Subaru Impreza 2023 Rear View Camera Base Sedan 

The highly useful Rear Camera system on the 2023 Subaru Impreza Base Sedan improves convenience and safety. This camera, which is mounted discretely at the back of the car, gives the driver a clear, all-encompassing vision of the area behind when reversing, greatly lowering the possibility of collisions when parking or navigating. It provides on-screen instructions to help with accurate parking and is integrated into the infotainment system’s touchscreen display. The rear camera on the 2023 Impreza improves driving visibility and is automatically activated in reverse. Its wide-angle vision and automatic activation in reverse demonstrate Subaru’s dedication to providing safe and easy-to-use technology in their cars.

2024 Subaru Impreza Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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 approaching from either side while moving backward, it warns the driver of dangers in the following way.

• The BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) flashes.
• A warning buzzer sounds.
• An icon appears on the rear view camera screen (audio/navigation monitor)

Limitations of the detectability of RCTA
Since the detectability of RCTA is limited, the RCTA may not operate properly in angled parking.

Example 1

1. The detection range of the radar sensors
2.  Area out of detection range of the radar sensors

• A vehicle that may not be detected.
• Parked vehicle

WARNING
An approaching vehicle (A) may not be detected because the detection range is limited by the parked vehicle (B). Always be sure to check the surroundings when reversing the vehicle.

Example 2

• The detection range of the radar sensors
• A vehicle that may be detected

NOTE
The system may detect that a vehicle (C) is passing in front of your vehicle. Always be sure to check the surroundings when reversing the vehicle.

System operation

Operating conditions
The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the following conditions are met.

• The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the following conditions are met.
• The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
• The BSD/RCTA warning light and BSD/ RCTA OFF indicator light are turned off. The EyeSight warning indicator is off. The vehicle is driven at speeds above 7 mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing).
• The select lever is in the “R” position (when reversing).
• The BSD/RCTA will not operate in the following situations.
• The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light is on.
• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) even when the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light remains off (except when reversing).

NOTE

• In the following case, the BSD/RCTA will stop operating and the BSD/RCTA warning light will appear. If the BSD/RCTA warning light appears, have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
  • When a malfunction occurs in the system, including the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.
• In the following cases, the BSD/ RCTA will temporarily stop operating (or may stop operating) and the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light will appear.
  • When the radar sensor becomes significantly misaligned (If the orientation of the radar sensor is shifted for any reason, readjustment is required. Have the sensor adjusted at a SUBARU dealer.)
  • When a large amount of snow or ice sticks to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.
  • When the vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road or in an environment in which there are no objects around (such as in a desert) for a long time.
  • When the temperature around the radar sensors increased excessively due to long driving on uphill grades in summer, etc.
  • When the temperature around the radar sensors becomes extremely low.
  • When the vehicle battery voltage lowers.
  • When an overvoltage occurs in the vehicle battery.
  • When the above conditions are corrected, the BSD/RCTA will resume operation and the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light will disappear. How-ever, if the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light has appeared for a prolonged time, have the system inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
• The detectability of the radar sensors is restricted. The BSD/RCTA detection may be impaired and the system may not operate properly under the following conditions.
  • When the rear bumper around the radar sensors is distorted.
  • When ice, snow or mud adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.
  • When stickers, etc. are affixed on the areas of the radar sensors on the rear bumper.
  • During adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow or fog
  • When driving on wet roads such as snow-covered roads or through puddles
• The radar sensors may not detect or may have difficulty detecting the following.
  • Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, stationary objects on the road or roadside, etc.
  • Vehicles with body shapes that the radar may not reflect (vehicles with a low body height such as sports cars or a trailer with no cargo).
  • Vehicles that are not approaching your vehicle even though they are in the detection area (either on a neighboring lane to the rear or beside your vehicle when reversing). (The system determines the presence of approaching vehicles based on data detected by the radar sensors.)
  • Vehicles traveling at significantly different speeds
  • Vehicles driving parallel to your vehicle at almost the same speed for a prolonged time
  • Oncoming vehicles
  • Vehicles in a lane beyond the neighboring lane
  • Vehicles travelling at a significantly lower speed than you are trying to overtake
• On a road with extremely narrow lanes, the system may detect vehicles driving in a lane next to the neighboring lane.
• When the 8-inch audio/navigation system is performing a software update, the RCTA warning icons may not be displayed on the audio/navigation screen until the update is complete.

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer
When the BSD/RCTA is active, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will operate to alert the driver when there are vehicles in the neighboring lanes. When reversing the vehicle, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light and warning buzzer will operate to alert the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the left or right side.

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light

It is mounted in each side of the outside mirrors. The indicator light will illuminate when a vehicle approaching from behind is detected. The indicator light will flash to warn the driver of dangers under the following conditions.

• While the indicator light illuminates, if you operate the turn signal lever toward the side in which this light is turned on.
• When reversing the vehicle the system detects a vehicle approaching from either side.

