Subaru Impreza Manuals 2016 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 439

7-54 Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA (5–door models — if equipped) & BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer When the BSD/RCTA is active, the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light will operate to alert the driver when there are vehicles in the neighboring lanes. When reversing the vehicle, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light and warning buzzer will operate to alert the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the left or right side. ! BSD/RCTA approach indicator light BSD/RCTA approach indicator light It is mounted in each side of the outside mirrors and will illuminate when a vehicle approaching from behind is detected. If an indicator light is illuminated and the turn signal lever is operated toward the side in which this light turned on, the indicator light flashes to warn the driver of dangers. When reversing the vehicle, the indicator light flashes when the system detects a vehicle approaching from either side. ! BSD/RCTA approach indicator light dimming function When the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will be reduced. NOTE . When affected by direct sunlight, you may have difficulty recognizing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light. . When affected by the headlight beams from the vehicles behind, you may have difficulty recognizing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light. . While the illumination brightness control dial is in the fully upward position, even if the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light will not be reduced. For details about the illumination brightness control dial, refer to “Illumination brightness control” F3-93. ! BSD/RCTA approach warning buzzer (only when reversing) A warning buzzer sounds along with flashing of the %4B