Subaru Eyesight Explained: Driving Examples
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2021
- In today's video, I show you what Subaru Eyesight does and explain the Subaru safety features it controls. Subaru Eyesight controls a suit of safety technology on your Subaru. The most common use for Subaru Eyesight is the adaptive cruise control and Subaru automatic braking. However, there are many other Subaru Safety features that Eyesight controls.
I go over Subaru adaptive cruise control, Subaru lane centering, Subaru lane departure warning/Subaru lane departure prevention, Subaru lead vehicle start, Subaru reverse automatic braking, and Subaru blind sport detection
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Another "elderly" woman here who really appreciates your videos. I haven't purchased a new car in almost 20 years and many of the features on my 2023 Wilderness confound me. The written manuals present information in a way that is confusing and hard-to-find/access/understand. For instance, it is difficult to learn about Eyesight features if you don't even know what Eyesight is! Last night I spent 20 minutes searching through the manuals trying to figure out how to sync my car with the garage door opener. Frustrated, I searched in the Internet for your video, watched your explanation that was less than 1 minute long, and within 3 minutes of giving up on the manuals, I had programmed my car to operate the garage door! Your video explanations and examples are straightforward and very informative and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for teaching me at my own pace to learn all the gadgets in my new 2023 Subaru premium. I am totally overwhelmed with all the buttons etc. Love that I can sit in the car and watch you teach me all the stuff I will need to know. Being elderly, its taking me time.
You're welcome! Happy to help!
Same here,I don't know if I'll ever get the hang of it all.I bought this car because at my age i need all the safety features i can get.
If it makes you feel better I’m 32 and it’s a lot for me 😂😂 I’m trying to learn all the features it’s overwhelming but I love how safe it is as a mom that was the most important thing
You confused rear cross traffic alert with reverse automatic braking. Rear cross traffic alert warns you about potential conflicting traffic coming from either side behind you when the vehicle is in reverse. The best example is backing out of a parking spot in a parking lot. As the vehicle is backing up it will detect traffic coming at you from either side. What you demonstrated toward the end of the video was the reverse automatic braking feature that will stop the vehicle if a collision with something or someone is imminent. That feature is totally separate from the rear cross traffic alert, which only warns you of traffic. Reverse Automatic Braking can be disabled, but that will not affect the rear cross traffic alert feature, which will continue to function, unless separately disabled.
I appreciate the clarification! Didn’t realize I mixed the two up in the video until now but you’re exactly right. Great explanation!
the slip is at 8:40 for any who are still confused. Thanks for confirming.
Also the RCTA will notify you of people walking behind your car. Not always, so it's good to check the old-fashioned way. It does better on a street where pedestrians are walking in the direction of traffic. In a parking lot, people are coming from all directions, so I find it doesn't work as well there.
That is correct. I will add that reverse automatic braking was an option on my 2022 Outback. I have the rear cross traffic detection and found out the hard way that the reverse automatic braking was not on my car. I backed into a car behind me, fortunately at slow speed. Please correct the video!
Yes, please correct this video! You'd just have to put the words "Reverse Automatic Breaking" at that point in the video. Not everyone reads the comments.
I can't believe I've been binge watching your channel. I know your a salesman and all, but, with that understood, your videos have really been getting me up to speed and mire informed about my upcoming 1st Subaru.
I've been freaked out about head gaskets on this brand for decades, and I'm hoping by now they have got that under control. I've not seen any salesmen talking about that known issue.
I'd really like to see a video about what they have done to address this topic as it's kept me from ever considering a Subaru for decades now.
In the end, after watching so many of your videos, I'm much more at ease with my ordering my first.
These videos are super informative. I know a lot of people appreciate them!
I just love these vedios, Everytime I get into my new 2023 Forester Wildrness I have a new bing, ding, icon, etc something showing up that overwhelms me. I'd come in the house and read the book, then I found you :). I still come in the house and look at videos cause there is something new everyday, but you make it eazy. Thank you so much!
Nice job buddy! All of your videos are extremely helpful! Thanks Alex for all you do
Thanks Cliff, really appreciate that!
