2016 SUBARU FORESTER steering

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Pre-Collision Braking System
When there is the risk of a rear-end collision with a obstacle in front, the EyeSight system
helps to minimize or prevent a collision by warning the driver. If the driver still does not take
evasive action to avoid a collision, the brakes can be automatically applied just before the
collision in order to reduce impact damage, or if possible, prevent the collision. When the
system determines that there is a high risk of collision with an obstacle ahead, and the
driver depresses the brake pedal, the system activates braking assist. (Pre-Collision Brake
Assist)
This system can be effective not only with frontal collisions, but also with offset (right or left)
collisions. This function can be activated when the select lever is in the , or posi-
tions.
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WARNING
xNever use the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Brake
Assist to stop your car under ordinary conditions. The Pre-Collision
Braking System cannot prevent collisions under all conditions. If the driver
relies only on the Pre-Collision Braking System for Brake operation, colli-
sions may occur.
xWhen a warning is activated, pay attention to the front of the vehicle and its
surroundings, and operate the brake pedal and/or take other actions if nec-
essary.
xThe EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking System function is primarily designed
to prevent rear-end collisions with other vehicles when possible and to
minimize damage and injuries in the event of a collision. In addition to
other vehicles, things such as motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrians can
also be treated as obstacles. However, there may be cases when detec-
tion is not possible depending on a variety of conditions*. It is highly proba-
ble that the Pre-Collision Braking System function does not work against
vehicles parked in a lateral position, oncoming vehicles, backing up vehi-
cles, small animals, infants, fences, walls, gates, etc.
xThe Pre-Collision Braking System function will operate at the point when it
determines that a collision cannot be avoided and is designed to apply
strong braking force just before a collision. The result of this varies
depending on a variety of conditions*. Because of this, performance of this
function will not always be the same.
xWhen the Pre-Collision Braking System function is activated, it will con-
tinue to operate even if the accelerator pedal is partially depressed. How-
ever, it will be canceled if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
xIf the driver depresses the brake pedal or turns the steering wheel, the sys-
tem may determine that this constitutes evasive action by the driver, and
the automatic braking control may not activate in order to allow the driver
full control.
xWhen the difference in speed with the obstacle in front is approximately 20
MPH (30 km/h) or more, it may not be possible to avoid a collision. Even if
the speed difference is approximately 20 MPH (30 km/h) or less, in cases
such as when another vehicle cuts in front of you, or in other cases
depending on visibility, condition of road surface and other factors*, the
function may be unable to stop the vehicle or may not activate. Pre-Colli-
sion Brake Assist may also not activate depending on the conditions* listed
below.
*Conditions
- Distance to obstacle in front of you, speed difference, proximity condi-
tions, lateral displacement (the amount of offset)
- Vehicle conditions (amount of load, number of occupants, condition of
tires, etc.)
- Road conditions (grade, slipperiness, shape, bumps, etc.)
- When visibility ahead is poor (rain, snow, fog or smoke, etc.)
- When the detected object is one of the following
• A domestic animal or other animal (a dog or deer, etc.)
• A guardrail, telephone pole, tree, fence or wall, etc.
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- Even if the obstacle is a motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian, depending on
the brightness of the surroundings as well as the relative movement, and
aspect or angle of the object, there may be cases when the system can-
not detect it.
- When the system determines that operation by the driver (based on
accelerator pedal operation, braking, steering wheel angle, etc.) is
intended as evasive action
- Vehicle maintenance status (brake systems, tire wear, tire pressure,
whether a temporary spare tire is being used, etc.)
- When towing a trailer or vehicle, etc.
- When the brakes are cold due to outside temperature being low or just
after starting the engine.
- When the brakes are overheated on downhill grades (braking effective-
ness is reduced)
- When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle (the brakes are wet and
braking effectiveness is reduced)
- Recognition conditions of the stereo cameras
In particular, the function may be unable to stop the vehicle or may not
activate in the following cases.
• Bad weather (for example heavy rain, a blizzard or thick fog)
• 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,
dust or other substances to obscure the view through the windshield
• 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 approaching a motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian at night
• When ambient light is poor in the evening or early morning
• When a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian is outside the area
illuminated by the headlights
• When affected by strong light from the front (for example, sunlight at
dawn, sunset or headlight high beams, etc.)
