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party except under the following con-
ditions.
.The vehicle owner has given his/her
consent.
.The disclosure/provision is based
on a court order or other legally en-
forceable request.
.Data that has been modified so that
the user and vehicle cannot be identi-
fied is provided to a research institution
for statistical processing or similar
purposes.&Reverse Automatic Braking
System overviewThe system detects objects using sonar
sensors installed in the rear bumper.
.If the system determines a possible
collision with an object in the reversing
direction, automatic deceleration will be
activated. Also, beeping sounds will acti-
vate.
.If the vehicle is further reversed, auto-
matic hard braking will be applied and a
continuous beeping sound will activate.!Detecting range
1) Detecting range (width): Approximately 6
in (15 cm) outside of the vehicle width
2) Range that the system cannot detect:
Approximately 20 in (50 cm) behind the
rear of the vehicle
3) Detecting range (length): Approximately
5 ft (1.5 m) from the rear of the vehicle
WARNING
If your vehicle is trapped on a rail-
road crossing and you are trying to
escape by reversing through the
crossing gate, the system may re-
cognize the crossing gate as an
obstacle and the brake may activate.
In this case, remain calm and either
continue to depress the accelerator
pedal or cancel the system. Tocancel the system, refer to“Cancel-
ing the Reverse Automatic Braking
system operation”F7-67.
&Operating conditionsThe Reverse Automatic Braking system
will operate when all of the following
conditions are met.1) EyeSight warning indicator
2) RAB warning indicator
3) RAB OFF indicator.Theignitionswitchisinthe“ON”
position
.The EyeSight warning indicator is off
.The RAB warning indicator is off
.HALT (RAB OFF) indicator is off
.The Reverse Automatic Braking sys-
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tem is set to on
.The select lever is in the“R”position
.The vehicle speed is between 1 to 9
mph (1.5 to 15 km/h)NOTE.In the following cases, the Reverse
Automatic braking system will not
operate. Promptly contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the system inspected.
–The EyeSight warning indicator
is illuminated
–The Reverse Automatic Braking
fail indicator is illuminated
.When the Reverse Automatic Brak-
ing system OFF indicator is illumi-
nated, the Reverse Automatic braking
system cannot be operated.
.In the following cases, the system
may not be able to properly detect an
obstacle. Promptly contact a SUBARU
dealer to have the system inspected.
–A sticker, paint, or a chemical is
applied to the rear bumper near the
sonar sensor
–The rear bumper is modified
–The rear bumper has been re-
moved and reattached
–The ground clearance is changed
due to the vehicle’s loading condi-
tion or modification
–Ice, snow or mud is adhered tothe rear bumper near the sonar
sensor
–The rear bumper is exposed to
strong impact, or the rear bumper is
deformed
.When the 8-inch audio/navigation
system is performing a software up-
date, the Reverse Automatic Braking
System may not display the following
items on the audio/navigation screen
until the update is complete.
–Display Icon on/off Function
–Distance Indicator Image
–Warning Message
.On a steep hill, the system’s auto-
matic braking ability will be reduced.
.The system is designed to avoid
collisions by automatic hard braking
when the vehicle’s reversing speed is
less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
However, the system does not guaran-
tee that the vehicle will be able to avoid
collisions in any situation.
.If the vehicle is reversed at an
extremely slow speed, the driver’s
operation may be prioritized. In this
case, automatic braking will not oper-
ate.
.The system may not be able to detect
the following objects
–Sharp or thin objects such as
poles, fences and ropes which maynot reflect the sound wave emitted
from the sonar sensor
–Objects that are too close to the
rear bumper when the select lever is
set to the“R”position
–Objects with a surface which may
not reflect the sound wave emitted
from the sonar sensor such as a
chain link fence.
.Objects the system is not designed
to detect
–Pedestrians
–Moving objects including moving
vehicles
–Objects which absorb sound
waves such as cloth or snow
–Objects whose surface has a
diagonal angle
–Objects that are low to the ground
such as parking blocks
–Objects that are high above the
ground such as objects hanging
from above
.The system may not be able to
properly detect objects or may cause
a system malfunction when the follow-
ing conditions exist
High frequency sound from other
sources are nearby
–Horn sound from another vehicle
–Engine sound from other vehi-
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&Reverse Automatic Braking
System operationWhen the Reverse Automatic Braking
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/navi-
gation monitor and the combination meter
display (color LCD).
Guideline of detecting range
Alert level Range of detected object* Distance indicator Alarm pattern
Long proximity (ob-
ject detected)35 inches (90 cm) or more Green No warning sound
Medium proximity
alert (approaching the
object)28 to 35 inches (70 to 90
cm)Yellow Short beeps
Short proximity alert
(approaching closer
to the object)20 to 28 inches (50 to 70
cm)Orange Rapid short beeps
Closest proximity
alert (too close to the
object)20 inches (50 cm) or less RedContinuous beep
*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.
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!Obstacle detected and alert levelLong proximity alert (object detected)
1) Green: 35 inches (90 cm) or moreMedium proximity alert (approaching the
object)
1) Yellow: 28 to 35 inches (70 to 90 cm)
Short proximity alert (approaching the
object closer)
1) Orange: 20 to 28 inches (50 to 70 cm)Closest proximity alert (too close to the
object)
1) Red: 20 inches (50 cm) or less
When an object is detected in the rever-
sing direction, the range of detected object
will be shown on the audio/navigation
monitor.
A warning alarm will sound and, depend-
ing on the speed, either torque control to
generate engine braking or automatic
braking will be applied.
!Object close behind warningAutomatic braking warning
1) Warning messageIf the vehicle continues to go in reverse,
the system may determine the risk of
collision with the object. In this case, short
warning beeps or continuous warning
beeps will sound and either strong auto-
matic braking or torque control will be
applied to prevent collision.
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!When the vehicle is being stopped
by the systemDepress brake pedal warning
1) Warning messageMake sure to depress the brake pedal
once the vehicle has been stopped by
automatic braking. Until the brake pedal is
depressed, a message will be displayed
on the audio/navigation monitor and the
continuous beep will remain sounding.
At this time, a warning message is also
displayed on the combination meter dis-
play (color LCD).!After the vehicle is stopped by the
system
1) Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicatorAfter the brake pedal is depressed, the
Reverse Automatic Braking system OFF
indicator will illuminate and the system will
temporarily stop operating. The Reverse
Automatic Braking system OFF indicator
will turn off when the select lever is shifted
to a position other than the“R”position.
The system will operate again the next
time the select lever is shifted to“R”
position.NOTEAutomatic braking only holds the vehi-
cle for 2 seconds. Before the automatic
brake is released, a warning sound (3short beeps followed by a long beep)
will activate to alert the driver that the
automatic will be released.
&Canceling the Reverse Auto-
matic Braking system opera-
tionThe Reverse Automatic Braking system
can be temporarily canceled by any of the
following operations.
.While the vehicle is stopped by the
operation of automatic braking, the brake
pedal is depressed
.While the vehicle is stopped by the
operation of automatic braking, the accel-
erator pedal is depressed
.The accelerator pedal is kept de-
pressed (In this case, limited acceleration
will be canceled and the vehicle will
continue reversing.)
.The select lever is shifted to a position
other than the“R”positionNOTEThe system will be canceled if the
object is no longer detected.
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&Reverse Automatic Braking
system ON/OFF settingWhile the select lever is shifted to the“R”
position, the below functions of the Re-
verse Automatic Braking system can be
set by operating the audio/navigation
monitor.1) ON setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking
2) OFF setting key of Reverse Automatic
Braking
3) ON setting key of the object detection
warning beeping sound
4) OFF setting key of the object detection
warning beeping soundWhen 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
system is turned OFF, the following in-
dicator will illuminate.
RAB OFF indicator: illuminates when the
Reverse Automatic Braking system is turned
OFF.RAB OFF indicator will turn off when the
Reverse Automatic Braking system is
turned ON.
NOTE.When the settings cannot be chan-
ged, the ON/OFF setting key will be
grayed out.
.The ON/OFF setting key may be
greyed out if the Reverse Automatic
Braking system malfunctions, etc. In
this case, turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“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 sys-
tem settings: default (ON setting)
–Object detection warning beep-
ing sound: the setting selected by
operating the combination meter
display (color LCD)
Also, the following settings can be chan-
ged by operating the combination meter
display (color LCD).
.Warning volume
.Sonar audible alarm ON/OFF
For details, refer to“Menu screens”F3-
38.
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&RAB warning indicatorIf the Reverse Automatic Braking System
malfunctions, the above indicator illumi-
nates on the combination meter. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
&Handling of the sonar sen-
sorsThe 4 sonar sensors are located in the rear
bumper. To ensure the proper operation of
the Reverse Automatic Braking system,
observe the following precautions..Do not affix any stickers or other items
on the bumper surface near the sonar
sensors.
.Always keep the rear bumper surface
near the sonar sensors clean.
.Do not modify the rear bumper.
.Do not paint the bumper near the sonar
sensors.
.Do not apply strong impacts to the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors. If a sensor
becomes misaligned, a system malfunc-
tion may occur, including inability to detectobjects in the reversing direction. If any
strong impact is applied to the rear
bumper, contact a SUBARU dealer to
have the system inspected.
.Do not disassemble the sonar sensors.
NOTEIf the sonar sensors require repair or
replacement, or if the area of the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors re-
quires repair, paintwork or replace-
ment, contact your SUBARU dealer for
assistance.
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New vehicle break-in driving–
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
.Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
.Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
.Avoid starting suddenly and rapid ac-
celeration, except in an emergency.
.Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-
gency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hintsThe following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
.Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
.Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as possi-
ble.
.Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
.Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
.Keep the engine properly tuned.
.Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
is located under the door latch on the
driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption.
.Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
.Keep the front and rear wheels in
proper alignment.
.Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
.Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
.Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
.Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
.Avoid remaining in a parked ve-
hicle for a lengthy time while the
engine is running. If that is un-
avoidable, then use the ventila-
tion fan to force fresh air into the
vehicle.
.Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
.If at any time you suspect that
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