Great topic to cover!!! You always teach me new things about my 21 Forester! I never knew I could just use regular cruise control (the non adaptive version). Thanks!
You’re welcome! 😊
A million thanks for this information. I have a 2021 crosstrek sport, and i had no idea on how to operate these features. Now, that I'm more knowledgeable as soon as I go driving, I will test these features.
Thanks Alex. We just bought our Crosstrek limited your video is very helpful.
Thanks, Alex. Excellent/very helpful info for Subaru owners!
I brought my first Subaru home two days ago, a 2021 Outback that has only 7,800 miles on it! This is a very informative video for those that are new to the subaru! Thank you!
Thanks. We received a forester wilderness a week ago. There is a lot to learn and you have been very helpful 👍🏻
Love the videos! I’m upgrading from a 2007 Kia Sedona, so every single smart feature is new to me.
Just ordered a 2023 Ascent (Limited) a couple of weeks ago. Should be delivered in December. I'm excited about learning all the new features, and your videos are helping me do that. You're more interesting than the owner's manual. This will be my first Subaru. I've been driving a 2000 Mercury Villager. It has many excellent features that were new 22 years ago. Times and technology change. Driving the Ascent will be a whole new experience.
Thanks! Really appreciate Alex's helpful videos. It is overwhelming otherwise. Easier to learn from him.
Another great video, Alex. Thank you! There are so many features and the way you present the materials enable me to actually learn them instead of being overwhelmed!! :)
Thanks for watching Karen! :)
Wait. A commentor said you are in Ohio and I guess sell cars? I'm from Cleveland originally and my friend in my earlier comment now lives Chagrin Falls.
The eyesight shows the speed limit not by recognizing the signs, but only if you have the Navigation package (it gets it from there).
I was wondering about that, since it would also need to know the units (mph or km/h). It would have to distinguish speed limit signs from limit ahead signs, and recognize construction zone speed limit signs, which are a different colour. In some places the speed limit signs are white on black.
I really appreciate your videos. They are helpful, informative and so easy to understand. Even this "old dog" can learn from them easily. Please don't stop educating us!
Thank you Alex for your excellent information of Eyesight explained.
Thanks for these videos Alex! I am using them to train myself as I wait for my Outback to come in.
I just received my 2023 Subaru Forester yesterday. Thank you for your video giving me an overview of the Eyesight function.
Your great
Absolutely the best outback videos
Keep the good work
Thank you, this is great, I just bought 2019 Subaru Forester and don't know about all these features, whether the car has them or not but I never had cruise control before and was a little bit intimidated about using it but you explained it so well I am goint to try it next time I travel some distance on the highway
Even though I've never owned, but have regularly driven my mom's 1986 and 1990 Subaru bare boned manual transmission Wagons, I have to click Subscribe.
Your recording, editing and delivery are top notch. I'm on mom's list to possibly buy out her lease for me to use in 1.5 years if she stops driving.
Excellent. You are helping to preserve MY Eyesight with your videos. We've had the 2022 Crosstrek since Wednesday and instead of getting eye strain reading the tiny print in the manuals, I've substituted your vids. Faster and very practial - you explain things really well in a very short time. Well done.
Definitely found this informative and useful … thanks 👍🏼✌🏼
I got a chance to use my cruise control on my new Wilderness yesterday on a 95-mile trip and I liked it a lot. I like that it will keep the distance between my car and the car ahead constantly. I didn't like the lane warning alert but the lane assist I liked. I learned that I can turn these on or off by watching this video. Really helpful and thanks so much.
Hi Alex, Thanks for the great topic you have covered in this video. We just placed the new Subaru Forester 2022 order for our daughter (College UG). Expecting to be delivered on 02/05/2022. We are watching all your videos and they are all great. Once again, thank you!🤝
Thanks for watching! 2/5 is almost here! 😃
As a new, but used Subaru Forester owner, I've found videos like these, and those from MrSubaru, enlightening, educational, and focused on the many new skills and competencies I need to acquire, to be considered a competent Subaru owner. Thanks!
