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Subaru BRZ (2023 year). Manual in english - page 9

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

245

■ Disc Brake Pad Wear

7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake

 When you feel the ABS operating,

Warning Indicators

System)

you should maintain constant

brake pedal pressure. Do not

pump the brake pedal since doing

WARNING

so may defeat the operation of the

ABS.

Always use the utmost care in driv-

ing - overconfidence because you

are driving with an ABS equipped

The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels

vehicle could easily lead to a seri-

which may occur during sudden braking or

ous accident.

braking on slippery road surfaces. This

helps prevent the loss of steering control

and directional stability caused by wheel

CAUTION

lock-up.



The ABS does not always

When the ABS is operating, you may hear

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decrease stopping distance. You

a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration

The disc brake pad wear warning indica-

should always maintain a safe

in the brake pedal. This is normal when

tors on the disc brakes give a warning

following distance from other

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the ABS operates.

noise when the brake pads are worn.

vehicles.

If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard



When driving on badly surfaced

■ ABS Self-Check

from the disc brakes while braking, imme-

roads, gravel roads, icy road, or

You may feel a slight shock in the brake

diately have your vehicle inspected by the

over newly fallen snow, stopping

pedal and hear the operating noise of the

nearest SUBARU dealer.

distances may be longer for a

ABS from the engine compartment just

vehicle with the ABS than one

after the vehicle is started. This is caused

without. When driving under

by an automatic functional test of the ABS

these conditions, therefore,

being carried out and does not indicate

reduce your speed and leave

any abnormal condition.

ample distance from other vehi-

cles.

■ ABS Warning Light

Refer to "ABS Warning Light" ) P140.

246

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

7-12. Electronic Brake Force

■ EBD System Malfunctions

WARNING

Distribution (EBD) System



Driving with the brake system

The EBD system maximizes the effective-

warning light on is dangerous.

ness of the brakes by allowing the rear

This indicates your brake system

brakes to supply a greater proportion of

may not be working properly. If

the braking force. It functions by adjusting

the light remains on, have the

the distribution of braking force to the rear

brakes inspected by a SUBARU

wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s

dealer immediately.

loading condition and speed.



If at all in doubt about whether the

brakes are operating properly, do

The EBD system is an integral part of the

not drive the vehicle. Have your

ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-

nents to perform its function of optimizing

vehicle towed to the nearest

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SUBARU dealer for repair.

the distribution of braking force. If any of

the ABS components used by the EBD

If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,

function fails, the EBD system also stops

the system stops working and the

working.

following warning lights illuminate simulta-

When the EBD system is operating, you

neously.

may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight

 Brake system warning light

vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal

 ABS warning light

and does not indicate a malfunction.

 Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC)

warning light

If all the warning lights remain on even

though the parking brake is released, the

brake fluid level may be low or there could

be a problem with the EBD system. Park

the vehicle in a safe place immediately

and contact an SUBARU dealer.

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System

247

7-13. Vehicle Stability

 Activation of the Vehicle Stability

WARNING

Control (VSC) system will cause opera-

Control (VSC)/TRAC System

tion of the steering wheel to feel



Directional control and power

slightly different compared to that for

may not be achievable while

■ Vehicle Stability Control

normal conditions.

driving on slippery road surfaces,

(VSC) System

 It is always important to reduce

even if the TRAC system is oper-

In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding

speed when approaching a corner,

ating. Do not drive the vehicle in

on a slippery road surface and/or during

even if the vehicle is equipped with

conditions where stability and

cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system.

power may be lost.

the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system

 Always turn off the engine before



Always use the utmost care in

adjusts the engine’s output and the

replacing a tire as failure to do so may

driving

-

overconfidence

wheels’ respective braking forces to help

render the Vehicle Stability Control

because you are driving with a

maintain traction and directional control.

(VSC) system unable to operate

Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC)

The skid suppression function is designed

correctly.

system and TRAC system

to help maintain directional stability by

equipped vehicle could easily

suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide

■ TRAC System

lead to a serious accident.

sideways during steering operations. Acti-

The TRAC system is designed to prevent

vation of this function is indicated by

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spinning of the driving wheels on slippery

flashing of the Vehicle Stability Control

CAUTION

road surfaces, thereby helping to maintain

(VSC) operation indicator light.

traction and directional control. Activation



Even if your vehicle is equipped

of this function is indicated by flashing of

with Vehicle Stability Control

NOTE

the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) opera-

(VSC) system and TRAC system,

 In the following circumstances, the

tion indicator light. The TRAC system is

winter tires should be used when

vehicle may be less stable than it feels

also equipped with the brake LSD func-

driving on snow-covered or icy

to the driver. The Vehicle Stability

tion.

roads; in addition, vehicle speed

Control (VSC) system may therefore

should be reduced considerably.

operate. Such operation does not indi-

Simply having a Vehicle Stability

cate a system malfunction.

Control (VSC) system and TRAC

-

On gravel-covered or rutted

system does not guarantee that

roads

the vehicle will be able to avoid

-

On unfinished roads

accidents in any situation.

-

When the vehicle is fitted with

snow tires or winter tires

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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System

 The vehicle or steering wheel



Activation of the Vehicle Stability

-

All four wheels should be

shakes to a small degree.

