2016 SUBARU FORESTER stop start

Pre-Collision Braking System
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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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Following distance
warning
Following
distance
warning
First
braking &
warning
Second
braking &
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Pre-Collision Braking System
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When pressing and holding the Pre-Collision
Braking System OFF switch for approximately
2 seconds (or longer), a single short beep will
sound and the Pre-Collision Braking System
(including Pre-Collision Brake Assist) will turn
off. When this control is turned off, the Pre-
Collision Braking System OFF indicator light
on the instrument panel illuminates. To turn
the control back on, press and hold the Pre-
Collision Braking System OFF switch for
approximately 2 seconds or longer again.
When this control is turned on, the Pre-
Collision Braking System OFF indicator light
will turn off.
■Pre-Collision Braking System OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
and remains illuminated for approximately 7
seconds after the engine starts. It turns on
when the Pre-Collision Braking System is
turned off.
It also illuminates under the following
conditions.
xWhen the VDC OFF switch is pressed and
VDC is canceled
xWhen the EyeSight system has a
malfunction
* Refer to page 76.
xWhen the EyeSight system has stopped
temporarily
* Refer to page 77.
Turning off the Pre-Collision Braking System
NOTE
xWhen the Pre-Collision Braking System is turned off, the Pre-Collision
Throttle Management Control function is also turned off.
xEven when the Pre-Collision Braking System is turned off, if the ignition
switch is turned off and the engine is then restarted, the Pre-Collision
Braking System will be turned on. The system default setting when the
vehicle is restarted in “ON”.
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Pre-Collision Throttle Management
When an obstacle is detected in front of the
vehicle, and the vehicle is stopped or travel-
ling very slowly, if the system determines that
the accelerator pedal has been depressed by
more than the necessary amount (due to
driver error), it greatly restricts engine output
and ensures that vehicle forward movement is
slower than normal in order to give the driver
additional time to brake or react.
During system operation, a buzzer will sound several short beeps and the lead vehicle indi-
cator and the following distance setting indicator will blink in the meter display. Also, a pop-
up screen will be displayed in the multi function display.
This function only activates when the transmission select lever is in the or position.

WARNING
Do not rely excessively on Pre-Collision Throttle Management. Pre-
Collision Throttle Management is not designed to help you avoid
collisions in many situations. Always check the selector lever and pedal
positions as well as the surrounding environment before starting and
operating the vehicle. Relying only on Pre-Collision Throttle
Management could result in an accident.
xPre-Collision Throttle Management is not designed to maintain the vehicle
in a stopped condition.
Repeated
short beeps
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miles
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Obstacle Detected
Canada only
(For USA: on the meter display)

Lane Departure Warning
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When pressing and holding the Lane
Departure Warning OFF switch for approxi-
mately 2 seconds or longer, a single short
beep will sound and the Lane Departure
Warning will turn off. When this function is
turned off, the Lane Departure Warning OFF
indicator light on the instrument panel will illu-
minate.
To turn the function back on, press and hold
the Lane Departure Warning OFF switch
again. When the function is turned on, the
Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light
will turn off.
■Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position, and then
approximately 7 seconds after the engine
starts, it turns off. It turns on when the Lane
Departure Warning feature is turned off.
It also illuminates under the following
conditions.
xWhen the VDC OFF switch is pressed and
VDC is canceled
xWhen the EyeSight system has a
malfunction
* Refer to page 76.
xWhen the EyeSight system has stopped
temporarily
* Refer to page 77.
Turning off Lane Departure Warning
NOTE
xWhen the Lane Departure Warning is turned off, the Lane Sway Warning is
also turned off.
xEven when the Lane Departure Warning is turned off, if the ignition switch
is turned off and then the engine is restarted, the Lane Departure Warning
will be turned on. The default setting for the Lane Departure Warning when
the vehicle is restarted is “ON”.
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Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function notifies the driver by means of a
buzzer and the lead vehicle indicator on the
multi information display when the driver’s
vehicle remains stopped after the vehicle in
front has started to move forward. When the
vehicle in front remains stopped continuously
(within a following distance of approximately
32 ft (10 m) and the driver’s vehicle remains
stopped for several seconds or longer), the
system continues to detect the vehicle in front
and this alarm activates if the vehicle in front
advances approximately 10 ft (3 m) or more while the driver’s vehicle remains stationary.
This function only activates when the select lever is in the , or position.
When the Lead Vehicle Start Alert activates, a buzzer sounds a two-tone beep and the lead
vehicle indicator on the meter display flashes. Also, a pop-up screen will be displayed on
the multi function display.

