Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 393

Driver Monitoring System 387
1 Camera 2 When the gesture is an open palm , the set temperature rises .
3 When the gesture is a closed fist , the set temperature lowers .
Face your palm toward the camera and gesture so that your fingers are in a vertical
position in front of the camera . Keep your hand in that position until you hear a short beep sound .
If there is no sound within a few seconds , remove your hand from the detection area , such as by returning your hand to the steering wheel , and then perform the gesture again .
The set temperature changes once per gesture operation . The temperature cannot be changed continuously by using gesture operations . If you want to continue setting the temperature , remove your hand from the detection area , such as by returning your hand to the steering wheel , and then perform the gesture again .
Gesture control is not available under the following conditions .
. Any of the following lights is illuminated . – Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator light – Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator light – Driver Monitoring System warning light ( yellow ) . The select lever is in the “ P ” or “ R ” position .
. Driver Monitoring System does not recognize the driver ’ s face . Refer to “ Driver Monitoring System ” FP374 .
While you are driving the vehicle , gesture control is not available when the following applies .
. The turn signal or hazard warning flasher is activated .
. The steering wheel is turned sharply .
. The inattentive driving warning is activated .
. The drowsy driving warning is activated .
. Driver Monitoring System is in the process of recognizing the driver .
. The vehicle is traveling at low speeds .
NOTE
. Gesture control may not operate correctly under the following conditions . – The sunlight ( or any light source with a strong infrared component ) is causing the driver ’ s hand to cast a shadow .
– There are large momentary fluctuations in the strength of the sunlight ( or any light source with a strong infrared component ) shining on the driver ’ s hand . – The driver is wearing gloves or accessories on their hands . – There is something between the driver ’ s hand and the camera .
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