264 5-4 . Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Always keep the windshield clean .
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film , water droplets , snow , etc ., clean the windshield .
• Even if a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield , it will
still be necessary to use the windshield wipers to remove
water droplets , etc ., from the area of the windshield in front of the front camera .
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is
installed is dirty , contact your SUBARU dealer
●Do not attach stickers ( including transparent stickers ) or other items to the area of the windshield in front of the front camera ( shaded area in the illustration ).
Approximately 1.6 in . ( 4 cm ) Approximately 1.6 in . ( 4 cm )
●If the part of the windshield in
front of the front camera is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice , use the windshield defogger to remove the fog , condensation , or ice .
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area
of the windshield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers , replace the wiper insert
or wiper blade .
●Do not attach window tint to the windshield .
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked . If the windshield has been replaced , recalibration of the front camera
will be necessary . For details , contact your SUBARU dealer .
●Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera .
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera .
●Do not damage the lens of the front camera or allow it to become dirty . When cleaning
the inside of the windshield , do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens of the front camera .
Do not touch the lens of the front camera . If the lens of the front camera is dirty or damaged , contact your SUBARU dealer .
●Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact .
●Do not change the position or
orientation of the front camera or remove it .
●Do not disassemble the front camera .
●Do not modify any parts around
the front camera , such as the inside rear view mirror or ceiling .
●Do not attach accessories
which may obstruct the front camera to the hood , front grille , or front bumper . For details , contact your SUBARU dealer .
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the
roof , make sure that it will not obstruct the front camera .