2026 Outback EyeSight Driving Assist System Manual | Page 180

Hands-Free Assist( if equipped)
Hands-Free Assist( if equipped)
For models with the locator( � page 16), if Lane Centering Function is operating, and Distraction Mitigation System determines that you have your eyes on the road while you are driving on expressways, freeways or interstate highways at a speed between 0 mph( 0 km / h) and approximately 85 mph( 137 km / h), you can take your hands off the steering wheel, and Lane Centering Function will continue to operate without displaying a warning. Please remember that you should not exceed posted speed limits.
WARNING
Hands-Free Assist is not an automatic driving system. Drivers are responsible for driving safely. Responsibility for the operation of Hands-Free Assist rests with the driver. Always pay attention to your surroundings so that you can operate the steering wheel immediately if necessary.
• Do not rely excessively on Hands-Free Assist.- This system is not an automatic driving system to allow you to take your eyes off the road, doze or do anything other than drive the vehicle.
- There is no functionality other than for maintaining the vehicle in the lane, such as for avoiding fallen objects or avoiding vehicles traveling alongside you in neighboring lanes that might hit you from the side. Also, it is not possible to maintain the vehicle in the lane under all conditions. Always pay attention to your surroundings so that you can operate the steering wheel immediately if necessary.
- Hands-Free Assist can be used when the vehicle speed is approximately 85 mph( 137 km / h) or less. If the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 85 mph( 137 km / h) or if this function is automatically canceled, immediately operate the steering wheel.
- When driving, pay attention to the distance from the vehicle in front and neighboring vehicles, the surrounding conditions and the surrounding environment. If you are approaching another vehicle, wall or other obstacle, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you from a neighboring lane, do not rely on Hands-Free Assist, and immediately operate the steering wheel or brakes.
- When an EyeSight warning is activated, operate the steering wheel immediately.
• If you feel that the level of control and timing by the system are different from your own driving style, the system may not support safe driving. Do not use Hands-Free Assist.
• There are limits to the recognition performance of Distraction Mitigation System. Do not rely excessively on Distraction Mitigation System while driving.- It may not be able to detect dozing or inattentiveness.- It may not be able to determine that you have your eyes on the road.
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