Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA
! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
1)
Operating range
The system notifies the driver of another
vehicle approaching from either side when
driving in reverse. This feature helps the
driver check the rear and side areas of the
vehicle when moving backward.
If the system detects a vehicle approaching from either side while moving backward, it warns the driver of dangers in the
following way.
. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.
. A warning buzzer sounds.
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& System operation
1)
A)
B)
The detection area of the radar sensors
Vehicle that may be detected
Vehicle that may not be detected
WARNING
In a parking area in which the
parking lines are drawn diagonally
to driving lanes as indicated in the
illustration above, the system may
detect a vehicle (A) that is coming
across the front of your vehicle.
Also, the system may not detect a
vehicle (B) that is coming across
behind your vehicle. Always be sure
to check the surroundings with your
eyes when reversing the vehicle,
because the detectability of RCTA
is limited.
! Operating conditions
The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of
the following conditions are met.
. The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
. The BSD/RCTA warning indicator and
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are turned off.
. The vehicle is driven at speeds above
6 mph (10 km/h) (except when reversing).
. The shift lever/select lever is in the “R”
position (when reversing).
The BSD/RCTA will not operate in the
following situations.
. The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator is turned
on.
. The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10
km/h) even when the BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator remains off (except when reversing).
NOTE
. In the following case, the BSD/RCTA
will stop operating and the BSD/RCTA
warning indicator will illuminate. If the
BSD/RCTA warning indicator illuminates, have your vehicle inspected at
a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
– When a malfunction occurs in the
system, including the BSD/RCTA
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