Check Back Sensor

2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Check Back Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the parking brake switch to ON and depress the brake pedal, then put the gear in reverse.
  2. Make sure that "ON" is displayed in REV.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - ILL+
    G00523925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    ON: Normal.

    OFF: Abnormal. Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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