Subaru Eyesight Explained: Driving Examples

[@lizbaechler2836]

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.

[@gailgray9795]

I'm in the same place. I just purchased a 24 Forester and cannot figure out how to use Starlink even though I paid for a subscription. I have sat. in my car with the manual and frankly it is just a bit confusing. I called the dealer about getting help and they told me that Starlink doesn't do anything on the car's monitor; then why have it? I really need help and don't know where to get it.

[@Doc1855]

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.

[@ivangort5617]

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.

[@juliebenton4635]

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.

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

[@seenone5802]

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.

[@tarynriver]

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

[@AlaskaErik]

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.

[@alexpmo]

I appreciate the clarification! Didn’t realize I mixed the two up in the video until now but you’re exactly right. Great explanation!

[@geofru]

the slip is at 8:40 for any who are still confused. Thanks for confirming.

[@StormyDay]

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.

[@davidschiappa9265]

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!

[@susanhale5232]

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.

[@Amberdogproductions]

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.

[@johngoldsworthy1925]

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.

[@alexpmo]

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

[@alozano793]

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!

[@kenwittlief255]

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)

[@philschiavone101]

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

[@alexanderzheliazkov6984]

The eyesight shows the speed limit not by recognizing the signs, but only if you have the Navigation package (it gets it from there).

[@wizardsuth]

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.

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

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.

[@hazeland0785]

Just picked up my new 2024 Crosstrek Limited yesterday and have been watching almost all your videos. They're super helpful! Thanks for making them!

[@veegerman6135]

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.

[@maryannpdna7755]

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!

[@loriwitkop1389]

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!

[@BionicMerlin]

Adaptive cruise is nice, but it's more aggressive on the brakes than I am when I drive.

[@wmurch3]

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

[@lachychops2]

I love adaptive cruise, the CVT makes it too easy to accidentally speed

[@InfuzeDcyphR]

I have the WRX GT and love it. Saved my ass a few times.

[@MacGyver1991]

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!

[@chrishale98]

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!

[@secooper1966]

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.

[@Diantane]

When adaptive cruise control first came out in 2015 or before, it was put in tractor trailers with automated transmissions. This was because they put a lot more miles on the road to test out this feature. We all learned in high school’s driver’s ed class that if there is something ahead of your vehicle and you need to stop, there is a 0.75 second response time. Then it takes 2.5 seconds to move your foot from the gas petal to the brake. So for a total of 3.25 seconds you have traveled about 334 feet before you start to slow down which could be fatal. Adaptive cruise eliminates the 3.25 seconds which may save your life. In order for adaptive cruise to work, you must be in cruise control as much as possible.

[@iTek14]

Awesome features that I really in my current car. I would be driving without these features.

[@joer4367]

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.

[@Propnut48]

I have a 2020 Outback and have absolutely falling in love with it. From the way it handles ( like a mountain goat) to the feature rich options. I use the adaptive cruise all the time on the road and love the way it stops and starts in traffic when the cars ahead stop. I have found that the lane assist is not as effective above 62 mph and in tight turns it tries to square the corners off. I have found that even if the car spacing is set at minimum it will still keep a space it thinks will be safe to stop in. If it’s raining and the wipers are on it will increase that spacing as it knows it will take more distance to stop. The backup assist has save me many times from either being hit or hitting someone the walks behind me all of a sudden. The front pre collision has done the same also. I was looking at another Lexus RX360 but was $37,000 more for just the options that are the same , so I said ….. “NOPE”! What I paid for my Outback is what others charge for just the options alone. Subaru has everything standard the others offer as an upgraded option.

[@alexpmo]

Happy to hear you've enjoyed your Outback so far. I have one as well and it's the most comfortable car I've ever owned.

[@Propnut48]

True. Had a Lexus RX 350 before the Subie and it is actually smoother riding , quieter and smoother stopping then the Lexus.

