Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer / 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). For
details, refer to “Menu screens” .
Safety tips regarding the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer
- In the following cases, operation of the
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light and
the warning buzzer may be delayed or the
system may fail to issue these warnings.
- When a vehicle moves to the neighboring
lane from a lane next to the
neighboring lane.
- When driving on a steep incline or
on repeated sharp uphill and downhill
grades
- When going beyond a pass
- When both your vehicle and a
vehicle driving on a neighboring lane
are driving on the far side of each lane.
- When several narrowly-spaced vehicles
are approaching in a row.
- In low radius bends (tight bends or
when making turns at an intersection)
- When there is a difference in height
between your lane and the neighboring
lane.
- Immediately after the BSD/RCTA is
activated by pressing the BSD/RCTA
OFF switch.
- Immediately after the select lever is
shifted to the “R” position.
- When extremely heavy cargo is
loaded in the cargo area.
During reversing, operation of the BSD/
RCTA approach indicator light and the
warning buzzer may be delayed or the
system may fail to issue these warnings
under the following conditions.
When backing out of an angled
parking space
When a large-sized vehicle is
parked next to your vehicle. (That
vehicle prevents the propagation of
radar waves.)
When reversing on sloped roads
When reversing at a high speed
- The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light may illuminate when driving close to
solid objects on the road or road side (such
as guardrails, tunnels or sidewalls).
- The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light may flash when turning at an intersection
in urban areas or a multilane
intersection.
- The BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light may flash and the warning buzzer
may sound if a building or a wall exists in
the reversing direction.
- In the following cases, the system may
detect a vehicle driving two lanes away
from your vehicle.
- When you are driving on the near
side of the lane of the corresponding
vehicle.
- When the vehicle driving two lanes
away is driving on the near side of its
lane from your vehicle.
Other information:
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an accident.
Take care to avoid spills. Beverages,
if hot, might scald you
and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage upholstery
or carpets...
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with a warning message
when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this
system may not react immediately to a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a blow-out caused by running over a sharp
object)...