Control (VSC) system and TRAC

fitted with tires of the same

 An operating noise from the engine

system is an indication that the

size, type, and brand. Further-

compartment is heard briefly when

road being travelled on has a slip-

more, the amount of wear

starting the engine and when driving

pery surface;

since having

should be the same for all four

off after starting the engine.

Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC)

tires.

 The brake pedal seems to jolt when

and TRAC is no guarantee that

-

Keep the tire pressure at the

driving off after starting the engine.

full vehicle control will be main-

proper level as shown on the

tained at all times and under all

label attached to the driver’s

conditions, its activation should

■ Vehicle Stability Control

side center pillar.

be seen as a sign that the speed

(VSC) System Monitor

-

When replacing a flat tire, use

of the vehicle should be reduced

only the specified temporary

Refer to "Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

considerably.

spare tire. However, even with

Warning Light/Vehicle Stability Control



Whenever suspension compo-

the specified temporary spare

(VSC) Operation Indicator Light" ) P142

nents, steering components, or

tire, the effectiveness of the

and "Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF

an axle are removed from a

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Indicator Light" ) P143.

vehicle equipped with the Vehicle

system and TRAC system will

Stability Control

(VSC) system

be reduced.

■ Vehicle Stability Control

and TRAC system, have an



If

non-matching tires are used,

(VSC) OFF Switch

inspection of that system

the Vehicle Stability Control

performed by an authorized

(VSC) system and TRAC system

SUBARU dealer.

may not operate correctly.



The following precautions should

be observed in order to ensure

that the Vehicle Stability Control

NOTE

(VSC) system and TRAC system

The Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC)

is operating properly.

system and TRAC system may be con-

sidered normal when the following

conditions occur.

 Slight twitching of the brake pedal is

felt.

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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System

249

▼ Disabling the TRAC System

Stability Control (VSC) system and TRAC

system except under above-mentioned

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or

situations.

snow, the TRAC system may reduce

power from the engine to the wheels.

NOTE

Pressing the Vehicle Stability Control

 When the switch has been pressed

(VSC) OFF switch to turn the system off

to deactivate the Vehicle Stability

may make it easier for you to rock the

Control

(VSC) system and TRAC

vehicle in order to free it. In this case, the

system, the Vehicle Stability Control

brake LSD function remains on. To turn

(VSC) system and TRAC system auto-

the TRAC system off, quickly press and

matically reactivates itself the next

release the button. The TRAC OFF indi-

time the ignition switch is turned to the

cator light will come on. Press the button

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“OFF” position and the engine is

again to turn the system back on.

restarted.

Creating adequate driving wheel slip by

▼ Turning Off both Vehicle Stability

 If the switch is held down for 30

deactivating the TRAC system may help

Control (VSC) and TRAC Systems

seconds or longer, the indicator light

to recover from the loss of traction. Use

To turn the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

turns off, the Vehicle Stability Control

the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF

(VSC) system is activated, and the

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systems and TRAC system off, press and

switch as necessary.

hold the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

system ignores any further pressing of

 A standing start on a steeply sloping

OFF switch for more than 3 seconds while

the switch. To make the switch usable

road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or

the vehicle is stopped. The TRAC OFF

again, turn the ignition switch to the

otherwise slippery surface

indicator light and the Vehicle Stability

“OFF” position and restart the engine.

 Extrication of the vehicle when its

Control

(VSC) OFF indicator light will

 When the switch is pressed to deac-

wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

come on. However, on vehicles with an

tivate the Vehicle Stability Control

automatic transmission, the brake LSD

(VSC) system and TRAC system, the

function will remain on. Press the button

vehicle’s running performance is

again to turn the systems back on. With

comparable with that of a vehicle that

the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system

does not have a Vehicle Stability

and TRAC system deactivated, traction

Control

(VSC) system and TRAC

and stability enhancement offered by

system. Do not deactivate the Vehicle

Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC) system

Stability Control

(VSC) system and

and TRAC system is unavailable. There-

TRAC system except when absolutely

fore you should not deactivate the Vehicle

necessary.

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TRACK Mode

 Even when the TRAC system is

7-14. TRACK Mode

The TRACK indicator and Vehicle Stability

deactivated, components of the brake

Control

(VSC) OFF indicator come on

control system may still activate. When

when in TRACK mode.

■ TRACK Mode

the brake control system is activated,

To change back to normal mode while in

Your vehicle is equipped with two types of

the Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC)

TRACK mode, press Vehicle Stability

control modes to accommodate various

operation indicator light flashes.

Control (VSC) OFF switch or the TRACK

driving preferences. The control modes

switch.

can be selected with the TRACK switch.

Normal mode allows secure and smooth

normal driving. When the switch is

pressed and held for 1 second or more,

TRACK mode is activated. Control char-

acteristics such as the Vehicle Stability

Control (VSC) and TRAC are adjusted to

afford maneuverability closer to what a

driver may desire, while a sense of secu-

rity is retained.

