Subaru Forester: Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped) / Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system operation
When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is in operation, the range
between the vehicle and the detected
object will be indicated on the audio/navigation monitor. Also, warning sounds
will activate in 3 levels to warn the driver of
a potential collision.
While the RAB is operating, a warning
message is displayed on the audio/navigation
monitor and the combination meter
display (color LCD).
Guideline of detecting range

*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system will operate when all of the following
conditions are met.
EyeSight warning indicator
RAB warning indicator
RAB OFF indicator
The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The EyeSight warning indicator is off.
The RAB warning indicator is ..
Long proximity alert (object detected)
Green: 35 in (90 cm) or more
Medium proximity alert (approaching the object)
Yellow: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)
Short proximity alert (approaching the object closer)
Orange: 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)
Closest proximity alert (too close to the object)..
Other information:
CAUTION
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing a trailer, press the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch to deactivate
the system. The system may not
operate properly due to the
blocked radar waves...
With one-touch auto up and down feature
Automatically close*
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Automatically open*
*: To stop the window halfway, operate the
switch to the opposite side.
Without one-touch auto up and down feature
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NOTE
Avoid the following...