• When there is snow, frost, dirt or dust on the windshield or it is clouded
• When fluid has not been fully wiped off the windshield during or after
washer use
• When the target cannot be correctly recognized because the stereo
cameras’ view is obstructed by water droplets from rain or the window
washer, or by the wiper blades.
• When the stereo cameras’ field of view is obstructed (for example by a
canoe on the roof of the vehicle)
• When the rear aspect of
the vehicle in front is
low, small or irregular
(the system may recog-
nize another part of the
vehicle as its rear and
will determine operation
from that)
- When there is an
empty truck or trailer
with no rear and/or
side panels on the
cargo bed
- With vehicles that
have cargo protruding
from their back ends
- With non-standard
shaped vehicles (vehicle transporters or vehicles with a sidecar
fitted, etc.)
- When the height of the vehicle is low, etc.
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When there is an obstacle in the forward direction during driving, the system activates in the
following sequence in order to warn the driver, activate braking control, and active the brake
lights.
(1) Following Distance Warning:
When the system determines that there is a risk of collision, a buzzer sounds repeated short
beeps and the indicators on the meter display and the multi function display illuminate to
warn the driver.
The Following Distance Warning operates when Adaptive Cruise Control is not set.
When the driver depresses the brake pedal to decelerate and achieves a suitable following
distance, the warning is canceled.
(2) First Braking and Warning:
When the system determines that there is a high risk of collision with an obstacle in front, a
buzzer sounds repeated short beeps and the indicators on the meter display and the multi
function display illuminate to warn the driver, and braking control is activated. If the system
determines that the amount of evasive action (braking, steering, etc.) taken by the driver
has reduced the risk of collision, braking activation is canceled.
(3) Second Braking and Warning:
If the system then determines that the risk of collision is extremely high, the buzzer changes
to a continuous beeping sound and stronger braking control is activated. If, despite any eva-
sive action taken by the driver, the system subsequently determines that a collision is
unavoidable, braking control is continued.
When the vehicle stops, a buzzer sounds three short beeps and a single long beep. The
automatic braking function is cancelled approximately 2 seconds after the vehicle stops and
the vehicle starts creeping forward gradually.
Pre-Collision Braking System operation
& warningSecond braking
& warning First braking
Possible collision area Highly possible
collision areaExtremely highly possible
collision area
Obstacle
No brake controlCanada only
(For USA: on the
meter display)Short beeps
Repeated
short beeps
Strong
(Flash) Operating
systemMeter displayMulti function
display
Continuous
beep Moderate Strength of
Automatic Braking
Warning
buzzer type
Obstacle Detected
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warning
Following
distance
warning
First
braking &
warning
Second
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Pre-Collision Throttle Management
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• When the rear aspect of the
vehicle or object in front is
small (for example a trailer,
oncoming vehicle, etc.) or
when your vehicle is too
close to it (the system may
recognize another part of
the vehicle as its rear end,
and may not operate prop-
erly)
• When there is a fence, wall
or shatter, etc., with a uni-
form pattern (striped pat-
tern, brick, etc.) or with no
pattern in front
• When there is a wall or door
made of glass or a mirror in
front
• When an obstacle (another vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, ani-
mal or child, etc.) cuts in from the side or jumps out suddenly
• When starting, if you change lanes and your vehicle is immediately behind
the obstacle
• On sharp curves, steep uphill grades or steep downhill grades
- When the system determines that steering operation by the driver is
intended as evasive action
xFor your safety, do not test the Pre-Collision Throttle Management function
by yourself. There is a possibility that the function will not work during the test
and this may cause an unexpected accident.
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Lane Departure Warning
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CAUTION
In the following situations, the Lane Departure Warning will or may not acti-
vate:
xVehicle speed is approximately 32 MPH (50 km/h) or less.
xFor approximately 7 seconds after the Lane Departure Warning activates
once
xWhen the steering wheel is turned significantly to either side
xWhen the brake pedal is depressed or immediately after it is depressed
xWhen the accelerator pedal is almost fully depressed and the vehicle is
accelerating or immediately after accelerating
xWhen the following distance behind a vehicle in front is short
xWhile the turn signal is operating and for approximately 7 seconds after the
turn signal lever has returned to its original position
xWhen the vehicle has not returned to the inside of the lane after the Lane
Departure Warning has activated
xThe lane is narrow.
xWhen it is difficult for the camera to detect lane markings
- There are no lane markings (white lines, etc.) or they are very worn.
