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”.

Subaru Forester. When a user is not recognized

  1. 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.

    Using the Driver Monitoring System . User recognition

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    Registering and deleting a user

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    Driving information display

    NOTE

    You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.

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