Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Driver Monitoring System (if equipped) / Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF settings / User recognition settings

Subaru Forester: Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF settings / User recognition settings

The Driver Monitoring System User recognition function can be turned ON/OFF. For the setting procedure, refer to “Driver Monitoring System settings”.

NOTE

The user recognition function setting cannot be changed for each individual user.
The default setting for the user recognition function is ON.
When the user recognition function is turned OFF, the following items cannot be selected.
- Repeat facial scan
- Register User
- Update User Settings
- Delete Driver Position

Driver Monitoring System OFF switch

Automatically retract seat on entry

The automatically retract seat on entry which automatically slides back the driver’s seat when the driver’s door is unlocked and opened. This function can be turned ON/OFF...

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Windshield wiper and washer switches

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