Subaru Forester: Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped) / Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system overview

The system detects objects using sonar sensors installed in the rear bumper.

  • If the system determines a possible collision with an object in the reversing direction, automatic deceleration will be activated. Also, beeping sounds will activate.
  • If the vehicle is further reversed, automatic hard braking will be applied and a continuous beeping sound will activate.

Subaru Forester. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system overview

  1. When reversing
  2. When either strong automatic braking or torque control is applied to prevent collision (in this case, short warning beeps or continuous warning beeps will sound)
  3. When the vehicle is stopped by the system (in this case, the continuous beep will remain sounding)
  4. Object (e.g., a wall)

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped)

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Detecting range

Detecting range (width): Approximately 6 in (15 cm) outside of the vehicle width Range that the system cannot detect: Approximately 20 in (50 cm) behind the rear of the vehicle Detecting range (length): Approximately 5 ft (1...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Shift lock release using the shift lock release button


Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock release button is located under the shift lock cover...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)


Certification label The certification label attached to the bottom of driver’s side door pillar shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load...

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You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.

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