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Air Bleeding Procedures

CAUTION: Do not turn the power of the Subaru Select Monitor OFF during work, and do not disconnect the data link connector.
  1. Select {AT related learning & inspecting mode} in the «Transmission Diagnosis» display screen of the Subaru Select Monitor.
  2. Select {AT air bleeding mode} in the «AT related learning & inspecting mode» display screen of the Subaru Select Monitor.
  3. Follow the messages displayed on the Subaru Select Monitor screen when working.
    NOTE: When "AT air bleeding in progress", the "SPORT" light in the combination meter will flash at 2 Hz, and air bleed will start. When the indicator light flashing at 2 Hz turns off, the following message will appear on the screen.
  4. Air bleed is complete when a message "AT air bleeding normally ended." is displayed.
    NOTE:
    • If a communication error occurs during air bleed, start the "AT air bleeding" over from the beginning.
    • If the message "Execute AT learning again after fixing troubles of the vehicle" appears during air bleed, select [OK] and display the DTC list. After repairing the locations indicated by the DTC, start the "AT air bleeding" over from the beginning.
    • If the message "Air bleeding ended abnormally." is displayed, start the "AT air bleeding" over from the beginning.
    • When communication error occurs during air bleeding, select lever does not shift occasionally. If select lever does not shift, turn the ignition switch to OFF before operating the select lever.
      Message Main reasons for abnormal termination
      "Air bleeding ended abnormally."
      • A failure was detected during AT air bleeding
      • The accelerator pedal is depressed during AT air bleeding.
      • An unspecified operation was performed during AT air bleeding
      • Brake pedal is not depressed fully.
      • Parking brake not applied strongly enough.
      • Abnormal idle speed increase, etc.
    • For operation procedures, refer to the "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".