▼ TRACK mode/Normal mode

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (If Equipped)

251

■ Selecting TRAC Mode and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Mode

7-15. Tire Pressure Moni-

Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:

toring System (TPMS) (If

Equipped)

Vehicle Sta-

Driving con-

Brake LSD

TRAC modes

bility Control

Indicator lights

ditions

function

(VSC) modes

Normal roads

Normal mode

Normal mode

Normal mode

ʊ

Rough roads

Off

Normal mode

Normal mode

TRACK mode

TRACK mode

TRACK mode

TRACK mode

Sport driving

(AT models)

Off

Off

Off (MT mod-

els)

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NOTE

Low tire pressure warning light

When the ignition switch is turned “OFF” position after driving in TRACK mode,

The tire pressure monitoring system

the mode is automatically deactivated.

provides the driver with a warning

message by sending a signal from a

sensor that is installed in each wheel

when tire pressure is severely low.

The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven at

speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h). Also,

this system may not react immediately to

a sudden drop in tire pressure

(for

example, a blow-out caused by running

over a sharp object).

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (If Equipped)

■ TPMS Screen

■ How to Initialize the Tire

4. Press and hold the TPMS set switch

until the low tire pressure warning light

Pressure Monitoring System

blinks slowly 3 times.

(If Equipped)

■ If You Press the Tire Pres-

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place and

turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi-

sure Monitoring Reset

tion.

Switch Accidentally

Initialization cannot be performed while

If initialization is performed, adjust the tire

the vehicle is moving.

inflation pressure to the specified level

2. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the

and initialize the tire pressure monitoring

specified cold tire inflation pressure level.

system again.

Refer to "Tires" ) P385.

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to

■ Initialization Procedure

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the specified cold tire inflation pressure

 Make sure to carry out initialization

This screen displays each tire pressure.

level. The tire pressure monitoring system

after adjusting the tire inflation pressure.

Refer to "Drive Information" ) P153.

will operate based on this pressure level.

Also, make sure the tires are cold before

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

carrying out initialization or tire inflation

■ Initializing the Tire Pressure

position.

pressure adjustment.

Monitoring System

 If you have accidentally turned the igni-

When setting the tire inflation pressure

tion switch to the “OFF” position during

above the specified level, initialize the tire

initialization, it is not necessary to press

pressure monitoring system.

the TPMS set switch again as initialization

When the tire pressure monitoring system

will restart automatically when the engine

is initialized, the current tire inflation pres-

is restarted.

sure is set as the standard pressure.

 If you accidentally press the TPMS set

switch when initialization is not necessary,

adjust the tire inflation pressure to the

specified level when the tires are cold, and

conduct initialization again.

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Parking Your Vehicle

255

■ When Initialization of the Tire

■ Registering ID Codes

7-16. Parking Your Vehicle

Pressure Monitoring System

Every tire pressure warning valve and

has Failed

transmitter has a unique ID code. In addi-

WARNING

tion to the set of tire pressure monitoring

Initialization can be completed in a few



Never leave unattended children

system sensor ID codes initially registered

minutes. However, in the following case,

or pets in the vehicle. They could

to the vehicle, a second set of ID codes

the settings have not been recorded and

accidentally injure themselves or

can be registered.

the system will not operate properly. If

others through inadvertent oper-

A second set of tire pressure monitoring

repeated attempts to record tire inflation

ation of the vehicle. Also, on hot

system sensor ID codes can be registered

pressure settings are unsuccessful, have

or sunny days, the temperature in

at your SUBARU dealer. When 2 sets of

the vehicle checked at your SUBARU

a closed vehicle could quickly

ID codes have been registered, either ID

dealer.

become high enough to cause

code set can be selected.

 When operating the TPMS set switch,

severe or possibly fatal injuries to

low tire pressure warning light does not

people.

■ Changing the ID code set

blink 3 times.



Do not park the vehicle over flam-

 After carrying out the initialization

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place and

mable materials such as dry

procedure, the low tire pressure warning

turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

grass, waste paper or rags, as

light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after

tion.

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they may burn easily if they come

driving for 20 minutes.

2. Press the TPMS set switch 3 times

near hot engine or exhaust

within 3 seconds.

system parts.

WARNING

3. The low tire pressure warning light will



Be sure to stop the engine if you

illuminate for 3 seconds and then blink 3

take a nap in the vehicle. If engine

Do not operate the TPMS set switch

times.

exhaust gas enters the passenger

without first adjusting the tire infla-

compartment, occupants in the

4. The low tire pressure warning light will

tion pressure to the specified level.

vehicle could die from carbon

blink for 1 minute and then illuminate.

Otherwise, the low tire pressure

monoxide (CO) contained in the

5. When the ID code change has

warning light may not come on even

exhaust gas.

completed, the tire pressure monitoring

if the tire inflation pressure is low,

light will turn off.

or it may come on when the tire

inflation pressure is actually nor-

Check that tire pressures are displayed on

■ Parking Brake

mal.

the TPMS screen.

To set the parking brake, depress the

brake pedal firmly and hold it down until

the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.

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Parking Your Vehicle

headed up the hill, the front wheels should

 The braking power of the parking

be turned away from the curb.

brake may not be sufficient when

stronger braking power is

needed.

■ Parking Tips

When parking your vehicle, always

perform the following items.

 Apply the parking brake firmly.

 For MT models, put the shift lever in the

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“1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a

To release the parking brake, pull the

downgrade.

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lever up slightly, press the release button,

 For AT models, put the select lever in

then lower the lever while keeping the

the “P” (Park) position.

When facing downhill, the front wheels

button pressed.

Never rely on the mechanical friction of

should be turned into the curb.