[@kenwittlief255]

The adaptive cruise control sets the buffer infront of you by time, not distance when its set to the max at four, the buffer space is 2.5 seconds, no matter what your speed is

[@anthonyhawkins3576]

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.

[@slik560]

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.

[@jersey2347]

I love the adaptive cruise control and the lane keeper. No more braking and resuming all the time

[@samktlau]

I just received my 2023 Subaru Forester yesterday. Thank you for your video giving me an overview of the Eyesight function.

[@randischwarz5072]

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.

[@kimpasqual8422]

I use a wide blue painters tape to put over the cameras to prevent that issue. Remember to take it off when done.

[@surfnyolly]

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.

[@kenwittlief255]

road construction is one example, where you must drive across lanes and be on the shoulder of the road

[@joparkcat]

it's great, saved me twice in my 15.

[@shaunbrowne3963]

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!

[@alexpmo]

Thanks Shaun! Happy to hear you've found my videos helpful

[@JamesSchell-x2o]

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.

[@PatriotSteve]

I used self driving from boston to philly. it was GREAT

[@thepeace2477]

EyeSight is great, but when windshield cracks, it is costly😮, thanks.

[@mrssoybeanfarmer1749]

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

[@lemoncraziness720]

Thanks Alex. We just bought our Crosstrek limited your video is very helpful.

[@carmenmlopez2276]

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.

[@MichaelOdom-r2d]

I have a 2021 Subaru Forester when I put it in lane centering it would work for awhile then it will turn itself off and back on. What is causing it to do that. Also when I have cruise control on it will beep every once awhile. What is causing that?

[@josephversace5895]

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.

[@kenwittlief255]

pulling a trailer too

[@DenisJava]

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.

[@SMenon656]

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!

[@jayphillip2365]

Wow so driving a subaru is like basically flying an airplane, so many buttons 😂

[@Vee316]

I am struggling with mine right now. Wth

[@Crvowner2022]

Oh man I love the “vehicle ahead has moved” feature…, definitely need that in more cars or more people need a Subaru haha

[@salsamancer]

Adaptive cruise is so cool. Traffic jams are so much less stressful when you can leave the gas and brake to the computer

[@marinesrock316]

Does the eyesight turn off on its own in foggy weather conditions? My 24 Crosstrek does that.

[@jpmasters-aus]

I have just ordered a Forester (in Australia) and I appreciate your videos to get to understand my upcoming car.

[@richardharker2775]

Late to this video but more informative than the sales staff at my local Subaru dealer. Thank you Alex.

[@alexpmo]

You’re welcome!

[@johnperkins5450]

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.

[@MacGyver1991]

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.

[@kenwittlief255]

@@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.

[@MacGyver1991]

@@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.

[@sammcneill1268]

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!

[@surfnyolly]

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!

[@alexpmo]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@MacGyver1991]

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.

[@SanyaBaboon]

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!

[@kenwittlief255]

you can buy an excellent dash cam for less than $100, and it records to an SD card for easy file transfers

[@SanyaBaboon]

I dont want the hassle of having to mess and drag wires all over my dash, simple as that

[@brettsmods]

@@SanyaBaboon You can actually buy an adapter and plug it into the rear view mirror power. Minimal wires that way.

[@catherinehoffman1711]

Thanks for showing features of my Forester Sport and Legacy. Makes life easier!

[@lesliex7894]

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

[@patrickwilson9948]

My 2022 OB coverts (when driving in Canada) the KM speed limit to mph on my screen. Very helpful.

[@GDitto]

Love the videos! I’m upgrading from a 2007 Kia Sedona, so every single smart feature is new to me.

[@MyName-nx1jj]

My wife has a '21 Outback. I find the eyesight system incredibly intrusive and, in fact, dangerous for those of us who take driving seriously. I suppose it could be helpful for horrible drivers who spend time on their phones or are distracted by the infotainment screen. The incessant beeps and warnings are beyond aggravating.

