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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: User recognition function


WARNING Perform registration, retrieving, or delete of the seat position and outside mirror angle before beginning driving. There is the risk of an accident if registration, retrieving, or delete is performed while driving. When a user is registered, it is possible to retrieve the following settings...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving tips


CAUTION If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, driving torque may be restrained. This is not a malfunction. Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or “R” position. Make sure to apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle...

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Driving information display

NOTE

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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