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:
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Subaru of America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy
campaign...
CAUTION
Do not touch the engine cover
while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand
to slip off the cover and result in
an unexpected injury.
Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down completely...