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Impact Sensitivity Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. Refer to PREPARATION TOOL PREPARATION TOOL, General Description.
    Fig 1: Identifying Subaru Select Monitor Kit
    G05658482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Prepare PC with Subaru Select Monitor installed.
  3. Connect USB cable to SDI (Subaru Diagnostic Interface) and PC USB port (Subaru Select Monitor dedicated port).
    NOTE: The dedicated port for the Subaru Select Monitor means the USB port which was used to install the Subaru Select Monitor.
  4. Connect the diagnosis cable to SDI.
  5. Connect SDI to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    CAUTION: Do not connect scan tools other than the Subaru Select Monitor.
    Fig 2: Locating SDI To Data Link Connector In Lower Portion Of Instrument Panel
    G05665867Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Start the PC.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and run the "PC application for Subaru Select Monitor III".
  8. On the System Selection Menu, select the {Impact Sensor}.
  9. Make a {Sensitivity Adjustment Mode}.
    • Sensitivity can be adjusted in 11 levels (0 to 10).
    • Initial setting is 5.
    • Smaller number means more sensitive.
    • Larger number means less sensitive.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and then remove the Subaru Select Monitor.
NOTE:
  • Set the sensor so as not to let the alarm on normal vibration (reclining to the door, hit the ball and etc.).
  • Set the sensor to operate the alarm with hitting the door or window glass, etc. continuously like a mayhem by robbery.
  • Ask the customer about parking situation for setting, because the alarm operate when the vibration not only the burglar but also the construction etc.
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