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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 13

X-MODE

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system temporarily may help to escape

the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

7-13. X-MODE

from the following situations. Turn the

tem, drive very carefully based on

Vehicle Dynamics Control system off when

the road surface condition.

necessary.

WARNING

. A standing start on a steeply sloping

NOTE

Always use the utmost care in

road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or

driving

- overconfidence be-

otherwise slippery surface

When “Vehicle Dynamics Control”

has been touched to deactivate the

cause you are driving a vehicle

. Extrication of the vehicle when its

Vehicle Dynamics Control system,

with X-MODE could easily lead to

wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

a serious accident.

When turning off the Vehicle Dynamics

tem automatically reactivates itself

Always use the utmost care in

Control system during engine operation,

the next time the ignition switch is

driving

- overconfidence be-

the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-

turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-

cause you are driving a vehicle

tor light on the combination meter illumi-

tion and the engine is restarted.

with hill descent control function

nates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control

When “Vehicle Dynamics Control”

could easily lead to a serious

system will be deactivated. When “Vehicle

has been touched to deactivate the

accident. Be especially careful,

Dynamics Control” has been touched

Vehicle Dynamics Control system,

and depress the brake pedal if

again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics

the vehicle’s running performance is

necessary when driving on ex-

Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics

comparable with that of a vehicle

tremely steep downhill, frozen,

Control OFF indicator light turns off.

that does not have a Vehicle Dy-

muddy or sandy roads. Failure

You should not deactivate the Vehicle

namics Control system. Do not de-

to control the vehicle’s speed

Dynamics Control system except under

activate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-

may cause a loss of control and

the above-mentioned situations.

trol system except when absolutely

result in a serious accident.

necessary.

CAUTION

Even when the Vehicle Dynamics

Control system is deactivated, com-

CAUTION

The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-

ponents of the brake control system

tem helps prevent unstable vehicle

Even if your vehicle is equipped

may still activate. When the brake

motion such as skidding using con-

control system is activated, the

with X-MODE, winter tires should

trol of the brakes and engine power.

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

be used when driving on snow-

Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics

indicator light flashes.

covered or icy roads; in addition,

Control system unless it is abso-

vehicle speed should be reduced

lutely necessary. If you must turn off

considerably. Simply having

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370 X-MODE

X-MODE does not guarantee that

- Use only the special tempor-

X-MODE has the following functions.

the vehicle will be able to avoid

ary spare tire to replace a flat

. Hill descent control function:

accidents in any situation.

tire. With a normal temporary

Using the hill descent control function, you

Activate X-MODE when you en-

spare tire, the effectiveness of

can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed

counter a very slippery surface at

X-MODE is reduced and this

driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is

low speed. However, having

should be taken into account

likely to increase, the brake control system

X-MODE is no guarantee that full

when driving the vehicle in

will be activated to adjust the vehicle

vehicle control will be maintained

such a condition.

speed.

at all times and under all condi-

If the hill descent control function

. Driving ability control:

tions. When activating X-MODE,

has operated continuously for a

This mode increases the hill-climbing

the speed of the vehicle should

long time, the temperature of the

ability and driving ability as well

as

be reduced considerably.

brake disc may increase and the

enabling smooth application of torque for

Whenever suspension compo-

hill descent control function may

easier control of the steering wheel.

be temporarily disabled. In this

nents, steering components, or

case, the hill descent control

an axle are removed from a

indicator will disappear. When

& To activate/deactivate

vehicle, have the system in-

the hill descent control indicator

X-MODE

spected by an authorized

SUBARU dealer.

disappears, the hill descent con-

trol function is disabled.

Observe the following precau-

tions in order to ensure that

X-MODE is the integrated control system

X-MODE is operating properly:

of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics

- All four wheels should be

Control system, etc. for driving with bad

fitted with tires of the same

road conditions. Using X-MODE, you can

size, type, and brand. Further-

drive more comfortably even in slippery

more, the amount of wear

road conditions including uphill and down-

should be the same for all four

hill.

tires.

- Keep the tire pressure at the

proper level as shown on the

label attached to the vehicle’s

X-MODE indicator (models with 1

mode)

door pillar.

1

X-MODE indicator

X-MODE

371

X-MODE control (models with 2 modes)

- The AT OIL TEMP warning light

Speed range

flashes.

