Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Function Check
FUNCTION CHECK
OPERATION
NOTE: In order to check the body integrated unit function, inspect the body integrated unit and actuator using Subaru Select Monitor without operating switches.
1. On [Main Menu] display, select {Each System Check}.
2. On [System Selection Menu] display, select {Integ. unit mode}.
3. On [Integ. unit mode failure diag.] display, select {Function check}.
4. Select the item to be operated on the [Function check] display screen with UP/Down key and press the [Next] button.
5. Pressing [Next] starts, [End] cancels the operation and [OK] returns to the System Operation Check Mode display screen.
NOTE:
- If not equipped (based on area or condition), process will not go on.
- For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
OPERATION
NOTE: In order to check the body integrated unit function, inspect the body integrated unit and actuator using Subaru Select Monitor without operating switches.
1. On [Main Menu] display, select {Each System Check}.
2. On [System Selection Menu] display, select {Integ. unit mode}.
3. On [Integ. unit mode failure diag.] display, select {Function check}.
4. Select the item to be operated on the [Function check] display screen with UP/Down key and press the [Next] button.
5. Pressing [Next] starts, [End] cancels the operation and [OK] returns to the System Operation Check Mode display screen.
NOTE:
- If not equipped (based on area or condition), process will not go on.
- For detailed operation procedures, 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.