Thanks Shaun! Happy to hear you've found my videos helpful
I have just ordered a Forester (in Australia) and I appreciate your videos to get to understand my upcoming car.
Having had a 2021 Cross trek I experienced several problems with the Eyesight system. Two conditions you have to be very alert too with Subaru's Eyesight system. One is snow or windshield fog and the other is lane markings. With windshield haze the system does not operate until the window is clear. Same with snow on the window. The bright refection off the roadway is another hazard. The system as a problem recognizing it. With lane markings be careful and alert when driving in multi lane makings. If the right hand lane marking suddenly fades and disappears the car will pull quickly to the right to center you in the lane. when in lane assist. And if you have another car alongside of you an accident may just happen. It was reported to Subaru but unknown if this was ever addressed.
Just reluctantly ordered my first Subaru Outback as a company vehicle... That is until I saw your videos. Previously, I incorrectly perceived Subaru's as odd defeatured vehicles for a snowy climate, with the exception of the WRX which I thought is an anomaly. Now I look for Outbacks and trading a personal vehicle (rhymes with Nexus). The four wheel drive and cargo space provides additional utility, I don't see much I am sacrificing except fewer mpg's. This looks like an outstanding bargain- 2023 Outback premium with OP15 package providing what appears to be every feature for which you have videos. I have subscribed and greatly appreciate your knowledge Alex and ability to communicate this so refreshingly. Glad I watched the My Subaru app video - will activate upon picking up. Thanks again!
Thanks man. Great vid!
This is a very nice video. It educates me about the Eyesight capabilities in my 2019 Forester Touring.
Thanks!
Just signed the contract my new 2020 Forester. Thought it bad during test drive that cruise control increased by 5. Glad to know I can do little increments. Will watch more of you for more info. Thanks
Thanks for showing features of my Forester Sport and Legacy. Makes life easier!
The only thing that I have found with eyesight is on a country road with huge intersections. The lane centering cannot see lines so it sets off a warning until you pass the intersection. Once it sees lines on the road, it goes back to normal
I LOVE the way Subaru implements adaptive cruise control. I drove a Camry for a while and hated its version. My preferences had to be reset every time I started the car. Also, it would disengage when the speed reached 20 MPH, where the Subaru version will bring the car to a complete stop.
The collision avoidance system saved me from an accident and possible car-jacking situation. I was driving down a dimly lit street when the system alerted to something in the road that I had not seen. I was able to hit the brakes and swerve to avoid hitting a folding chair in the middle of my lane. I was about to pull over and remove the chair, but thought to myself it may have been a setup for a car-jacking. I chose not to stop and continued home.
eyesight is so awesome! it's really hard to drive a car without it. I use the adaptive cruise pretty much always. it really is a game changer imo
I love adaptive cruise, the CVT makes it too easy to accidentally speed
Great video as usual!
Alex, love the videos and all the hard work and dedication that goes into being a RUclipsr with an additional full time job! Do you think the forester will eventually adopt the full touch screen like the outback or keep with the smaller touch screen for awhile?
Thanks Tyler! I appreciate that. It’s like having two full time jobs lol 😅. Not sure if Subaru will ever move the large display to the forester. As of right now, I don’t think they will. There are a lot of people who love it but probably equally as many who prefer the forester display instead
@@alexpmo it seems like all the car people that review the forester prefer it’s screen over the bigger touch screen in the Outback. If someone from Ohio wanted to come buy a car from you how much extra would they have to end up paying due to then being in a different state?
Keep these coming!!
Adaptive cruise is nice, but it's more aggressive on the brakes than I am when I drive.
These videos helped in deciding to trade my 2020 Outback Touring for a 2023. Learned the 23 has been shipped by rail & should be here in late Jan.
Hey man, how are you, I'm from Malaysia, I like ur videos very much cos I found them very informative, easy to understand and useful. Kip it up handsome!😊
Excellent video. Thank you.
Just found you videos, great content. We are deciding between a 2022 Forester and the Outback. Need to watch more videos, thanks for taking time to make them.
