2022 Subaru Outback Driver Monitoring System (If Equipped)
Driver Monitoring System (If Equipped)
Driver Monitoring System is introduced as DriverFocus in some countries. The Driver Monitoring System monitors possible cases when the driver is not paying attention to the forward direction, and also recognizes individual users. This system warns the driver of inattentive/ drowsy driving, and can support safe and comfortable driving by automatically retrieving the following settings.
- Driver’s position
- Climate control setting
- Meter setting
- Center information display setting
When a user is registered, various settings are automatically retrieved when the user enters the vehicle.
- Camera
CAUTION
- Always use the utmost care in driving
- Overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with the Driver Monitoring System could easily lead to a serious accident.
- This system cannot detect if the driver is feeling drowsy or is concentrating on safe driving.
- It cannot judge if the driver is awake or asleep, if their driving abilities have diminished, or if they are concentrating on safe driving.
- In some circumstances, the system may not be able to correctly detect the driver’s state.
NOTE
- The user recognition camera does not save images, audio, or video.
- The Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly when sunlight is shining into the vehicle in the following ways.
- Sunlight is shining directly (or through glass) onto the user recognition camera.
- There are shadows on the driver’s face caused by sunlight (or any light with a strong infrared component).
- There are large momentary fluctuations in the strength of the sunlight (or any light with a strong infrared component) shining on the face.
- Correct detection may not be possible when a device that includes an infrared light source (such as a commercially available Driver Monitoring System) is installed in the vehicle interior.
- The Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly at the following times when the driver is wearing glasses or sunglasses.
- The sunglasses do not allow the easy passage of infrared light.
- The surrounding scenery is reflected strongly in the lenses of the glasses or sunglasses.
- The eyes are hidden by the frame of the glasses and the user recognition camera cannot detect the eyes.
- The light from an infrared light source (LED) is reflected in the lenses of the glasses or sunglasses.
- The driver is wearing an eyepatch.
- The driver is wearing a hat set deeply over the eyes.
- Depending on the type of mask, correct detection of inattentive/drowsy driving may not be possible.
- Correct user recognition is not possible if the eyes, nose, or mouth is covered with a mask, muffler, sunglasses, or another item.
- The Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly when the eyebrows, eyes, nose, or mouth is hidden due to an item that is between the face and the system.
- If a thick cover is attached to the steering wheel, then depending on the position set for the tilt/telescopic steering wheel, the cover may block the system’s view of the face, and the system and the Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly.
- Do not attach any stickers to the user recognition camera or the infrared light source (LED). If the user recognition camera or infrared light source (LED) is covered by an obstruction, it will not be possible to correctly monitor the driver.
- If an accessory is hung from the inside mirror, correct detection may not be possible.
- Do not touch the user recognition camera or the infrared light source (LED) directly with your fingers. If there is dirt or a fingerprint on these parts, it will not be possible to correctly monitor the driver. If there is dirt or a fingerprint on these parts, either wipe them with a soft dry cloth or wipe gently with a damp cloth after first firmly wringing the water out.
- If the surface of the user recognition camera or the infrared light source (LED) becomes scratched, correct detection may not be possible. Be careful that hard objects do not contact these parts.
- If there is condensation on the user recognition camera or the infrared light source (LED), correct detection may not be possible. If there is condensation on these parts, wipe it away with a soft dry cloth.
- When registering a user for user recognition, avoid closing your eyes as much as possible.
- If the user recognition success rate is low, it is possible that the user is not correctly registered. Delete the registered data and perform registration again.
- If a user frequently drives both with glasses and contact lenses, it is recommended that registration be performed both when wearing glasses and when wearing contact lenses.
- User recognition starts immediately after entering the vehicle, however, if the user looks downward or at the driver-side mirror for a long time, the user may not be recognized.
- When one person among twins or another pair of persons with similar facial features is registered, the other person may be incorrectly recognized as the registered user when entering the vehicle.
- If the person in the passenger’s seat leans into the driver’s seat, or in other cases when there are two or more faces near the driver’s seat, the system may not operate correctly.