When the parking brake is set while the

the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.

engine is running, the parking brake

CAUTION

warning light illuminates. After starting the

If your vehicle has a front under-

vehicle, be sure that the warning light has

spoiler and rear underspoiler (both

turned off before the vehicle is driven.

optional), pay attention to blocks

Refer to "Brake System Warning Light"

and other obstructions on the

) P140.

ground when parking. The under-

spoilers could be damaged by con-

CAUTION

tact with them.

 Never drive while the parking

brake is set because this will

cause unnecessary wear on the

brake linings. Before starting to

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drive, always make sure that the

parking brake has been fully

When parking on a hill, always turn the

released.

steering wheel. When the vehicle is

Hill Start Assist System

257

7-17. Hill Start Assist System

In both these cases, the Hill start assist

1

system operates under the following

conditions.

WARNING

 The clutch pedal is depressed while the



The Hill start assist system is a

brake pedal is also depressed

(MT

device only for helping the driver

models).

to START the vehicle on an uphill

 The vehicle has stopped with the brake

grade. To prevent accidents when

pedal depressed (AT models).

the vehicle is parked on a slope,

Braking power is maintained temporarily

be sure to firmly set the parking

(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill

brake. When setting the parking

A

B

start assist system after the brake pedal is

brake, make sure that the vehicle

released. The driver is therefore able to

remains stationary when the

start the vehicle in the same way as on a

clutch pedal

(MT models) and

level grade, just using the clutch pedal

brake pedal

(both MT and AT

2

(MT models only) and accelerator pedal

models) are released.

(all models).



Do not turn the ignition switch to

If the braking power of the Hill start assist

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the “OFF” position while the Hill

system is insufficient after the brake pedal

start assist system is operating.

is released, apply more braking power by

The Hill start assist system will be

depressing the brake pedal again.

deactivated and may lead to an

accident.

The Hill start assist system may not

operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill

start assist system does not operate in the

The Hill start assist system is a device to

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following cases.

make the following vehicle operations

easier.

1)

Starting forward facing uphill

2)

Starting backward facing downhill

A)

Brake pedal (both MT models and AT

models)

B)

Clutch pedal (MT models only)

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Hill Start Assist System

 While the Hill start assist indicator light

■ To Activate/Deactivate the

is illuminated. Refer to "Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist System

Indicator Light" ) P150.

When using the Hill start assist system, a

braking effect may be felt even after the

brake pedal has been released. However,

for MT models, this braking effect should

disappear once the clutch pedal is

released.

CAUTION

The braking power of the Hill start

assist system may not be sufficient

when strong braking power is

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needed.

Hill start assist indicator light

NOTE

CAUTION

A slight jolt may be felt when the vehi-

cle begins to move forward after being

When starting on an uphill grade,

reversed.

make sure the Hill start assist indi-

cator light is on.

If the Hill start assist indicator light

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is off, make sure the parking brake

is applied.



When starting backward facing uphill



When starting forward facing downhill

To activate or deactivate the Hill start



While the parking brake is applied

assist system, perform the following



While the ignition switch is in the “ACC”

steps.

or “OFF” position

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NOTE

4.

Confirm the following items.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

(1) The ABS warning light turns off.

position. Hill start assist is deactivated.

If you make an error when performing

any steps in the following procedure,

(2) The brake system warning light

place the ignition switch in the “OFF”

illuminates.

NOTE

position once and then start over

(3) The Vehicle Stability Control

When the Hill start assist system is

again.

(VSC) OFF indicator light turns off.

deactivated, the Hill start assist indica-

(4) TRAC OFF indicator light turns off.

tor light turns off.

▼ To deactivate

▼ To reactivate

1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safe

To reactivate Hill start assist system,

location and apply the parking brake.

repeat steps 1 to 8. When the Hill start

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

assist system is activated, the Hill start

position.

assist indicator light illuminates.

3. Restart the engine.

■ Hill Start Assist Indicator

2

3

Light

Refer to "Hill Start Assist Indicator Light"

7

) P150.

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5.

Press and hold the Vehicle Stability

Control (VSC) OFF switch for 30 seconds

until the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

4

1

OFF indicator light

on the combi-

nation meter turns on and off.

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6. Within 5 seconds, release the Vehicle

Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch.

7. Within

2 seconds, press back the

Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC) OFF

switch.

The Hill start assist indicator light turns on

and off.

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Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)

7-18. Cruise Control (Models

 When using the cruise control,

“ON-OFF” switch

always set the speed appropri-

without the EyeSight system)

1. After the engine has started, press the

ately according to the speed limit,

“ON-OFF” switch of the cruise control

traffic flow, road conditions, and

switch.

NOTE

other conditions.

For models with the EyeSight system:

Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-

ment for the EyeSight system.

NOTE

Cruise control enables you to maintain a

Make sure the cruise control system is

constant vehicle speed without holding

turned off when the cruise control is

your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is

not in use to avoid unintentionally set-

operative when the vehicle speed is 20

ting of the cruise control.

mph (30 km/h) or more.

WARNING

■ To Set Cruise Control

 Do not use the cruise control

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under any of the following condi-

tions. These may cause loss of

Cruise control indicator light

vehicle control.

The cruise control indicator light (white) on

-

In heavy traffic

the combination meter will illuminate.

-

On roads with sharp bends

2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the

vehicle reaches the desired speed.

