brake fluid SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owner's Manual

PS-52
General Diagnostic Table
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. MEASUREMENT OF STEERING EFFORT
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK STEERING EFFORT.
1) Stop the vehicle on paved road.
2) Start the engine.
3) Run the engine at idle.
4) Install a spring scale on the steering wheel.
5) Pull the spring scale at a right angle to the
steering wheel, and measure both right and left
steering wheel efforts.
NOTE:When turning the steering more quickly than
necessary from a direction to the other direction
at an engine speed over 2,000 rpm, steering ef-
fort may be heavy. This is caused by flow char-
acteristic of the fluid in the oil pump and is not a
defect.
Is the steering effort less than
29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lb)?
Go to step 2.Adjust the back-
lash.
2CHECK STEERING EFFORT.
1) Stop the engine.
2) Pull the spring scale at a right angle to the
steering wheel, and measure both right and left
steering wheel efforts.
Is the steering effort less than
294.2 N (30 kgf, 66.2 lb)?
Go to step 3.Perform the
adjustment.
3CHECK STEERING WHEEL EFFORT.
1) Remove the universal joint.
2) Measure the steering wheel effort.
Is steering effort less than 2.26
N (0.23 kgf, 0.51 lb)?
Go to step 4.Check, adjust and
replace if neces-
sary.
4CHECK STEERING WHEEL EFFORT.
Measure the steering wheel effort.
Is the difference of steering
effort between right and left
less than 20%?
Go to step 5.Check, adjust and
replace if neces-
sary.
5CHECK UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Measure the swing torque of the joint (yoke of
steering column side). INSPECTION, Universal Joint.>
Is the swing torque of the uni-
versal joint less than 7.3 N
(0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb)?
Go to step 6.Replace with a
new part.
6CHECK UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Measure the swing torque of the joint (yoke of
gearbox side). Universal Joint.>
Is the swing torque of the uni-
versal joint less than 3.8 N
(0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb)?
Go to step 7.Replace with a
new part.
7CHECK FRONT WHEEL.
Check the front wheels.
Does the front wheels have
unsteady revolution or rattling,
or does the brake drag?
Inspect, readjust
and replace if nec-
essary.
Go to step 8.
8CHECK TIE–ROD ENDS.
Remove the tie–rod ends.
If the tie-rod ends of suspen-
sion have unsteady revolution
or rattling?
Inspect and
replace if neces-
sary.
Go to step 9.
9BALL JOINT CHECK.
Remove the ball joint.
If the ball joints of suspension
have unsteady revolution or
rattling?
Inspect and
replace if neces-
sary.
Go to step 10.
10 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure the rotating of gearbox.
GEARBOX, INSPECTION, Steering Gear-
box.>
Is the rotating resistance of
steering gearbox less than
10.5 N (1.1 kgf, 2.4 lb)? Is the
difference between right and
left sides less than 20%?
Go to step 11.Readjust the back-
lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace the
faulty par ts.
11 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure the sliding of gearbox.
Gearbox.>
Is the sliding resistance of
steering gearbox less than 400
N (41 kgf, 90 lb)? Is the differ-
ence between the right and left
sliding resistance less than
20%?
Steering effort is
normal.
Readjust the back-
lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace the
faulty par ts.

VDC(diag)-9
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1. SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
ABS wheel speed sensor and VDCCM&H/U.
CAUTION:
•All airbag system wiring harness and con-
nectors are colored yellow. Do not use the elec-
trical test equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the ABS wheel
speed sensor and VDCCM&H/U.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnosis, check the following
items which might affect VDC problems.
1. BATTERY
Measure the battery voltage and check electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V or more
Specific gravity: 1.260 or more
2. GROUND
Check the tightening torque of ground (GB-7) bolt
of VDC.
Tightening torque:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
3. BRAKE FLUID
1) Check the brake fluid level.
2) Check the brake fluid for leaks.
4. HYDRAULIC UNIT
Check the hydraulic unit.
•With brake tester DRAULIC UNIT VDC OPERATION WITH BRAKE
TESTER, INSPECTION, VDC Control Module &
Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U).>
•Without brake tester ING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT VDC OPERATION
USING A PRESSURE GAUGE, INSPECTION,
VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VD-
CCM&H/U).>
5. BRAKE DRAG
Check for brake drag.
6. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR
Check the brake pad and rotor.
•Front Pad.> Rotor.>
•Rear Pad.> Rotor.>
7. TIRE
Check the tire specifications, tire wear and air pres-
sure. Description.>