[@Nursejustinreviews]

If you are getting incessant beeping it means you aren’t staying in the lane. So I’m not sure mine almost never beeps.

[@mirasocal]

Take driving seriously. Gonna guess you drive a huge pickup and pass people driving the posted 25 mph sign in their neighborhoods as well.

[@jensejayehudson4341]

I agree, I put covers over the lenses and tolerate the yellow orange warning lights on the dash instead of having it risk my life.

[@richhughes2225]

Helpful, but it would be even better if you explained how to turn these eyesight features back on after you've turned them off. I am assuming that restarting the car might do that. Thanks for the information. Your instructions were clear.

[@bruanne6367]

My question is, what does the system do if it detects you have fallen asleep and you don’t respond to the chimes.? Does it slow the car to a stop with the hazard lights on or does it just shut off all the driver assist feature (which seems a little dumb)

[@gsauve9976]

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. ✔

[@randymcnaught5583]

Good video Alex, thanks. I’m seeing that Subaru has a lot of choices for turning on/off safety features & they’re in a lot a different locations in the car. ☹️ Add in what needs to be turned off for a drive through car wash, & it becomes a bit too much. As someone said the other day-1 button to turn off the features would be perfect. You wouldn’t want to be in the wash and have everything go wrong while inside, now your trying to scramble to turn things off.

[@717dash_cam]

Personally, I respect my car far too much to take it into a 'soft touch' car wash. No thanks, give me touch free. If I need a 'touch' wash, I'm handwashing it. Even then, most of the modern soft touch ones I've seen, the car is stationary with the wash being a moving system. In those cases where you're stationary, you don't have to turn them off. It's really only the 'full service' car washes that have an issue with conveyor systems.

[@alansach8437]

@@717dash_cam All well and good, but where I live it's soft touch or dirty car. Nearest touch free, about 100 miles, and hand washing not really possible four months a year due to frozen hoses.

[@717dash_cam]

@@alansach8437 Yeah, that's unfortunate. Though, even our soft touches here are mostly pull in and park. The most soft touch ones where it's pulled thorugh tend to be the 'full service' ones, that I trust even less. Have seen a few too many dropped drying rags.

[@kenwittlief255]

in a drive thru car wash you put the car in neutral and the car is pulled thru by the front wheel

[@randymcnaught5583]

@@kenwittlief255 I think that how an drive through car wash works is rather obvious. All I was suggesting is that there are often times too many features on new cars that really are not required. 🙂

[@byronrountree7125]

Enjoy your experience with showing the wilderness. I learned about my new 2024 it is all you said. It beats my wife Rav 4

[@sarahisafruitcake]

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?

[@alexpmo]

Yep. That’s a great video idea. Thanks!

[@katsm-wo9704]

@@alexpmo did you do this video?

[@christinan3983]

When you purchase a vehicle with this, is everything automatically on until you turn them off?

[@UncopyrightableMuzik]

Am I the only one that can see the diagonal lines in the windshield? Noticed this in the Ascent, Legacy and Forester with Eyesight. More prominent where there's sharp horizontal gradients (chrome strips on black bumpers, water puddles on the dry ground)

[@MikMak1626]

Another great video Alex... I can attest that pre-collision auto-breaking works...

[@surfnyolly]

Scares the crap out of me every time!

[@MikMak1626]

@@surfnyolly why?

[@virginiachong2356]

Thanks! Really appreciate Alex's helpful videos. It is overwhelming otherwise. Easier to learn from him.

[@CRVgarage]

Looks like Subaru made an update to ACC on the new Outback. When I press the set & resume button on my 23 Outback it changes the speed by 1mph. Long press changes by 5mph.

[@FlowJunkie65]

Thanks, Alex. Excellent/very helpful info for Subaru owners!

[@MacGyver1991]

Thank you so much. A friend of my in her 70s had to replace her 2008 Subaru Wagon and is overwhelmed. She mentioned the lane departure warning system on her base 2021 or 2022 Impreza Wagon alerted her every time she started to switch lanes. I told her it's likely because she is not using her turn signals consistently. Is this true? I hope I gave her the right information as you did not mention it in your video. I'm sharing this with her via Facebook Messenger!

