5-4 . Using the driving support systems
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■ Certification �P . 625
WARNING
■ To ensure the system can operate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the rear bumper respectively . Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
operate correctly .
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas on the rear bumper clean at all times .
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow , the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message ( �P . 526 ) will be displayed . In this situation , clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function ( �P . 307 ) satisfied for approximately 10 minutes . If the warning message does not disappear , have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer .
●Do not attach accessories , stickers ( including transparent stickers ), aluminum tape , etc ., to a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper .
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong impact . If a sensor is moved even slightly off position , the system may malfunction and vehicles may not be detected correctly . In the following situations , have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer .
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact .
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented , or part of them has become disconnected .
● Do not disassemble the sensor .
● Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper .
●If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed / installed
or replaced , contact your SUB- ARU dealer .
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official
SUBARU color .
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on / off
The blind spot monitor can be enabled / disabled on of the multi-information display . ( �P . 154 ) When the Blind Spot Monitor is off , the driving assist information indicator ( �P . 148 ) will illuminate . At this time , “ Blind Spot Monitor OFF ” will be displayed on the multi-information display .
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Driving