-

On winding roads

-

On slippery roads, such as

those covered with rain, ice or

snow

-

On steep hills

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Vehicle speed may exceed the

set speed when driving down

a steep hill.

-

During emergency towing

Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)

261

vehicle. When the accelerator pedal is

released, the vehicle will return to and

maintain the previous cruising speed.

■ To Temporarily Cancel the

Cruise Control

The cruise control can be temporarily

canceled in the following ways.

1

2

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3. Push the Cruise control switch to the “-

Cruise control indicator light

SET” side and release it.

1) When setting the displayed unit as

“MPH”

NOTE

2) When setting the displayed unit as 

“km/h”

7

When setting a cruise speed for the

first time during a drive, both “-SET”

At this time, the cruise control indicator

and “+RES” may be used to set the ini-

light (green) is illuminated in the combina-

tial cruise speed.

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tion meter. The set speed will be shown on

the combination meter. You can change

 Pulling the cruise control switch.

the displayed units by operating the

 Depress the brake pedal.

combination meter display. For details,

refer to "Combination Meter Settings"

 Depress the clutch pedal.

) P130.

When the cruise control is cancelled, the

The vehicle will maintain the desired

cruise control indicator light in the combi-

nation meter will change from green to

speed.

white.

Vehicle speed can be temporarily

increased while driving with the cruise

control activated. Simply depress the

accelerator pedal to accelerate the

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Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)

■ To Change the Cruising

(0.6 mph) each time by pushing the cruise

control switch to the “+RES” side.

Speed

▼ To increase the speed (by the

▼ To increase the speed (by acceler-

cruise control switch)

ator pedal)

1. Depress the accelerator pedal to

accelerate the vehicle to the desired

speed.

2. Push the cruise control switch to the “-

SET” side once. Now the desired speed is

set and the vehicle will keep running at

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that speed without depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

To resume the cruise control after it has

been temporarily canceled and with

▼ To decrease the speed (by the

vehicle speed of approximately 20 mph

cruise control switch)

(30 km/h) or more, push the lever up to

return to the original cruising speed auto-

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matically.

Push the cruise control switch

to the

At this time, the cruise control indicator

“+RES” side and hold it until the vehicle

light in the combination meter will change

reaches the desired speed. Then, release

from white to green.

the switch. The vehicle speed at that

moment will be memorized and treated as

■ To Turn Off the Cruise

the new set speed.

Control

When setting the displayed unit as

“MPH”:

There are two ways to turn off the cruise

control:

The set speed can be increased 1 mph

(1.6 km/h) each time by pushing the cruise

 Press the

“ON-OFF” switch of the

control switch to the “+RES” side.

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cruise control switch again.

When setting the displayed unit as

 Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or

Push the cruise control switch to the “-

“km/h”: 

“OFF” position (but only when the vehicle

SET” side and hold it until the vehicle

The set speed can be increased 1 km/h

is completely stopped).

reaches the desired speed. Then, release

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the switch. The vehicle speed at that

7-19. Rear View Camera



Since the range of the image on

moment will be memorized and treated as

the monitor is limited, always

the new set speed.

check the rear view and the

When setting the displayed unit as

surrounding area with your eyes

“MPH”:

and mirrors, and move backward

The set speed can be decreased 1 mph

at a slow speed. Moving back-

(1.6 km/h) each time by pushing the cruise

ward only by checking the rear

control switch to the “-SET” side.

view image from the camera

When setting the displayed unit as

could cause an accident.

“km/h”: 



Do not disassemble or modify the

The set speed can be decreased 1 km/h

camera, switch or wiring. If

(0.6 mph) each time by pushing the cruise

smoke comes out or you smell a

control switch to the “-SET” side.

strange odor, stop using the rear

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view

camera

immediately.

▼ To decrease the speed (by brake

Contact your SUBARU dealer for

pedal)

A rear view camera is attached to the

an inspection. Continued use

trunk lid. When the ignition switch is in the

may result in accident, fire or

1. Depress the brake pedal to release

“ON” position and the shift lever

(MT

7

electric shock.

cruise control temporarily.

models) or select lever (AT models) is set

2. When the speed decreases to the

to “R”, the rear view camera automatically

desired speed, push the cruise control

displays the rear view image behind the

CAUTION

switch to the “-SET” side once. Now the

vehicle on the center information display.

desired speed is set and the vehicle will



When washing your vehicle with

keep running at that speed without

WARNING

a high-pressure washer, do not

depressing the accelerator pedal.

allow water to touch the camera

 Since the rear view camera uses a

directly. Entry of water in the

wide-angle lens, the image on the

■ Cruise Control Indicator

camera lens may result in

monitor is different from the

Light

condensation, malfunction, fire

actual view in terms of distance.

or electric shock.

Refer to "Combination Meter Settings"

) P130.



Since the camera is a precision

device, do not subject it to strong

impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,

fire or electric shock may occur.

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Rear View Camera

 When waxing the vehicle, be careful

vehicle. When the lever is set to other



If mud or snow sticks to or is

not to apply the wax to the camera. If it

positions, the image before setting to “R”

frozen on the camera, you must

comes in contact with the camera,

is displayed.

be very careful when removing it.

moisten a clean cloth with a diluted

Otherwise, damage to the camera

1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”.

neutral detergent to remove the wax.

may cause a fire or electric shock.

