Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 432

Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA

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! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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 approaching from either side while moving backward, it warns the driver of dangers in the
following way.
. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.
. A warning buzzer sounds.

1)
A)

The detection range of the radar sensors
Vehicle that may be detected

WARNING
In parking areas in which parking
lots are located diagonally to driving
lanes as indicated in the illustration
above, the system may detect a
vehicle (A) that is coming across
the front of your vehicle in some
cases. Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
reversing the vehicle, because the
detectability of RCTA is limited.

1)
2)
B)

The detection range of the radar sensors
The out of detection range of the radar
sensors
Vehicle that may not be detected

WARNING
The approaching vehicle (B) may
not be detected because the vehicle
reversing is blocked by a parked
vehicle. Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
reversing the vehicle, because the
detectability of RCTA is limited.

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