators flash alternately.
* Refer to pages 58 and 61.
●Steering wheel indicator
Flashes when the Lane Departure Warning or Lane Sway Warning is active.
* Refer to pages 58 and 61.
●EyeSight temporary stop indicator
• If a malfunction occurs in the EyeSight system, the Pre-Collision Braking System OFF
indicator light and the Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light illuminate and a symbol from “E1” to “E3” will be displayed on the meter display. However, when the main
cruise control is in the OFF position, the symbol will not be displayed.
• When it is displayed, none of the EyeSight functions can be used except for Conventional
Cruise Control.
* Refer to page 77.
●Customization display
The settings of the alarm volume, the lead vehicle acquisition sound and the lead vehicle
start alert function can be customized when all of the following conditions are met: the
engine is running, the main cruise control is in the OFF position and the selector lever is in
the P position.
* Refer to page 79.
●EyeSight warning light
• This indicator illuminates or flashes when a malfunction occurs in the EyeSight system.
• It also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and then it turns off
approximately 5 seconds after the engine starts.
• When it is illuminated or flashing, none of the EyeSight functions can be used (including
Adaptive Cruise Control and the Pre-Collision Braking System, etc.).
* Refer to page 76.
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●Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light
• This indicator illuminates when the Lane Departure Warning and Lane Sway Warning are
off.
• It also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and then turns off
approximately 7 seconds after the engine starts.
* Refer to page 60.
●Pre-Collision Braking System OFF indicator light
• Illuminates when the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management are off.
• It also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and then turns off
approximately 7 seconds after the engine starts.
* Refer to pages 51 and 57.
■ Multi function display
Set vehicle speed display
Lead vehicle
indicator
Lead vehicle
distance indicator
Your own vehicle
indicator
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Your own vehicle speed indicator
Indicates your own vehicle speed with a red indicator.
●Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speed.
* Refer to page 29.
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Your own vehicle
speed indicator
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●Your own vehicle indicator
When the brake pedal is depressed or the brake control function is active, the brake light on
the indicator illuminates in red.
●Lead vehicle indicator
While the Adaptive Cruise Control is set to on, this indicator is displayed when a vehicle is
detected in front.
* Refer to page 30.
●Lead vehicle distance indicator
While the Adaptive Cruise Control is set to on, the distance to the vehicle in front is visually
displayed when following the vehicle in front.
NOTE
For Canada models, if an EyeSight warning or malfunction is detected, a
corresponding message will be displayed on the multi function display.
However for USA models, only a malfunction message will be displayed.
* Refer to page 81.
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Switch layout
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Steering wheel switches
Switch
CANCEL switch
RES/+ switch
SET/- switch
(CRUISE) switch
(Following distance
setting) switch
S#/I switch
S/I switch
<Turbo>
Switch
(INFO)/SET switch
S switch
I switch
<Except for turbo>
● (CRUISE) switch
• Switches cruise control* on/off.
* Refer to page 28.
• When this switch is pressed and “ ” or “ ” appears on the instrument panel, the
main cruise control is on.
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Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
●SET/- switch
• Can be used to set cruise control*.
• Can be used to reduce the set vehicle speed (when cruise control
* Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
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is currently set).
●RES/+ switch
• After cruise control* is canceled, this switch can be used to resume the cruise control
function at the vehicle speed that was previously set.
• Can be used to increase set vehicle speed (when cruise control
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Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
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is currently set).
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●CANCEL switch
Cancels cruise control*.
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Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
* Refer to pages 37 and 71.
● (Following distance setting) switch
• Can be used to switch the set following distance in 3 stages: Far, Medium and Close (only
when Adaptive Cruise Control is set).
* Refer to page 36.
• When the (CRUISE) switch is on, press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to select Adaptive Cruise Control or Conventional Cruise Control.
●SI-DRIVE
Selects the tracking characteristics linked with the SI-DRIVE (only when adaptive cruise
control is set).
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SI-DRIVE refers to SUBARU Intelligent Drive.
*
switch
▼Turbo model
- S/I switch
• Switches between I (Intelligent mode) and S (Sports mode) every time it’s pressed.
• While S# (Sports Sharp mode) is selected, press the switch to change to S (Sports
mode).
- S#/I switch
• Press the switch to change to S# (Sports Sharp mode).
• While S# (Sports Sharp mode) is selected, press the switch will change to I (Intelligent
mode).
▼Except for turbo model
- S switch
• Press this switch to change to S (Sports mode).
- I switch
• Press this switch to change to I (Intelligent mode).
●SI-DRIVE cooperative control
The characteristics of adaptive cruise control will vary depending on the SI-DRIVE mode
selection.
I (Intelligent mode) selected Tracks the vehicle in front speed with smooth motions.
S (Sports mode) selected
S# (Sports Sharp mode)
selected
Vehicle in front tracking performance is given priority,
resulting in tracking with frequent changes in speed.
