Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 199

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X-MODE INDICATOR( If Equipped)
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BSD / RCTA OFF INDICA- TOR( If Equipped) s03ae86
This indicator appears on the combination meter display( color LCD) when“ Rear Vehicle Detection( BSD / RCTA)” is touched to deactivate the BSD( Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA( Rear Cross Traffic Alert), or when the BSD / RCTA is suspended temporarily. For details, refer to“ BSD / RCTA OFF Indicator” FP393.
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Models with 1 mode
Models with 2 modes( DEEP SNOW / MUD, SNOW / DIRT)
This indicator appears while X-MODE is activated. It will disappear when X-MODE is deactivated. Refer to“ To Activate / Deactivate X-MODE” FP360.
HILL DESCENT CON- TROL INDICATOR LIGHT( If Equipped)
This indicator appears while the hill descent control function is in standby. It will flash while the hill descent control function is operating. It will disappear when the hill descent control function is not available. Refer to“ Hill Descent Control Function” FP360.
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BSD / RCTA WARNING IN- DICATOR( If Equipped) s03ae80
This warning indicator appears on the combination meter display( color LCD) when the BSD( Blind Spot Detection) or RCTA( Rear Cross Traffic Alert) is malfunctioning for any reason. For further details, refer to“ BSD / RCTA Warning Indicator” FP394. If this indicator remains displayed, have your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
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When the outside temperature is 37 ° F( 3 ° C) or less, the icy road surface warning indicator will illuminate to inform the driver that the road surface may be frozen.
NOTE
. The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature in the area around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions.
– While parking or driving at low
speeds – When the outside temperature
changes suddenly( example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing
through a tunnel) – When starting the engine after
being parked for a certain period of time
. The icy road surface warning indicator should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.
. Once the icy road surface warning indicator appears, it will not disappear unless the outside temperature has increased to 41 ° F( 5 ° C) or higher.
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