Subaru Legacy Manuals 2023 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 427

Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) System 419
cancel the system , refer to “ Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) System Operation ” FP425 .
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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 select lever is in the “ R ” position .
Sonar Audible Alarm function . The Sonar Audible Alarm is set to “ ON ”
. The vehicle speed is from 0 to 9 mph ( 0 to 15 km / h ).
Automatic Braking function . The Automatic Braking is set to “ ON ”.
. The vehicle speed is from 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 . . In the following cases , the Reverse Automatic Braking ( RAB ) system cannot be operated . – The ( EyeSight Temporary Stop indicator : White ) is illuminated , and the messages corresponding to the EyeSight temporary stop are displayed on the combination meter display ( color LCD ). For details , refer to the Owner ’ s Manual supplement for the EyeSight system . – The RAB OFF indicator is illuminated
. . In the following cases , the functions may not be able to properly work . Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the system inspected . – A sticker , paint , or a chemical is applied to the sonar sensors or the rear bumper near the sonar sensor . – The rear bumper is modified . – The rear bumper has been removed and attached . – The ground clearance is changed due to the vehicle ’ s loading condition or modification . – There is damage to the sonar sensors or the rear bumper near the sonar sensor . – The rear bumper is exposed to strong impact , or the rear bumper is deformed . . 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
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