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About 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.
EyeSight
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 condi-
tions, 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 per-
formance. 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 prob-
lems 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.
xThe 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 and Conventional 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 malfunc-
tion.
- 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.
xThe 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
xThe 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 vehi-
cles, obstacles and traffic lanes.
xDetection 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.
xUnder 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 vehi-
cle in front or oncoming traffic causes water, snow, dirt or other substances to obscure
the view
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Low objects surrounding the vehicle cannot
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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 vege-
tation
- 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
xUnder 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
xWhen there is a malfunction in the EyeSight system, turn off the Pre-Colli-
sion Braking System (refer to page 51) and the Lane Departure Warning
(refer to page 60), and stop using the Adaptive Cruise Control and Con-
ventional Cruise Control. Contact a SUBARU dealer and have the system
inspected.

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The stereo cameras are installed at the posi-
tions of the front map lights.
Handling of the Stereo Cameras
CAUTION
xA 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 cam-
eras. In such conditions, be sure to keep the windshield clean at all times
(indicated by ). Otherwise the system may not operate correctly.
When this function detects that the fronts of the stereo cameras are dirty,
no EyeSight functions are activated except for Conventional Cruise
Control.
xThe 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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■Combination meter

Instrument panel display layout
SPORTEye
SightStay
AlertObstacle
DetectedLane
Departure
MPH
miles
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SI-DRIVE indicator lights Customization display
EyeSight temporary
stop indicator Set vehicle speed display READY indicatorSET indicator Steering wheel indicatorLane indicator (right) Following distance setting
indicator
X-mode indicator
lightLane indicator (left)
Lead vehicle indicator
Selector indicator /
shift position indicator
Conventional
Cruise Control
indicator
Adaptive Cruise
Control indicator
EyeSight
warning
light
Lane Departure Warning
OFF indicator light
Brake system warning
light (red) Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF indicator light

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EyeSight
warning
light
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SI-DRIVE indicator lights X-mode indicator
lightCustomization display
Brake system warning light (red)
Lane Departure Warning
OFF indicator light
Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF indicator lightEyeSight temporary
stop indicator Set vehicle speed display READY indicatorSET indicator Steering wheel indicatorLane indicator (right) Lane indicator (left)
Following distance setting
indicator Lead vehicle indicator
Selector indicator /
shift position indicator
Conventional
Cruise Control
indicator
Adaptive Cruise
Control indicator

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●Selector indicator/shift position indicator
xDisplays the selector lever position or the selected gear position.
xFor 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
xWhen the Lane Departure Warning is activated, both the left and right indicators flash
simultaneously.
xWhen 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
xIf 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 sym-
bol 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.
xWhen 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
xThis indicator illuminates or flashes when a malfunction occurs in the EyeSight system.
xIt also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and then it turns off
approximately 5 seconds after the engine starts.
xWhen 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.
●Brake system warning light (red)
If the brake system warning light illuminates during driving while the parking brake is fully
released, turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System. Also, do not use Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol or Conventional Cruise Control.
*Refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.

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●Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light
xThis indicator illuminates when the Lane Departure Warning and Lane Sway Warning are
off.
xIt 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
xIlluminates when the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management are off.
xIt 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
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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.
Set vehicle speed display
Your own vehicle
indicator
Your own vehicle
speed indicatorLead vehicle
indicator
Lead vehicle
distance indicator
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