Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester EyeSight® Manual | Page 6

About EyeSight EyeSight EyeSight is a driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce driver fatigue. Making use of images created by stereo camera specially designed by SUBARU, EyeSight detects the vehicle in front, obstacles, traffic lanes and other items. WARNING Drivers are responsible for driving safely. Always comply with all traffic rules and regulations regardless of the fact that your vehicle is equipped with EyeSight. Always maintain a safe following dis- tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, pay attention to your surroundings and driving conditions, and take necessary actions in order to maintain a safe following distance. Never attempt to drive relying on EyeSight alone. EyeSight is intended to assist the driver in making decisions in order to reduce the risk of accidents or damage and lessen the bur- den on the driver. When an EyeSight warning is activated, pay attention to what is in front of you and to your surroundings, and take necessary actions. This system is not designed to support driving in poor visibility or in extreme weather conditions, or to protect against careless driv- ing when the driver is not paying complete attention to the road ahead. It also cannot prevent collisions from occurring in all driving conditions. There are limits to the EyeSight recognition performance and con- trol performance. Be sure to read the instructions for each function before using the system, and always use it properly. Improper use may lead to failure of control performance, which could cause an accident. Refer to the following pages for each function: x x x x x x x x For the Pre-Collision Braking System, refer to page 24. For Adaptive Cruise Control, refer to page 36. For Lane Keep Assist, refer to page 56. For Pre-Collision Throttle Management, refer to page 64. For Lane Departure Warning, refer to page 70. For Lane Sway Warning, refer to page 73. For Lead Vehicle Start Alert, refer to page 76. For Conventional Cruise Control, refer to page 77. The EyeSight system in your vehicle is designed for use in countries in which traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. EyeSight for LHD vehicles such as yours is not designed for