Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / System operation
The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the
following conditions are met.
The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The BSD/RCTA warning light and BSD/
RCTA OFF indicator light are turned off...
Other information:
CAUTION
If any of the following conditions occur, we recommend that you
have the ABS repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU
dealer.
The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position...
NOTE
This section is applicable to the following
components.
Rear passenger’s seatbelt (windowside)
The pretensioner sensor also serves as
follows.
SRS frontal airbag sensor
Side impact sensor
Rollover sensor
If the sensor detects a certain predetermined
amount of force during frontal or
side collisions or rollover accidents, any
seatbelt that has a seatbelt pretensioner is
quickly drawn back in by the retractor to
take up the slack so that the belt more
effectively restrains the seat occupant...