- It is difficult to detect lane markings as they are similar in color to the
road surface.
- The lane markings are narrow.
xWhen the lead vehicle has taken measures to avoid an obstacle and fol-
lowing this you have performed steering operations
NOTE
xThe following situations may cause incorrect lane detection and a faulty
Lane Departure Warning to occur.
- Tire tracks on a wet road or snow-covered road
- Boundaries between snow and asphalt, marks from road repair, etc.
- Double lane lines, etc.
- Shadows of guardrails, etc.
xWhen the Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light is illuminated, the
Lane Departure Warning is inactive.
* Refer to page 60.

Lane Sway Warning
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Lane Sway Warning
This function detects wandering or drifting
within a lane, and warns the driver. When
Lane Sway Warning activates, a buzzer
sounds 6 short beeps, the steering wheel indi-
cator flashes and the lane indicators flash
alternately left/right on the meter display.
Also, a pop-up screen will be displayed on the
multi function display.
This function activates only when the vehicle
speed is approximately 32 MPH (50 km/h) or
more.

WARNING
Lane Sway Warning will not operate in all conditions. It also will not automati-
cally correct wandering. If the driver relies only on the Lane Sway Warning to
prevent the vehicle from wandering, an accident may occur.
CAUTION
Under the following conditions, the Lane Sway Warning may not operate.
xWhen driving on a winding road
xWhen vehicle speed changes greatly
xImmediately after a lane change
xWhen it is difficult for the EyeSight stereo cameras to detect lane markings
- There are no lane markings (white lines, etc.) or they are the very worn.
- It is difficult to detect lane markings as they are similar in color to the
road surface.
- The lane markings are narrow.
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Canada only
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Conventional Cruise Control
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Conventional Cruise Control can be set when the following conditions are met.
- The select lever is in the position.
- The brake pedal is released.
- The vehicle speed is between approximately 25 MPH (40 km/h) and 90 MPH (145
km/h).
■When setting Conventional Cruise Control
(1) Setting the Conventional Cruise Control to standby status.
Press the (CRUISE) switch. At this time, (Adaptive Cruise Control) and the
(following distance setting) are displayed on the EyeSight display in the meter display. The
trip meter changes to the set vehicle speed display, and it will read “- - - MPH (USA) or km/h
(Canada)”. When the (CRUISE) switch is pressed, the initial cruise control mode is
always Adaptive Cruise Control.
If the switch is pressed once more, the EyeSight display will turn off. It will also automatically
turn off when the engine is stopped.
How to use the Conventional Cruise Control
NOTE
When the main cruise control is
turned on by pressing the
(CRUISE) switch, the multi
function display will switch to
the EyeSight screen.
To return to the triple meter or
clock display, pull the
switch on the steering wheel
toward you.
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READY display EyeSight
display
MPH
miles
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xPress the (CRUISE) switch.
The EyeSight display in the meter will
disappear and the Conventional Cruise
Control will turn off.
●Automatic cancellation by the system
In the following cases, a buzzer sounds a single long beep and the Cruise control function is
automatically canceled.
xThe select lever was moved to a position other than .
- The cruise control function can be used again after the lever is returned to the
position.
xA paddle shift switch was operated during driving with the lever in the position.
- The cruise control function can be used again after the paddle shift switch will not be
operated for a while. (The shift position will return to the position unless S# (Sports
Sharp mode) of SI-DRIVE is selected on turbo models).
xVehicle Dynamics Control was turned off.
- The cruise control function can be used again when Vehicle Dynamics Control is turned
back on.
xX-mode is turned on. (The X-mode indicator illuminates.)
- The cruise control function can be used again when X-mode is turned off.
xVehicle speed drops to approximately 20 MPH (30 km/h) or less (due to a steep uphill
grade or some other reason).
xVehicle speed rises to approximately 100 MPH (160 km/h) or more (due to a steep down-
hill grade or some other reason).
xThe Vehicle Dynamics Control or Traction Control functions activate.
xAny door of the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear doors is opened.
xThe driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.
xThe parking brake is engaged (when the brake warning light illuminates).
xEyeSight is malfunctioning . (Refer to page 76, “EyeSight malfunction and temporary
stop”.)
xThe steering wheel is turned significantly in either direction.
xThe grade of the road is steep.
WARNING
Do not use Conventional Cruise Control on slippery roads. Doing so may
result in an accident.
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