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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Bulb chart


Safety precautions WARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn injury. CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving on grades


Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating...

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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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