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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK R PREMIUMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 86 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)AWD ON/OFF SWITCHING MODEPROCEDURE
2010 Subaru Outback R Premium
AWD ON/OFF Switching Mode: Procedure
2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Procedure
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.
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.
- Shift the select lever to "P" range.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON. (In the case of a push button start, press the push button ignition switch twice without stepping on the brake)
- Turn off all switches causing an electrical load, such as headlights, A/C, seat heater and rear defogger.
- Select {AT related learning & inspecting mode} in the << Transmission Diagnosis >> screen of the Subaru Select Monitor.
- Select {AWD ON/OFF switching mode} in the << Learning and inspection mode related to AT >> display screen of the Subaru Select Monitor.
- 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:
- 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.
- For details concerning the operation procedure, refer to "PC application help 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.