2016 SUBARU FORESTER cruise control

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xWhen a vehicle in front is detected
The vehicle tracks the lead vehicle in front,
and will maintain the chosen following dis-
tance, up to the set target vehicle speed -
between 25 MPH (40 km/h) and 90 MPH
(145 km/h).
xIf the lead vehicle is no longer tracked
within a distance of approximately 100 ft
(30 m) and a speed of approximately 20
MPH (30 km/h) or less is detected, a buzzer
sounds single long beep and Adaptive
Cruise Control function is canceled.
At this time, the lead vehicle indicator
flashes.
If the vehicle in front is no longer detected
under conditions other than the previous
ones, the vehicle gradually accelerates back
to the set target vehicle speed and will drive at
that constant speed.
If a vehicle in front is detected while accelerat-
ing to the set target vehicle speed, vehicle
tracking will be started again.
NOTE
xWhen the brakes are applied by Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle’s
brake lights will illuminate.
xEven if there is no lead vehicle present, on a downhill grade, the Adaptive
Cruise Control’s automatic brake may operate in order to maintain the set
target vehicle speed.
xTo temporarily accelerate quickly, use the accelerator pedal.
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■ Increasing the set vehicle target speed
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Using the RES/+ switch
While driving with Adaptive Cruise Control on, operate the RES/+ switch as follows.
xPush the RES/+ switch briefly.
Every time the switch is pushed, the set
vehicle target speed will increase in
increments of 5 MPH (5 km/h).
xPush the RES/+ switch continuously.
While the switch is being pushed, the set
vehicle target speed will increase in
increments of 1 MPH (1 km/h).
When operating the switch, the set vehicle
target speed changes on the meter display
and the multi function display.

●Using the accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. Once the preferred speed
has been attained, push the SET/- switch. The set vehicle target speed is set to the vehi-
cle speed that is attained when the switch is pushed. The set vehicle target speed is dis-
played on the meter display and the multi function display.
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■Decreasing the set vehicle target speed
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Using the SET/- switch
While driving with Adaptive Cruise Control on, operate the SET/- switch as follows.
xPush the SET/- switch briefly.
Every time the switch is pushed, the set
vehicle target speed will decrease in incre-
ments of 5 MPH (5 km/h).
xPush the SET/- switch continuously.
While the switch is being pushed, the set
vehicle target speed will decrease in incre-
ments of 1 MPH (1 km/h).
When operating the switch, the set vehicle
target speed changes on the meter display
and the multi function display.

●Using the brake pedal
Depress the brake pedal to decrease the vehicle speed (the Adaptive Cruise Control is
cancelled). Once the preferred speed has been attained, push the SET/- switch. The set
vehicle target speed is set to the vehicle speed that is attained when the switch is pushed,
and the set vehicle target speed is displayed on the meter display and the multi function
display.
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■Accelerating the vehicle temporarily
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle temporarily.
When the accelerator is released, the vehicle returns to the set vehicle target speed.
■Decelerating the vehicle temporarily
Depress the brake pedal to decelerate the vehicle temporarily. At this time, the Adaptive
Cruise Control is cancelled.
The display screen will change as follows.
xMeter display:
The SET indicator disappears with the set vehicle target speed shown.
xMulti function display:
The set vehicle speed indicator ( mark) disappears.
To set the set vehicle target speed again, push the RES/+ switch.

NOTE
For turbo models, if the S# (Sports Sharp mode) of SI-DRIVE is selected, the
shift position indicator will change from the gear position to the position
when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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CAUTION
xWhen Adaptive Cruise Control is operating, actual vehicle speed is con-
trolled according to the lead vehicle. Therefore, if the RES/+ switch is
pressed and set to a speed higher than the speed of the lead vehicle, the
vehicle will not accelerate - it will maintain a safe following distance as first
priority.
However because doing so changed the set vehicle target speed, when
the lead vehicle is no longer detected (for example if you change to a free-
way lane with no vehicles in front), the vehicle will accelerate to that new
set target speed. Change the set vehicle target speed while briefly check-
ing the value shown in the set speed display on the meter display.
xWhen the accelerator pedal is depressed with Adaptive Cruise Control on,
automatic braking control and warnings by Adaptive Cruise Control will not
occur. However, if there is a high risk of collision with an obstacle in front of
the vehicle at this time, the warning and braking control of the Pre-Collision
Braking System may activate.
xOrdinarily, while Adaptive Cruise Control is functioning, acceleration and
deceleration are performed automatically according to the speed of the
lead vehicle (if one is detected). However, when your vehicle approaches
a lead vehicle, for example if it is necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or other reason, and if the vehicle in front suddenly decelerates, or
if another vehicle cuts into your path, operate the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal and accelerate or decelerate as appropriate for the existing
conditions.

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■ Changing the following distance:
The following distance from the vehicle in front can be set to three levels.
Each time the (following distance setting) switch is pressed, the following distance
from the vehicle in front switches in the following sequence:
Faro Mediumo Close o Far
NOTE
xEvery time the (CRUISE) switch is turned off or the engine is started,
the following distance setting will be set to “Far”. When the following dis-
tance setting is changed again, press the (following distance setting)
switch.
xThe following distance changes according to the vehicle speed and is fur-
ther the faster that the vehicle is traveling at.

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Following distance
settingDisplay
Far
Medium
Close
Following
distanceYour vehicle speed
Approx. 25 MPH (40 km/h) Approx. 60 MPH (100 km/h)
Far Approx. 85 ft (25 m) Approx. 175 ft (50 m)
Medium Approx. 65 ft (20 m) Approx. 135 ft (40 m)
Close Approx. 50 ft (15 m) Approx. 95 ft (30 m)

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■Canceling Adaptive Cruise Control
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Canceling by driver operation
Either of the following operations will cancel Adaptive Cruise Control.
xPress the CANCEL switch
xDepress the brake pedal.
The display screen will change as follows.
xMeter display:
The SET indicator disappears with the set
vehicle target speed shown.
xMulti function display:
The set vehicle speed indicator ( mark)
disappears.

xPress the (CRUISE) switch.
The EyeSight display disappears and the
Adaptive Cruise Control is turned to OFF.
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●Automatic cancellation by the system
When the vehicle stops in accordance with the stopping of the vehicle in front, three short
beeps and a single long beep will sound and the Adaptive Cruise Control is automatically
cancelled.
In the following cases, a buzzer will sound a single long beep and Adaptive Cruise
Control is automatically canceled. Also, a pop-up screen will be displayed on the multi
function display.
* Refer to page 81.
xThe lead vehicle that your vehicle has been
tracking within a distance of approximately
100 ft (30 m) and at a speed differential of
approximately 20 MPH (30 km/h) or less is
no longer detected. (At this time the lead
vehicle indicator located in the meter
display will flash.)
xThe grade of the road is very steep.
xVehicle Dynamics Control or Traction
Control Function is activated.
xThe vehicle speed has exceeded approxi-
mately 100 MPH (160 km/h) while cruise control is set.
xThe steering wheel was turned significantly in either direction.
xThe transmission select lever is moved to a position other than .
NOTE
When the Adaptive Cruise
Control is turned to OFF, the
screen of the multi function
display will switch to the triple
meter screen.
* For details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual for your
vehicle.
CAUTION
The automatic braking function is released gradually approximately 2
seconds after stopping and the vehicle starts creeping forward. Be sure to
depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle completely.
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