2017 SUBARU FORESTER cruise control

About EyeSight
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■CRUISE indicator
xThis indicator illuminates when the main cruise control is on.
: Adaptive Cruise Control (Adaptive Cruise Control indicator)
: Conventional Cruise Control (Conventional Cruise Control indicator)
Ÿ Refer to pages 40 and 75.
x When Adaptive Cruise Control is set and the vehicle detects a car in front, this indicator
(white) turns green.
Ÿ Refer to page 42.
■ SET indicator
illuminates when cruise control* is set.
Ÿ Refer to pages 41 and 79.
* Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
■ READY indicator
illuminates when Adaptive Cruise Control can be set.
Ÿ Refer to pages 40.
■OFF indicator
illuminates when Cruise Control* has been automatically canceled.
Ÿ Refer to pages 49 and 83.
* Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
■ Lead vehicle indicator
xWhen Adaptive Cruise Control is set or when the vehicle is stopped, this indicator illumi-
nates when a vehicle in front has been detected.
Ÿ Refer to page 42.
x This indicator flashes in the following cases.
- The Lead Vehicle Start Alert is active.
- The Pre-Collision Braking System is active.
- The “brake more” warning is active.
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management is active.
■ Following distance setting indicator
Indicates the following distance setting that was set with the (Following distance set-
ting) switch.
Ÿ Refer to page 47.

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■Set vehicle speed display
Displays the set vehicle speed.
Ÿ Refer to pages 40 and 77.
■Lane Keep Assist indicator
xThis indicator illuminates when Lane Keep Assist is turned on by pressing the (Lane
Keep Assist) switch.
x While the Lane Keep Assist system is activated, if the vehicle travels across a lane
marker, the indicator turns from white to green.
Ÿ Refer to pages 54 and 58.
■ Select lever/gear position indicator
xThis indicator illuminates and shows which position the select lever or the gear is in.
■ EyeSight warning indicator (yellow)
xThis indicator illuminates or flashes when a malfunction occurs in the EyeSight system.
x When it is illuminated or flashing, none of the EyeSight functions can be used (including
Adaptive Cruise Control and the Pre-Collision Braking System, etc.).
Ÿ Refer to page 88.
■ EyeSight temporary stop indicator (white)
xThis indicator illuminates when the EyeSight system is temporarily stopped.
x When the ignition switch is placed in t he ON position, it will illuminate if the
(CRUISE) switch or (Lane Keep Assist) switch is set to ON within approximately 7
seconds of the engine starting. It turns off when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed
since the engine started.
x When it is illuminated, none of the EyeSight functions can be used except for Conven-
tional Cruise Control.
Ÿ Refer to page 89.
■ Lane Departure Warning OFF indicator light
xThis indicator illuminates when the Lane Departure Warning and Lane Sway Warning are
off.
x It also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and then approxi-
mately 7 seconds after the engine starts, the Lane Departure Warning will be turned off or
remain illuminated depending on the current status (ON or OFF).
Ÿ Refer to page 70.

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■ (CRUISE) switch
xSwitches cruise control* on/off.
x When this switch is pressed “ ” or “ ” appears on the EyeSight display area in the
multi information display. This indicates that the main cruise control is turned on.
Ÿ Refer to pages 40 and 77.
x Can be used to cancel the cruise control.
Ÿ Refer to pages 48 and 82.
* Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
■ RES/SET switch
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SET/-
x Can be used to set cruise control*.
x Can be used to reduce the set vehicle speed (when cruise control* is currently set).
Ÿ Refer to pages 41 and 45 (for Adaptive Cruise Control).
Ÿ Refer to pages 79 and 81 (for Conventional Cruise Control).
●RES/+
xAfter cruise control* is canceled, this switch can be used to resume the cruise control
function at the vehicle speed that was previously set.
x Can be used to increase set vehicle speed (when cruise control
* is currently set).
Ÿ Refer to pages 44 and 51 (for Adaptive Cruise Control).
Ÿ Refer to page 85 (for Conventional Cruise Control).
* Adaptive Cruise Control and Conventional Cruise Control
■ (Following distance setting) switch
xCan be used to switch the set following distance in 3 stages: (only when Adaptive Cruise
Control is on).
Ÿ Refer to page 47.
x When 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.
■ switch/ switch
These are used in the following situations.
x When switching the screen displayed on the multi information display.
x When changing the Warning Volume settings, etc.
Ÿ Refer to page 91.

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■(Lane Keep Assist) switch
xSwitches Lane Keep Assist on/off.
Ÿ Refer to page 58.
●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.
T S/I switch
xSwitches between I (Intelligent mode) and S (Sports mode) every time it is pressed.
x While S# (Sports Sharp mode) is selected, press the switch to change to S (Sports
mode).
T S#/I switch
xPress the switch to change to S# (Sports Sharp mode).
x While S# (Sports Sharp mode) is selected, press the 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 Performs tracking making gradual speed changes.
S (Sports mode) selected Focusing on tracking the vehicle ahead, this performs
tracking with responsive changes in speed.
S# (Sports Sharp mode)
selected The vehicle in front is tracked in the same way as it is for
S (Sports mode). The S# (Sports Sharp) response is
provided when the driver operates the accelerator pedal.

