Subaru Outback Manuals 2018 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 331

Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA ! Limitations of the detectability of RCTA S07BM010301 Since the detectability of RCTA is limited, the RCTA may not operate properly in angled parking. reversing the vehicle. WARNING An approaching vehicle (A) may not be detected because the detection range is limited by the parked vehi- cle (B). Always be sure to check the surroundings with your eyes when & System operation S07BM02 ! Operating conditions S07BM0201 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). Example 2 1) The detection range of the radar sensors C) Vehicle that may be detected Example 1 1) The detection range of the radar sensors 2) Area out of detection range of the radar sensors A) Vehicle that may not be detected B) Parked vehicle 7-51 NOTE The system may detect that a vehicle (C) is passing in front of your vehicle. Always be sure to check the surround- ings with your eyes when reversing the vehicle. 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 – CONTINUED –