VDC(diag)-15
Control Module I/O Signal
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
B: WIRING DIAGRAM
(1) Battery (16) Rear inlet solenoid valve RH (30) Data link connector
(2) Ignition switch (17) Rear outlet solenoid valve RH (31) TCS OFF switch
(3) VDC control module & hydraulic
control unit (VDCCM&H/U)
(18) Linear valve 1 (32) Steering angle sensor
(19) Linear valve 2 (33) Yaw rate & lateral G sensor
(4) VDC control module (20) Pressure sensor (34)

Tr a n s m i s s i o n c o n t r o l m o d u l e
(TCM)(5) Relay box (21) Stop light switch
(6) Motor relay (22) Stop light (35) Engine control module (ECM)
(7) Fail safe relay (23) VDC indicator light (36) Body integrated unit
(8) Motor (24) VDC warning light and TCS OFF
indicator light
(37)

Fr o nt A B S w he e l sp ee d se n so r L H
(9) Valve relay
(10) Front inlet solenoid valve LH (25) ABS warning light (38)

Fr o nt A B S w he e l sp e ed se n so r
RH(11) Front outlet solenoid valve LH (26) Brake warning light
(12) Front inlet solenoid valve RH (27) Parking brake switch (39) Rear ABS wheel speed sensor LH
(13) Front outlet solenoid valve RH (28) Brake fluid level switch (40) Rear ABS wheel speed sensor
RH(14) Rear inlet solenoid valve LH (29) Combination meter
(15) Rear outlet solenoid valve LH
VDC00366
M
(17)(4)(16)
(19)
(20)
(18)
(38)
(37)
(32)
(33)
(36)
(34)
(35)
(40)
(39)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(7)
(22)(21)
(31)
(23)(29)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27) (28)(30)
(1)
(2)
(6)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(8)
(3)
(5)

VDC(diag)-17
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. READ CURRENT DATA
1) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the {Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the [YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after {VDC AWD AT} is displayed.
4) On the «Brake Control Diagnosis» display screen, select the {Current Data Display/Save}, and then press
the [YES] key.
5) On the «Display Menu» screen, select the data display method and press the [YES] key.
6) Using a scroll key, scroll the display screen up or down until necessary data is shown.
•A list of the support data is shown in the following table.
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION MAN-
UAL”.
Display Contents to be monitored Unit of measure
FR Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor RH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
FL Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by front ABS wheel speed sensor LH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
RR Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor RH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
RL Wheel SpeedWheel speed detected by rear ABS wheel speed sensor LH is dis-
played.km/h or MPH
Fr o nt / Re ar G S e ns o r Ve h ic le f r on t / re a r ac ce le ra t io n d e te c te d by G se n so r is d i sp layed .m/s2
Lateral G Sensor Vehicle lateral acceleration detected by G sensor is displayed.m/s2
IG power supply voltage Voltage supplied to VDCCM&H/U is displayed. V
Steering Angle Sensor Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is displayed. deg
Ya w R a t e S e n s o r V e h i c l e a n g u l a r s p e e d d e t e c t e d b y y a w r a t e s e n s o r i s d i s p l a y e d . d e g / s
Pressure Sensor Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor is displayed. bar
ABS Control Flag ABS control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
EBD Control Flag EBD control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
Brake Switch Brake ON/OFF is displayed. ON or OFF
ABS Warning Light ON operation of the ABS warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
EBD Warning Light ON operation of the EBD warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Relay Signal Motor relay operation signal is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Relay Monitor Motor relay monitor signal is displayed. ON or OFF
TCS Control Flag TCS control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
Va l ve R e l ay S i g n a l Va l v e r e l ay o p e r a t i o n s i g n a l i s d i s p l ay e d . O N o r O F F
VDC Control Flag VDC control condition is displayed. ON or OFF
VDC Warning Light ON operation of the VDC warning light is displayed. ON or OFF
OFF Light ON/OFF condition of TCS OFF indicator light is displayed. ON or OFF
E/G Control Prohibited Flag Engine control command signal is displayed. 1 or 0
OFF Switch Signal Operation condition of TCS OFF switch is displayed. ON or OFF
Motor Fail Safe Relay Drive
SignalMotor fail safe relay drive signal is displayed. ON or OFF

