Subaru Forester: Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped) / Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system operation
When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is in operation, the range
between the vehicle and the detected
object will be indicated on the audio/navigation monitor. Also, warning sounds
will activate in 3 levels to warn the driver of
a potential collision.
While the RAB is operating, a warning
message is displayed on the audio/navigation
monitor and the combination meter
display (color LCD).
Guideline of detecting range

*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system will operate when all of the following
conditions are met.
EyeSight warning indicator
RAB warning indicator
RAB OFF indicator
The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The EyeSight warning indicator is off.
The RAB warning indicator is ..
Long proximity alert (object detected)
Green: 35 in (90 cm) or more
Medium proximity alert (approaching the object)
Yellow: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)
Short proximity alert (approaching the object closer)
Orange: 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)
Closest proximity alert (too close to the object)..
Other information:
Rear window defogger
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer (if equipped) system. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position...
Driver’s side power window switches:
For front left window (with one-touch auto
up and down feature)
For front right window (with one-touch
auto up and down feature (if equipped))
For rear left window
For rear right window
Lock switch
All door windows can be controlled by the
power window switch cluster on the driver
side door...