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:
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire
Identification Number or TIN) are
placed on the sidewall of a tire by
tire manufacturers. These markings
can provide you with useful information
on the tire.
Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with
P-Metric tire size...
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 (1.5 m) from the rear of the vehicle
WARNING
If your vehicle is trapped on a railroad
crossing and you are trying to
escape by reversing through the
crossing gate, the system may recognize
the crossing gate as an
obstacle and the brake may activate...