Thanks for checking them out! Let me know if you have any questions along the way
I have 21 Forester Touring and a big fan of Alex’s. Let me know if you have questions!
Best description ever
Very useful video to watch :). Thank you Alex.
Thanks Sam! 🙂
So helpful! Thank you !
Great Info!
Great info/video! I learned a lot!
Thank you John!
Wow so driving a subaru is like basically flying an airplane, so many buttons 😂
Thank for this detailed video. There are lot of features to learn for these new models of Subaru Outback 2022. God knows how a senior citizen like me will remember all these features? If I switch on these features once will it remain after I parked and get out of car? Do I need to set these features on each time I start the car? I keep watching your videos and keep forgetting those features. I feel as if preparing for an examination!
I love the Eyesight function. My 2015 Legacy Limited had this feature and I was sold. I now have a 2019 Outback Touring 3.6r and a 2024 Forester Touring. I continue enjoying eyesight plus lane departure function. The blind spot detection and rear traffic alert are a must. Perhaps I have gotten spoiled.
Great video to change battery in Fob
I used self driving from boston to philly. it was GREAT
Very useful information
Great video!
Late to this video but more informative than the sales staff at my local Subaru dealer. Thank you Alex.
You’re welcome!
I love the eyesight system in my 2021 Limited Outback!!
I love this channel!
Thanks! I appreciate you watching! 😀
I'm excited for Eyesight X
I'm enjoying your Subaru Outback Wilderness tips very much. Would you please do a video on how to turn off the seat belt warning. I have a long driveway and after getting the mail I sometimes to not rebuckle my seat belt. Please keep on giving those secert subie tips! Thank you!
Another great video Alex... I can attest that pre-collision auto-breaking works...
Scares the crap out of me every time!
@@surfnyolly why?
Alex; another terrific video. I still cannot understand why someone would want to turn off all the safety features, but to each their own. I can attest to how good Eyesight is. The Eyesight in my 2015 Outback prevented me from hitting a huge buck on a dark road while enroute to the train station one morning. However you continue neglect that Eyesight must be protected from sprays used to clean the passenger cabin. When I take my Outback through the cardwash I always have to make sure the staff does not use spray cleaners inside the cabin, but spray the cloths outside the car.
I use a wide blue painters tape to put over the cameras to prevent that issue. Remember to take it off when done.
And I have to shut off a few features when I go through the car wash. And occasionally I’ll shit off the steering assist bc it’s so passive aggressive.
road construction is one example, where you must drive across lanes and be on the shoulder of the road
it's great, saved me twice in my 15.
Great car, great presentation and Alex is one handsome man! I love Gingers!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
You didn't mention something very important about the lane departure system. That is - if you turn on your turn signal it overrides the alarm. Not sure about the steering function because I don't have it, but assume it works the same way. Also, what is frustrating about the collision protection is that it doesn't compensate for the driver anticipating someone in front turning off the road and hence no need for braking.
Have a ‘21 Outback. Fantastic vehicle. We had a bike rack that unexpectedly triggered RAB while reversing. Quite a jolt! Should have anticipated that. We quickly learned we could turn the braking function off at least temporarily by pressing “RAB Off” on the screen (right side) while the backup camera was on in reverse. We also have a ‘19 Crosstrek Limited. Unfortunately, there is less control of beeps than in the Outback.
pulling a trailer too
Great features on my new vehicle! Thank you for explaining in depth and for demonstrating.
I have a question about windshield visors. Have you found one that fits well in the Forrester with the eyesight capability?
Thank you
Hey Alex! I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. I have a 2020 Impreza. Question: When I’m slowly entering my garage, sometimes I am warned that I’m approaching something ahead (my workbench), but usually it doesn’t alert me. Why does it inconsistently alert? Thanks. Continue the great, educational videos.
Nice job!
Thanks Alex! Cool, I knew about the 5 mph increments, but didn't know you could do 1 mph by holding down, instead of flipping switch up or down.
The 5 mph increments as a default single click is backwards from previous cruise control. What idiot made that decision?
On my Toyotas, Saturn, Nissans, and Fords vehicle you once cruise control is activated, you click the button for EACH mph change. If you want to set it faster you held down the button, releasing at the desired speed. It was like cheap built in hand controls and made long road trips easy. I would take off my shoes and let me feet not swell.
What's the opposite word of progress again?
Rant over.
@@MacGyver1991 that would be the idiot who realized that speed limits are always always always in 5 mph increments
when the speed limit changes from 45 to 55 you bump it up twice and you dont have to take your eyes off the road
there are no 47mph speed limit zones....
with adaptive cruise control you never need to bump the cruise up and down 1 mph at a time to match the car in front of you - it matches the lead cars speed FOR YOU.
@@kenwittlief255 ah, ok. But most people don't drive the actual speed limit. I'm guilty of the +4 or +9 rule.
I did have the pleasure of using adaptive cruise control and for the most part it's ok. I'm grateful one can adjust the following distance as that would need to change depending on conditions. Definitely helpful on long trips, but I felt uneasy trusting it in heavy traffic with erratic speed changes. Combined with the Collision Avoidance I can see why people like it.
Brilliant. Most helpfull
Rob
Sydney
Thank you very much!
Can't wait to recieve my first 2024 subaru and join the Crosstrek family. Maybe be lucky enough to have the Wilderness model coming next year in Canada. Cheers. Yes this video helped me to have a better understanding to what I'm waiting for. ✔
We have '22 Outback and I was reluctant to make use of the Eyesight system at first. But with experimentation on using the adaptive cruise control I now can't imagine driving on the highway without it. It is so efficient at keeping the car at the correct car length that I set it puts human control to shame. I have not used the Lane Centering control as I feel that I would come to rely so heavily on it I would neglect my responsibility as a driver of the vehicle. The car salesman at Subaru did claim that it could take a pretty good curve with no problem. One thing about our Subaru that surprised me and that I love is how the all wheel drive makes the vehicle seem like it is glued to the road. Terrific vehicle.
the adaptive cruise and lane centering are great features to have! I only like to use the lane centering on straight aways and sometimes not at all if there is heavy traffic. It's always scary using the lane centering next to a big semi truck lol
I completely agree with you about neglect with the driving as it really takes you out of the loop at the point with lane centering assist and adaptive cruise control. I have a '19 Forester sport model without that feature. New cars are better at automating things but really do make you a worse driver for it!
you definitely want the lane centering on driving on highways
Dont think of it as an autopilot, think of it as a co-pilot or an alert passenger who is watching the road with you. If you start drifting out of your lane it will "reach over" and steer for you safely. Its only looking at the lines (center and shoulder). It is not looking for debris, pot holes, broken glass, animals on the shoulder - you still have to pay attention 100%, but sooner or later something WILL distract you, you will look off to the side at something you have never seen before, or something in the cabin will divert your attention, and that is when you need the lane keeping function - or in the event you doze off, have a stroke, black out for an unknown medical condition, it WILL save your life.
How tragic would it be having it in the car, when it COULD have saved you and your passengers, and you did not use it and crashed?
The best reason to keep it on whenever possible: No one has (to date) died in a Subaru with adaptive cruise and lane centering engaged - it has never cause a fatal accident or allowed one to happen. That is something that tesla lost about 6 years ago (over 50 auto pilot caused deaths in the US alone, to date)
EyeSight is great, but when windshield cracks, it is costly😮, thanks.
Wow. Thanks for sharing. I like these drivers assist features across the automobile industry, but fear they will be will electrical gremlins within ten years.
I had to replace my windshield due to a crack and the installer broke my automatic wiper rain detector. Lucky the vehicle was under warranty and the dealership had recommended the glass shop, so the repair was free.
I have rear parking sensors in my 2014 Ford CMAX SE and they randomly false alert that I'm about to hit something with more than 8" of clearance. For those of you not familiar, the system produces an increasingly faster series of beeps ending up with a solid beep once you are at risk of damaging the vehicle.