 The camera lens has a hard coating

2. Set the shift lever/select lever to “R”.

Pour water or lukewarm water

to help prevent scratches. However,

over the camera to remove mud

when washing the vehicle or cleaning

NOTE

and ice, and wipe it with a soft,

the camera lens, be careful not to

 The image of the rear view camera is

dry cloth.

scratch the camera lens. Do not use a

horizontally reversed as is the case



Do not put a flame close to the

washing brush directly on the camera

with the vehicle inside mirror or the

camera or wiring. Otherwise,

lens. The image quality of the rear view

outside mirror.

damage or fire may occur.

camera may deteriorate.

 When “Rear Camera Delay Control”



When replacing the fuse, be sure

 Strong light shined on the camera

is on, the rear view image from the rear

to use a fuse with the specified

lens may develop vertical lines around

view camera will be displayed on the

rating. Use of a fuse with a

the light source. This is not a malfunc-

center information display for a certain

different rating may result in a

tion.

amount of time after the shift lever (MT

malfunction.

 Under the fluorescent light, the

models) or select lever (AT models) is



If you use the rear view camera

display may flicker. However, this is

shifted from “R” to another position.

for a long time while the engine is

not a malfunction.

When any of the following conditions

not operated, the battery may

 The image of the rear view camera

are met, the rear view image will be

become completely discharged.

may be slightly different from the

canceled:

actual color of the objects.

-

The select lever is shifted to “P”

 If there is a malfunction on the

(AT models)

NOTE

center information display, refer to

-

The vehicle speed becomes

 Do not wipe the camera with

"Malfunctions of the Center Informa-

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or

alcohol, benzine or paint thinner.

tion Display" ) P327.

more

Otherwise, discoloration may occur.

-

The parking brake is engaged

To remove contamination, wipe the

■ How to Use the Rear View

-

9 seconds have elapsed since

camera with a cloth moistened with a

the shift lever (MT models) or select

Camera

diluted neutral detergent. Then wipe it

lever (AT models) was shifted from

with a soft, dry cloth.

When the shift lever/select lever is set to

“R” to another position

“R”, the rear view camera automatically

displays the rear view image from the

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265

To turn the function on and off, refer to

"General settings" ) P161.

 It may be difficult to see the image of

the rear view camera in the following

cases. This is not a malfunction of the

camera.

-

The vehicle is in a dark place (at

night, in a tunnel, etc.).

-

The vehicle is in an extremely hot

or cold place.

-

An object (such as raindrops,

snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the

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view of the rear view camera sticks

to the lens of the camera.

Range of view

Image from camera

-

Strong light is shining directly on

The area from the rear end of the bumper

the camera lens (occasionally, there

can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the

are vertical lines on the screen).

bumper and areas just under the bumper

cannot be viewed.

7

■ Viewing Range on the Screen

Also, the image from the rear view camera

looks shorter than the actual distance.

CAUTION

The range that can be viewed with

the rear view camera is limited.

Always be sure to check with your

eyes when moving backward and

proceed slowly. Otherwise, it may

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cause an accident or injury.

Range of view

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Rear View Camera

Range of view

switch before shifting to the

“R”

CAUTION

range. Then, the warning message will

be displayed.



When moving backward, always

check the back with your eyes

without relying on the help lines.

7

Otherwise, it may cause an acci-

1

dent or injury.

2

3



The actual position may be

different from the indication of

4

the help lines.

5



Differences may occur due to the

6

number of passengers or the

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loaded cargo.

Check Surroundings Before Backing Up



When the vehicle is on a slope or

Image from camera

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inclined against the road, the

The area above the camera cannot be

indication is different from the

viewed. If there is an object that has a

Help lines

actual position.

wide projection on its upper part such as a

1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

sign pole behind the vehicle, the projec-

2) Approx. 10 ft (3 m) from the bumper 

tion cannot be seen on the screen.

(green horizontal line)

NOTE

3) Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the bumper 

When “Steering Angle Lines” is off,

(green horizontal line)

■ Help Lines

the dynamic guidelines will be disap-

4) Approx. 3 ft (1 m) from the bumper 

pear on the center information display.

The help lines are a guide to help you

(yellow horizontal line)

To turn the dynamic guidelines on and

realize the actual distance from the screen

5) Approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) from the bumper

off, refer to "General settings" ) P161.

image.

(red horizontal line)

6) Vehicle centerline

▼ Difference between screen image

NOTE

7) Dynamic guidelines

and actual road

If you shift to the “R” range within sev-

When the shift lever/select lever is set to

The distance markers show the distance

eral seconds after turning on the igni-

“R”, the monitor screen displays the help

for a level road when the vehicle is not

tion switch, the warning message may

lines together with the rear view image.

loaded. It may be different from the actual

not be displayed. Wait for several sec-

distance depending on the loading condi-

onds after turning on the ignition

tions or road conditions.

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267

▽ When there is an upward slope

▽ When there is a downward slope

▼ Feature of distance marker

at the back

at the back

2

1

1

1

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1)

3 ft (1 m) line

1)

3 ft (1 m)

1)

3 ft (1 m)

2)

10 ft (3 m) line

7

The distance on the screen looks farther

The distance on the screen looks nearer

The distance marker shows the distance

than the actual distance.

than the actual distance.

on the road. If there is a car or another

object close behind, distance cannot be

NOTE

correctly displayed.