[@susanhale5232]

Not sure about the impreza, but on my 2020 Outback, you absolutely need to have your blinker on, otherwise it will beep you. If it can see the lines in the road, it will also try to keep you in your lane if you have the Lane Departure Function on.

[@markbowden5814]

While driving on a trip, a thought crossed my mind regarding all this technology (that I do use and appreciate). I got to wondering... If a person is using both the Cruise Control and the Lane Assist and experiences a Medical Emergency (ie: Cardiac Arrest, Debilitating Stroke, Severe Diabetic Event) and no longer controls the car. Is there any Action taken by the car when it senses the driver is not properly responding? OR... Does the car simply continue driving happily along staying in it's lane (as long as the road markings are clearly visible) and maintaining its speed. 🤔

[@petestephen4922]

Thanks for this Video. I have a 2019 Outback. At first I didn't think I would like all the driver assist function. After a few weeks, with my Outback, I activated all the functions.... One question... I didn't know about the option to use "standard" cruise control. In very foggy or rainy weather, Eye Sight turns off, and turns off adaptive cruise control too. Will "standard" cruise control still work even if Eye Sight has turned off?

[@kerryharlan]

I was told back in Driver's Ed that you are never to use cruise control in the rain. I double checked and this is what AAA says: Using cruise control when driving in the rain, snow, hail, sleet or ice, slippery roads can affect the system's ability to maintain a constant vehicle speed. On wet roads, cruise control set at too fast a speed could cause the vehicle to hydroplane when it encounters standing water. On very low-traction surfaces such as ice and snow, cruise control operation can result in a skid or spin. Drive safe and avoid using cruise control on slippery roads.

[@karene3071]

Alex, do you have a video on how to add a new destination address to the Subaru Outback (2022)? I'm not sure why it is.... but I have a heck of a time trying to add new addresses to my "Favorites". Do you have a step-by-step procedure in either a video or ~ even better for me ~ a written step-by-step procedure on how to add a new Destination and save it as a Favorite?

[@surplusdoctor]

We purchased the 2024 Forester and it does NOT get any where near the advertised 24/33 MPG, if there is a class action law suit over this car, we whish to join.

[@jensejayehudson4341]

Agreed, 24.9 is my best.

[@lachychops2]

I've got a 2020 Liberty (Legacy for you NA folks), one of my biggest eyesight gripes is that the car colour on the screen isn't set to the actual car colour

[@luctremblay1868]

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.

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome! The eyesight can be intimidating at first but it's very easy to use once you try it out.

[@deniseisabella659]

Why does my eye sight shut off when gas tank has 50 miles to go? Can this be programmed differently. Thanks Alex. Enjoy your videos.

[@tonysmall7182]

This system isn't anything new, my Subaru Lancaster has had pretty much all of this functionality since 1999! Back then it was called ADA or Advanced Driving Assist (which I think sounds much more like a safety system than "Eyesight" lol). But I'm glad they continued to develop it.

[@kschmoopy]

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.

[@barfyness]

Alex mentioned that you hold the button in the increase/decrease position to increase the speed of the speed control function by 1 MPH or tap is up or down for 5 MPH change. Actually, it's the opposite. Otherwise, a great learning video.

[@cliffgrando859]

Nice job buddy! All of your videos are extremely helpful! Thanks Alex for all you do

[@alexpmo]

Thanks Cliff, really appreciate that!

[@sarahisafruitcake]

Can you please do a video on the 2022 Forester Wilderness?

[@alexpmo]

Yes, I have one coming this money so should have one out in a couple weeks! Stay tuned

[@suryaanesi5220]

Thank you Alex for your excellent information of Eyesight explained.

