LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2013 >> Outback Base, Automatic CVT Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Controls (Diagnostics) (H4DO) >> Drive Cycle >> Procedure >> Drive Cycle F >> Diagnostic procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Diagnostic procedure

  1. Make sure that the engine coolant temperature is less than 30°C (86°F).
  2. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
    Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Versus Elapsed Time Graph
    G08580654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • There is no given transition time between idling and cruising.
    • Driving at constant speed only on a downhill causes smaller engine load and may result in failure to obtain a right diagnostic result.
    • When the engine stops while performing drive cycle F, perform it again from the state of procedure 1).
  3. Read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Refer to OPERATION .