- The ABS warning light illumi-

Low-speed range

Medium to high-

(less than 25 mph (40

speed range (25 mph

nates.

km/h))

(40 km/h) or higher)

- The Vehicle Dynamics Control

DEEP SNOW/MUD:

X-MODE: Not avail-

warning light illuminates.

Available

able*

2

. If the engine could overheat because

SNOW/DIRT: Avail-

X-MODE: Not avail-

of a temperature increase of the

able

able*

2

engine coolant, it may not be possi-

ble to activate X-MODE. Even while

*1: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph (40

X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will

km/h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a

buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be

be deactivated when the engine

deactivated.

coolant temperature increases.

X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)

*2: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph (40

1

DEEP SNOW/MUD mode indicator

km/h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a

Models with 2 modes:

buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be

2

SNOW/DIRT mode indicator

deactivated. X-MODE will automatically re-

SNOW/DIRT is suitable for driving

activate when the vehicle speed drops below

on a snow-covered road where the

To activate or deactivate X-MODE, oper-

22 mph (35 km/h).

ate the center information display. Refer to

points of contact between the tires

“Car settings” FP215.

NOTE

and road surface are visible, or for

driving on an unpaved road.

X-MODE control (models with 1 mode)

. Even if you try to activate X-MODE

DEEP SNOW/MUD is suitable for

Speed range

when the vehicle speed is 12 mph (20

driving on a road covered with deep

km/h) or more, X-MODE will not be

Low-speed range

Medium to high-

snow where the points of contact

(less than 25 mph (40

speed range (25 mph

activated. At this time, a buzzer will

between the tires and road surface

km/h))

(40 km/h) or higher)

sound twice.

are not visible, or for driving on a

X-MODE: Not avail-

. While the engine is running, if any of

X-MODE: Available

muddy road.

able*1

the following conditions is met,

If cruise control is used after auto-

X-MODE will be deactivated. In this

matic deactivation of the X-MODE,

case, it is not possible to activate

the system will not switch to the

X-MODE.

X-MODE even if the vehicle speed

- The CHECK ENGINE warning

drops below approximately 22 mph

light/malfunction indicator light

(35 km/h).

illuminates.

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372 X-MODE

& Hill descent control function

operable regardless of the gradient

mode. It flashes while the function is

of the road.

operating. It will disappear when the

The hill descent control function will be in

The hill descent control function

function is in the disabled mode. When

standby mode when X-MODE is activated

may be considered normal when

this function is changed from operational

and the vehicle speed is less than approxi-

the following conditions occur.

to non-operational, it will disappear when

mately 12 mph (20 km/h).

- An operating sound is heard

the vehicle speed reaches more

than

The function will operate when the vehicle

briefly from the engine compart-

approximately

18 mph (30

km/h).

speed is less than approximately 12 mph

ment while the hill descent con-

(20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less

trol function is operating.

than approximately 10%.

- The sensation of depressing the

The function will turn off when the vehicle

brake pedal is different, (harder

speed is more than approximately 12 mph

than usual etc.) when the brake

(20 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is

pedal is depressed during hill

depressed.

descent control function opera-

tion.

CAUTION

! Hill descent control indicator

The braking power of the hill des-

cent control function may not be

sufficient when strong braking

power is needed (e.g., when towing

a trailer).

NOTE

. Even while the hill descent control

function is operating, you can vary

the vehicle speed using the brake

pedal or accelerator pedal.

. During braking by the hill descent

control function, the stop light will

illuminate.

This indicator appears while the hill des-

. The hill descent control function is

cent control function is in the standby

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)

373

7-14. Tire pressure monitor-

WARNING

The tire pressure monitoring sys-

tem does not function when the

ing system (TPMS) (U.S.-

If the low tire pressure warning

vehicle is stationary. After adjust-

spec. models)

light illuminates while driving,

ing the tire pressures, increase

never brake suddenly. Instead,

the vehicle speed to at least 20

perform the following procedure.

mph (32 km/h) to start the TPMS

Otherwise, an accident involving

rechecking of the tire inflation

serious vehicle damage and ser-

pressures. If the tire pressures

ious personal injury could occur.

are now above the severe low

pressure threshold, the low tire

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

pressure warning light should

while gradually reducing

turn off a few minutes later.

speed.