Backup cameras seem to be failing or experiencing issues after 5 years of use.
Infotainment system are randomly locking up or bricking and this was before over the air updates.
I see a pre 2016 vehicle in my future without these features. I'm actually selling my 2014 Ford CMAX SE hybrid to my brother. I'm looking at buying a minivan for $6,000 or less. Brands being considered, most, but for our use case Stow N Go seating seems to be ranking high one the requirements. No garage and it's not easy to get into the basement due to a sloped lot with a walkout basement.
Good luck everyone, but you may want to look into extended warranty options issued by your insurance company or directly through the manufacturer. Avoid this party extended warranties as they are garbage and have too many exclusions!
Thank you!
Enjoy your experience with showing the wilderness. I learned about my new 2024 it is all you said. It beats my wife Rav 4
J’apprécie bien les explications de ce vidéo car il est bien vrai que cela prends une période pour s’habituer à l’application EyeSight.
You're welcome! The eyesight can be intimidating at first but it's very easy to use once you try it out.
My 2022 OB coverts (when driving in Canada) the KM speed limit to mph on my screen.
Very helpful.
Oh man I love the “vehicle ahead has moved” feature…, definitely need that in more cars or more people need a Subaru haha
I love the adaptive cruise control and the lane keeper. No more braking and resuming all the time
Just checking on you Alex! I hope all is as well as it possibly can be there. Sending positive thoughts to you, your family and friends….all Kentucky!
Thank you! All is well here in Louisville.
Thanks!
You're welcome! And thank you for the super thanks!
Thanks you. Now we know
Hi Alex, Grate job as always. I'm looking for 2022 Ascent Limited with the Navigation package. I have couple of questions reg. the EyeSight.
The speed limit readout is from the road sign using front camera or from the map/navigation, and is it standard across all trim level?
Will the advanced adaptive cruise control can be set to adjust based the posted speed limit and alert if the driver exceeded the limit like Toyota SS 2.5+?
And one last, does the 2022 model fixed all the issues/recall reported in 2019 model year?
how do you adjust auto breaking distance on Forrester? I just purchase a 2022, I am finding you videos very helpful
I was on the highway the other day and was looking to my Left to see if I could get around a slower moving vehicle in front of me.
As I looked to my Left, the car in front of me Slammed on his brakes to make a Right turn.
Praise the Lord for Eyesight on our Outback !
Our Subie slammed on my brakes to avoid hitting the idiot in front of me.
The vehicle behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid hitting me.
If it weren’t for the Eyesight, I would have rear ended the jerk who decided to make the hard Right.
EyeSight is a really capable system, it has saved me and my car (2016 Outback) from some nasty crashes. The newer gen must be even better! I wish Subaru would allow us to use EyeSight as a full-on dash cam with a continuous recording like on the Tesla. Thanks for the useful video!
you can buy an excellent dash cam for less than $100, and it records to an SD card for easy file transfers
I dont want the hassle of having to mess and drag wires all over my dash, simple as that
@@SanyaBaboon You can actually buy an adapter and plug it into the rear view mirror power. Minimal wires that way.
Use these features all the time! Thanks for another great video!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
Hi Alex, thanks for your help. One question, why there’s no any sensor in the front when I park my car into garage? My one is wildness 2022.
Have owned my 2018 XV now for 2 years. Eyesight is brilliant but it does have issues. It will switch itself off in -
Heavy rain
Snow or
If the screen fogs up, especially in the area of the cameras.
Overall, though, it's a great system but remember, in poor driving conditions it needs you to take control. No bad thing, you might say.
Could you also do a video about do’s and don’t of detailing your Subaru, highlighting the different type of interior fabrics and materials and how to care for them?
Yep. That’s a great video idea. Thanks!
@@alexpmo did you do this video?
Hi Alex, nice video. Really appreciate if you could also make a video on reliability of Subaru's Outback and Forester.
Also if you could talk about maintenance of Subaru's. How costly would it be for a first time buyer??
Thank you.
Great suggestion! I’ll work on that