Adaptive Cruise Control - Subaru Forester 2018 Manual

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control is a driving support system intended to allow more comfortable
driving on expressways, freeways and interstate highways. The stereo camera detects vehi-
cles in front that are driving in the same traffic lane, and your vehicle follows the vehicle in
front (up to the maximum speed of the set vehicle speed). While following, your vehicle will
automatically maintain a following distance that corresponds to the speed of the vehicle in
front. 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.
• This system does not provide the driver with an automatic driving function
that handles all traffic conditions.
• 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.
• Set the set vehicle speed within a range that is appropriate to the road con-
ditions and surrounding environment.
• Before using the system, perform a daily inspection and verify that there
are no malfunctions of the tires or brakes.
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Refer to the separate "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
• 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.
- The temporary spare tire is installed.
- Tires that are unevenly worn or with uneven wear patterns are
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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