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Powered Seat System With Memory Preset: Operation: Initialization

In relation to the reference position recorded by the memory unit, if the actual amount of seat movement does not match the pulse count, (eg. motor should only count up to 10 but counted to 11 during movement), the preset call operation may not function properly. If the registered position and the called out position differs, it is necessary to perform initialization.

NOTE: Steps 1 to 4 may be performed in any order.
Fig 1: Matching Registered Position And Called Out Position Units
G08260529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Operate the slide switch and move the seat towards the rear. Even after reaching the rearmost position, continue to operate the switch until a buzzer is heard.
  2. Operate the reclining switch and move the back rest forward. Even after reaching the foremost position, continue to operate the switch until a buzzer is heard.
  3. Operate the tilt switch and move the seat cushion downward. Even after reaching the lowest position, continue to operate the switch until a buzzer is heard.
  4. Operate the lifter switch and move the seat cushion downward. Even after reaching the lowest position, continue to operate the switch until a buzzer is heard.
  5. When the switch operation in the 4th step is turned from ON to OFF, if the initialization has been completed properly, the buzzer will sound 3 times.
NOTE: If the following conditions occur, the initialization operation will be cancelled.
  • If the interval of operations between steps 1 to 4 exceed 10 seconds
  • If all operations from steps 1 to 4 are not performed
  • If power is cut off during the operations of steps 1 to 4, or if the voltage to the unit falls below the operating voltage