Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: 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. Shift the select lever to “P” range.

2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

4. Turn off all switches causing an electrical load, such as headlights, A/C, seat heater and rear defogger.

5. Select «Diagnosis» in the «Start» screen of Subaru Select Monitor.

6. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the vehicle information and select «Confirmed».

7. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».

8. On «Select System» display, select «Transmission Control System».

9. On «Select Function» display, select «Work Support».

10. Select «AWD ON/OFF switching mode» in the «Work Support» screen.

11. 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.»

• 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.

Awd on/off switching mode

General description

Other materials:

Automatic engine shutdown
The remote engine start system will automatically shut down or will not start the engine under the following conditions. The total run-time has exceeded 20 minutes. Any door or the rear gate is opened. The select lever is moved to any position other than "P". The engine hood is opene ...

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment ...

Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever. The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and the brake pedal is depressed. The select lever cannot be moved from the "P" position to any other positio ...