Subaru Legacy Owners Manual: Handling of radar sensors

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Radar sensors (Legacy)

Radar sensors (Outback)

The radar sensors, one on each side of the vehicle, are mounted inside the rear bumper

Handling of radar sensors

CAUTION 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. For details, consult your SUBARU dealer.
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 radar sensors to strong impacts.
If a sensor 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.

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