Owner's Manual - Page 432

For 2017 WRX.

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! 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
vehicle when moving backward.
If the system detects a vehicle approach-
ing from either side while moving back-
ward, it warns the driver of dangers in the
following way.
. The BS D/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.
. A warning buzzer sounds.
1) The detection range of the radar sensors
A) Vehicle that may be detected
WARNING
In parking areas in which parking
lots are located diagonally to driving
lanes as indicated in the illustration
above, the system may detect a
vehicle (A) that is coming across
the front of your vehicle in some
cases. Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
reversing the vehicle, because the
detectability of RCTA is limited.
1) The detection range of the radar sensors
2) The out of detection range of the radar
sensors
B) Vehicle that may not be detected
WARNING
The approaching vehicle (B) may
not be detected because the vehicle
reversing is blocked by a parked
vehicle. Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
reversing the vehicle, because the
detectability of RCTA is limited.
Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA
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