[@VideoNOLA]

How does Subaru gather data from EyeSight modules, so they can continue improving features? Does data come from retired vehicles? StarLink subscribers only? Cellular connectivity?

[@danielbeard7902]

Best description ever

[@WeverWeed]

Hi Alex. During the past two days from your videos I've learned more about my new (one month old) Crosstrek than from all the manuals that came with it. Thank you! I live in Minnesota. Often in Fall I will carry my canoe on a four hour trip up to the Boundary Waters. If I tie down the front end with straps will the straps effect Eyesight? Separately, your "Washing" video made no mention of waxing, so I am wondering what wax, if any, you would recommend for protecting the clear coat (is it clear coat?) and especially the front from bugs, rocks, etc. Also, the manual says not to use "organic solvents" on the front light covers. There are a lot of them. Are all modern car soaps and waxes free of organic solvents? I'll keep on watching! from your videos

[@feng3625]

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.

[@hphillips7425]

Thanks. We received a forester wilderness a week ago. There is a lot to learn and you have been very helpful 👍🏻

[@mythicalpuma]

New Crosstek. Great and helpful vid. Subscribed.

[@GeorgeLeibowitz]

I have a 2018 Forester Touring XT that I purchased in April 2021 as a CPO unit. I cannot find a voltmeter or oil pressure indicator. Is it possible the unit only has warning lights for these functions? BTW, I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@bradcrawford3789]

Alex -thank for your videos. Subaru acknowledges that the EyeSight cameras will shut down in very heavy rain or snow, becuase they cannot see. Other manufacturers use radar sensors in combination with the camera. My question is, are these radar sensors capable of detecting slower cars ahead, even in heavy weather, or do they have the same limitations as the cameras? thanks, Brad

[@shryx86]

It seems like the individual components are there for autonomous driving. Might need a few more cameras/sensors, but it already brakes on it's own, will nudge the steering wheel to keep the car centered in a lane, knows how to keep a distance even if it means less speed, and it knows when stopped traffic is moving again. I didn't know that eye sight cameras read speed limit signs. That's not programmed into the nav system?

[@claudioisea123]

For my taller guys like me. Have you notice that the rear mirror is kinda low? Like I can't fully see and I tried moving it up more and it won't

[@sterlingsequoia5932]

I dislike the face ID in a Big Big way. See it as a baby step way to not allow people to drive based on face. Thinking of hammering it or just duct taping it. Want to hammer it though.

[@KenEaslick]

Thank you for information, really appreciate your channel. I have 2021 Ascent and the radio/media comes on automatically when we start the car. Is there a way to deactivate that feature so We choose when we want radio/media on when in the car?

[@karene3071]

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!! :)

[@alexpmo]

Thanks for watching Karen! :)

[@MacGyver1991]

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.

[@davidnewman6912]

Hi Alex, I’m on my third Subaru. Currently have 2017 Impreza 2.0i Sport (Aust version). I use the eyesight everyday on my commute. It relieves the fatigue significantly. The only problem is that there’s frequently heavy fog in winter. I don’t know if any other manufacturer’s system works better than eyesight. Perhaps you could do a video on the limitations of some of the technology. Thanks for the channel. Dave.

[@robobass25]

My 2019 Subaru Impreza Sports(in Australia that’s the top of the range) has Eyesight. But not sure if it has all the features that you’re showing here…like the reverse and front breaking systems. I’m not gonna test it out just incase lol. Might do with something light like a cardboard box or something just to see. Cos they would be handy to have if I was to be in a situation that needed to break quickly

[@PastorVShaw]

I am not sure that the dash' speed limit came from the street signs, instead from the built-in maps. How do we know which is its source of the posted speed limit?

[@thephily7432]

Some people say not to put an EZ Pass in front of the camera's but I have mine below the dotted strip in the right of middle and I have had 0 issues. Thoughts?

[@robertcochran7103]

This is a very nice video. It educates me about the Eyesight capabilities in my 2019 Forester Touring.

[@alexpmo]

Thanks!