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

- Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as
follows.
Lane Change Assist (LCA)

- 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.
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...
Other information:
Sensors
The radar sensors, one on each side of the
vehicle, are mounted inside the rear
bumper.
To ensure correct operation of the BSD/RCTA, observe the following
precautions.
Always keep the bumper surface near
the radar sensors clean.
Do not affix any stickers or other items
on the bumper surface near the radar
sensors...
Vehicle finder function
Use this function to find your vehicle
parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet
(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the
lock/arm button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle’s horn to
sound once and its hazard warning
flashers to flash three times...