Initialization Procedures

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Initialization Procedures
NOTE:
  • Initialize the records inside the module by performing all the following steps regardless the item order.
  • With each seat locked*, operating switches for 3 seconds make the buzzer sound once.
  • If initialization is done after completing all items, the buzzer sounds three times when the last operation is completed and the switch is turned on then off.
  1. Move the seat rearward using the slide switch, and keep the seat lock* status for three seconds or more.
  2. Move the seat downward using tilt switch, and keep the seat lock* status for three seconds or more.
  3. Move the seat downward using lifter switch, and keep the seat lock* status for three seconds or more.
  4. Move the seat forward using reclining switch, and keep the seat lock* status for three seconds or more.

    *: Seat lock is the status that there is no pulse output from the encoder within the specified period of time although it reaches the movable position end.

NOTE: When the following conditions are met, the initializing operation is cancelled even though the procedure is carried out halfway.
  • Interval between each initialization procedure of 1) to 4) exceeds 10 seconds.
  • If any of initialization procedures 1) to 4) are not performed.
  • The battery runs out or the voltage to the power seat control module falls out of the operation range during initialization.
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