VDC(diag)-18
Subaru Select Monitor
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. CLEAR MEMORY MODE
1) On the «Main Menu», select the {2. Each Sys-
tem Check} and press the [YES] key.
2) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Brake Control} and press the
[YES] key.
3) Press the [YES] key after {VDC AWD AT} is dis-
played.
4) On the «Brake Control Diagnosis» display
screen, select the {Memory Clear} and press the
[YES] key.
5) When “Done” and “Turn ignition switch OFF” are
shown on the display screen, turn the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor and ignition switch to OFF.
NOTE:
For details concerning operation procedure, refer
to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERATION
MANUAL”.
4. SEQUENCE CONTROL
5. FREEZE FRAME DATA
NOTE:
•Data stored at the time of trouble occurrence is
shown on display.
•Each time trouble occurs, the latest information
is stored in the freeze frame data in memory.
Display Contents to be monitored
Clear memory? DTC deleting function
Display Contents to be monitoredReference tar-
get
ABS
sequence
control
Operate the valve and
pump motor continuously
to perform the ABS
sequence control.
12, ABS
Sequence Con-
trol.>
VDC
sequence
control
Operate the valve and
pump motor continuously
to perform the VDC
sequence control.
15, VDC
Sequence Con-
trol.>
Display Contents to be monitored
IG CounterNumber of times ignition switch turned to
ON is displayed.
DTC The recorded failure code is displayed.
FR Wheel
Speed
Wheel speed detected by front ABS
wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
FL Wheel Speed
Wheel speed detected by front ABS
wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
RR Wheel
Speed
Wheel speed detected by rear ABS
wheel speed sensor RH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
RL Wheel
Speed
Wheel speed detected by rear ABS
wheel speed sensor LH is displayed in
km/h or MPH.
Ve h i c l e S p e e dVe h i c l e s p e e d c a l c u l a t e d b y V D C c o n t r o l
module is displayed.
G Sensor First
ShaftThe sensor value for a 45° angle crossed
2 axis G sensor is displayed.G Sensor Sec-
ond Shaft
Ya w R a t e S e n -
sor
Ve h i c l e a n g u l a r s p e e d d e t e c t e d b y y a w
rate sensor is displayed.
IG power supply
voltage
Vo l t a g e s u p p l i e d t o V D C c o n t r o l m o d u l e
is displayed.
Steering Angle
Sensor
Steering angle detected by steering
angle sensor is displayed.
Pressure sen-
sor output
Brake fluid pressure detected by pres-
sure sensor is displayed.
Engine SpeedEngine speed on malfunction occur-
rence is displayed.
Acceleration
Opening AngleAcceleration opening is displayed.
Gear positionGear position on malfunction occurrence
is displayed.
Steering Angle
Sensor Malfunc-
tion Code
The recorded steering angle sensor fail-
ure code is displayed?
ABS Control
FlagABS control condition is displayed.
EBD Control
FlagEBD control condition is displayed.
Brake Switch Brake ON/OFF is displayed.
TCS Control
FlagTCS control condition is displayed.
VDC Control
FlagVDC control condition is displayed.
E/G Control Flag
Absolute angle
recognition flag
Whether the absolute angle was deter-
mined is displayed.
OFF Switch Sig-
nal
Operation condition of TCS OFF switch
is displayed.

VDC(diag)-27
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
C: ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Defective harness
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), ABS warning light does not come on.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B16
12
B38
E
MAIN SBF
SBF-6
E
NO.5
B16
B404
A3A4
12
34B405
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH
BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL SWITCH
PARKING BRAKESWITCH
BRAKEWARNINGLIGHTABSWARNINGLIGHT
316
B310B38
i3
i10A:
i11B:
VDCCM & H/U
B8
1817B403
i2B7B6
VDC00369
12
B405
1234
B403
567821943
10
2422 23 25
1112131415161718192021
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
1234567891011121314
i11B:
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
i10A:

VDC(diag)-29
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
D: ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Defective combination meter
•Open circuit in harness
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, the ABS warning light is kept ON.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B16
12
B38
E
MAIN SBF
SBF-6
E
NO.5
B16
B404
A3A4
12
34B405
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH
BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL SWITCH
PARKING BRAKESWITCH
BRAKEWARNINGLIGHTABSWARNINGLIGHT
316
B310B38
i3
i10A:
i11B:
VDCCM & H/U
B8
1817B403
i2B7B6
VDC00369
12
B405
1234
B403
567821943
10
2422 23 25
1112131415161718192021
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
1234567891011121314
i11B:
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
i10A:

