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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010FORESTER X PREMIUM, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESLAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - LAN (DIAGNOSTICS)SUBARU SELECT MONITOROPERATION
2010 Subaru Forester X Premium, Standard
Subaru Select Monitor: Operation
2010 Subaru Forester X Premium, StandardSECTION Operation
- Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Refer to PREPARATION TOOLΒ , General Description.
- Prepare the personal computer which has been installed the Subaru Select Monitor.
- 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.
- Connect the diagnosis cable to SDI.
- Connect the SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
- Start a PC.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.