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2012 Subaru Outback F4-2.5L SOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transmitter
Transmitter
REGISTRATION OF KEYLESS TRANSMITTER WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
- A maximum of four keyless transmitter can be registered for each individual vehicle.
- When replacing or adding the keyless transmitter, new registration of transmitter is necessary.
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.

2. Prepare PC with Subaru Select Monitor installed.
3. Connect the USB cable to 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.
4. Connect the diagnosis cable to SDI.
5. Connect SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools other than the Subaru Select Monitor.

6. Start the PC.
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
8. On the <> of the Subaru Select Monitor, select the {Each System Check} --> {Integ. unit mode} --> {Keyless ID registration}.
9. Input the 8-digit ID number attached to the tag plate of the transmitter or inside the transmitter, from left to right. Press the [OK] key.
10. The ID number you have entered will be shown. Make sure that the ID number shown is the same as that of plastic bag or inside of transmitter.
11. Press the [OK] key if the ID number is correct. Press the [EXIT] key if incorrect, to return to the step 3) and enter the ID number again.
12. <> is displayed and registration starts.
13. <> will be displayed when the registration process is done.
14. To exit, select <> to return to {Keyless ID registration}. If there are additional keyless transmitters to be registered, select <> to return to the step 4).
NOTE:
- If the registration fails, <> will be shown. Select the [OK] key to return to the {Keyless ID registration}. Retry starting from the step 3).
- <> is shown on the Subaru Select Monitor when fourth keyless transmitter has been registered. Select the [NO] key to return to {Keyless ID registration}.
REGISTRATION OF KEYLESS TRANSMITTER WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
- A maximum of four keyless transmitter can be registered for each individual vehicle.
- When replacing or adding the keyless transmitter, new registration of transmitter is necessary.
1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit.
2. Prepare PC with Subaru Select Monitor installed.
3. Connect the USB cable to 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.
4. Connect the diagnosis cable to SDI.
5. Connect SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools other than the Subaru Select Monitor.
6. Start the PC.
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor".
8. On the <
9. Input the 8-digit ID number attached to the tag plate of the transmitter or inside the transmitter, from left to right. Press the [OK] key.
10. The ID number you have entered will be shown. Make sure that the ID number shown is the same as that of plastic bag or inside of transmitter.
11. Press the [OK] key if the ID number is correct. Press the [EXIT] key if incorrect, to return to the step 3) and enter the ID number again.
12. <
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14. To exit, select <
NOTE:
- If the registration fails, <
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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.
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