Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / BSD/RCTA warning light
System malfunction

- BSD/RCTA malfunction message
- At first, this message will appear
- Then this message will appear
- BSD/RCTA warning light
This display appears when a malfunction
occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU
dealer and have the system inspected.
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...
Other information:
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the select
lever back and forth between “D” and “R”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the
best possible traction, avoid spinning the
wheels when trying to free the vehicle...
Favorite screen (display example)
This screen displays up to three optional
pieces of information that can be selected
from the following items.
The engine coolant temperature is
displayed.
The engine oil temperature is
displayed.
The average vehicle speed is
displayed...