Parking Brake System (Diagnostics): Adjustments Subaru Outback BS

FORCE SENSOR CALIBRATION MODE

Note. When the following work is performed, use this function to perform calibration of force sensor in the parking brake actuator. Removing the parking brake assembly Replacing the electronic parking brake control module Adjusting the shoe clearance After replacing the electronic parking brake control module, if the calibration of the force sensor has not yet been performed, the brake warning light will blink and "Force Sensor Line (abnormal)" DTC will be detected.

1. Park the vehicle in a horizontal place using wheel chocks.
2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
3. On «Main Menu» display, select {Each System Check}.
4. On «System Selection Menu» display, select {Brake Control System}.
5. Click the [OK] button after {Parking Brake System} is displayed.
6. On «Maintenance Operation Mode» display, select {Force Sensor Calibration Mode}.
7. The confirmation screen of vehicle parking condition and wheel chocks usage is displayed. Confirm the parking condition and wheel chocks, and click the [YES] button.
8. A message indicating the calibration mode in progress is displayed on the screen, and the Force Sensor Calibration Mode begins.
9. The message, "Force sensor calibration done. Turn Ignition Switch OFF.", is displayed on the screen. Turn the ignition switch to OFF to end the calibration mode.

CLUTCH SENSOR CALIBRATION MODE

Note. When the following parts are replaced, use this function to perform clutch sensor calibration. Clutch master cylinder assembly Electronic parking brake control module Clutch pedal After replacing the parts above, if the calibration of the clutch sensor has not yet been performed, "Clutch Sensor" DTC will be detected. At this time, the electronic parking brake warning light illuminates on C6 model, or the brake warning light blinks on models other than C6 model.

1. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
2. On «Main Menu» display, select {Each System Check}.
3. On «System Selection Menu» display, select {Brake Control System}.
4. Click the [OK] button after {Parking Brake System} is displayed.
5. On «Maintenance Operation Mode» display, select {Clutch Sensor Calibration Mode}.
6. The confirmation message, "Perform clutch sensor calibration?", is displayed on the screen. Following the instructions on the screen, click the [YES] button with the clutch pedal not depressed.
7. The message, "Clutch sensor calibration done. Turn Ignition switch OFF.", is displayed on the screen. Turn the ignition switch to OFF to end the calibration mode.