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- 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 or
other substances to obscure the view
- 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 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 stereo cameras are obstructed by a hand, etc. (If even one of
the cameras is obstructed, the system does not operate properly.)
- 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 accurate detection is not possible due to reflections in the front
windshield
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
xUnder the conditions listed below, it is difficult to recognize vehicles in
front, motorcycles, pedestrians, obstacles on the road, traffic lanes, etc.
Also, the EyeSight system may temporarily stop operating. If the EyeSight
system repeatedly stops operating several times, contact a SUBARU
dealer and have the system inspected.
- When the stereo camera lenses are dirty due to fingerprints, etc.
- When the stereo cameras have become misaligned due to a strong
impact
xWhen there is a malfunction in the EyeSight system, turn off the Pre-Colli-
sion Braking System (
Ÿ refer to page 31) and the Lane Departure Warning
(
Ÿ refer to page 61), and stop using the Adaptive Cruise Control and Con-
ventional Cruise Control. Contact a SUBARU dealer and have the system
inspected.
xWhen the Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light is illuminated, the Pre-
Collision Braking System may not operate properly. If the indicator light is
illuminated, turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System. Also, do not use the
Adaptive Cruise Control or Conventional Cruise Control.
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NOTE
xEyeSight records and stores the following data when the Pre-Collision
Braking System is operated. It does not record conversations or other
audio data.
- Stereo camera image data
- Distance from the vehicle in front
- Vehicle speed
- Steering wheel turning angle
- Lateral movement with regards to the direction of travel
- Accelerator pedal operation status
- Brake pedal operation status
- Select lever position
- Odometer reading
- Data related to ABS, Vehicle Dynamics Control and Traction Control
Function
SUBARU and third parties contracted by SUBARU may acquire and use
the recorded data for the purpose of vehicle research and development.
SUBARU and third parties contracted by SUBARU will not disclose or
provide the acquired data to any other third party except under the fol-
lowing conditions.
• The vehicle owner has given his/her consent.
• The disclosure/provision is based on a court order or other legally
enforceable request.
• Data that has been modified so that the user and vehicle cannot be
identified is provided to a research institution for statistical processing
or similar purposes.
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The stereo cameras are installed at the posi-
tions of the front map lights.
Continued on next page Ÿ
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 is a precision component. Always observe the following
precautions especially when handling the lenses.
- Never touch the stereo camera lenses, and do not attempt to wipe or
clean the lenses. Doing so could damage or soil the lens, and lead to
improper system performance.
If you ever touch a lens for any reason, be sure to contact a SUBARU
dealer.
A
S01107
Stereo cameras
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Ÿ Continued from previous page
- When cleaning the front
windshield, cover the front
of the camera casing with
paper that does not collect
dust, such as copy paper.
Affix the paper to prevent
glass cleaner from getting
on the camera lenses. At
this point, make sure that
the tape’s adhesive sur-
face does not come in
contact with the windshield
or the lens. Be sure to
remove the paper after
cleaning.
- When having the inside of windshield cleaned at a service station, etc.,
be sure to request that the attendant covers the camera covers before
washing the vehicle.
- Do not subject the stereo cameras to a strong impact.
- Do not remove or disassemble the stereo cameras.
- Do not change the positions where the stereo cameras are installed or
modify any of the surrounding structures.
xDo not install an interior rearview mirror other than a genuine SUBARU
rearview mirror (such as a wide-type mirror) and the sun visor. Also, use
the rearview mirror so that it does not obstruct the stereo cameras. Failure
to do so may affect the stereo cameras’ field of view and could prevent the
EyeSight system from functioning properly.
S01097
S00509
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Continued on next page Ÿ
xDo not install any accessories other than the ones designated by SUBARU
on the prohibited areas shown in the illustrations (grey zones).
