Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Blind spot detection/rear cross traffic alert

For procedure of each component in the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection system, refer to the respective sections.

• Radar sensor: Radar Sensor">

• BSD/RCTA OFF switch: Switches and Harness">

• Combination meter: Combination Meter">

• Outer mirror assembly: Outer Mirror Assembly">

1. RADAR SENSOR

Refer to “LOCATION” of “Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS)” section. Electrical Component Location > LOCATION">

1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Radar sensor and radar bracket: 7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

2. Perform the adjustment of the radar sensor radar axis. Radar Sensor > ADJUSTMENT">

BSD/RCTA OFF switch

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Switches and harness

Combination meter Note

Other materials:

Registering a Bluetooth phone for the first time
To use the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a Bluetooth phone with the system. For details about registering a Bluetooth device: Refer to "Registering a Bluetooth Audio device for the first time" 1. Turn the Bluetooth connection setting of your cell phone on. This function ...

Fuel pressure Inspection
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Fuel PressureINSPECTION1. Release the fuel pressure. Fuel > PROCEDURE">2. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.NOTE:This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.3. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube from the fuel delive ...

Engine overheating
WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seri ...