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Idle Speed: Inspection

  1. Before checking the idle speed, check the following item:
    1. Check the air cleaner element is free from clogging, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs are in good condition, and hoses are connected properly.
    2. Check the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate.
  2. Navigate to the service mode (for exhaust gas measurement). (Hybrid model) Refer to PHEV HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT>OPERATION>SERVICE MODE .
    NOTE: If it is necessary to run the engine for 10 minutes or more, fasten the driver's seat belt.
  3. Warm up the engine.
  4. Read the engine idle speed using Subaru Select Monitor.

    Except for hybrid model: 

    Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>DATA MONITOR>OPERATION .

    Hybrid model: 

    Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO (HEV))>DATA MONITOR>OPERATION .

    NOTE:
    • Idle speed cannot be adjusted manually, because the idle speed is automatically adjusted.
    • If idle speed is out of standard, refer to:

    Except for hybrid model: 

    Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Hybrid model: 

    Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO (HEV))>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    1. Except for hybrid model
      1. Check the idle speed when no-loaded. (Headlight, blower fan, rear defroster, radiator fan, A/C and etc. are OFF)

        Idle speed (No load, and for CVT model, select lever in "P" or "N" range. For MT model, gear shift lever in neutral position.): 

        CVT model 

        Standard 

        775±100 r/min

        MT model 

        Standard 

        650±100 r/min

      2. Check the idle speed when loaded. (Turn the A/C switch to ON and operate the A/C compressor for at least one minute before measurement.)

      Idle speed (A/C on, and for CVT model, select lever in "P" or "N" range. For MT model, gear shift lever in neutral position.): 

      Standard 

      800 - 900±50 r/min

    2. Hybrid model

      Check the idle speed when no-loaded. (Headlight, blower fan, rear defroster, radiator fan, etc. are OFF)

      Idle rpm (no load and select lever in "P" or "N" range): 

      Standard 

      1, 000±50 r/min