264 5-4. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Do not modify or change the headlights and other lights.
■ Front camera installation area on the windshield
If the system determines that the windshield may be fogged up, it will automatically operate the
heater to defog the part of the windshield around the front camera. When cleaning, etc., be careful not to touch the area around the front camera until the windshield has cooled sufficiently, as touching it may cause burns.
■ Precautions for the driver monitor camera
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may lead to malfunction of the driver monitor camera and the systems not operating properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not subject the driver monitor camera or its surrounding area to strong impact.
If subjected to a strong impact, the driver monitor camera may
move out of alignment and the driver may no longer be detected correctly. In this case, have the
vehicle inspected by your SUB- ARU dealer.
●Do not disassemble or modify the driver monitor camera.
●Do not attach accessories, stickers( including transparent stickers), etc. to the driver monitor camera or its surrounding area.
●Do not allow the driver monitor camera or its surrounding area to get wet.
●Do not cover the driver monitor camera or place anything in front of it.
●Keep the lens of the driver monitor camera free from damage.
●Do not touch the lens of the driver monitor camera or allow it to become dirty.
When there is dirt or fingerprints on the camera lens, clean it with a
dry, soft cloth so as to not mark or damage it.
●When cleaning the lens, do not use detergents or organic solvents that may damage plastic.
■ Situations in which the sensors and the systems may not operate properly
●When the height or inclination of the vehicle has been changed due
to modifications
●When the windshield is dirty, fogged up, cracked or damaged
●When the ambient temperature is high or low
●When mud, water, snow, dead
insects, foreign matter, etc., is attached to the front of the sensor
●When in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or a sandstorm
●When water, snow, dust, etc., is thrown up in front of the vehicle, or when driving through mist or smoke
●When the headlights are not illuminated while driving in the dark, such as at night or when in a tunnel
●When the lens of a headlight is dirty and illumination is weak