Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

It is mounted on each side of the outside mirrors.

The indicator light will illuminate when a vehicle approaching from behind is detected.

The indicator light will flash to warn the driver of dangers under the following conditions.

• While the indicator light is illuminating, if the turn signal lever is operated toward the side in which this light turned on
• When reversing the vehicle while the system detects a vehicle approaching from either side

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light dimming function

When the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will be reduced.

NOTE

You may have difficulty seeing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light under the following conditions

• When sunlight shines directly on it
• When the headlight beams from a vehicle traveling behind shines directly on it

While the illumination brightness control dial is in the fully upward position, even if the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light will not be reduced. For details about the illumination brightness control dial, refer to "Illumination brightness control" F3-92.

BSD/RCTA approach warning buzzer (only when reversing)

A warning buzzer sounds along with flashing of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light to warn the driver of dangers.

The setting of the warning buzzer volume can be changed by operating the multi information display of the combination meter. For details, refer to "BSD/RCTA" F3-42.