Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Starting and operating / BSD/RCTA (if equipped) / System features / Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

1) Operating range

The system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in its blind spot.

If the system detects a vehicle in its blind spot, it warns the driver by illuminating the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s).
If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction where the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the system warns the driver of dangers by flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.

Lane Change Assist (LCA)

Lane Change Assist (LCA)

1) Operating range

The system notifies the driver of vehicles approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes.

If the system detects a vehicle approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes, it warns the driver of dangers by illuminating the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s).
If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction where the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the system warns the driver of dangers by flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.

System features

BSD/RCTA consists of the following functions. To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on an adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at high speed while driving the vehicle (Blind Spot Detec ...

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

1) Operating range The system notifies the driver of another vehicle approaching from either side when driving in reverse. This feature helps the driver check the rear and side areas of the v ...

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Inspection
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