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■Multi function display
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Your own vehicle speed indicator
Indicates your own vehicle speed with a red indicator.
●Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speed.
●Your own vehicle indicator
When the brake pedal is depressed or the brake control function is active, the brake light on
the indicator illuminates in red.
●Lead vehicle indicator
While the Adaptive Cruise Control is set to on, this indicator is displayed when a vehicle is
detected in front.
●Lead vehicle distance indicator
While the Adaptive Cruise Control is set to on, the distance to the vehicle in front is visually
displayed when following the vehicle in front.
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Set vehicle speed display Your own vehicle
indicator
Your own vehicle
speed indicator Lead vehicle
indicator
Lead vehicle
distance indicator

Pre-Collision Braking System
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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.
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 multi information 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.
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 multi information display illu-
minate to warn the driver, and braking control is activated and the engine output, in some
situations, is also controlled. If the system determines that the amount of evasive action
(braking, steering, etc.) taken by the driver has reduced the risk of collision, braking activa-
tion is canceled.
Secondary 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 and the engine output control are continued.
Even after the vehicle has stopped, depress the brake pedal.
Vehicle restart:
After the vehicle is completely stopped by the automatic braking system, brake will be
slightly released 2 seconds after vehicle stop. After sounding a short tone “beep, beep,
ding”, the vehicle starts creeping. To stop the vehicle completely, depress the brake pedal
after the vehicle has stopped.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control is a driving support system intended to allow more comfortable
driving on expressways, freeways and interstate highways. The vehicle in front in the same
traffic lane is detected by means of the stereo cameras, and your vehicle tracks the vehicle
in front (up to the maximum speed of the set vehicle speed) while automatically maintaining
a following distance that corresponds to the speed of the vehicle in front. The system uses
the vehicle’s conventional braking system to stop your vehicle when the vehicle in front is
stopped. The vehicle is capable of being controlled at a speed between approximately 0 and
90 MPH (145 km/h). Please remember that you should not exceed posted speed limits.
WARNING
x This system does not provide the driver with an automatic driving function
that handles all traffic conditions.
x Do not rely excessively on Adaptive Cruise Control. This system is not
intended to assist in driving when the driver is not paying full attention to
what is ahead of him/her due to distractions or a lack of concentration
while driving, or under conditions of poor visibility. It is not intended to pre-
vent rear-end collisions.
Strive for safe driving at all times. Always maintain a safe following dis-
tance behind the vehicle in front of you, pay attention to your surroundings
and the driving conditions, and operate the brake pedal and take other
action as necessary.
x Set the set vehicle speed within a range that is appropriate to the road con-
ditions and surrounding environment.
x Before using the system, perform a daily inspection and verify that there
are no malfunctions of the tires or brakes.
Ÿ Refer to the separate “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
x The system may not operate correctly under the conditions listed below.
When these conditions occur, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control.
- The tire pressure is not correct.
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- The temporary spare tire is installed on any wheel.*1
- Tires that are worn or have large variations in wear conditions are installed.*1
- Tires other than those of the designated size are installed.*1
- Flat tires have been fixed temporarily with a tire repair kit.
- The suspension has been modified (including a genuine SUBARU sus-
pension that has been modified).
- Any object that disturbs the stereo cameras’ view is installed on the vehi- cle.
- The headlights are dirty or they have snow and ice or dirt on them. (Objects are not correctly illuminated and are difficult to detect.)
- The optical axes are not aligned correctly. (Objects are not correctly illu-
minated and are difficult to detect.)
- The lights including headlights and fog lamps have been modified.
- Vehicle operation has become compromised due to an accident or mal-
function.
- The brake system warning light is illuminated in red.
- A heavy cargo is loaded onto or inside the vehicle.
- The maximum number of occupants is exceeded.
- There is something wrong with the combination meter; such as when the lights do not illuminate, the beeps do not sound, the display is different
from when it is normal, etc.
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*1: The wheels and tires have functions that are critically important. Be sure to use the correct ones. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual
for your vehicle.
*2: For details about the combination meter, refer to the Owner’s Manual for your vehicle.

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Adaptive Cruise Control is designed for use on expressways, freeways, toll
roads, interstate highways and similar limit ed access roads. It is not intended
to be used in city traffic. In the following conditions, do not use Adaptive
Cruise Control. Doing so may result in an accident.
- Ordinary roads (roads other than those mentioned above) Depending on the driving environment (complexity of roads and other
factors), the system may not be able to perform as the traffic conditions
require, and that may result in an accident.
- Roads with sharp curves or winding roads
- Frozen roads, snow-covered roads or other slippery road surfaces The tires may spin, causing loss of control of the vehicle.
- Traffic conditions when frequent acceleration and deceleration make it diffi- cult to maintain the following distance
It may not be possible for the system to perform as the traffic conditions
require.
- Steep downhill grades
The set vehicle speed may be exceeded.
- On a steep continuous downhill grade The brakes may overheat.
- Roads and overpasses with repeated steep uphill and downhill grades Detection of the vehicle in front may be lost, or the road surface may be
detected instead of the vehicle in front, making correct control impossible.
- When entering a sharp curve into an interchange or junction, or a service area, parking area, toll booth or other facilities
Detection of the vehicle in front may not be possible.
- When there are changes in brightness, such as at a tunnel entrance or exit
- When visibility is poor due to sand, smoke or water vapor blowing in the wind, or when the vehicle in front or oncoming traffic causes water, snow,
dirt or dust to obscure the view
Detection of the vehicle in front may be lost, or water or other substances
may be incorrectly detected instead, making correct control impossible.
- When there is snow, frost, dirt or dust on the windshield or it is clouded
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