Subaru Forester SG5 automatic transmission training
Required equipment:
* Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) scanner or equivalent
Procedure:
1. Prepare the car
* Start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature.
* Place the gear shift lever in park position (P).
2. Connect the scanner
* Connect the SSM scanner to the vehicle’s OBD-II diagnostic port.
3. Select transmission functions
* From the scanner menu, select Transmission > Transmission Features.
4. Start the learning procedure
* Select the “Transmission Adaptation Learning” option.
* Click “OK” to start the procedure.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions
* The scanner will provide on-screen instructions during the procedure.
*Follow the instructions carefully, pressing the gas and brake pedals at the specified times.
6. Gear shift
* After completing the full sequence, the scanner will ask you to drive the vehicle.
* Drive under normal driving conditions, shifting gears up and down.
7. Clearing fault codes
*After completing the learning procedure, use the scan tool to reset all transmission related trouble codes.
8. Completion
* Turn off the engine and unplug the scanner.
* Start the engine and check the transmission for correct gear shifts.
Notes:
* The training procedure may take approximately 15 minutes.
* Make sure that the vehicle is on a stable and level surface during the procedure.
*If the learning procedure fails, please contact your Subaru dealer for professional assistance.
* This procedure is applicable to all Subaru Forester SG5 models with automatic transmission.