Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer / BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer / BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

Subaru Forester. BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

It is mounted in each side of the outside mirrors.

The indicator light will illuminate when a vehicle approaching from behind is detected.

The indicator light will flash to warn the driver of dangers under the following conditions.

While the indicator light illuminates, if you operate the turn signal lever toward the side in which this light turned on.
When reversing the vehicle while the system detects a vehicle approaching from either side.

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light dimming function

When the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will be reduced.

NOTE

You may have difficulty recognizing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light under the following conditions.
- When affected by direct sunlight
- When affected by the headlight beams from the vehicles behind
While the illumination brightness control dial is in the fully upward position, even if the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light will not be reduced. For details about the illumination brightness control dial, refer to “Illumination brightness control”.

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer

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BSD/RCTA approach warning buzzer (only when reversing)

A warning buzzer sounds along with flashing of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light to warn the driver of dangers. The setting of the warning buzzer volume can be changed by operating the combination meter display (color LCD)...

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Driving information display

NOTE

You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.