2016 SUBARU FORESTER sport mode

About EyeSight
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■Combination meter

Instrument panel display layout
SPORTEye
SightStay
AlertObstacle
DetectedLane
Departure
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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

About EyeSight
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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.

About EyeSight
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●CANCEL switch
Cancels cruise control*.
*Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
* Refer to pages 37 and 71.
● (Following distance setting) switch
xCan 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.
xWhen 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* switch
Selects the tracking characteristics linked with the SI-DRIVE (only when adaptive cruise
control is set).
*SI-DRIVE refers to SUBARU Intelligent Drive.
▼Turbo model
- S/I switch
xSwitches between I (Intelligent mode) and S (Sports mode) every time it’s pressed.
xWhile S# (Sports Sharp mode) is selected, press the switch to change to S (Sports
mode).
- S#/I switch
xPress the switch to change to S# (Sports Sharp mode).
xWhile S# (Sports Sharp mode) is selected, press the switch will change to I (Intelligent
mode).
▼Except for turbo model
- S switch
xPress this switch to change to S (Sports mode).
- I switch
xPress 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) selectedVehicle in front tracking performance is given priority,
resulting in tracking with frequent changes in speed.
S# (Sports Sharp mode)
selected 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.

Adaptive Cruise Control
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When a vehicle in front is detected, a buzzer
sounds 1 short beep and the lead vehicle indi-
cator will be displayed.
The vehicle tracks the lead vehicle in front
and maintains the selected following distance.
At this time, the speed upper limit is the set
vehicle speed. If the vehicle in front is no
longer detected, a buzzer sounds 1 short
beep and the lead vehicle indicator turns off.
Operation of Adaptive Cruise Control
xWhen no vehicle in front is detected
The vehicle drives constantly at the set tar-
get vehicle speed between approximately
25 MPH (40 km/h) and 90 MPH (145 km/h).
NOTE
xThe set vehicle speed can be adjusted within the range from 25 MPH (40
km/h) to 90 MPH (145 km/h).
xIf cruise control is set while driving the vehicle at approximately 25 MPH
(40 km/h) or less, the set vehicle speed is automatically set to 25 MPH (40
km/h).
xFor turbo models, if the Adaptive Cruise Control is set while the S# (Sports
Sharp mode) of SI-DRIVE is selected, the shift position indicator will
change from the gear position to the position.
NOTE
The buzzer sound (lead vehicle acquisition sound) that occurs when a vehicle
in front is detected or no longer detected while Adaptive Cruise Control is set
can be turned off by customization.
* Refer to page 79.
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Lead vehicle indicator
Meter display
Multi function
display
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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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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SET indicator
turns off.
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Mark turns off.

Adaptive Cruise Control
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- Cruise control can be resumed after the transmission select lever is returned to the
position.
xA paddle shift switch is operated while driving when the transmission select lever is in the
position.
- Cruise control can be resumed after the paddle shift is not 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.)
xAny door including the driver’s door, passenger’s door or rear door is opened.
xThe driver’s seatbelt is unfastened.
xThe parking brake is engaged (when the brake warning light illuminates).
xVehicle Dynamics Control is turned off manually (VDC OFF indicator light illuminates).
- Cruise control can be used again when Vehicle Dynamics Control is turned back on.
xX mode is turned on (the X mode indicator light illuminates).
- Cruise control can be resumed after the X mode is turned off.
xEyeSight operation has temporarily stopped.
* Refer to page 77.
xEyeSight is malfunctioning (the EyeSight warning light “ ” illuminates).
* Refer to page 76.
WARNING
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on slippery roads. Doing so may result in
an accident.
CAUTION
If the selector lever is shifted to the position, the Adaptive Cruise Control
is automatically cancelled. However, do not shift the selector lever into the
position while driving except in an emergency. Doing so will eliminate the
engine’s tendency to brake the vehicle and may result in an accident.
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Conventional Cruise Control
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WARNING
The “brake more” warning will not activate while Conventional Cruise Control
is functioning.
CAUTION
During Conventional Cruise Control use, accelerator and brake control to
track the vehicle in front is not performed. Operate the accelerator and brake
pedals as necessary.
NOTE
xThe set vehicle speed can be adjusted between 25 MPH (40 km/h) and 90
MPH (145 km/h).
xDuring Conventional Cruise Control use, the set vehicle speed is not
shown on the multi function display.
xOn a downhill grade, automatic braking may operate in order to maintain
the set vehicle speed.
xTo return to Adaptive Cruise Control use, cancel the Conventional Cruise
Control then press and hold the (following distance setting) switch for
approximately 2 seconds or longer.
xFor turbo models, when the vehicle speed is set while S# (Sports Sharp
mode) of SI-DRIVE is selected, the gear shift position display in the meter
switches from the current gear position to the position.
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Conventional Cruise Control
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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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