Even if some accessories are installed on the outside of the prohibited areas,
abnormal operation of EyeSight may occur due to the reflection of the light or
any objects. In this situation, move the accessories. For details, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
xDo not place any objects on top of the instrument panel. The stereo cameras
may not be able to detect objects accurately and the EyeSight system may
not function properly due to reflections in the front windshield. For details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
xIf the top of the instrument panel is polished with chemicals or other sub-
stances, the stereo cameras may not be able to detect objects accurately
and the EyeSight system may not operate properly due to reflections in the
front windshield.
xDo not install any wiper blades other than genuine SUBARU wiper blades.
Doing so may affect the stereo cameras’ field of view and could prevent the
EyeSight system from functioning properly.
xReplace damaged wiper blades as soon as possible. The stereo cameras
may not be able to detect objects accurately and the EyeSight system may
not function properly due to liquid remaining on the windshield.
xDo not install any accessories
on the front side such as on
the hood or the grille. It may
affect the camera view and
the system may not operate
correctly.
xMake sure that the cargo
loaded on the roof does not
obstruct or interfere in the ste-
reo cameras’ field of view.
Obstructing the stereo cam-
eras’ view may impair the sys-
tem operation. For details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
S02018Monitors or other accessories
S01098
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Ÿ Continued from previous page
xKeep the windshield (outside and inside) clean at all times. When the wind-
shield has become fogged, or it has a dirt or an oil film on it, the stereo
camera may not detect objects accurately and the EyeSight system may
not operate correctly. Never mount any device to the center air vent, as
any airflow change may impact performance of the EyeSight system.
xDo not place any stickers or accessories on the windshield (outside or
inside). If you have to do so (for example, legally required or electronic toll
tag), avoid the area directly in front of the camera. Doing so may adversely
affect the field of view of the stereo camera and can cause improper oper-
ation of the system. For details, contact a SUBARU dealer.
xDo not use any glass coating agents or similar substances on the wind-
shield. Doing so may prevent the system from operating correctly.
xDo not install a film on the front windshield. The system may not operate
correctly.
xIf there are scratches or cracks on the front windshield, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
xTo have the front windshield replaced or repaired, contact a SUBARU
dealer. Do not install a front windshield other than a genuine SUBARU
front windshield. The stereo cameras may not be able to detect objects
accurately and the EyeSight system may not operate properly.
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EyeSight includes the following functions.
■Pre-Collision Braking System
This function uses a following distance warning feature to warn the driver to take evasive
action when there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle or obstacle in front of the
driver’s vehicle. If the driver still does not take evasive action, the brakes are quickly applied
automatically just before the collision in order to reduce the collision damage or, if possible,
prevent the collision.
Ÿ Refer to page 21.
■Adaptive Cruise Control
This function maintains the set vehicle speed and when there is a vehicle in front in the
same traffic lane, it tracks the speed of the vehicle in front up to the maximum of the set
vehicle speed.
Ÿ Refer to page 33.
■Pre-Collision Throttle Management
This function reduces accidental forward movement caused by the select lever being placed
in the wrong position or the accelerator pedal being accidentally depressed, or depressed
too strongly.
Ÿ Refer to page 53.
■Lane Departure Warning
This function warns the driver when the vehicle is about to depart the traffic lane during driv-
ing.
Ÿ Refer to page 59.
■Lane Sway Warning
This system detects vehicle drifting caused by driver fatigue, failure to concentrate on the
road, inattention, strong crosswinds or other factors, and warns the driver.
Ÿ Refer to page 62.
■Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function notifies the driver when the vehicle stopped in front starts moving but the
driver’s vehicle remains stationary.
Ÿ Refer to page 65.
EyeSight Functions
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■Conventional Cruise Control
In this mode, the system maintains a constant vehicle speed. It does not track the vehicle in
front. This function can be used even when the stereo cameras have temporarily stopped
operating. (
Ÿ Refer to page 80.) (This function is used by switching from Adaptive Cruise
Control to Conventional Cruise Control.)
Ÿ Refer to page 66.
NOTE
EyeSight does not operate when the engine is not running.
