Operating Conditions - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system
cancel the system, refer to "Cancel-
ing the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system operation" �P400.
& Operating conditions
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system will operate when all of the follow-
ing conditions are met.
1 EyeSight warning indicator
2 RAB warning indicator
3 RAB OFF indicator
. The ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
. The EyeSight warning indicator is off.
. The RAB warning indicator is off.
. The RAB OFF indicator is off.
. The select lever is in the "R" position.
Sonar Audible Alarm function
. The Sonar Audible Alarm is set to "ON"
. The vehicle speed is from 0 to 9 mph (0
to 15 km/h).
Automatic Braking function
. The Automatic Braking is set to "ON".
. The vehicle speed is from 1 to 9 mph
(1.5 to 15 km/h).
NOTE
. In the following cases, the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system
will not operate. Promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the system
inspected.
– The EyeSight warning indicator
is illuminated.
– The RAB warning indicator is
illuminated.
. In the following cases, the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system
cannot be operated.
– The (EyeSight Temporary Stop
indicator: White) is illuminated,
and the messages correspond-
ing to the EyeSight temporary
stop are displayed on the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD).
For details, refer to the Owner's
Manual supplement for the
EyeSight system.
– The RAB OFF indicator is illumi-
nated.
. In the following cases, the functions
may not be able to properly work.
Promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.
– A sticker, paint, or a chemical is
applied to the sonar sensors or
the rear bumper near the sonar
sensor.
– The rear bumper is modified.
– The rear bumper has been re-
moved and attached.
– The ground clearance is changed
due to the vehicle's loading con-
dition or modification.
– There is damage to the sonar
sensors or the rear bumper near
the sonar sensor.
– The rear bumper is exposed to
strong impact, or the rear bumper
is deformed.
. 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
guarantee that the vehicle will be
able to avoid collisions in any situa-
tion.