VDC Sensor Midpoint Setting Mode

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION VDC Sensor Midpoint Setting Mode

After installing, replacing or adjusting the following parts, perform the VDC sensor midpoint setting mode.

  • Steering angle sensor
  • Steering wheel
  • Suspension parts
  • Wheel alignment
  • VDCCM & H/U
  • VDCCM & H/U bracket
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the steering wheel to the neutral position.
  2. Perform the VDC sensor midpoint setting mode.
    1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector.
      NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Application help".
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».
    4. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the target vehicle information and select «Confirmed».
    5. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».
    6. On «Select System» display, select «Brake Control System» and select «Enter».
    7. On «Select Function» display, select «Data Monitor».
    8. On «Data monitor» display, select «Steering Angle Sensor», «Longitudinal G Sensor» and «Lateral G sensor Output».
  3. Check that the steering angle sensor output value is within the range of following values.
    • Model without EyeSight: -10 - 10 deg
    • Model with EyeSight: -2 - 2 deg
  4. Check that output values for the longitudinal G sensor and lateral G sensor are -2 - 2 m/s2 .
  5. From «Work Support», select «VSC(VDC) Centering Mode», and perform the setting according to the procedure displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor screen.
  6. Drive the vehicle for 10 minutes, and check that there is no system malfunction or the warning light illumination while driving.
  7. Make sure that the DTC is not stored.
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