Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 361

BSD/RCTA ! Limitations of the detectability of RCTA S07BM010301 Since the detectability of RCTA is limited, the RCTA may not operate properly in angled parking. vehicle. S07BM02 An approaching vehicle (A) may not be detected because the detection range is limited by the parked vehi- cle (B). Always be sure to check the surroundings when reversing the NOTE The system may detect that a vehicle (C) is passing in front of your vehicle. Always be sure to check the surround- ings when reversing the vehicle. The BSD/RCTA will not operate in the following situations. . The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator is on. . The vehicle speed is below 7 mph (12 km/h) even when the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator remains off (except when rever- sing). NOTE . In the following case, the BSD/RCTA will stop operating and the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will appear. If the BSD/RCTA warning indicator appears, have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. – When a malfunction occurs in the system, including the BSD/RCTA – CONTINUED – WARNING & System operation ! Operating conditions S07BM0201 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 Eyesight warning indicator is off. . The vehicle is driven at speeds above 7 mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing). . The select lever is in the “R” position (when reversing). Example 2 1) The detection range of the radar sensors C) Vehicle that may be detected. Example 1 1) The detection range of the radar sensors 2) Area out of detection range of the radar sensors A) Vehicle that may not be detected. B) Parked vehicle 355