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.