When cargo is loaded, the rear view

distance on the screen looks farther

than the actual distance as in an

upward slope.

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BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)

7-20. BSD/RCTA (If

The system uses radar sensors for the

The system is designed to assist

following features.

Equipped)

the driver in changing lanes or

reversing safely by monitoring the

The BSD/RCTA consists of rear corner

NOTE

rear and side areas of the vehicle.

radars with Blind Spot Detection and Rear

The BSD/RCTA radar sensor has been

However, you cannot rely on this

Cross Traffic Alert.

certified by the radio wave related laws

system alone in assuring the safety

of the U.S. and other FCC compliant

These functions of BSD/RCTA are the

during a lane change or reversing.

countries, Canada and Mexico. When

systems that detect objects and vehicles

Overconfidence in this system

driving in other countries, certifica-

to the rear and draw attention to the driver

could result in an accident and lead

tion of the country where the vehicle is

when changing a lane or when driving in

to serious injury or death. Since the

driven must be obtained. For certifica-

reverse.

system operation has various lim-

itations, the flashing or illumination

tion in the U.S. and other FCC compli-

WARNING

of the BSD/RCTA approach indica-

ant countries, Canada and Mexico,

tor light may be delayed or it may

refer to "Certification for the BSD/

The driver is responsible for driving

RCTA" ) P274.

not operate at all even when a vehi-

safely. Always be sure to check the

cle is present in a neighboring lane

surroundings with your eyes when

▼ Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

or approaching from either side.

changing lanes or reversing the

vehicle.

The driver is responsible for paying

attention to the rear and side areas

of the vehicle.

■ System Features

1

BSD/RCTA consists of the following func-

tions.

 To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on an

adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at

high speed while driving the vehicle (Blind

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Spot Detection)

 To detect a vehicle approaching from

1) Operating range

the right or left while reversing the vehicle

(Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

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269

The system notifies the driver of the pres-

 If the system detects a vehicle

driver check the rear and side areas of the

ence of vehicles in its blind spot.

approaching at a high speed in the neigh-

vehicle when moving backward.

 If the system detects a vehicle in its

boring lanes, it warns the driver of

If

the system detects a vehicle

blind spot, it warns the driver by illumi-

dangers by illuminating the BSD/RCTA

approaching from either side while moving

nating the BSD/RCTA approach indicator

approach indicator light(s) on the outside

backward, it warns the driver of dangers in

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

mirror(s).

the following way.

 If the driver operates the turn signal

 If the driver operates the turn signal

 The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

lever in the direction where the BSD/

lever in the direction where the BSD/

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

RCTA approach indicator light is illumi-

RCTA approach indicator light is illumi-

 A warning buzzer sounds.

nating, the system warns the driver of

nating, the system warns the driver of

 An icon appears on the center informa-

dangers by flashing the BSD/RCTA

dangers by flashing the BSD/RCTA

tion display.

approach indicator light.

approach indicator light.

▽ Limitations of the detectability

▽ Lane Change Assist (LCA)

▼ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

of RCTA

Since the detectability of RCTA is limited,

the RCTA may not operate properly in

angled parking.

7

B

1

1

2

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1) Operating range

1) Operating range

1

A

The system notifies the driver of vehicles

The system notifies the driver of another

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approaching at a high speed in the neigh-

vehicle approaching from either side when

boring lanes.

driving in reverse. This feature helps the

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BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)

Example 1

C) Vehicle that may be detected

NOTE

1) The detection range of the radar

 In the following cases, the BSD/

sensors

NOTE

RCTA will stop operating and the BSD/

2) Area out of detection range of the radar

The system may detect that a vehicle

RCTA warning indicator will appear.

sensors

(C) is passing in front of your vehicle.

-

When a malfunction occurs in

Always be sure to check the

the system, including the BSD/

A) Vehicle that may not be detected

B) Parked vehicle

surroundings with your eyes when

RCTA approach indicator light

reversing the vehicle.

 If the BSD/RCTA warning indicator

appears, exercise proper caution. For

WARNING

■ System Operation

details, refer to "BSD/RCTA Warning

An approaching vehicle (A) may not

Indicator" ) P274.

▼ Operating conditions

be detected because the detection

 In the following cases, the BSD/

The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of

range is limited by the parked vehi-

RCTA will temporarily stop operating

cle (B). Always be sure to check the

the following conditions are met.

(or may stop operating) and the BSD/

surroundings with your eyes when

 The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

RCTA OFF indicator will appear.

reversing the vehicle.

tion.

-

When the radar sensor becomes

 The BSD/RCTA warning indicator and

significantly misaligned (If the orien-

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are turned off.

tation of the radar sensor is shifted

for any reason, readjustment is

 The vehicle is driven at speeds above

C

required. Have the sensor adjusted

7 mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing).

at a SUBARU dealer.)

 The shift lever/select lever is in the “R”

-

When a large amount of snow or

position (RCTA only).

ice sticks to the rear bumper surface

The BSD/RCTA will not operate in the

around the radar sensors

following situations.