If this light still illuminates while

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

driving after adjusting the tire

safe location.

pressure, a tire may have signifi-

(3) Check the pressure for all four

cant damage and a fast leak that

tires and adjust the pressure

causes the tire to lose air rapidly.

to the COLD tire pressure

If you have a flat tire, replace it

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

shown on the tire inflation

with a spare tire as soon as

vides the driver with a warning message

pressure label. The tire infla-

possible.

when tire pressure is severely low.

tion pressure label is located

The tire pressure monitoring system will

When a spare tire is mounted or a

on the door pillar on the

activate only when the vehicle is driven at

driver’s side.

wheel rim is replaced without the

speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this

original pressure sensor/trans-

Even when the vehicle is driven a

system may not react immediately to a

mitter being transferred, the low

very short distance, the tires get

sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,

tire pressure warning light will

warm and their pressures in-

a blow-out caused by running over a sharp

illuminate steadily after blinking

crease accordingly. Be sure to

object).

for approximately 1 minute. This

let the tires cool thoroughly be-

indicates the TPMS is unable to

fore adjusting their pressures to

monitor all four road wheels.

the standard values shown on the

Contact your SUBARU dealer as

tire inflation pressure label. Refer

soon as possible for tire and

to “Tires and wheels” FP495.

sensor replacement and/or sys-

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374 Parking your vehicle

tem resetting.

CAUTION

7-15. Parking your vehicle

When a tire is repaired with liquid

Do not place metal film or any metal

& Electronic parking brake

sealant, the tire pressure warning

parts in the cargo area. This may

valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid sea-

cause poor reception of the signals

lant is used, contact your nearest

from the tire pressure sensors, and

SUBARU dealer or other qualified

the tire pressure monitoring system

service shop as soon as possi-

will not function properly.

ble. Make sure to replace the tire

pressure warning valve and

NOTE

transmitter when replacing the

This device complies with part 15 of the

tire. You may reuse the wheel if

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

there is no damage to it and if the

following two conditions: (1) This de-

sealant residue is properly

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

cleaned off. Do not inject any tire

ence, and (2) this device must accept

liquid or aerosol tire sealant into

any interference received, including

the tires, as this may cause a

1

Parking brake switch

interference that may cause undesired

malfunction of the tire pressure

2

Indicator light

sensors. If the light illuminates

operation.

3

Release the electronic parking brake

steadily after blinking for ap-

4

Apply the electronic parking brake

FCC CAUTION

proximately 1 minute, promptly

Changes or modifications not ex-

contact a SUBARU dealer to have

pressly approved by the party respon-

WARNING

the system inspected.

sible for compliance could void the

Before exiting the vehicle, make

user’s authority to operate the equip-

sure that you turn off the engine.

ment.

Otherwise, the parking brake may

be released and an accident may

occur.

If the brake system warning light

turns on, the electronic parking

brake system may be malfunc-

tioning. Immediately stop your

Parking your vehicle

375

vehicle in a safe location, use tire

function” FP361.

NOTE

stops under the tires to prevent

- Use tire stops under the tires

If you press the parking brake switch

the vehicle from moving and

to prevent the vehicle from

under the following conditions, the

contact your SUBARU dealer.

moving.

parking brake will not be released.

If you operate the electronic park-

. Never drive with the parking

- The ignition switch is in the

ing brake when the brake is over-

“ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-

brake applied. Doing so will

heated or the vehicle is on a steep

tion.

cause unnecessary wear on the

slope, the electronic parking

brake pads. Before driving off,

- You are not depressing the brake

brake indicator light may flash.

always make sure that the park-

pedal.

In this case, the vehicle may start

ing brake has been released and

The electronic parking brake system

to move and it may lead to an

the brake system warning light

uses motors to apply the parking

accident. Always use the tire

has turned off.

brake. Therefore, operating sounds

stops.

from the motors will be heard when

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

applying or releasing the parking

parking brake. You can apply/release the

brake. Make sure that the motor

CAUTION

parking brake by operating the parking

sounds are heard when applying or

brake switch.

releasing the parking brake.

When the electronic parking

If you operate the parking brake

brake system has a malfunction

To apply: Depress the brake pedal and

switch under the following condi-

and the parking brake cannot be

pull up the parking brake switch.

tions, a chirp will sound and the

applied, contact your SUBARU

To release: Press the parking brake

electronic parking brake indicator

dealer immediately for an inspec-

switch firmly while the ignition switch is in

light will flash.

tion. If you have to park your

the “ON” position and the brake pedal is

- When the electronic parking

vehicle in such conditions, per-

depressed.

brake system has a malfunction.

form the following procedure.

