Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light / System temporary stop due to reduced
radar sensitivity

- BSD/RCTA temporary stop message due
to reduced radar sensitivity
- BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
This display appears when the detectability
of the radar sensors is reduced. Once
the condition is corrected, the system will
recover from the temporary stop condition
and the indicator will disappear. If the
indicator remains displayed for a prolonged
time, have the system inspected
at a SUBARU dealer.
System malfunction
BSD/RCTA malfunction message
At first, this message will appear
Then this message will appear
BSD/RCTA warning light
This display appears when a malfunction
occurs in the system...
Other information:
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...
WARNING
Only use a four-wheel dynamometer
when testing an All-Wheel Drive
model.
Testing of an AWD model must
NEVER be performed on a single
two-wheel dynamometer. Attempting
to do so will result in uncontrolled
vehicle movement and may
cause an accident or injuries to
persons nearby...