- There are cases when the system concludes that the user’s eyes are closed when the user is looking downward during driving, such as when checking instruments or the navigation screen. In such cases, the drowsy driving warning buzzer may sound or the system may otherwise not operate correctly.
- If the eyes are narrowed when laughing or when there is a dazzling outside light, the system may judge that the eyes are closed and the drowsy driving warning buzzer may sound or the system may otherwise not operate correctly.
- The drowsy driving or asleep warning states are recognized from the length of time and percentage of time that the eyes are closed. The drowsy driving warning buzzer will not sound simply when the driver feels sleepy or yawns.
- Even when the driver does not feel sleepy, if his or her eyes are closed or if he or she blinks frequently, the drowsy driving warning buzzer may sound.
- The inattentive driving warning buzzer may sound if the driver leans forward or puts his or her head out of the window while driving.
- The inattentive driving warning buzzer will not sound when the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a slow speed even if the driver is not looking ahead.
- The Driver Monitoring System collects and stores data regarding drivers’ facial features. Facial recognition data is stored locally and does not leave the vehicle. It is not transmitted to or stored by SUBARU or anyone else. The Driver Monitoring System may be disabled and any stored driver data may be deleted by following the instructions below. If the Driver Monitoring System is disabled,it will be unable to provide any of its safety or convenience functions.
The functions which are available vary depending on the Driver Monitoring System setting and the user recognition function setting.
Available functions
| Driver Monitoring System*1 | ||||
| ON | OFF | |||
|
User recognition function*2 |
ON |
Inattentive/drowsy driving warning | Available | Not available |
| User recognition function | Available | Not available | ||
|
OFF |
Inattentive/drowsy driving warning | Available | Not available | |
| User recognition function | Not available | Not available | ||
Available function items
| Driver Monitoring System*1 | ||||
| ON | OFF | |||
|
User recognition function*2 |
ON |
Register User | Available | Not available |
| Delete User | Available | Not available | ||
| Delete All Users | Available | Not available | ||
| Update Seat and Mirror Position | Available | Not available | ||
| Delete Driver Posi- tion | Available | Not available | ||
|
OFF |
Register User | Not available | Not available | |
| Delete User | Available | Not available | ||
| Delete All Users | Available | Not available | ||
| Update Seat and Mirror Position | Not available | Not available | ||
| Delete Driver Position | Not available | Not available | ||
- The system can be turned ON/OFF with the center information display. Refer to “Car settings” P223.
- The function can be turned ON/OFF in the central information display customization settings. Refer to “Car settings” P223.
- The functions which are available vary depending on whether or not the user is registered.
Available functions
| The user is registered. | The user is not registered. | |
| User recognition function | Available | Not available |
User Recognition Function
| Item | ||
|
Driver’s position personalization |
Seat position/outside mirror angle | Change the setting by using the center information display customization function. Refer to “Car settings” @P223. |
| Reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle | ||
| Meter personalization* | Combination meter display (color LCD) basic screen |
When the customization screen linked with the synchronized user function is selected and the setting is changed, it is automatically stored. |
| Center information display personalization* | Center information display basic screen | |
| Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF status | ||
WARNING
Perform registration, retrieving, or delete of the seat position and outside mirror angle before beginning driving. There is the risk of an accident if registration, retrieving, or deleting is performed while driving.
When a user is registered, it is possible to retrieve the following settings.
Driver position personalization
- Seat position and outside mirror angle Retrieve the registered seat position and outside mirror angle.
- Reverse tilt angle Retrieves the registered reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle.
Meter personalization
- A combination meter display (color LCD) basic screen Displays the screen which the user had selected at the time when he/she last exited the vehicle.
Center information display personalization
- Center information display basic screen Displays the screen which the user had selected at the time when he/she last exited the vehicle.
- The fuel consumption screen Displays the average fuel economy for past driving by that user.
Air conditioner personalization
Air conditioner settings Retrieve the air conditioner temperature, outlet mode, and other settings which the user had selected at the time when he/she last exited the vehicle.
NOTE
When a recognized user exits the vehicle with the air conditioner set to maximum cool or maximum heat, then the setting which preceded maximum cool or maximum heat is stored.
Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF status
Retrieves the Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF status which the user had selected at the time when he/she last exited the vehicle.
Changing the personalization settings
When the Driver Monitoring System is OFF, the Driver Monitoring System continues to store the conditions from immediately before the Driver Monitoring System was turned OFF even if the screen was selected and the setting was changed.
Inattentive/Drowsy Driving Warning
While driving, the Driver Monitoring System monitors possible cases of driver inattention or drowsiness and warns the driver.
When the inattentive/drowsy driving warning activates, the buzzer sounds, and an interrupt display appears.
NOTE
- The inattentive/drowsy driving warning operates regardless of the status of the user recognition function.
- The inattentive driving warning does not activate when the turn signal is operating or when the select lever is in the “R” position.
- When the pre-collision brake system OFF indicator is illuminated on the combination meter display (color LCD), the inattentive driving warning activates at the same timing as usual even when a vehicle ahead or obstacle is detected. For details about the EyeSight system, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for the EyeSight system.
Inattentive driving warning
- When the system monitors that the driver may be inattentive, it warns the driver. When the inattentive driving warning activates, the buzzer sounds, and an interrupt display appears on the combination meter display (color LCD).
- When the EyeSight system has detected a vehicle ahead or obstacle in the forward direction, the inattentive driving warning may activate at an earlier time than usual. Refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for the EyeSight system.
Drowsy driving warning
Possible drowsiness is detected from the amount of driver eyelid closure, and a warning is given to the driver. When the drowsy driving warning activates, the buzzer sounds and an interrupt display appears.
| Combination meter display (color LCD) | Center information display | Warning chime | |
|
Drowsy driving |
 |
 |
Beep, beep… (Continues until the driver’s eyes open.) |
| Very drowsy | Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep (5 times) | ||
|
Slightly drowsy |
 |
— |
Beep |
| Not drowsy | — | — | — |
Driver Monitoring System Indicator/Warning
- Driver Monitoring System operation indicator light (green)
- Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator light
- Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator light
- Driver Monitoring System warning light (yellow)
The Driver Monitoring System indicator/warning indicates the status of the Driver Monitoring System on the combination meter display (color LCD).
NOTE
When the Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator, Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator, or Driver Monitoring System warning is illumi416 Driver Monitoring System
noted, that the Driver Monitoring System function cannot be used. In addition, the following items cannot be selected. . Register User
- Delete User
- Delete All Users
- Update Seat and Mirror Position
- Delete Driver Position
- Automatically Retract Seat on Entry
Driver Monitoring System operation indicator light (green)
This indicator illuminates when the Driver Monitoring System is operating.
Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the user has turned off the Driver Monitoring System and the Driver Monitoring System is not operating.
Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the Driver Monitoring System is temporarily stopped.
NOTE
The Driver Monitoring System stops temporarily in the following circumstances.
- When the temperature of the main unit of the Driver Monitoring System is
- high or low.
- When the Driver Monitoring System cannot monitor the driver’s eye movement.
- When the Driver Monitoring System cannot monitor the driver’s eyebrows, eyes, nose, or mouth.
- When the camera and the infrared light source (LED) are covered and the Driver Monitoring System cannot monitor the driver correctly.
Driver Monitoring System warning light (yellow)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem with the Driver Monitoring System. Contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.
Using the Driver Monitoring System
User recognition
When a user is registered with the user recognition function, the Driver Monitoring System performs the following.
- When the door is opened and the push-button ignition switch is OFF, the user recognition screen appears and the Driver Monitoring system starts user re-cognition.
The user recognition screen may not appear when the door is opened in some cases, such as when only a short time has passed after the push-button ignition switch was turned OFF. In such cases, user recognition starts when the door is closed however the user recognition screen does not appear.
- Sit in the driver’s seat and face forward for a few moments.
- When user recognition is completed, the Hello screen appears on the central information display.