When the parking brake is applied while

- When the electronic parking

- Stop your vehicle in a flat

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,

brake operation is prohibited

location.

the electronic parking brake indicator light

temporarily.

- Shift the select lever in the “P”

and the indicator light on the parking brake

When you cannot release the park-

position. When the select le-

switch illuminate. Refer to “Brake system

ing brake due to, for example, a

ver cannot be shifted into the

warning light” FP181.

system malfunction, contact your

“P” position, you must release

SUBARU dealer and have your

shift lock. Refer to “Shift lock

SUBARU dealer release the parking

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Parking your vehicle

377

injury or accidents.

roll backward when driving off.

be set to off.

Deactivate the Auto Vehicle Hold

! To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle

! To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold

function in the following cases.

Hold function

function

Otherwise, the vehicle may move

Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake

unexpectedly, causing serious

pedal when all of the following conditions

injury or accidents.

are met. Then the Auto Vehicle

Hold

- When washing your vehicle in

function will operate.

an automatic car wash

The driver’s door is closed.

- When being towed

The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

CAUTION

When stopping on a steep slope

with the Auto Vehicle Hold func-

tion turned on, the electronic

parking brake may be automati-

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

cally applied. Then the electronic

To turn the Auto Vehicle Hold function on

parking brake indicator light will

and off, operate the center information

flash. In such a case, depress and

display. Refer to “Car settings” FP215.

hold the brake pedal while stop-

ping. Otherwise, the vehicle may

NOTE

move.

. When the electronic parking brake

When being towed, turn off the

system has a malfunction while the

Auto Vehicle Hold function.

Auto Vehicle Hold function is turned

on, a chirp will sound, the Auto

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

Vehicle Hold indicator light will turn

While the vehicle is kept held by the Auto

NOTE

off and the brake system warning

Vehicle Hold function, the Auto Vehicle

We recommend turning on the Auto

light will turn on.

Hold indicator light will flash.

Vehicle Hold function when stopping

. Every time when starting the engine,

on an incline. If the Auto Vehicle Hold

the Auto Vehicle Hold function will

function is turned off, the vehicle may

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Parking your vehicle

379

! Emergency brake

! Electronic parking brake system

warning

CAUTION

CAUTION

Use the emergency brake only in

case of an emergency. If the emer-

If the brake system warning light

gency brake is excessively used, the

turns on, the electronic parking

brake parts will wear down faster or

brake system may be malfunction-

the brake may not work sufficiently

ing. Immediately stop your vehicle in

due to brake overheating.

the nearest safe location and con-

tact your SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

If a malfunction occurs in the electronic

While using the emergency brake:

parking brake system, the brake system

When parking on a hill, always turn the

. The electronic parking brake indica-

warning light turns on. Refer to “Electronic

steering wheel. When the vehicle is

tor light and the indicator light on the

parking brake indicator light” FP181.

headed up the hill, the front wheels should

parking brake switch illuminate and

be turned away from the curb.

a chirp sounds.

& Parking tips

. A sound may be heard from the

When parking your vehicle, always per-

engine compartment. This is the

form the following items.

operating sound of the brake that is

. Apply the parking brake firmly.

activated by the Vehicle Dynamics

. Put the select lever in the “P” position.

Control system, and does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

Never rely on the mechanical friction of the

If the foot brake has a malfunction, you can

transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

stop the vehicle by pulling the parking

brake switch continuously.

While applying the emergency brake, the

electronic parking brake indicator light and

the indicator light on the parking brake

switch illuminate and a chirp sounds.

When facing downhill, the front

wheels

should be turned into the curb.

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Hill start assist system

381

Braking power is maintained temporarily

(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill

start assist system after the brake pedal is

released. The driver is therefore able to

start the vehicle in the same way as on a

level grade, just using the accelerator

pedal.

If the braking power of the Hill start assist

system is insufficient after the brake pedal

is released, apply more braking power by

depressing the brake pedal again.

The Hill start assist system may not

operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill

start assist system does not operate in the

following cases.

1

Starting forward facing uphill

. When starting backward facing uphill

2

Starting backward facing downhill

. When starting forward facing downhill

A

Brake pedal

. While the parking brake is applied

When the vehicle has stopped with the

. While the ignition switch is in the “ACC”

brake pedal depressed, the Hill start assist

or “LOCK”/“OFF” position

system operates.

