SUBARU FORESTER 2021 Getting Started Guide

Lane Centering
The stereo camera detects lane markings
(including Botts’ dots) of the lane and the lead
vehicle, and the system assists the steering
operation by working with the electric power
steering to help keep your vehicle in its lane
when driving on expressways, freeways and
interstate highways.
This function can be used by pressing the
Lane Keep Assist switch when the Advanced
Adaptive Cruise Control is activated. When
driving at speeds of 0 mph to approximately
90 mph, the system detects the lane markings
and/or the lead vehicle and assists you with
steering in order to keep the vehicle close to
the center of the lane.
Conventional Cruise Control
Conventional Cruise Control maintains a
constant traveling speed you set, but it does
not adapt to the other vehicles in front of you.
To activate Conventional Cruise Control, press
the Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off button to
set Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control into
standby status. Then, with Advanced Adaptive
Cruise Control in standby status, press and
hold the “Increase Distance” or “Decrease
Distance” button on the steering wheel for
approximately two seconds.
The Cruise Control indicator on the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) will change
from the Adaptive Cruise Control icon to the
Conventional Cruise Control icon. Use the accelerator to reach the desired speed, then
use the RES +/SET - switch to set the vehicle speed.
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Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function will provide a visual and audible
alert when a stopped vehicle in front of you
begins to move, and your vehicle remains
stationary. Warnings are displayed in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) with
audible beeps. Lead Vehicle Start Alert is
helpful in situations where you may become
temporarily distracted at a traffic light, and the
vehicle ahead begins to move.
This function can be customized. To change
this setting, use the steering wheel mounted
“i/SET” switches to access the EyeSight
®
settings menu on the CMD.
Vehicle Ahead
Has Moved
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
1Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off:Press
to turn Advanced Adaptive Cruise
Control on or off.
2Lane Keep Assist:Press to turn on or off
Lane Centering or Lane Departure
Prevention.
3Increase Distance:Press to increase the
following distance setting while using
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control. Press
and hold to change to Conventional
Cruise Control.
4Decrease Distance:Press to decrease
the following distance setting while using
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control. Press
and hold to change to Conventional
Cruise Control.
5Resume (RES)/Increase Speed and Set
(SET)/Decrease Speed:Press the
switch down to set an initial target speed. Once set, press up or down to adjust the
target speed.
•Adjust by 5 mph:
• Briefly press the switch up to increase the target speed by 5 mph.
• Briefly press the switch down to decrease the target speed by 5 mph.
•Adjust by 1 mph:
• Press and hold the switch up to increase the target speed in 1 mph increments.
• Press and hold the switch down to decrease the target speed in 1 mph
increments.
• The Cruise Control Acceleration Characteristics can be adjusted to four different
levels depending on your preference. The four levels are:
•Lv.1Eco
• Lv. 2 Comfort
• Lv. 3 Standard
• Lv. 4 Dynamic
To change this setting, use the steering wheel mounted “i/SET” switches to access
the EyeSight
®settings menu on the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
Switches
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Customizing EyeSight®Settings
The EyeSight®system features customization
of certain preferences and warnings. Use the
steering wheel mounted “i/Set” and arrow
switches to navigate through the Combination
Meter Display (CMD) to adjust settings such as:
• Warning Volume: Min/Mid/Max
• Cruise Control Acceleration Characteristics:
Eco/Comfort/ Standard/Dynamic
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND PRE-COLLISION
BRAKING SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES
Lane Departure Warning OFF Switch
Press and hold this switch on the overhead console
for two seconds to turn off the Lane Departure
Warning and Lane Sway Warning functions. Press and
hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the
functions on.
When these functions are off, a yellow Lane Departure
Warning OFF indicator will be illuminated in the
Combination Meter. It may be helpful to turn these functions off when lane markings on the
road are inconsistent.
Pre-Collision Braking OFF Switch
Press and hold this switch on the overhead console
for two seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking,
Pre-Collision Brake Assist, and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management functions. Press and hold the switch
again for two seconds to turn the functions on.
When these functions are off, a yellow Pre-Collision
Braking OFF indicator illuminates in the Combination
Meter. It may be helpful to turn these functions off when using a drive-through carwash.
i/Set and Arrow Switches
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REAR-VISION CAMERA
This function provides a clear view of the area
behind the vehicle to help avoid obstacles.
Using a wide-angle camera mounted on the
rear of the vehicle, an image is automatically
displayed on the multimedia screen when you
place the select lever in the “R” position. The
displayed image features a centerline
indicator, colored distance markers, and
dynamic guidelines that move as the steering wheel is turned.
