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SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:

2026MY Outback

NUMBER:

Infotainment Concern Data Collection and
Sharing Guidelines for Denso Gen5 CP25 System

15-331-25R

DATE:

12/02/25

Revised:

12/19/25

INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but
essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. The information collected will be
used to escalate potential software or phone side concerns. In some cases, these escalations will lead
to future software releases improving the infotainment system performance.
Anytime a repair is made to the Infotainment system, it must start with a clear understanding of the
concern reported by the customer and the steps to duplicate it. As with any repair, the second step
after understanding the concern is to duplicate it and determine if it is an operating characteristic or
unexpected operation. If the condition reported is an expected operating characteristic, this should
always be demonstrated to the customer to confirm their understanding before releasing the vehicle.
Successful repair of a customer’s Infotainment concern can only be achieved by following a proven
diagnostic strategy as outlined below.
Concern description, Date and Time of duplication, Data log are essential elements for
understanding the customer concern and must be included with all submissions.

CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.

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Infotainment Concern Diagnostic and Reporting Flow

* NOTE: In case of Black Display concern confirm it is duplicated with the latest software version. If
yes, it would be due to the hardware failure in the CCU (Cockpit Control Unit) part of CP25 system.
CCU replacement is advised as the next step to repair this concern. Please follow proper exchange
procedure.
Please see chart below and Appendix 1 to differentiate Black/Blank Display cases and decide on the
repair action.
Customer Concern: Black or Blank Display/Reboot
Which of the following is customer’s concern
Both MET/CID are all Black or Full Black/
Reboot

Partial Black Display

Projected application image is Black
(CarPlay or Android Auto)

Proceed with CCU exchange, if duplicated
with the latest software version

Addressed by current/future software version update

Restart the phone/
Check the phone for the updates

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Various resources are available to help diagnose and repair the Infotainment system: TSBs,
TechTIPS, Techline and DSQMs.
Subarunet->Service Operations & Technical -> Forms/Downloads or Subarunet->Service
Operations & Technical -> STIS
SPECIAL NOTE: For the latest updates on Tips for current concerns, perform key word search
in “TechTIPS Article Locator Index” (Document code: SUTTIPSLOC), or review all relevant
infotainment related TechTips from the “Accessories” (#15) tab found on the table of contents.
To locate the “TechTIPS Article Locator Index” from STIS “Subaru Tech Info System”, select“Online
Reference”. Select “Other/Miscellaneous” in Publication Type and input Document code in
applicable area, OR search KEYWORD for “TechTIPS Article”.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
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Always confirm the condition as reported by the customer. See Appendix 1 for reference to
select a concern description as applicable.

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Always document the date and time of the last concern duplication and collect the data log.

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Always attempt to use customer’s setup and equipment for concern duplication. If you can’t use
the customer’s phone make sure the phone you test with is as close a match as possible by using
a phone with the same make, operating system, and carrier version.

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Always document the concern by capturing the steps leading to duplication and when possible,
record a video of concern.

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Make sure the concern is not due to the setup or the customer’s accessory/phone. As an example
does the condition occur with all phones, all phones of the same type or just the customer’s
phone that are connected in a similar way.

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Always document Infotainment system software version and accessory details: make, model,
software version.

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When you replace hardware or perform software update in attempt to repair a concern, please
claim appropriate labor operation. The warranty information in the bulletin is not applicable in
those instances.

It is IMPORTANT to understand some conditions cannot be resolved in the field solely by parts
replacement. Some of these situations will require a Techline assistance or assistance from the
DSQM. Those are the times, when getting essential data about the concern as well as the diagnostic
performed are the most critical.
NOTE: In case of Black Display concern confirm it is duplicated with the latest software version. If
yes, it would be due to the hardware failure in the CCU (Cockpit Control Unit) part of CP25 system.
CCU replacement is advised as the next step to repair this concern. Please follow proper exchange
procedure.
If you’d like to request assistance from Techline regarding an infotainment case, please have all
your files and documents and submit an infotainment case online through the TechShare website. If
the vehicle has been in with previous infotainment concerns, please have the previous repair order
information available. If you have any issues with the process or technical issues, please contact
Techline.
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Please keep in mind the basic essential information has to be captured to enable assistance as well as
report a concern. Following the steps outlined below should be a good start.

