Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / BSD/RCTA OFF switch

BSD/RCTA OFF switch

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed,
the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light appears
on the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated.
Press the switch again to activate the BSD/
RCTA. The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
will disappear.
When this occurs, the BSD/RCTA approach
indicator light on the side of the
rearview mirror illuminates for a few
seconds and then turns off.
NOTE
- In the following cases, the system
may not operate properly due to
blocked radar waves. Press the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the
system.
- When towing a trailer
- When a bicycle carrier or other
carrier item is fitted to the rear of the
vehicle.
- When using a chassis dynamometer
or free roller device, etc.
- When running the engine and
making the wheels rotate while
lifting up the vehicle
- If the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the last known
status of the system is maintained. For
example, if the ignition switch is turned
to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position with the
BSD/RCTA deactivated, the BSD/RCTA
will remain deactivated the next time
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: OAYSRR3A
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment...
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or scrapping the entire vehicle
damaged by a collision, consult
your SUBARU dealer.
The SRS airbag has no userserviceable
parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
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the head restraint of the rear seating
position where the booster seat is to be
installed, raise the head restraint to the
extended position. If the booster seat still
makes contact, remove the head restraint...