Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

Subaru Forester. Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

  1. Operating range

The system warns the driver of dangers as follows.

  • If the system detects a vehicle in the blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will illuminate.

    Subaru Forester. Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

    BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

  • If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will flash.

Lane Change Assist (LCA)

Subaru Forester. Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

  1. Operating range

The system warns the driver of dangers as follows.

  • If the system detects a vehicle approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will illuminate.
  • If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will flash.

    BSD/RCTA (if equipped)

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    Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

    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...

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