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Starting and operating / Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system
! Detecting range
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1 ) Detecting range ( width ): Approximately 6 in ( 15 cm ) outside of the vehicle width
2 ) Range that the system cannot detect : Approximately 20 in ( 50 cm ) behind the rear of the vehicle
3 ) Detecting range ( length ): Approximately 5 ft ( 1.5 m ) from the rear of the vehicle
WARNING
If your vehicle is trapped on a railroad crossing and you are trying to escape by reversing through the crossing gate , the system may recognize the crossing gate as an obstacle and the brake may activate . In this case , remain calm and either continue to depress the accelerator pedal or cancel the system . To
cancel the system , refer to “ Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system operation ” F7-80 .
& Operating conditions
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The Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system will operate when all of the following conditions are met .
1 ) |
EyeSight warning indicator |
2 ) |
RAB warning indicator |
3 ) |
RAB OFF indicator |
. The ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position .
. The EyeSight warning indicator is off . . The RAB warning indicator is off . . The RAB OFF indicator is off . . The Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system is set to on . . The select lever is in the “ R ” position .
. The vehicle speed is between 1 to 9 mph ( 1.5 to 15 km / h ).
NOTE
. In the following cases , the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system will not operate . Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected . – The EyeSight warning indicator is illuminated . – The RAB warning indicator is illuminated . . When the RAB OFF indicator is illuminated , the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system cannot be operated . . In the following cases , the system may not be able to properly detect an obstacle . Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected . – A sticker , paint , or a chemical is applied to the sonar sensor or the rear bumper near the sonar sensor . – The rear bumper is modified . – The rear bumper has been removed and reattached . – The ground clearance is changed due to the vehicle ’ s loading condition or modification .