Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / BSD/RCTA warning light
System malfunction

- BSD/RCTA malfunction message
- At first, this message will appear
- Then this message will appear
- BSD/RCTA warning light
This display appears when a malfunction
occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU
dealer and have the system inspected.
BSD/RCTA OFF switch
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light
If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed,
the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light appears
on the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated...
Other information:
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and
lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the
belts because this could seriously affect
their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn areas...
If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been detected
which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emission
control system, you should do the
following.
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard acceleration...