System Features - Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual

may be delayed or it may not
operate at all even when a vehicle
is present in a neighboring lane or
approaching from either side.
The driver is responsible for paying
attention to the rear and side areas
of the vehicle.
& System features
SRVD consists of the following functions:
. to detect a vehicle in a blind spot in an
adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at
high speed while driving the vehicle (Blind
Spot Detection and Lane Change Assist)
. to detect a vehicle approaching from
right or left while reversing the vehicle
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The system uses radar sensors for the
following features.
NOTE
The SRVD radar sensor is approved
under the radio wave related laws of
each country. Refer to chapter 13.
Starting and operating/Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
! Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
1) Operating range
The system notifies the driver of vehicles
existing in the blind area. If the system
detects a vehicle existing in the blind area,
it warns the driver of dangers by illuminat-
ing the SRVD approach indicator light(s)
on the outside mirror(s). If the driver
operates the turn signal lever in the
direction where the SRVD approach in-
dicator light is illuminating, the system
warns the driver of dangers by flashing the
SRVD approach indicator light.
! 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 SRVD
approach indicator light(s) on the outside
mirror(s). If the driver operates the turn
signal lever in the direction where the
SRVD approach indicator light is illuminat-
ing, the system warns the driver of
dangers by flashing the SRVD approach
indicator light.
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