Subaru Outback Manuals 2015 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 418

Starting and operating/Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) ! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) & System operation ! Operating conditions The SRVD will operate when all of the following conditions are met. . The ignition switch is in the “ON” position. . The SRVD warning indicator and SRVD OFF indicator are turned off. . The vehicle is driven at speeds above 8 mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing). . The shift lever/select lever is in the “R” position (when reversing). 1) Operating range The system notifies the driver of another vehicle approaching from either side when driving in reverse. This feature helps the driver check the rear and side areas of the vehicle when moving backward. If the system detects a vehicle approach- ing from either side while moving back- ward, it warns the driver of dangers in the following way. . The SRVD approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes. . A warning buzzer sounds. . An icon appears on the rear view camera screen (if equipped) The SRVD will not operate in the following situations. . The SRVD OFF indicator appears. . The vehicle speed is below 8 mph (12 km/h) even when the SRVD OFF indicator does not appear (except when reversing). NOTE . In the following cases, the SRVD will stop operating and the SRVD warning indicator will appear. If the SRVD warning indicator appears, have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. – When a malfunction occurs in the system, including the SRVD ap- proach indicator light – When the radar sensor becomes 7-53 significantly misaligned (If the or- ientation of the radar sensor is shifted for any reason, readjust- ment is required. Have the sensor adjusted at a SUBARU dealer.) . In the following cases, the SRVD will temporarily stop operating (or may stop operating) and the SRVD warning indicator will appear. The SRVD will resume operation once these condi- tions are corrected, and the SRVD warning indicator will disappear. How- ever, if the SRVD warning indicator has appeared for a prolonged time, have the system inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. – When a large amount of snow or ice sticks to the rear bumper sur- face around the radar sensors – When the vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road or in an envir- onment in which there are no objects around (such as desert) for a long time – When the temperature around the radar sensors increased exces- sively due to long driving on uphill grades in summer, etc. – When the temperature around the radar sensors becomes extre- mely low – When the vehicle battery voltage CONTINUED