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:
Antennas
Operating range
NOTE
If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the antennas
inside the vehicle, the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start
cannot be operated.
Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine...
Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position. If you check the oil level
just after turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, wait for at least 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level...