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BSD/RCTA

383

! Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

! Lane Change Assist (LCA)

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

1

Operating range

. If the driver operates the turn signal

1

Operating range

lever in the direction which the BSD/

The system warns the driver of dangers as

The system warns the driver of dangers as

RCTA approach indicator light is illumi-

follows.

follows.

nating, the corresponding BSD/RCTA

. If the system detects a vehicle in the

. If the system detects a vehicle ap-

approach indicator light will flash.

blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach

proaching at a high speed in the

indicator light(s) on the outside mirror

neighboring lanes, the BSD/RCTA ap-

(s) will illuminate.

proach indicator light(s) on the outside

mirror(s) will illuminate.

. If the driver operates the turn signal

lever in the direction which the BSD/

RCTA approach indicator light is illumi-

nating, the corresponding BSD/RCTA

approach indicator light will flash.

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384 BSD/RCTA

! Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

! Limitations of the detectability of

WARNING

RCTA

Since the detectability of RCTA is limited,

An approaching vehicle (A) may not

the RCTA may not operate properly in

be detected because the detection

angled parking.

range is limited by the parked vehi-

cle (B). Always be sure to check the

surroundings when reversing the

vehicle.

1

Operating range

The system notifies the driver of another

vehicle approaching from either side when

driving in reverse. This feature helps the

Example 1

driver check the rear and side areas of the

1

The detection range of the radar sensors

vehicle when moving backward.

2

Area out of detection range of the radar

sensors

If the system detects a vehicle approach-

A Vehicle that may not be detected

Example 2

ing from either side while moving back-

B Parked vehicle

1

The detection range of the radar sensors

ward, it warns the driver of dangers in the

C

Vehicle that may be detected

following way.

. The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

NOTE

light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.

The system may detect that a vehicle

. A warning buzzer sounds.

(C) is passing in front of your vehicle.

. An icon appears on the rear view

Always be sure to check the surround-

camera screen (audio/navigation moni-

ings when reversing the vehicle.

tor).

386 BSD/RCTA

destrians, stationary objects on

driver of dangers under the following

& BSD/RCTA approach indica-

the road or road side, etc.

conditions.

tor light/warning buzzer

-

Vehicles with body shapes that

. While the indicator light illuminates, if

When the BSD/RCTA is active, the BSD/

the radar may not reflect (vehi-

you operate the turn signal lever toward

RCTA approach indicator light will operate

cles with a low body height such

the side in which this light turned on.

to alert the driver when there are vehicles

as sports cars or a trailer with no

. When reversing the vehicle while the

in the neighboring lanes. When reversing

cargo)

system detects a vehicle approaching

the vehicle, the BSD/RCTA approach

-

Vehicles that are not approaching

from either side.

indicator light and warning buzzer will

your vehicle even though they

operate to alert the driver that a vehicle is

are in the detection area (either

! BSD/RCTA approach indicator

approaching from the left or right side.

on a neighboring lane to the rear

light dimming function

or beside your vehicle when

! BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

When the headlights are turned on, the

reversing)

(The system deter-

brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach

mines the presence of approach-

indicator light will be reduced.

ing vehicles based on data de-

tected by the radar sensors.)

NOTE

-

Vehicles traveling at significantly

. You may have difficulty recognizing

different speeds

the BSD/RCTA approach indicator

-

Vehicles driving parallel to your

light under the following conditions.

vehicle at almost the same speed

- When affected by direct sunlight

for a prolonged time

- When affected by the headlight

-

Oncoming vehicles

beams from the vehicles behind

–

Vehicles in a lane beyond the

. While the illumination brightness

neighboring lane

control dial is in the fully upward

-

Vehicles travelling at a signifi-

position, even if the headlights are

cantly lower speed that you are

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

turned on, the brightness of the

trying to overtake

It is mounted in each side of the outside

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

On a road with extremely narrow

mirrors.

will not be reduced. For details about

lanes, the system may detect vehi-

The indicator light will illuminate when a

the illumination brightness control

cles driving in a lane next to the

vehicle approaching from behind is de-

dial, refer to

“Illumination bright-

neighboring lane.

tected.

ness control” FP171.