BSD/RCTA approach indicator light dimming function When the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will be reduced.

NOTE

•  You may have difficulty recognizing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light under the following conditions.
  • When affected by direct sunlight
  • When affected by the headlight beams from the vehicles behind
•  While the illumination brightness control dial is in the fully upward position, even if the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will not be reduced. 

BSD/RCTA approach warning buzzer (only when reversing)
A warning buzzer sounds along with flashing of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light to warn the driver of dangers. The setting of the warning buzzer volume can be changed by operating the combination meter display (color LCD). 

Safety tips regarding the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer

• In the following cases, the operation of the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light and the warning buzzer may be delayed or the system may fail to issue these warnings.
  • When a vehicle moves to the neighboring lane from a lane next to the neighboring lane.
  • When driving on a steep incline or on repeated sharp uphill and downhill grades
  • When going beyond a pass
  • When both your vehicle and a vehicle driving on a neighboring lane are driving on the far side of each lane.
  • When several narrowly-spaced vehicles are approaching in a row.
  • In low-radius bends (tight bends or when making turns at an intersection)
  • When there is a difference in height between your lane and the neighboring lane.
  • Immediately after the BSD/RCTA is activated by pressing the BSD/RCTA OFF switch.
  • Immediately after the select lever is shifted to the “R” position.
  • When extremely heavy cargo is loaded in the cargo area.
• During reversing, the operation of the BSD/ RCTA approach indicator light and the warning buzzer may be delayed or the system may fail to issue these warnings under the following conditions.
  • When backing out of an angled parking space
  • When a large-sized vehicle is parked next to your vehicle. (That vehicle prevents the propagation of radar waves.)
  • When reversing on sloped roads
  • When reversing at a high speed

• The BSD/RCTA approach indicator light may illuminate when driving close to solid objects on the road or roadside (such as guardrails, tunnels or side walls).
• The BSD/RCTA approach indicator light may flash when turning at an intersection in urban areas or a multi-lane intersection.
• The BSD/RCTA approach indicator light may flash and the warning buzzer may sound if a building or a wall exists in the reversing direction.
• In the following cases, the system may detect a vehicle driving two lanes away from your vehicle.
  • When you are driving on the near side of the lane of the corresponding vehicle.
  • When the vehicle driving two lanes away is driving on the near side of its lane from your vehicle.

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light

System temporary stop

1. BSD/RCTA temporary stop message due to reduced radar sensitivity
2. BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light

This display appears when the detectability of the radar sensors is reduced. Once the condition is corrected, the system will recover from the temporary stop condition and the indicator will disappear. If the indicator remains displayed for a prolonged time, have the system inspected at a SUBARU dealer?

BSD/RCTA warning light System malfunction

1. BSD/RCTA malfunction message
2. At first, this message will appear
3. Then this message will appear
4. BSD/RCTA warning light

1. BSD/RCTA malfunction message
2. At first, this message will appear
3. Then this message will appear
4. BSD/RCTA warning light

This display appears when a malfunction occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected.

BSD/RCTA OFF switch

BSD/RCTA OFF switch

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light

If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD /RCTA OFF indicator light appears on the combination meter, and the BSD/RCTA is deactivated. Press the switch again to activate the BSD/RCTA. The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light will disappear. When this occurs, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light on the side of the rearview mirror illuminates for a few seconds and then turns off.

NOTE

• In the following cases, the system may not operate properly due to blocked radar waves. Press the BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system.

When towing a trailer
When a bicycle carrier or other carrier item is fitted to the rear of the vehicle.

• When using a chassis dynamometer or free roller device, etc.
• When running the engine and making the wheels rotate while lifting up the vehicle ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

 Certification for the BSD/ RCTA

U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: OAYSRR3A

FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canada-spec. models
NOTE This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may have no fuse interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radiofrequency radiation exposure information: This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. 702692.

Handling of radar sensors

1. Radar sensors (sedan)

1. Radar sensors (5-door models)

The radar sensors, one on each side of the vehicle, are mounted inside the rear bumper.
To ensure correct operation of the BSD/RCTA, observe the following precautions. Always keep the bumper surface near the radar sensors clean.

• Do not affix any stickers or other items on the bumper surface near the radar sensors.
• Do not modify the bumper near the radar sensors.
• Do not paint the bumper near the radar sensors.
• Do not expose the bumper near the sensor that becomes misaligned, a system malfunction may occur, including the inability to detect vehicles entering the detection areas. If any strong shock is applied to the bumper, be sure to contact your SUBARU dealer for inspection.
• Do not disassemble the radar sensors.

NOTE
If the radar sensors require repair or replacement, or the bumper area around the radar sensors requires repair, paintwork or replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer for assistance.

FAQ

 

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Subaru Impreza 2023 Base Sedan User Guide

Download Manuals: https://www.subaru.com/owners/vehicle-resources/manuals.html

2024 Subaru Impreza Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)