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How To Use The SUBARU Select Monitor

  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. < Refer to PREPARATION TOOL , General Description.>
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
    G07665233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Prepare the personal computer which has been installed the Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Connect the USB cable between SDI (Subaru Diagnosis Interface) and USB port on the personal computer (dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor).
    NOTE: The dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor means the USB port which was used to install the Subaru Select Monitor.
  4. Connect the diagnosis cable to the SDI.
  5. Connect the SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 2: Locating Data Link Connector
    G07665234Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not connect the scan tools except for Subaru Select Monitor and general scan tool.
  6. Start up the personal computer.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
  8. Call up DTC and data, then record them.
    NOTE: For detailed operation procedure, refer to the PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor.