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User Recognition Fails

CAUTION:
NOTE: Before performing diagnosis, check the following items.
  • Check whether the registration method following the description in the OM is performed.
  • If it is not possible to enter the customizing screen, perform the diagnosis for MFD.
  • Perform the procedure with the ignition switch ON.
  • Remove accessories that cover your face.
  • Perform registration according to the directions on the MFD display screen.
  • When Driver Monitoring Unit is soiled with any dirt or fingerprint, wipe off with soft cloth or cloth wrung out of water.
  • Check that Driver Monitoring System is not OFF, temporarily stopped, or abnormal.
  • Check that the MFD user information linkage is ON.
  1. CHECK DATA MONITOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Data Monitor] of [Driver Monitor]. Ref. to DRIVER MONITOR (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
      • DMS Recognition ON/OFF Status

      Does the data indicate ON?

      Yes:  Go to  2 .

      No:  Switch to ON and then perform registration.

  2. CHECK LAN SYSTEM  .

    Inspect LAN system. Ref. to LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  3 .

    No:  Perform the diagnosis according to the inspection for LAN system.

  3. CHECK MFD  .

    Perform the diagnosis for MFD. Ref. to MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  4 .

    No:  Perform the diagnosis according to the inspection for MFD.

  4. CHECK COMBINATION METER  .

    Perform the diagnosis for combination meter. Ref. to COMBINATION METER (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  5 .

    No:  Perform the diagnosis according to the inspection for the combination meter.

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER SWITCH  .

    Check the combination meter switch. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER SYSTEM>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  6 .

    No:  Perform the diagnosis according to the inspection for the combination meter switch.

  6. CHECK POWER SEAT/REMOTE MIRROR SYSTEM  .

    Perform the diagnosis for the power seat/remote mirror system. Ref. to POWER SEAT MEMORY (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  7 .

    No:  Perform the diagnosis according to the inspection for the power seat/remote mirror system.

  7. CHECK USER RECOGNITION  .

    Confirm that the seat was occupied within 30 seconds after the door was opened.

    Was the seat occupied within 30 seconds?

    Yes:  Go to  10 .

    No:  Open the door and sit on the seat within 30 seconds to perform the user recognition.

    When the trouble occurs again, Go to  8 .

  8. CHECK USER RECOGNITION  .

    Check that the user was facing straight towards the front when sitting on the driver's seat.

    Was the user facing straight towards the front of the driver's seat?

    Yes:  Go to  10 .

    No:  Perform the user recognition with the user facing straight towards the front when sitting on the driver's seat.

    When the trouble occurs again, Go to  9 .

  9. CHECK USER RECOGNITION  .

    Perform the user recognition again with the user facing straight towards the MFD and towards the front of the driver's seat alternately.

    Was the user recognition successful?

    Yes:  Driver Monitoring System is normal.

    No:  Go to  10 .

  10. CHECK FOR WEARING ACCESSORY  .

    Check if the user was wearing any accessories such as glasses and sunglasses.

    Was the user wearing any accessories?

    Yes:  Ask the user to remove the accessories.

    When the trouble occurs again, Go to  11 .

    No:  Go to  12 .

  11. USER RE-REGISTRATION  .

    Register the user again with the user's eyes open wide.

    Was the user registration successful?

    Yes:  Driver Monitoring System is normal.

    No:  Go to  12 .

  12. RESISTER ANOTHER USERS  .

    Check if some other users can be registered.

    Was the user registration successful?

    Yes:  Driver Monitoring System is normal.

    NOTE: Inform the user that the recognition may not work properly with the current driver monitoring system, and have the user decide whether or not to use.

    No:  Replace the driver monitoring unit. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>DRIVER MONITORING UNIT .