Subaru Forester: Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped) / Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system ON/OFF setting
While the select lever is shifted to the “R”
position, the below functions of the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system
can be set by operating the audio/navigation
monitor.
- ON setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system
- OFF setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system
- ON setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
- OFF setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
When the ON setting key is shown, the
corresponding setting is ON.
Touch and hold the ON setting key to turn
the setting OFF.
When the OFF setting is shown, the
corresponding setting is OFF.
Touch and hold the OFF setting key to turn
the setting ON.
When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is turned OFF, the following
indicator will illuminate.
RAB OFF indicator: illuminates when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system is
turned OFF.
RAB OFF indicator will turn off when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system
is turned ON.
NOTE
- When the settings cannot be changed,
the ON/OFF setting key will be
grayed out.
- The ON/OFF setting key may be
grayed out if the Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system malfunctions,
etc. In this case, turn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” position and then turn it to
the “ON” position again. If the setting
cannot be changed even after turning
the ignition switch to the “ON” position
again, consult your SUBARU dealer.
- The settings will be restored as
follows when the select lever is shifted
to the “R” position next time.
- Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system settings: default (ON
setting)
- Object detection warning beeping
sound: the setting selected by
operating the combination meter
display (color LCD)
Also, the following settings can be changed
by operating the combination meter
display (color LCD).
- Warning volume
- Sonar audible alarm ON/OFF
For details, refer to “Menu screens”.
RAB malfunction message
RAB warning indicator
If the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system malfunctions, the above indicator
illuminates on the combination meter...
Other information:
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an accident.
Take care to avoid spills. Beverages,
if hot, might scald you
and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage upholstery
or carpets...
Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering
and the brake booster, making steering
and braking more difficult...