VDC(diag)-32
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
G: BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Brake warning light circuit is shorted.
•Defective sensor/connector
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
After starting the engine, the brake warning light is kept on though the parking lever is released.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
B16
12
B38
E
MAIN SBF
SBF-6
E
NO.5
B16
B404
A3A4
12
34B405
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCH
BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL SWITCH
PARKING BRAKESWITCH
BRAKEWARNINGLIGHTABSWARNINGLIGHT
316
B310B38
i3
i10A:
i11B:
VDCCM & H/U
B8
1817B403
i2B7B6
VDC00369
12
B405
1234
B403
567821943
10
2422 23 25
1112131415161718192021
B310
1234
1516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414245464344568910 11 12 13 147
1234567891011121314
i11B:
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
i10A:

VDC(diag)-33
Warning Light Illumination Pattern
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK INSTALLATION OF VDCCM&H/U
CONNECTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Check that the VDCCM&H/U connector is
inserted until it is locked by clamp.
Is the connector firmly
inserted?
Go to step 2.Insert the
VDCCM&H/U con-
nector until it is
locked by clamp.
2READ DTC.
Read the DTC. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Perform the diag-
nosis according to
DTC.
Go to step 3.
3CHECK BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT.
Check the amount of brake fluid in the reser-
voir tank of master cylinder.
Is the amount of brake fluid
between the lines of “MAX”
and “MIN”?
Go to step 4.Replenish brake
fluid to the speci-
fied value.
4CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the level switch connector (B16)
from master cylinder.
3) Measure the resistance of master cylinder
terminals.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 1 — No. 2:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 5.Replace the mas-
ter cylinder.
5CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH.
1) Disconnect the connector (B404) from
parking brake switch.
2) Release the parking brake.
3) Measure the resistance between parking
brake switch terminal and chassis ground.
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 6.Replace the park-
ing brake switch.
6CHECK GROUND SHORT OF HARNESS.
1) Disconnect the connector (i11) from combi-
nation meter.
2) Measure the resistance between combina-
tion meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i11) No. B8 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 7.Repair the har-
ness connector
between combina-
tion meter brake
fluid level switch
and parking brake
switch.
7CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR.
1) Disconnect the connector (B310) from the
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Disconnect the connector (i11) from combi-
nation meter.
3) Measure the resistance between
VDCCM&H/U connector and combination
meter connector.
Connector & terminal
(B310) No. 3 — (i11) No. B8:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Go to step 8.Repair the har-
ness connector
between
VDCCM&H/U and
combination
meter.
8CHECK POOR CONTACT IN CONNECTOR.
Check poor contact in all connectors.
Is there poor contact? Repair the con-
nector.
Go to step 9.
9CHECK VDCCM.
1) Connect the connector (B310) to
VDCCM&H/U.
2) Turn the ignition to ON.
3) Measure the resistance between combina-
tion meter connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i11) No. B8 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 0.5
Ω?
Check the combi-
nation meter.
Replace the
VDCCM&H/U.

VDC-5
General Description
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
5. RELAY BOX
C: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the follow-
ing general precautions. They must be strictly fol-
lowed to avoid any injury to the person doing the
work or people in the area.
1. OPERATION
•Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective
goggles and protective shoes during operation.
•Remove contamination including dirt and corro-
sion before removal, installation or disassembly.
•Keep the disassembled parts in order and pro-
tect them from dust and dirt.
•Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or
units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from
the battery.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly and replacement.
•Be careful not to burn yourself, because each
part on the vehicle is hot after running.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
2. OIL
When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent
unexpected accidents.
•Prepare container and waste cloths when per-
forming work which oil could possibly spill. If oil
spills, wipe it off immediately to prevent from pene-
trating into floor or flowing outside, for environmen-
tal protection.
•Follow all government and local regulations con-
cerning waste disposal.
3. BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do
the following:
•Wash eyes and seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
•Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Follow all government and local regulations con-
cerning waste disposal.
(1) Relay box (4) Fuel safe relay (green)Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Cover (5) Vacuum pump relay (black)T: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(3) Motor relay (blue)