SUBARU FORESTER 2016 SJ / 4.G Driving Assist Manual

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When there is no vehicle in front in the same lane, the vehicle drives constantly at the set
vehicle speed. When there is a vehicle in front in the same lane, the vehicle tracks the vehi-
cle in front up to the maximum set vehicle speed. When the vehicle stops because the vehi-
cle in front has stopped, the automatic braking function will be cancelled immediately after
stopping and the vehicle will start creeping forward gradually. 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.
■“Brake more” warning
When the system determines that braking applied by Adaptive Cruise Control will be insuffi-
cient, a buzzer will sound and an indicator in the meter display will illuminate to warn the
driver.
Also, a pop-up screen will be displayed in the multi function display.
* Refer to page 42.
Functions of Adaptive Cruise Control
CAUTION
If the driver operates the brake pedal during automatic braking, the pedal
may feel stiff; however, this is not a malfunction. By depressing the brake
pedal further you can apply more braking force. When the brake pedal is
released it will return to its original condition.
NOTE
xVehicles in front in the same traffic lane are detected by the stereo cam-
eras within a distance of approximately 265 ft (80 m) in the forward direc-
tion. However the detection distance may be reduced depending on the
traffic environment, driving conditions, and conditions of the vehicle in
front.
xChanging the SI-DRIVE mode allows adaptive cruise control to track the
vehicle in front utilizing the characteristics of each mode.
xWhen driving on a curve, the vehicle may not accelerate, or may deceler-
ate, even if the set speed is higher than the current vehicle speed.
xIf the (Adaptive Cruise Control) is not displayed when the
(CRUISE) switch is pressed, there may be a malfunction in the system.
Contact a SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.
xSome noises may be audible during automatic braking. This is caused by
the braking control and does not indicate a malfunction.

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The Adaptive Cruise Control can be used while the engine is running.
■Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
(1) Setting Adaptive Cruise Control to standby status
Press the (CRUISE) switch. The Adaptive Cruise Control will be turned on and
(Adaptive Cruise Control) and (following distance setting) will be displayed on the
EyeSight indicator section located in the meter.
The trip meter switches to the set vehicle speed display and “- - - MPH (USA) or km/h
(Canada)” will be displayed.
If the switch is pressed once more, the EyeSight display will turn off. It will also automatically
turn off when the engine is stopped.
When all of the following conditions are met, the Adaptive Cruise Control can be set and the
“READY” indicator will be displayed on the EyeSight indicator section.
xAll doors including the driver’s door, passenger’s door and rear doors are closed.
xThe driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
xThe parking brake is released (the brake warning light goes off).
xThe select lever is in the “D” position, and “D” is displayed on the combination meter.
xThe brake pedal is not depressed.
xEyeSight operation is not temporarily stopped.
* Refer to page 71.
xThe road is not a steep slope.
xThe steering wheel has not been turned significantly in either direction.
xVehicle Dynamics Control was not turned off (the VDC OFF indicator light goes off).
xThe X mode is not turned on (the X mode indicator light goes off).
xThe vehicle speed is over approximately 25 MPH (40 km/h).
xThe vehicle speed is approximately 25 MPH (40 km/h) or less and there is a vehicle in
front.
How to use Adaptive Cruise Control
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(2) Press the SET/- switch to set the Adaptive Cruise Control.
The Adaptive Cruise Control starts to control the vehicle speed.
The set vehicle speed and the SET indicator
is displayed on the meter display. Also, The
set vehicle speed indicator ( mark) will be
displayed.
If no vehicle in front has been detected, the
vehicle drives at the constant speed.
<Meter display> <Multi function display>
NOTE
When the main cruise control is
turned on by pressing the
(CRUISE) switch, the multi
function display switches to the
EyeSight screen.
To return to the triple meter
clock display, pull the
switch on the steering wheel
toward you.
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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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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
●
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.
<Meter display> <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.
<Meter display> <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.
<Meter display> <Multi function display>
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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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.
<Approximate guide to following distances>
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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)