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:
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the
windshield or rear window, perform the
following procedure.
To thaw the windshield wiper blade
rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow
selection in and the
temperature set
for maximum warmth until the wiper blade
rubbers are completely thawed...
Select the airflow mode using the airflow
mode selection dial (type A and C) or the
airflow mode selection button (type B).
Airflow modes are as follows.
If equipped
Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets
If equipped
Ventilation 2 for type B and C: Instrument
panel outlets and foot outlets
If equipped
Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
If equipped
Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the
instrument panel and some through windshield
defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging...