2014-2018 Subaru Forester CVT Learning with SSM4
How to initiate Subaru Forester CVT learning mode with SSM4? Check instruction below:
2014-2018 Subaru Forester CVT Learning Control with SSM4
Learning Control
A: GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
• Follow the messages displayed
on the Subaru Select Monitor when working.
• When the
following work is performed, perform learning work for the
transmission.
Replacement of TCM/Replacement or disassembly of transmission assembly/Replacement of control valve body/Clearing AT leaning value is executed.
B: PROCEDURE
1. PREPARATION FOR
LEARNING
1) Warm up
or cool down until the ATF temperature displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor is
40 — 65°C (104 — 149°F).
2) After stopping the vehicle,
shift the select lever to "P" range.
3) Fully apply the parking brake.
4) Lift up the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
While working, be sure to keep the lower edge of the tires 30 cm or more
above the ground as vehicle will
vibrate.
5) Connect
the Subaru Select Monitor scanner (vxdiag
vcx se subaru or openport) to data link connector.
6) Turn the ignition switch to
ON.
7) Turn off all
switches causing an electrical load, such as headlights, A/C, seat heater and
rear defogger, etc.
8) Set SI-DRIVE to I mode.
(Vehicles with SI drive)
2. SIMPLE
LEARNING
NOTE:
Simple
learning is performed with the vehicle lifted, without actually running the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do
not turn the power of the Subaru Select Monitor OFF during work, and do not
disconnect the data link
connector.
1) Select
{Work Support} in the «Transmission Diagnosis» display screen of the Subaru
Select Monitor.
2)
Select {Compulsory learning mode} in the «Work Support» display screen of the
Subaru Select Monitor.
3) Follow the messages displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor screen
when working.
NOTE:
During
AT learning in progress, AT OIL TEMP light in the combination meter starts
flashing at 2 Hz and the learning
operation starts. The following message is displayed on the screen when the AT
OIL TEMP light which was flashing at 2 Hz
turns off.
4) When «AT learning normally ended.» is
displayed, simple AT learning is completed.
NOTE:
• If
communication error occurs during learning, retry the "AT learning mode" from
the beginning.
• If the message «Execute AT
learning again after fixing troubles of the vehicle» appears during learning,
select [OK] and display the DTC list.
After repairing the locations indicated by the DTC, start the "AT learning
mode" over from the beginning.
• When communication error occurs during learning,
select lever does not shift occasionally. If select lever does not shift, turn the ignition switch to OFF before
operating the select lever.
• If the message «AT learning
ended abnormally.» is displayed, start the "AT learning mode" over from the
beginning.
For detailed operation procedures, refer to Subaru Select Monitor software.
