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Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) System
NOTE
If the rear corner radars require repair or replacement , or the bumper area around the rear corner radars requires repair , paintwork or replacement , contact your SUBARU dealer for assistance .
7-21 . Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) System ( If Equipped ) s07bn
Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) is a system designed to help avoid collisions or reduce collision damage when reversing the vehicle . If a wall or an obstacle is detected in the reversing direction , the system will notify the driver with a warning sound and may activate the vehicle ’ s brakes automatically .
WARNING
. Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) is not a system intended to replace the driver ’ s responsibility to check their surroundings for vehicles or obstacles to avoid a collision .
. The driver is responsible for driving safely . Before reversing , be sure to first depress the brake pedal and visually check the surroundings .
. There are some cases in which the vehicle cannot avoid collision , because the system operation has limitations . The warning sound or automatic braking may be delayed or may not operate at all even when an obstacle is present .
. Make sure to set the Automatic Braking function to OFF when the vehicle is on the free roller or on the chassis dynamometer . Otherwise , the vehicle may move and it may cause an accident .
. Make sure to set the Automatic Braking function to OFF when towing a trailer . Otherwise , the vehicle may move and it may cause an accident .
. The system is not designed to detect people ( including children ), animals or other moving objects .
. Depending on the vehicle condition or the surrounding environment , the sonar sensor ’ s ability to detect objects may become unstable .
NOTE
The Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system records and stores the following data when automatic braking operates . It does not record conversations , personal information or other audio