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.
Registration (Comm Check)
Do not press and hold the i-button for more than two seconds during communication check, or settings will return to factory mode in poor radio wave environment. If the settings has returned to factory mode, perform the communication check again. To check the mode status, see "Subscription Status" in the current data display on Subaru Select Monitor.
- Replace the data communication module with a new part.
- Check that the LED of overhead console or stereo camera cover assembly illuminates in green.
- Register the immobilizer. For detailed operation procedure, refer to "Type B" or "Type D" described in "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER". (Except for hybrid model)
- Register the immobilizer. For detailed operation procedure, refer to "Type F" described in "REGISTRATION MANUAL FOR IMMOBILIZER". (Hybrid model)
- Press and hold the i-button for 2 seconds or more.NOTE:
When the subscription is completed, the telematics system will automatically activate.
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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.