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Data Monitor/Active Test

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  1. Inspection with SSM4
    1. Data monitor
      1. On the SSM4, navigate to the [Data monitor] display, and check the computer data.

      SSM4 screen: [Each System] →[Combination Meter] →[Data monitor]

      Item name [Symbol] Description/display range Normal value Remarks
      [Auto/Trip selector SW status] ODO/TRIP Change SW state
      Display range: OFF/ON
      ON: When the switch is pressed
      OFF: When the switch is released
      If it is abnormal, the trip switch may be faulty
      [Bright (tail cancel) SW status] Tail relay SW state
      Display range: OFF/ON
      ON: Light control switch TAIL
      OFF: Light control switch OFF
      If it is abnormal, the tail relay or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Buckle Switch, Passenger]
      [P-Belt SW]
      Passenger's seat buckle SW state
      Display range: OFF/ON
      ON: Passenger's seat buckle switch ON
      OFF: Passenger's seat buckle switch OFF
      If it is abnormal, the passenger's seat buckle switch or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Display SW state] (1) Display changeover SW state
      Display range: OFF/ON
      ON: When the switch is pressed
      OFF: When the switch is released
      If it is abnormal, the trip switch or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Multi Display Switch (Up)] (2) Multi SW state (up)
      Display range: OFF/ON
      ON: When the switch is pressed
      OFF: When the switch is released
      If it is abnormal, the steering switch or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Multi Display Switch (Down)] (2) Multi SW state (down)
      Display range: OFF/ON
      [Multi Display Switch (Left)] (2) Multi SW state (left)
      Display range: OFF/ON
      [Multi Display Switch (Right)] (2) Multi SW state (right)
      Display range: OFF/ON
      [Multi Display Switch (Enter)] (2) Multi SW state (ENTER)
      Display range: OFF/ON
      [Multi Display Switch (Back)] (2) Multi SW state (BACK)
      Display range: OFF/ON
      [+B volt] Input voltage
      Display range: 0 to 25.5V
      Input voltage is displayed 11 to 14 V -
      [Vehicle speed input value] Vehicle speed input value
      Display range: 0 to 255[km/h]
      0 to 255[km/h]
      Roughly synchronized with actual vehicle speed
      Check the reading error of the speed meter
      [Engine speed input value] Engine speed input
      Display range: 0 to 12750[r/min]
      Engine running state
      Roughly synchronized with engine speed
      Check the reading error of the tachometer
      [Engine water temperature input value] Engine coolant temperature input
      Display range: 0 to 127.5°C
      Equivalent to ambient temperature: When engine is cold
      When fully warmed up: 80 to 100°C (176 to 212°F)
      If it is abnormal, the coolant temperature signal system may be faulty
      [Fuel Input]
      [Fuel Input]
      Input value of fuel sender Display range: 0 to 127.5[L] Fuel level is displayed 4.0 to 50[L] If it is abnormal, the fuel sender gauge or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Ambient Temperature]
      [Ambi Temp]
      Ambient temperature
      Display range: -40 to 87.5°C
      Almost equals to the ambient temperature -
      [Illuminations control volume input value] Rheostat input status
      Display range: 0 to 100 %
      Volume value of the rheostat is displayed
      0 to 100 %
      If it is abnormal, the light control rheostat or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Quantity of Outside Light]
      [OUT LIGHT]
      External dimming output state
      Display range: 0 to 100 %
      External dimming volume value is displayed
      0 to 100 %
      If it is abnormal, the light control rheostat or wiring harness may be faulty
      [Key reminder buzzer sounding interval] Key reminder sound
      Display range: 600 ms, 900 ms, 1200 ms
      Buzzer sounding interval is displayed
      FAST, NORMAL, SLOW
      -
      [Tail reminder buzzer] Tail reminder buzzer sound
      Display range: ON/OFF
      Tail reminder buzzer operation is displayed
      ON, OFF
      -
      [Speed warning buzzer] Speed warning buzzer sound
      Display range: ON/OFF
      Speed warning buzzer operation is displayed
      ON, OFF
      -
      (1) Normal meter

      (2) TFT meter
      NOTE: Items without settings are not displayed in the SSM4 or do not function.
    2. Active test
      1. Using SSM4, display the [Active Test] screen according to the screen and perform check.