The indicator light will flash to warn the

BSD/RCTA

387

! BSD/RCTA approach warning buz-

– In low radius bends (tight bends or

zer (only when reversing)

when making turns at an intersec-

tion)

A warning buzzer sounds along with

- When there is a difference in height

flashing of the BSD/RCTA approach in-

between your lane and the neigh-

dicator light to warn the driver of dangers.

boring lane

The setting of the warning buzzer volume

- Immediately after the BSD/RCTA is

can be changed by operating the center

activated by touching “BSD/RCTA”

information display. For details, refer to

- Immediately after the select lever is

“Car settings” FP215.

shifted to the “R” position

! Safety tips regarding the BSD/RCTA

- When extremely heavy cargo is

approach indicator light/warning

loaded in the cargo area

buzzer

During reversing, operation of the BSD/

RCTA approach indicator light and the

The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

In the following cases, operation of the

warning buzzer may be delayed or the

light may illuminate when driving close

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

system may fail to issue these warnings

to solid objects on the road or road side

and the warning buzzer may be de-

under the following conditions.

(such as guardrails, tunnels or side-

layed or the system may fail to issue

walls).

these warnings.

-

When backing out of an angled

parking space

The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

- When a vehicle moves to the neigh-

-

When a large-sized vehicle is

light may flash when turning at an

boring lane from a lane next to the

parked next to your vehicle (That

intersection in urban areas or a multi-

neighboring lane

vehicle prevents the propagation of

lane intersection.

- When driving on a steep incline or

radar waves.)

The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

on repeated sharp uphill and down-

-

When reversing on sloped roads

light may flash and the warning buzzer

hill grades

–

When reversing at a high speed

may sound if a building or a wall exists

- When going beyond a pass

in the reversing direction.

- When both your vehicle and a

In the following cases, the system may

vehicle driving on a neighboring

detect a vehicle driving two lanes away

lane are driving on the far side of

from your vehicle.

each lane

- When you are driving on the near

- When several narrowly-spaced ve-

side of its lane from the correspond-

hicles are approaching in a row

ing vehicle

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388 BSD/RCTA

– When the vehicle driving two lanes

stop condition and the indicator will dis-

& BSD/RCTA warning indicator

away is driving on the near side of its

appear. If the indicator remains displayed

lane from your vehicle

for a prolonged time, have the system

! System malfunction

inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

& BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

! System temporary stops due to

reduced radar sensitivity

! System temporary stops

1

BSD/RCTA malfunction message

2

At first, this message will appear

3

Then this message will appear

4

BSD/RCTA warning indicator

1

BSD/RCTA temporary stop message due

1

BSD/RCTA temporary stop message

to reduced radar sensitivity

This display appears when a malfunction

2

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

2

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU

This display appears when the system is

dealer and have the system inspected.

This display appears when the detectabil-

used under the following conditions.

ity of the radar sensors is reduced. Once

. Extremely high or low temperatures

the condition is corrected, the system will

. When abnormal voltage exists for the

recover from the temporary stop condition

vehicle battery

and the indicator will disappear. If the

. When the radar sensor is significantly

indicator remains displayed for a pro-

misaligned

longed time, have the system inspected

at a SUBARU dealer.

Once the above conditions are corrected,

the system will recover from the temporary

BSD/RCTA

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& To turn on/off the BSD/RCTA

– When using a chassis dynam-

NOTE

ometer or free roller device, etc.

This device complies with part 15 of the

- When running the engine and

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

making the wheels rotate while

following two conditions: (1) This de-

lifting up the vehicle

vice may not cause harmful interfer-

If the ignition switch is turned to the

ence, and (2) this device must accept

“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the last

any interference received,

including

known status of the system is main-

interference that may cause undesired

tained. For example, if the ignition

operation.

switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/

“OFF” position with the BSD/RCTA

deactivated, the BSD/RCTA remains

deactivated the next time the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON”

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

position.

To turn the BSD/RCTA system on and off,

operate the center information display.

& Certification for the BSD/

Refer to “Car settings” FP215.

RCTA

When the BSD/RCTA system is turned

! The U.S. and other FCC compliant

OFF, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator on the

countries

combination meter display (color LCD) will

illuminate.

FCC ID: OAYSRR3A

NOTE

CAUTION

. In the following cases, turn off the

FCC WARNING

BSD/RCTA system. The system may

not operate properly due to blocked

Changes or modifications not ex-

radar waves.

pressly approved by the party re-

- When towing a trailer

sponsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

- When a bicycle carrier or other

equipment.

item is fitted to the rear of the

vehicle

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390 BSD/RCTA

! Canada-spec. models

& Handling of radar sensors

1

Sensors

The radar sensors, one on each side of the

vehicle, are mounted inside the rear

bumper.