Rear-vision Camera Washer
To help keep your vision clear, your Subaru
comes equipped with a Rear-vision Camera
Washer. The Rear-vision Camera Washer is
activated whenever the washer for the rear
window is used. Rotate the end of the window
wiper lever down from the “OFF” position, or
up from the continuous operation position, to
clean both the rear window and the Rear
Vision Camera.
For more information, please refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR CROSS-
TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)(if equipped)
This system uses radar sensors mounted behind the rear bumper on the left and right
sides that warn you if another vehicle is sensed in your blind spots. These functions
provide additional awareness when changing lanes or driving in reverse.
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD)
This function senses if a vehicle is in your blind spot and provides a
visual warning (yellow light) in the corresponding side mirror frame.
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Change Assist (LCA) works with Blind Spot Detection to
provide an additional level of warning if you attempt to change lanes
with a vehicle in your blind spot. LCA will rapidly flash the corresponding side mirror
indicator if you operate your turn signal when a vehicle is sensed in your blind spot.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
This function detects a vehicle approaching from
either side as you reverse and provides audible and
visual warnings. Warnings will appear in the upper
corner of the Rear-Vision Camera display and side
mirrors, and audible beeping will sound.
BSD/RCTA can be turned on or off by pressing the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch in the instrument panel. When
this function is off, a yellow BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
will be displayed in Combination Meter.
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)
This function uses the EyeSight®cameras to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beam settings when an
oncoming vehicle is detected, enhancing safety for both you and
other drivers on the road.
To activate High Beam Assist, set the headlight control switch to the
“AUTO” position and push the headlight lever forward to the high beam position. The
green HBA indicator will illuminate on the Combination Meter Display (CMD). When vehicle
speed is above approximately 20 mph, HBA will automatically switch between high and
low beams. When the high beams are activated, the blue high beam indicator will be
displayed in the Combination Meter.
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH)
The Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) system aims the headlight beams in the
direction you are steering, improving visibility at corners and intersections when driving at
night. Although the system is normally on, you can turn the system off using the SRH OFF
switch located on the lower left console.
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REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB)(if equipped)
This system uses four rear bumper mounted sonar
sensors to detect objects when moving between
1 and 9 mph in reverse. RAB uses the Rear-Vision
Camera image to display colored proximity alerts
when an object is detected. As an object becomes
closer to the rear of your vehicle, audible beeps
provide additional awareness in three progressive
levels. If RAB determines that a collision with an
object is possible, the system can automatically apply
the brakes to help prevent or minimize the impact.
In some cases, such as connecting a trailer, it may be helpful to temporarily turn the
system off. RAB can be turned off using the Touchscreen buttons on the lower corners
when the select lever is in the “R” position.
Select and hold the “RAB ON” button in the lower part of the Touchscreen
until it changes to “RAB OFF” to disable the automatic braking functions of
the RAB system.
Select and hold the “P))) ON” button in the lower part of the Touchscreen until
it changes to “P))) OFF” to disable the audible beeping of the RAB system.
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DRIVERFOCUS®OVERVIEW(if equipped)
Your Subaru features DriverFocus®, a state-of-the-art system that helps reduce distracted
driving for both new and experienced drivers.
Working with our award-winning EyeSight
®Driver Assist Technology, DriverFocus®is like
having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver
becomes distracted or drowsy. For added convenience, DriverFocus
®can also recognize
up to five drivers and remember their preferences, such as seat position, climate settings,
and outside mirror positions.
For more information, please refer to “Driver Monitoring System” in your Owner’s
Manual.
DRIVERFOCUS®COMPONENTS
Camera
DriverFocus®uses a near-infrared camera to
focus on the driver’s eyes and head positions.
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Multi Function Display (MFD)
The MFD is used to register and delete users.
Navigate the MFD screens using the “INFO”
and “i/SET” switches on the steering wheel.
INFO SWITCH
Press the INFO switch to cycle through useful
information in the Multi-Function Display
(MFD). Navigate to the “Settings” Menu, then
“Driver Monitoring System” to register drivers
and change other DriverFocus
®settings.
i/SET Switch
Once in the Multi-Function Display settings,
pulling the up and down arrow switches will
navigate through the settings menus. Pull the
“i/SET” switch to confirm a selection.
i/Set and Arrow Switches
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Combination Meter Display (CMD)
The CMD provides audible signals, visual alerts, and reminders in the event you become
drowsy or distracted. DriverFocus®status is also displayed in the CMD. The Status Icons
Chart below explains the status icons.
CMD
Status Icons Chart
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