        SSM4 screen: [Each System] →[Combination Meter] →[Active Test]

        Item name Contents of testing Check item
        [Speedometer] Movement of the speed meter pointer 0, 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240 (km/h)(1)
        [Tacho meter] Movement of the tachometer pointer 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 (r/min)(1)
        [Fuel Meter Operation] Movement of the fuel meter pointer (Refer to fuel receiver gauge [Display 1] or [Display 2])  
        • Sender E point [Display A]
        • Meter E scale [Display B]
        • Warning lighting position [Display C]
        • Meter 1/4 scale [Display D]
        • Meter 1/2 scale [Display E]
        • Meter 3/4 scale [Display F]
        • Meter F scale [Display G]
        • Sender F point [Display H]
        [AT indicator No. 1 ] Display on the multi display Illuminates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, D, N, R, P (position), sport shift M and sport shift D.
        [Display] Display on the multi display Illuminates 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 or all (For TFT meter, all turn on)
        [High-beam indicator] Display on the meter indicator BEAM
        [Front Fog Light indicator] Display on the meter indicator FR FOG
        [Rear Fog Light indicator] Display on the meter indicator RR FOG
        [Airbag warning] Display on the meter indicator AIRBAG
        [Driver side seat belt warning] Display on the meter indicator D SEAT BELT
        [P seat seat-belt warning] Display on the clock indicator P SEAT BELT
        [Door (ALL) warning] (2) Display on the meter indicator DOOR
        [Remaining fuel warning] (2) Display on the meter indicator FUEL
        [ABS Warning Lamp] Display on the meter indicator ABS
        [Slip Indicator Light] Display on the meter indicator SLIP
        [TRC OFF indicator] Display on the meter indicator TRC OFF
        [Tire Pressure warning] Display on the meter indicator Tire pressure
        [Brake Warning Light] Display on the meter indicator Brake
        [SPORT indicator] (2) Display on the meter indicator SPORT
        [SNOW indicator] (2) Display on the meter indicator SNOW
        [A/T Oil Temperature warning] (2) Display on the meter indicator AT OIL TEMP
        [Electric power steering warning] Display on the meter indicator EPS
        [Cruise indicator] (2) Display on the meter indicator CRUISE (green)
        [Shift indicator (up)] +2 Display on the multi display Shift (up)
        [Shift indicator (down)] (2) Display on the multi display Shift (down)
        [SET indicator] (2) Display on the meter indicator SET
        [VSC OFF indicator] Display on the meter indicator VSC OFF
        [Cruise warning] (2) Display on the meter indicator CRUISE (yellow)
        [Smart system indicator] Display on the meter indicator Smart warning (green)
        [Smart system warning] Display on the meter indicator Smart warning (yellow)
        [Check engine warning] Display on the meter indicator Check engine
        [Hill Start Assist Working Lamp] Display on the meter indicator HSA
        [Charge Warning Lamp] Display on the meter indicator CHARGE
        [Water thermometer] (2) Movement of the water thermometer pointer (Refer to water temperature receiver gauge [Display 3])  
        • 55°C {122°F} [Display A]
        • 60°C {140°F} [Display B]
        • 70°C {158°F} [Display C]
        • 80°C {176°F} [Display D]
        • Intermediate stable range [Display E]
        • 110°C {230°F} [Display F]
        • 120°C {248°F} [Display G]
        • 127°C {261°F} [Display H]
        (1) When performing an active test, check if the actual meter reading is within the allowable range of meter reading (Refer to METER & GAUGE SYSTEM ).

        (2) Normal meter
        NOTE:
        • Items without settings are not displayed in the SSM4 or do not function.
        • Telltales with no setting do not operate.
        • If items do not operate normally, it can be determined that the combination meter ASSY is faulty.
        G08557613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      2. [Display 1]: Fuel receiver gauge (normal meter)
        Display Gauge indicator position
        A Sender E point
        B Meter E scale
        C Warning illumination point
        D Meter 1/4 scale
        E Meter 1/2 scale
        F Meter 3/4 scale
        G Meter F scale
        H Sender F point
        G11261664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      3. [Display 2]: Fuel receiver gauge (TFT meter)
        Display Gauge indicator position
        A Sender E point
        B Meter E scale
        C Warning illumination point
        D Meter 1/4 scale
        E Meter 1/2 scale
        F Meter 3/4 scale
        G Meter F scale
        H Sender F point
        G08557614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      4. [Display 3]: Water temperature receiver gauge
      Display Gauge indicator position
      A 50°C {122°F}
      B 60°C {140°F}
      C 70°C {158°F}
      D 80°C {176°F}
      E Intermediate stable range
      F 110°C {230°F}
      G 120°C {248°F}
      H 127°C {261°F}