To ensure correct operation of the BSD/

RCTA, observe the following precautions.

. Always keep the bumper surface near

the radar sensors clean.

. Do not affix any stickers or other items

on the bumper surface near the radar

sensors.

. Do not modify the bumper near the

radar sensors.

. Do not paint the bumper near the radar

sensors.

. Do not expose the bumper near the

radar sensors to strong impacts. If a

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

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! Detecting range

1

Detecting range (width): Approximately 6

in (15 cm) outside of the vehicle width

2

Range that the system cannot detect:

Approximately 20 in (50 cm) behind the

rear of the vehicle

3

Detecting range (length): Approximately

5 ft (1.5 m) from the rear of the vehicle

WARNING

If your vehicle is trapped on a rail-

road crossing and you are trying to

1

When reversing

3

When the vehicle is stopped by the

escape by reversing through the

2

When either strong automatic braking or

system (in this case, the continuous

crossing gate, the system may re-

torque control is applied to prevent

beep will remain sounding)

cognize the crossing gate as an

collision (in this case, short warning

4

Object (e.g., a wall)

obstacle and brake may activate. In

beeps or continuous warning beeps will

this case, remain calm and either

sound)

continue to depress the accelerator

pedal or cancel the system. To

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394 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

cancel the system, refer to “Cancel-

Sonar Audible Alarm function

- The RAB OFF indicator is illumi-

ing the Reverse Automatic Braking

. The Sonar Audible Alarm is set to “ON”

nated.

(RAB) system operation” FP400.

In the following cases, the functions

. The vehicle speed is from 0 to 9 mph (0

may not be able to properly work.

to 15 km/h).

Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer

& Operating conditions

Automatic Braking function

to have the system inspected.

. The Automatic Braking is set to “ON”.

-

A sticker, paint, or a chemical is

The Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB)

. The vehicle speed is from 1 to 9 mph

applied to the sonar sensors or

system will operate when all of the follow-

(1.5 to 15 km/h).

the rear bumper near the sonar

ing conditions are met.

sensor.

NOTE

-

The rear bumper is modified.

In the following cases, the Reverse

–

The rear bumper has been re-

Automatic Braking (RAB) system

moved and attached.

will not operate. Promptly contact a

-

The ground clearance is changed

SUBARU dealer to have the system

due to the vehicle’s loading con-

inspected.

dition or modification.

- The EyeSight warning indicator

-

There is damage to the sonar

is illuminated.

sensors or the rear bumper near

- The RAB warning indicator is

the sonar sensor.

illuminated.

-

The rear bumper is exposed to

In the following cases, the Reverse

strong impact, or the rear bumper

Automatic Braking (RAB) system

is deformed.

1

EyeSight warning indicator

cannot be operated.

On a steep hill, the system’s auto-

2

RAB warning indicator

- The

(EyeSight Temporary Stop

matic braking ability will be reduced.

3

RAB OFF indicator

indicator: White) is illuminated,

The system is designed to avoid

and the messages correspond-

collisions by automatic hard braking

The ignition switch is in

the

“ON”

ing to the EyeSight temporary

when the vehicle’s reversing speed

position.

stop are displayed on the combi-

is less than approximately 3 mph (5

The EyeSight warning indicator is off.

nation meter display (color LCD).

km/h). However, the system does not

The RAB warning indicator is off.

For details, refer to the Owner’s

guarantee that the vehicle will be

The RAB OFF indicator is off.

Manual supplement for the

able to avoid collisions in any situa-

The select lever is in the “R” position.

EyeSight system.

tion.

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cle’s loading condition, etc.

- When the sonar sensor is mis-

aligned due to a collision or an

accident.

Surrounding environment:

-

A cloth banner, flag, hanging

branch or railroad crossing bars

are present in the reversing di-

rection.

-

When reversing on a gravel or

grassy area.

-

When reversing in an area where

objects or walls are adjacent to

the vehicle such as narrow tun-

nels, narrow bridges, narrow

roads or narrow garages.

-

Wheel track or hole is present in

the ground of the reversing direc-

tion.

-

When reversing over a drainage

cover (grating cover).

- The path of the reversing direc-

- A curb or step is present in the

tion is inclined such as on a steep

reversing direction.

uphill.

- Reversing in a garage with a low

– When reversing downhill.

ceiling or a tunnel.

- There is a patch of snow rear-

ward.

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