NOTE
xThe Lead Vehicle Start Alert function setting can be turned on or off.
* Refer to page 79.
xUnder the following conditions, the Lead Vehicle Start Alert may activate
even when the vehicle in front has not started to move, or may not activate
even after the vehicle in front has started to move:
- A motorcycle or similar object has cut in between your vehicle and the
stopped vehicle in front.
- Weather or road conditions prevent detection of the vehicle in front.
- The EyeSight stereo cameras lose detection of the vehicle in front.
- This function will not activate when the select lever is in the , or
position and the driver has not manually depressed the brake pedal.
Two-tone beep
Lead
vehicle10 ft (3 m)
or moreLead
vehicle
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Vehicle Ahead Has Moved
MPGF
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Conventional Cruise Control
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CAUTION
If the selector lever is shifted to the position, the Conventional Cruise
Control will automatically be cancelled. However, do not shift the selector
lever into the position while driving except for an emergency. Doing so will
eliminate the engine’s tendency to brake the vehicle.
NOTE
xIf EyeSight is malfunctioning, the EyeSight warning indicator light, Pre-
Collision Braking System OFF indicator light and Lane Departure Warning
OFF indicator light illuminate. Also, a pop-up screen will be displayed on
the multi function display. If this occurs, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and then stop the engine and restart it. If the indicators remain illuminated
after restarting the engine, Conventional Cruise Control cannot be used.
This will not interfere with ordinary driving; however the system should be
inspected by a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
* Refer to page 76.
xWhen operation of Conventional Cruise Control has been automatically
canceled, perform the set operation again after the condition that caused
the cancellation has been eliminated. If cruise control cannot be set even
after the condition has been corrected, EyeSight may be malfunctioning.
This will not interfere with ordinary driving; however the system should be
inspected by a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
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List of buzzer sounds
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List of buzzer sounds
*The buzzer that indicates when a lead vehicle is detected or when it is no longer detected
(lead vehicle acquisition alert), as well as the Lead Vehicle Start Alert function can be turned
on or off.
* Refer to page 79.Buzzer sound Status Reference page
Single continuous
beepPre-Collision Braking System:
Second Braking and alarm are active. Refer to page 49.
3 short beeps and
single long beepPre-Collision Braking System:
Automatic brake is cancelled after the vehicle
has been stopped with the operation of Second
Braking and alarm. Refer to page 49.
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Automatic brake is cancelled after the vehicle
has been stopped due to the stopping of the
vehicle in front. Refer to page 37.
Single long beepAdaptive Cruise Control or Conventional Cruise
Control is automatically canceled.
Refer to pages
38 and 72.
Repeated short
beepsPre-Collision Braking System
First Braking is active. Refer to page 49.
Pre-Collision Braking System
The following distance warning is active.
Pre-Collision Throttle Management is active. Refer to page 52.
The “brake more” warning from Adaptive Cruise
Control is active. Refer to page 42.
6 short beepsThe Lane Departure Warning is active. Refer to page 58.
The Lane Sway Warning is active. Refer to page 61.
1 short beepEither of the following occurred while Adaptive
Cruise Control was set.
- A vehicle in front is detected
*.
- A vehicle in front is no longer detected*. Refer to page 30.
The cruise control mode (Adaptive Cruise
Control Conventional Cruise Control) is
changed. Refer to page 67.
EyeSight is malfunctioning.
Refer to page 76.
EyeSight operation is temporarily stopped. Refer to page 77.
The Pre-Collision Braking System is turned on
or off. Refer to page 51.
Lane Departure Warning is turned on or off. Refer to page 60.
Two-tone beep Lead Vehicle Start Alert is active*. Refer to page 64.