At this time, the seat position, outside mirror angle, air conditioner settings, combination meter display (color LCD) basic screen and center information display basic screen will all change based on the user information.
NOTE
- When a center information display operation switch is pressed, the user recognition screen is canceled, how-ever user recognition continues.
- When the select lever is not in the “P” position, the seat position will not change even when user recognition is completed.
- If user recognition fails, perform recognition again following the instructions, refer to “When a user is not recognized” P417.
- User recognition is not performed while driving.
- If the seat position or outside mirror angle are in motion at the time when user recognition is completed, then it is not possible to retrieve the seat position, outside mirror angle, or reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle.
- If any of the following operations is performed while retrieving the seat position or outside mirror angle, retrieving of the seat position and outside mirror angle is canceled.
- The power seat adjustment switch was operated.
- The outside mirror adjustment switch was operated.
- The “SET” button was pressed.
- The “1” or “2” button was pressed.
- The select lever was moved to a position other than the “P” position.
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 re-cognition again. Refer to “Driver Monitor-ing System” P230.
- 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, a manual repeat facial scan is not possible.
Registering and Deleting a User
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” P230
NOTE
- When the Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator, Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator, or Driver Monitoring System warning is illuminated, the following items cannot be selected.
- Register User
- Delete User
- Delete All Users
- User information can also be deleted by resetting the center information dis-play to the factory default settings. When the settings are reset to the factory default settings, all user information is deleted. The settings cannot be reset to the factory default settings when the Driver Monitoring System is OFF.
Registering and Deleting Driver Position Personalization
At the time when a user is registered, the seat position, outside mirror angle, and reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle are registered at the same time. To change the setting for the seat position, outside mirror angle, or reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle, refer to “Driver Monitoring System” P230.
NOTE
- Start the user registration after adjusting the seat position, outside mirror angles, and reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle. If they are adjusted during user registration, it may be disrupted. Refer to “Power Seat” P32 or “Out-side Mirrors” P275.
- If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position before user registration is complete, the information of the adjusted seat position, outside mirror angle, and reverse tilt-down outside mirror angle will not be saved.
- When the user recognition setting is OFF, or when the Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator, Driver Monitor-ing System temporary stop indicator, or Driver Monitoring System warning is illuminated, the following items cannot be selected.
- Update Seat and Mirror Position
- Delete Driver Position
- The driver position can be registered or deleted only when a registered user is sitting in the driver’s seat and user recognition is completed.
Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF Settings
NOTE
- When the vehicle is stopped and the driver’s door is opened and closed, the Driver Monitoring System automatically turns ON regardless of the push-button ignition switch status.
- After the Driver Monitoring System was turned OFF, if the Driver Monitoring System is turned ON while the driver’s door is open, user recognition may not occur correctly.
- When the Driver Monitoring System is turned OFF after user recognition was completed, the user recognition function stores the Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF state.
To turn on/off the Driver Monitoring System
To turn the Driver Monitoring System on and off, operate the center information display. Refer to “Car settings” P223. When the Driver Monitoring System is turned OFF, the Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator on the combination meter display (color LCD) will illuminate.
User recognition settings
The Driver Monitoring System User recognition function can be turned ON/OFF. For the setting procedure, refer to “Car set-tings” P223.
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 Seat and Mirror Position
- Delete Driver Position
Automatically retract seat on entry
The automatically retracts the 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. For the setting procedure, refer to “Car set-tings” P223.
CAUTION
Sit in the seat after the power seat movement backward has been completed. Not doing so could result in injury.
NOTE
- If the seat position is not registered in the access key fob memory, the automatically retract seat on entry function can be used.
- Even when the automatically retract seat on entry setting is ON, the automatically retract seat on entry function automatically turns OFF when the user recognition function is OFF.
- Automatically retract seat on entry cannot be selected when the Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator, Dri-ver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator, or Driver Monitoring System warning is illuminated.
- This function will operate if the seat is in front of the center of the seat sliding mechanism.
Certification for Driver Monitoring System (U.S.-Spec. Models)
CAUTION
FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada-spec. models
NOTE: This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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