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Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system
cancel the system , refer to “ Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system operation ” FP372 .
& 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 .
– Ice , snow or mud is adhered to the rear bumper near the sonar sensor .
– The rear bumper is exposed to strong impact , or the rear bumper is deformed .
. When the 8-inch audio / navigation system is performing a software update , the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system may not display the following items on the audio / navigation screen until the update is complete . – Display Icon on / off Function – Distance Indicator Image – Warning Message
. On a steep hill , the system ’ s automatic braking ability will be reduced .
. The system is designed to avoid collisions by automatic hard braking when the vehicle ’ s reversing speed is less than approximately 3 mph ( 5 km / h ). However , the system does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid collisions in any situation .
. If the vehicle is reversed at an extremely slow speed , the driver ’ s operation may be prioritized . In this