Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 466

7-60 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA ! Lane Change Assist (LCA) 1) Operating range The system notifies the driver of vehicles approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes. If the system detects a vehicle approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes, it warns the driver of dangers by illuminating the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s). If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction where the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the system warns the driver of dangers by flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light. ! 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 approach- ing from either side while moving back- ward, 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. 1) A) The detection range of the radar sensors Vehicle that may be detected WARNING In angled parking as indicated in the illustration above, the system may detect a vehicle (A) that is coming across the front of your vehicle in some cases. Always be sure to check the surroundings with your eyes when reversing the vehicle, because the detectability of RCTA is limited.