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.

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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.

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