The same vehicle in front tracking as S (Sports mode) is
performed. The S# (Sports Sharp) response is provided
when the driver operates the accelerator pedal.
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● switch/ switch
The screen displayed on the multi function display can be switched.
● (Info)/SET switch
The pop up screen displayed on the multi function display can be displayed again.
* Refer to page 81.
■ Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch
Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Pre-Collision
Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management.
When these functions are off, the PreCollision Braking System OFF indicator light
on the instrument panel illuminates.
Press and hold the switch again to turn on the
Pre-Collision Braking System and PreCollision Throttle Management. This turns off
the Pre-Collision Braking System OFF indicator light.
* Refer to page 51.
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■ Lane Departure Warning OFF switch
Press and hold this switch for approximately 2
seconds or longer to turn off the Lane
Departure Warning and Lane Sway Warning
functions.
When these functions are off, the Lane
Departure Warning OFF indicator light on the
instrument panel illuminates.
Press and hold the switch again to turn on the
Lane Departure Warning and Lane Sway
Warning functions. This turns off the Lane
Departure Warning OFF indicator light.
* Refer to page 60.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control is a driving support system intended to allow more comfortable
driving on expressways, freeways and interstate highways. The vehicle in front in the same
traffic lane is detected by means of the stereo cameras, and your vehicle tracks the vehicle
in front (up to the maximum speed of the set vehicle speed) while automatically maintaining
a following distance that corresponds to the speed of the vehicle in front. Please remember
that you should not exceed posted speed limits. The vehicle is not equipped with a function
that helps maintain the vehicle’s standstill position without a driver’s operation.
WARNING
• This system does not provide the driver with an automatic driving function
that handles all traffic conditions.
• Do not rely excessively on Adaptive Cruise Control. This system is not
intended to assist in driving when the driver is not paying full attention to
what is ahead of him/her due to distractions or a lack of concentration
while driving, or under conditions of poor visibility. It is not intended to prevent rear-end collisions.
Strive for safe driving at all times. Always maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you, pay attention to your surroundings
and the driving conditions, and operate the brake pedal and take other
action as necessary.
• Set the set vehicle speed within a range that is appropriate to the road conditions and surrounding environment.
• The system may not operate correctly under the conditions listed below.
When these conditions occur, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control.
- The tire pressure is not correct.*
- The temporary spare tire is installed on any wheel.*
- Tires that are worn or have large variations in wear conditions are
installed.*
- Tires other than those of the designated size are installed.*
- An emergency repair is performed using the flat tire repair kit.
- The suspension has been modified.
- Tire chains are installed.
- The headlights are dirty or the optical axes are not aligned correctly.
(Objects are not correctly illuminated and are difficult to detect.)
- Vehicle operation has become compromised due to an accident or malfunction.
- The brake warning light is illuminated.
- The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy cargo load.
- The maximum number of occupants and/or the gross vehicle weight rating has been exceeded.
- When towing a trailer or another vehicle, etc.
*The wheels and tires have functions that are critically important. Be sure
to use the correct parts. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual for your
vehicle.
• Adaptive Cruise Control is designed for use on expressways, freeways, toll
roads, interstate highways and similar limited access roads. It is not
intended to be used in city traffic. In the following conditions, do not use
Adaptive Cruise Control. Doing so may result in an accident.
- Ordinary roads (roads other than those mentioned above)
Depending on the driving environment (complexity of roads and other
factors), the system may not be able to perform as the traffic conditions
require, and that may result in an accident.
- Roads with sharp curves or winding roads
- Frozen roads, snow-covered roads or other slippery road surfaces
The tires may spin, causing loss of control of the vehicle.
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- Traffic conditions when frequent acceleration and deceleration make it difficult to maintain the following distance
It may not be possible for the system to perform as the traffic conditions
require.
- Steep downhill grades
The set vehicle speed may be exceeded.
- On a steep continuous downhill grade
The brakes may overheat.
- Roads and overpasses with repeated steep uphill and downhill grades
Detection of the vehicle in front may be lost, or the road surface may be
detected instead of the vehicle in front, making correct control impossible.
- When entering an interchange, service area, parking area, junction, toll
booth or other facility
Detection of the vehicle in front may not be possible.
- When there are sudden changes in brightness, such as at a tunnel entrance
or exit
- When visibility is poor due to sand, smoke or water vapor blowing in the
wind, or when the vehicle in front or oncoming traffic causes water, snow,
dirt or dust to obscure the view
Detection of the vehicle in front may be lost, or water or other substances
may be incorrectly detected instead of the vehicle, making correct control
impossible.
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- When there is snow, frost, dirt or dust on the windshield or it is clouded
- When water droplets from rain or the window washer, or dirt has not been
fully wiped off the windshield
It may not be possible to detect the vehicle in front, making correct control
impossible.
- When the stereo cameras’ field of view is obstructed (for example by a
canoe on the roof of the vehicle)
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• The stereo cameras may have difficulty detecting the following objects or
conditions. Operate the brake pedal and take other actions as necessary.
