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AWD ON/OFF Switching Mode: Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Do not turn the power of the Subaru Select Monitor OFF during work, and do not disconnect the data link connector. 
  • On completing the work in FWD, switch back in AWD. 
  1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
  3. Select [Diagnosis] on [Start] display of Subaru Select Monitor.
  4. On [Vehicle selection] screen, enter vehicle information and select [OK].
  5. On [Main Menu] screen, select [Each System].
  6. On [Select System] screen, select [Transmission].
  7. On [Select Function] screen, select [Work Support].
  8. On [Work Support] screen, select [AWD ON/OFF switching mode].
  9. Follow the messages displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor screen when working. Switching completes successfully if any of the following messages is displayed.
    • When switching from AWD to FWD: [Switched to FF. To return to AWD, perform basic mode again.]
    • When switching from FWD to AWD: [Switched to AWD. To return to FF, perform basic mode again.]
    NOTE:
    • When switched to FWD, AWD light illuminates. 
    • If communication error occurs during switching mode, start in the [AWD ON/OFF switching mode] again. 
    • If operation is interrupted before the successful end message is displayed, perform the [AWD ON/OFF switching mode] from the beginning until confirming the operation is successfully ended. 

      If this mode fails to complete successfully, the cause is as follows. 

      • Select lever is not in "P range". 
      • Engine is running.