Subaru Forester Manuals 2026 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 411

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Example 1
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The detection range of the radar sensors
Area out of detection range of the radar sensors
Vehicle that may not be detected Parked vehicle
WARNING
An approaching vehicle may not be detected because the detection range is limited by the parked vehicle. Always be sure to check the surroundings with your eyes when reversing the vehicle.
Example 2
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The detection range of the radar sensors
Vehicle that may be detected
NOTE
The system may detect that a vehicle is passing in front of your vehicle. Always be sure to check the surroundings with your eyes when reversing the vehicle.
OPERATING CONDITIONS s07bm10
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 vehicle is driven at speeds above 7 mph( 12 km / h)( except when reversing).
. The select lever is in the“ R” position( RCTA only).
The BSD / RCTA will not operate in the following situations.
. The BSD / RCTA OFF indicator appears.
. The vehicle speed is below 6 mph( 10 km / h) even when the BSD / RCTA OFF indicator does not appear( except when reversing).
NOTE
. In the following cases, the BSD / RCTA will stop operating and the BSD / RCTA warning indicator will appear.
– When a malfunction occurs in the system, including the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light
. If the BSD / RCTA warning indicator appears, exercise proper caution. For details, refer to“ BSD / RCTA Warning Indicator” FP411.
. In the following cases, the BSD / RCTA will temporarily stop operating( or may stop operating) and the BSD / RCTA OFF indicator will appear.
– When the radar sensor becomes significantly misaligned( If the orientation of the radar sensor is shifted for any reason, readjust-
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