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: Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment


WARNING Always stop the engine and apply the parking brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from moving. Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after the engine has stopped...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)


This light illuminates when the cruise control main button is pressed to activate the cruise control function. For details, refer to “To set cruise control”. If this light blinks, do not use the cruise control. In addition, if it blinks frequently, contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection...

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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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