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Occupant Detection System

SYSTEM CALIBRATION

CAUTION:
- If a trouble occurs during the system calibration resulting in stopping the process or interrupting sensor data read, the DTC 28 {Adjustment / Inspection halt} of occupant detection system will be detected to illuminate the airbag warning light. In this case, perform the system calibration again, or perform the system calibration again after repairing the trouble cause.
- Compartment temperature during the system calibration must be within 0 to 40 degrees C.
- Perform the system adjusting after installing the seat to vehicle, when replace the occupant detection system or remove the passenger's seat.

1. Park vehicle on a level surface.
2. Unload the cargo and set the vehicle in curb weight condition.
3. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to vehicle, and then turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Turn the Subaru Select Monitor power to ON.
5. On the [[Main Menu]] display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
6. On the [[System Selection Menu]] display screen, select the {Occupant detection system} and press the [YES] key.
7. [[LOAD CELL TYPE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM Press the [YES] key]] is displayed, press the [YES] key.
8. On the [[OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM]] display screen, select the {1.System Calibration} and press the [YES] key.
9. When the {Complete all calibration checks, illuminated and a trouble code saved. Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, press the [YES] key.
10. When the {Diagnostic code check No trouble Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, press the [YES] key.

NOTE: When a DTC is detected, {Diagnostic code check some troubles occur See service manual Press YES to END} is displayed. Inspect the DTC, and perform the calibration again after repairing trouble cause.

11. When the {Empty the passenger seat Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, empty the passenger's seat and press the [YES] key.




12. When {Adjust the passenger seat to the condition shown in Service manual Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, slide the passenger's seat to the rear most position and make sure to lock into place. Lock the backrest at the front most position, and press the [YES] key.

NOTE:
- After pressing the [YES] key, "Now processing .... Wait for a while. Do not touch or give impact to vehicle and seat" is displayed. Do not touch the vehicle for approximately 20 seconds while the message is displayed.
- When the {System calibration is unsuccessful See service manual Press YES to END} is displayed, go to step 19).

13. When the {Threshold adjustment is successfully completed weight inspection in service manual continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, press the [YES] key.
14. When the {Empty the passenger seat Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, make sure the passenger's seat is empty and press the [YES] key.
15. When the {Adjust the passenger seat to the condition shown with service manual Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, check the seat position and press the [YES] key.

NOTE:
- Slide the seat to the rear most position and lock it securely. Lock the backrest securely in the front most position. (For the model with power seat, operate the slide switch or reclining switch fully until no longer moved.)
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is input when selecting the "NO" in this step.
- After pressing the [YES] key, "Now processing .... Wait for a while. Do not touch or give impact to vehicle and seat" is displayed. Do not touch the vehicle for approximately 20 seconds while the message is displayed.
- When the {System calibration is unsuccessful See service manual Press YES to END} is displayed, go to step 19).

16. When {Input threshold weight mass (lbs) [00.0] Press YES after inputting weight mass} is displayed, enter the weight (79.1 lbs) and press the [YES] key.

NOTE: When an incorrect weight amount is entered, error will be generated.




17. When {Put threshold weight with the position the passenger seat shown with service manual Continue: YES, Quit: NO} is displayed, check the seat position, assemble SPECIAL TOOL WEIGHT A and WEIGHT B and place it on the passenger's seat, then press the [YES] key.

ST1 98399AG000 SPECIAL TOOL WEIGHT A
ST2 98399AG010 SPECIAL TOOL WEIGHT B

NOTE:
- DTC is detected when selecting the "NO" in this step.
- Place the weight in the seat center, making sure the firm contact with the backrest.
- Do not touch or give any impact to the vehicle for approximately 20 seconds after pressing the [YES]key.
- When the {System calibration is unsuccessful See service manual Press YES to END} is displayed, go to step 19).

18. When the {System calibration Is successfully completed Press YES to END} is displayed, press the [YES] key to finish the diagnosis.
19. When the {System calibration is unsuccessful See service manual Press YES to END} is displayed, the system is malfunctioning. Read the DTC, repair the trouble cause, and then perform the system calibration again.

CAUTION: If the system calibration fails and stop the operation, DTC 28 {Adjustment / Inspection halt} will be recorded and airbag warning light will illuminate. If the DTC except {Adjustment / Inspection halt} is displayed, calibrate the system after the malfunction is repaired.
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