2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System: Procedure: Initialization

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  1. Install the delivery mode fuse. Ref. to PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION>PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) PROCEDURE>DELIVERY MODE
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check that the indicator in the meter is flashing twice repeatedly.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  4. Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize the suspension.
  5. Make certain that someone is seated in the driver's seat.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and within 1.5 to 20 seconds, turn the headlight switch OFF → ON three times.
  7. Make sure that the indicator in the meter flashes three times and then turns OFF, indicating that initialization has been successfully completed. (At this time, the headlight beam drops once, and then returns to the original position.)
  8. Remove the delivery mode fuse.
  9. Perform beam adjustment for the headlight. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY>ADJUSTMENT 
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