Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA
operation and the BSD/RCTA warning
indicator will disappear. However, if the
BSD/RCTA warning indicator has appeared for a prolonged time, have the
system inspected at a SUBARU dealer
as soon as possible.
. The detectability of the radar sensors is restricted. The BSD/RCTA detection may be impaired and the system may not operate properly under the
following conditions.
– When the rear bumper around
the radar sensors is distorted
– When ice, snow or mud adheres
to the rear bumper surface around
the radar sensors
– When stickers, etc. are affixed on
the areas of the radar sensors on
the rear bumper
– During adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow or fog
– When driving on wet roads such
as snow-covered roads and
through puddles
. The radar sensors may not detect or
may have difficulty detecting the following.
– Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, stationary objects on the
road or road side, etc.
– Vehicles with body shapes that
the radar may not reflect (vehicles
with a low body height such as
sports cars or a trailer with no
cargo)
– Vehicles that are not approaching your vehicle even though they
are in the detection area (either on a
neighboring lane to the rear or
beside your vehicle when reversing) (The system determines the
presence of approaching vehicles
based on data detected by the radar
sensors.)
– Vehicles traveling at significantly
different speeds
– Vehicles driving in parallel at
almost the same speed as your
vehicle for a prolonged time
– Oncoming vehicles
– Vehicles in a lane beyond the
neighboring lane
– Vehicles travelling at a significantly lower speed that you are
trying to overtake
. On a road with extremely narrow
lanes, the system may detect vehicles
driving in a lane next to the neighboring lane.
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& BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer
While the BSD/RCTA is active, the following item(s) will operate to alert the driver.
. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light (when there are vehicles in the
neighboring lanes)
. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light and warning buzzer (when a vehicle
is approaching from the left or right side
while reversing)
! BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
It is mounted in each side of the outside
mirrors and will illuminate when a vehicle
approaching from behind is detected. If an
indicator light is illuminated and the turn
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