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:
CAUTION
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing a trailer, press the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch to deactivate
the system. The system may not
operate properly due to the
blocked radar waves...
CAUTION
Do not use ashtrays as waste
receptacles or leave a lighted
cigarette in an ashtray. This could
cause a fire.
Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely. If you keep
the ashtray open, the fire of the
cigarette may spread to another
cigarette butt and start a fire...