Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer / 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”.
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)...
Other information:
The indicator light flashes during activation
of the skid suppression function and during
activation of the traction control function.
NOTE
The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold
weather...
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride
on a folded rear seatback in the
cargo area. Doing so may result
in serious injury.
Never stack luggage or other
cargo higher than the top of the
seatback because it could tumble
forward and injure passengers in
the event of a sudden stop or
accident...