Inspection Mode (FB0)

PREPARATIONS FOR THE INSPECTION MODE
Raise the vehicle using a garage jack and place on safety stands or drive the vehicle onto free rollers.


FULL-TIME AWD MODELS





WARNING:
- Before raising the vehicle, ensure parking brakes are applied.
- Do not use a pantograph jack in place of a safety stand.
- Secure a rope or wire to the front and rear towing or tie-down hooks to prevent the lateral runout of front wheels.
- Do not abruptly depress/release Clutch Pedal or Accelerator Pedal during works even when Engine is operating at low speeds since this may cause vehicle to jump off free rollers.
- In order to prevent the vehicle from slipping due to vibration, do not place any wooden blocks or similar items between the safety stands and the vehicle.
- Since the rear wheels will also be rolling, do not place anything near them. Also, make sure that nobody goes in front of the vehicle.


FWD MODELS





WARNING:
- Before raising the vehicle, ensure parking brakes are applied.
- Do not use a pantograph jack in place of a safety stand.
- If only the front wheels are raised or placed on a free roller, apply parking brakes and lock the rear wheels.
- Secure a rope or wire to the front and rear towing or tie-down hooks to prevent the lateral runout of front wheels.
- Do not abruptly depress/release Clutch Pedal or Accelerator Pedal during works even when Engine is operating at low speeds since this may cause vehicle to jump off free rollers.
- In order to prevent the vehicle from slipping due to vibration, do not place any wooden blocks or similar items between the safety stands and the vehicle.
- Since the rear wheels will also be rolling, do not place anything near them. Also, make sure that nobody goes in front of the vehicle.


SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
After performing diagnostics and clearing the memory, check for any remaining unresolved trouble data.





1. Prepare Subaru Select Monitor and cartridge.
(ST1 498307500 Select Monitor Kit)
(ST2 498349601 Cartridge)





2. Turn Ignition Switch and Monitor Switch to "OFF".





3. Insert cartridge into Subaru Select Monitor.





4. Connect test mode connector at the lower portion of Instrument Panel (on the driver's side), to the side of the center console box.

5. Connect Subaru Select Monitor to Data Link Connector.
- Using Data Link Connector for Subaru Select Monitor only:




Connect Subaru Select Monitor to its Data Link Connector located in the lower portion of the Instrument Panel (on the driver's side), to the side of the center console box.

- Using Data Link Connector for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II General Scan Tool:




a. Connect ST to Subaru Select Monitor cable. (ST 498357200 Adapter Cable).





b. Open the cover and connect Subaru Select Monitor to Data Link Connector located in the lower portion of the Instrument Panel (on the driver's side), to the lower cover.

CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and OBD-II General Scan Tool.





6. Turn Ignition Switch "ON" (Engine "OFF") and Subaru Select Monitor switch "ON".
7. Start the Engine.

NOTE:
- Ensure the selector lever is placed in the "P" position before starting. (A/T vehicles)
- Depress Clutch pedal when starting the Engine. (M/T vehicles)

8. Using the selector lever or shift lever, turn the "P" position switch and the "N" position switch to "ON".
9. Depress the Brake Pedal to turn the Brake Switch "ON". (A/T vehicles)
10. Keep Engine speed in the 2,500 3,000 rpm range for 40 seconds.

NOTE: On models without tachometer, use the Subaru Select Monitor or tachometer (Secondary pickup type).

11. Place the selector lever or shift lever in the "D" position (A/T vehicles) or "1st" gear (M/T vehicles) and drive the vehicle at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 MPH).

NOTE:
- On AWD vehicles, release the parking brake.
- The speed difference between front and rear wheels may light either the ABS or the ABS/TCS warning light, but this indicates no malfunctions. When Engine control diagnosis is finished, perform the ABS or the ABS/TCS memory clearance procedure of self-diagnosis system.



READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) SHOWN ON DISPLAY. (MODE FB0 )




1. Press the function key [0].






2. Designate mode using function key. Press [F] [B] [0] [ENT] in that order.
3. Ensure diagnostic trouble code(s) are shown.

When there is only one diagnostic trouble code:

When there are multiple diagnostic trouble codes:

NOTE: For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.


FINISHING DIAGNOSIS OPERATION
1. Disconnect test mode connector at the lower portion of Instrument Panel (on the drivers side) to the side of the center console box.




2. Turn Subaru Select Monitor Switch and Ignition Switch to "OFF".
3. Disconnect Subaru Select Monitor from its Data Link Connector.