Subaru Forester 2018 Manual page 28

• When driving on sharp curves, steep uphill grades or steep downhill
grades
• When driving on a bumpy or unpaved road
• When there are changes in brightness, such as at a tunnel entrance or
exit
• Do not test Pre-Collision Braking System on its own. It may operate
improperly and cause an accident.
• The system may not operate correctly under the conditions listed below.
When these conditions occur, turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System.
- The tire pressure is not correct.
- The temporary spare tire is installed.
- Tires that are unevenly worn or tires with uneven wear patterns are
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installed.
- Tires that are the wrong size are installed.
- Flat tires that 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 obstructs the stereo camera's view is installed on the
vehicle.
- 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 lights have been modified.
- Vehicle operation has become unstable due to an accident or malfunc-
tion.
- 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.
- The combination meter is not operating properly; such as when the lights
do not illuminate, the beeps do not sound, the display is different from
when it is normal, etc.
*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: If the brake system warning light does not turn off, immediately pull
the vehicle over in a safe place and contact a SUBARU dealer to
have the system inspected. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual
for your vehicle.
*3: For details about the combination meter, refer to the Owner's Manual
for your vehicle.
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Pre-Collision Braking System
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