Subaru Forester: BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / System operation

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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Operating conditions

The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the following conditions are met. The ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The BSD/RCTA warning light and BSD/ RCTA OFF indicator light are turned off...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Precautions against vehicle modification

WARNING To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system.This includes following modifications...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Handling of radar sensors

Sensors The radar sensors, one on each side of the vehicle, are mounted inside the rear bumper. To ensure correct operation of the BSD/RCTA, observe the following precautions. Always keep the bumper surface near the radar sensors clean. Do not affix any stickers or other items on the bumper surface near the radar sensors...