Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / System operation

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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Operating conditions

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Locking and Unlocking the doors

Locking the doors Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid. An electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not fully closed, the following will occur to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Before driving your vehicle

Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous. While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly...