Subaru Forester: Driver Monitoring System (if equipped) / When a user is not recognized
In the following case, user recognition may
not be possible and “User recognition
stopped” may be displayed.
- There is an object blocking the camera.
Remove the obstacle and follow the
reference procedure to perform user recognition
again.
Refer to “Repeat facial scan”.

- Camera
NOTE
- User recognition may not be possible
when there is dirt or fingerprints on
the user recognition camera. To clean,
either wipe using a soft cloth or else
wipe gently using a moistened cloth
that has been thoroughly wrung out.
- When the synchronized user function
is turned OFF, manual repeat facial
scan is not possible.
Users can be registered in the Driver
Monitoring System, and registered users
can be deleted. For the user registration
and delete procedures, refer to “Driver
Monitoring System settings”...
Other information:
Driver’s side temperature control dial
(Refer to “Automatic climate control
operation” and/or “Temperature
control”)
AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic climate
control operation”)
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”)
MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)”)
Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”)
Rear window defogger button and outside
mirror defogger button (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”)
Passenger’s side temperature control
dial (Refer to “Temperature control”)
SYNC button (Refer to “SYNC mode
(type B)”)
Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control”)
Airflow mode selection button (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”)
ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic
climate control operation”)
NOTE
The climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD)...
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the steering lock cannot be
released
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the following
steps...