2017 SUBARU FORESTER towing

Pre-Collision Braking System
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- When the detected object is something other than a vehicle, motorcycle,
bicycle or pedestrian• A domestic animal or other animal (a dog or deer, etc.)
• A guardrail, telephone pole, tree, fence or wall, etc.
- 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 another 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 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)

Adaptive Cruise Control
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CAUTION
xAfter Adaptive Cruise Control has started, it maintains control continuously
according to the behavior of the vehicle in front. When your vehicle comes
to a stop if the vehicle in front has stopped, the stay-stopped function is
engaged. However, if the EyeSight stereo cameras lost detection of the
vehicle in front, the system may not stop your vehicle. Operate the brake
pedal and maintain the correct following distance as necessary. Be aware
that the EyeSight system has difficulty detecting objects or vehicles that
have a relative speed in comparison to your vehicle. Therefore, if the
EyeSight system loses detection just as you are approaching a line of
stopped cars, for example - you will have to brake manually.
x There is no possibility that the vehicle will automatically begin moving from
a stay-stopped condition without operation from the driver.
x Braking may not be sufficient depending on the following conditions. Oper-
ate the brake pedal and decelerate as necessary.
- Vehicle conditions (amount of load, number of occupants, etc.)
- Road conditions (grade, slipperiness, shape, bumps, etc.)
- Vehicle maintenance status (brake systems, tire wear, air pressure, tem- porary spare tire is being used, etc.)
- When the brakes are cold. (For example, just after the engine is started or when the outside temperature is low.)
- For a short period of time when driving after the engine is started until the engine has warmed-up
- When the brakes are overheated on downhill grades (braking effective-
ness may be reduced)
- When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle (the brakes may become wet and braking effectiveness may be reduced)
- When towing a trailer or another vehicle, etc.

Lane Keep Assist
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- Tire chains are installed.
- When you feel an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel or feel the
steering wheel is heavier than usual.
- The steering wheel has been replaced with parts other than genuine SUBARU parts.
- The headlights are dirty or they have snow, ice or dirt on them. (Objects are not adequately illuminated and are difficult to detect.)
- The headlights are not aligned correctly. (Objects are not adequately illu- minated and are difficult to detect.)
- The headlights and fog lamps, and other lights, have been modified.
- Vehicle operation has become compromised due to an accident or mal- function.
- The brake system warning light (red) is illuminated.
- A heavy cargo is loaded onto or inside the vehicle.
- The maximum number of occupants is exceeded.
- Your vehicle is towing a vehicle, etc.
- There is something wrong with the combination meter. For example, an indicator light or a warning light in the combination meter does not prop-
erly turn on or off, a beep does not sound, or the indication on the liquid-
crystal display is different from when it is normal.
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*1: The wheels and tires have critically important functions. Be sure to use
the appropriate ones.
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual for your vehicle.
*2: For details about the functions and operations of the combination meter, refer to the Owner’s Manual for your vehicle.
x Lane Keep Assist is designed for use on expressways, freeways, toll
roads, interstate highways and similar limited access roads. In the
following conditions, do not use Lane Keep Assist. Doing so may result in
an accident.
- Ordinary roads (roads other than those mentioned above)
- Roads with sharp curves
- Roads with lane restric- tions or tentative lanes due
to construction work, etc.
- Old lane markings remain.
- Snow, puddles or snow melting agents remain on
the road surface.
- Cracks or constructed traces remain on the road
surface.
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