-

When the vehicle is driven on a

 The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

snow-covered road or in an environ-

appears.

ment in which there are no objects

 The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10

around (such as in a desert) for a

1

km/h) even when the BSD/RCTA OFF

prolonged period of time

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indicator does not appear (except when

-

When the temperature around

reversing).

the radar sensors increases exces-

Example 2

sively due to long driving on uphill

1) The detection

range

of

the

radar

grades in the summer, etc.

sensors

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271

-

When the temperature around

 The radar sensors may not detect or

driving in a lane next to the neigh-

the radar sensors becomes

may have difficulty detecting the

boring lane.

extremely low

following vehicles and objects.

-

When the vehicle battery voltage

-

Small motorcycles, bicycles,

■ BSD/RCTA Approach Indi-

lowers

pedestrians, stationary objects on

cator Light/Warning Buzzer

-

When the vehicle voltage

the road or road side, etc.

While the BSD/RCTA is active, the

exceeds the battery voltage rating

-

Vehicles with body shapes that

following item(s) will operate to alert the

The BSD/RCTA will resume operation

the radar may not reflect (vehicles

driver:

once these conditions are corrected,

with lower body height such as a

and the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will

trailer with no cargo and sports

 The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

disappear. However, if the BSD/RCTA

cars)

light (when there are vehicles in the neigh-

OFF indicator appears for a prolonged

-

Vehicles

that

are

not

boring lanes).

period of time, have the system

approaching your vehicle even

 The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon

though they are in the detection area

light and warning buzzer (when a vehicle

as possible.

(either on a neighboring lane to the

is approaching from the left or right side

 The detectability of the radar

rear or beside your vehicle when

while your vehicle is reversing)

sensors is restricted. The BSD/RCTA

reversing) (The system determines

the presence of approaching vehi-

▼ BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

7

detection may be impaired and the

system may not operate properly

cles based on data detected by the

under the following conditions.

radar sensors.)

-

When the rear bumper around

-

Vehicles traveling at signifi-

the radar sensors is distorted

cantly different speeds

-

When ice, snow or mud adheres

-

Vehicles driving in parallel at

to the rear bumper surface around

almost the same speed as your

the radar sensors

vehicle for a prolonged time

-

When stickers, etc. are affixed on

-

Oncoming vehicles

the areas of the radar sensors on the

-

Vehicles in a lane beyond the

rear bumper

neighboring lane

-

During adverse weather condi-

-

Vehicles travelling at a signifi-

tions such as rain, snow or fog

cantly lower speed that you are

trying to overtake

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-

When driving on wet roads such



On a road with extremely narrow

as snow-covered roads and through

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

puddles

lanes, the system may detect vehicles

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273

- When the vehicle driving two lanes

▼ System temporary stops due to

away drives on the near side of its lane

reduced radar sensitivity

from your vehicle

■ BSD/RCTA OFF Indicator

1

▼ System temporary stops

1

2

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 The BSD/RCTA approach indicator

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light may illuminate when driving close to

2

solid objects on the road or road side

1) BSD/RCTA temporary stop message

(such as guardrails, tunnels and side-

due to reduced radar sensitivity

7

walls).

2) BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

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 When turning at an intersection in

This display appears when the detect-

urban areas, or a multilane intersection,

1) BSD/RCTA temporary stop message

ability of the radar sensors is reduced.

the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

2) BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

Once the condition is corrected, the

may flash.

system will recover from the temporary

This display appears when the system is

 If a building or a wall exists in the

stop condition and the indicator will disap-

used at extremely high or low tempera-

reversing direction, the BSD/RCTA

pear.

tures or when abnormal voltage exists.

approach indicator light may flash and the

Once these conditions are corrected, the

If the indicator remains displayed for a

warning buzzer may sound.

prolonged time, have the system

system will recover from the temporary

 In the following cases, the system may

inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

stop condition and the indicator will disap-

detect a vehicle driving two lanes away

pear.

from your vehicle.

If the indicator remains displayed for a

- When your vehicle drives on the

prolonged time, have the system

near side of its lane from the corre-

inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

sponding vehicle

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BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)

■ BSD/RCTA Warning Indi-

■ To Turn On/Off the BSD/

-

When using a chassis dynamom-

eter or free roller device, etc.

cator

RCTA

-

When running the engine and

▼ System malfunction

making the wheels rotate while

lifting up the vehicle

 If the ignition switch is turned to the

1

“OFF” position, the last known status

of the system is maintained. For

example, if the ignition switch is turned

to the “OFF” position with the BSD/

RCTA deactivated, the BSD/RCTA

remains deactivated the next time the

2

ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

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■ Certification for the BSD/

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BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

RCTA

To turn the BSD/RCTA system on and off,

1) BSD/RCTA malfunction message

 The U.S. and other FCC compliant

operate the center information display.

2) BSD/RCTA warning indicator

countries

Refer to "Car settings" ) P165.

FCC ID: OAYSRR3A

This display appears when a malfunction

When the BSD/RCTA system is turned

occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU

OFF, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator on the

CAUTION

dealer and have the system inspected.

combination meter display (color TFT) will

illuminate.

FCC WARNING

NOTE

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

 In the following cases, turn off the

responsible for compliance could

BSD/RCTA system. The system may

not operate properly due to blocked

void the user’s authority to operate

radar waves.

the equipment.

-

When a bicycle carrier or other

item is fitted to the rear of the

This device complies with part 15 of the

vehicle

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

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