- Vehicles at significantly different speeds (vehicles driving slowly,
stopped or oncoming vehicles, etc.)
- Vehicles cutting into your lane
- Motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and animals, etc.
- When light is poor in the evening or early morning
- When driving at night or in a tunnel without the headlights on
- When driving at night or in a tunnel when there is a vehicle in front that
does not have its taillights on
- When affected by strong light from the front (sunlight or headlight high
beams, etc.)
- Vehicles in front that have
a rear aspect that is low,
small or irregular (the system may recognize
another part of the vehicle
and will determine operation from that)
• An empty truck or trailer
that has no cargo in the
cargo bed being affected
by wind
• Vehicles that have cargo
protruding from their back
ends
• Non-standard shaped ve-
hicles (vehicle transporters or vehicles with a sidecar fitted, etc.)
• Vehicles that are low
- Objects that are located close to the bumper of your vehicle
• When you do not want to use Adaptive Cruise Control, be sure to turn the
(CRUISE) switch off. If the switch is left on, cruise control may be
accidentally engaged, possibly resulting in an accident.
• Before using Adaptive Cruise Control, be sure to fully verify the safety of
the vehicle occupants and the area around the vehicle. Never operate the
cruise control from outside the vehicle.
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Detection of the vehicle in front by the EyeSight stereo cameras
• Under the following road conditions or conditions of your vehicle, detection
of the vehicle in front may not be possible. Vehicles in neighboring traffic
lanes or roadside objects may also be incorrectly detected. Under conditions such as these, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control. If cruise control is
currently in use, operate the brake pedal and take other action as necessary.
- When tracking begins from
a short following distance,
such as when the vehicle
in front is a vehicle that cut
into your lane
- When driving on curved
roads, at the start and end
of a curve and on roads
with continuous curves
(These conditions make it
difficult for the system to
detect vehicles because
they are outside the
detectable area.)
- When driving on an onramp or off-ramp to a freeway, highway, or other
restricted access road
(EyeSight Adaptive Cruise
Control is not designed for
use in this kind of driving environment.)
- When driving in an urban, or suburban environment (Adaptive Cruise
Control is not appropriate for use in these driving areas. Adaptive Cruise
Control should only be used on limited-access highways.)
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- When the vehicle in front is
not directly ahead of your
vehicle and is shifted to
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- When there is an obstacle
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- When the speed difference with the vehicle (or object) in front is more
than 20 MPH (30 km/h)
- When a vehicle cuts into your lane in front of you
- When the distance between vehicles is extremely small
- When your vehicle is drifting within the lane
- When driving on a bumpy or unpaved road surface
- When driving on a road with extremely narrow lanes, such as when traffic restrictions are in effect or in areas where construction work is taking
place
- When normal driving has become compromised due to an accident or
malfunction
- When extremely heavy cargo is loaded in the cargo area, rear seat or
trunk of your vehicle
• There are limits to the capabilities of Adaptive Cruise Control. Even when
the vehicle in front is detected, the system may not be able to decelerate in
time in cases such as when the difference in speeds is large or when the
vehicle in front decelerates suddenly. Operate the brake pedal and decelerate as necessary.
• Before using the system, perform a daily inspection and verify that there
are no malfunctions of the tires or brakes.
*Refer to the separate “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
• If the buzzer sounds frequently, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control.
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• Even when the following distance is short, the “brake more” warning may
not activate in the following cases.
- When the speed difference compared to the vehicle in front is small (the
two vehicles are travelling at almost the same speed)
- When the vehicle in front is traveling faster than your vehicle (the following distance is gradually increasing)
- When another vehicle cuts into your lane very close to your vehicle
- When the vehicle in front decelerated suddenly
- When there are repeated uphill and downhill grades
CAUTION
• After Adaptive Cruise Control has started, it maintains control continuously
according to the behavior of the vehicle in front. When your vehicle comes
to a stop because the vehicle in front has stopped, the automatic braking
function will be cancelled immediately after stopping and the vehicle will
start creeping forward gradually (at the same time three short beeps and a
single long beep will sound). Be sure to depress the brake pedal and stop
the vehicle completely.
Note that the vehicle is not maintained at a standstill position and will not
automatically start moving from a standstill position.
• Braking may not be sufficient depending on the following conditions. Operate the brake pedal and decelerate as necessary.
- Vehicle conditions (amount of load, number of occupants, etc.)
- Road conditions (grade, slipperiness, shape, bumps, etc.)
- Vehicle maintenance status (brake systems, tire wear, air pressure, temporary spare tire is being used, etc.)
- When the brakes are cold. (For example, just after the engine is started
or when the outside temperature is low.)
- For a short period of time when driving after the engine is started until the
engine has warmed-up
- When the brakes are overheated on downhill grades (braking effectiveness may be reduced)
- When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle (the brakes may
become wet and braking effectiveness may be reduced)
- When the speed to potential obstacles is more than 20 MPH (30 km/h)
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