Starting and operating / Reverse Automatic Braking System
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& Reverse Automatic Braking System overview
The system detects objects using sonar sensors installed in the rear bumper. If the system determines a possible collision with an object in the reversing direction, automatic deceleration will be activated. Also, beeping sounds will activate. If the vehicle is further reversed, automatic hard braking will be applied and a continuous beeping sound will activate.
! Detecting range
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 brakes 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 system operation” F7-72.
& Operating conditions
The Reverse Automatic Braking system will operate when all of the following conditions are met.
. The ignition switch is in the“ ON” position
. The EyeSight warning indicator is off
. The Reverse Automatic Braking fail indicator is off
. HALT( Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF) indicator is off
. The Reverse Automatic Braking 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
. When the Reverse Automatic Braking fail indicator is illuminated, the Reverse Automatic Braking system cannot be operated. Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected.. When the Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF indicator is illumi-
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