STEPS TO GATHER BASIC INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
1. Obtain a detailed description of the customer concern including steps to duplicate it
A. Multiple concerns must be addressed one by one as each may have a unique cause. Consult
the customer, if you do not clearly understand each reported concern and document each
separately. Lumping concerns together will delay or prevent review of the reported condition.
B. Describe the condition in detail. What is the customer description for what is happening.
How would you as a technician describe it. Include notes on the features that are not working
but also what is working even when the condition occurs. The table below shows an example
of the detail being requested. See Appendix 1 for reference to select a concern description as
applicable.
Level of Details

Description Details

Not Acceptable

No Sound/ No Audio

Acceptable

No sound from SXM radio, but there is sound from AM/FM radio. Audio
streaming is working as well.

C. Date/Time: Obtain from the customer the date and time of the last occurrence. The customer
may not remember the time of occurrence clearly. In that case, please confirm with the
customer whether it was morning or evening and the day of the week etc.
D. Data Log: Download Infotainment system Data Log and note the Date/ Time of last
occurrence – see Appendix 2

REMAINING INFORMATION
2. Confirm whether the concern is duplicated at the time of repair
A. Note the frequency of occurrence. Is it: Constant or continuous (easily duplicated),
Intermittent (happens frequently at least daily but not all the time with a good chance of
duplication), or Random (happens with no set occurrence. Could be weekly or monthly. Very
hard to duplicate.)
3. Obtain the current Software Version the concern has been duplicated with (Clear photo of the
Software Information Screen showing the latest software version is REQUIRED).
NOTE: DO NOT use the coding from this bulletin to submit the claim, if the software update
resolves the concern. In that case please use the labor time codes from the related software update
bulletin to submit the claim.
4. Obtain the Video of condition being duplicated (may be supplied by the Customer if an
intermittent or randomly occurring condition.)
A. Verify the date and time of concern duplication.
5. Obtain the Phone Information (Make/ Model/Software Version)
A. Screen shot of phone software version screen is BEST.
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6. Obtain SSM Data with DTCs and Related Troubleshooting Results.
A. Always perform diagnosis of current DTCs which may be related. Any electrical concern may
be impacting the operation of the audio/ navigation system and must be resolved to eliminate
it as a possible source of the condition. Conditions like this can be repaired TODAY.
B. Revise following portal request format
C. Attach troubleshooting results for all Bxxxx and Uxxxx DTCs infotainment specific B/U
codes.

STEPS FOR SUPPLYING INFORMATION USING INFOTAINMENT PORTAL

1) Log into TechShare
2) From the left-hand dropdown menu, navigate to Techline
3) Under the Techline Support Phone Number, click “Create Infotainment Case”

4) Select your Retailer from the dropdown menu
5) Fill out Infotainment Case Form and submit

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6) The technician will receive an email with the Techline case number
IMPORTANT CAUTION: Always disconnect the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM)
BEFORE any swapping of CCU. DCMs must NEVER be swapped or the customer’s services
will not function and DCM replacement may be required as a result which would NOT be a
warrantable repair.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using
the following claim information: *
Operation Description

Labor Operation #

Fail Code

Labor Time

A031-199

ZUX-43

2.4

A031-180

ZUY-98

1.0

DENSO CP25 AUDIO/NAV
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REPROGRAM AND DOCUMENT SOFTWARE VERSIONS
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POST-UPDATE CONCERN DUPLICATION
INFOTAINMENT PORTAL DATA SUBMISSION

INFOTAINMENT PORTAL DATA SUBMISSION (ONLY)

* Please include Techline Case number in claim notes with “ZUX” or “ZUY” Fail Code.
Do not enter any claims using ZUX as failure code if you:
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Installed an exchange or a new CCU or CID as a repair, unless the condition is still duplicated
following this repair. A NEW video will be required as confirmation.

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Swapped components as a repair, unless the condition is still duplicated following this repair. A
NEW video will be required as confirmation.

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Installed a software update as a repair, unless the condition is still duplicated following this
repair. A NEW video will be required as confirmation.

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Performed any other repair or update, unless the condition is still duplicated following this
repair. A NEW video will be required as confirmation. ZUX are only used when reporting
conditions, which cannot currently be resolved by any other means available.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.

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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs

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APPENDIX 1
This section is designed to assist in technical analysis and troubleshooting by organizing the details of
the problem as described by the customer. Listed below examples are based on the screen of the field
report and general industry practices. Please review all items and select the one matching the case
the most as applicable.

A. “Display Malfunction”
A-1. Both MET/CID are all black

A-2. Only CID is all black

A-3. CarPlay screen is black

A-4. Android Auto screen is black

A-5.Only shows the background

A-6. SXM screen is blank

A-7. Loading and does not start

A-8. Map screen is loading

A-9. Camera view malfunction

A-10. Line

A-11. Color abnormalities

A-12. “Operating System Issue” then only
“Setting” shown.

B. “No Sound output” and/or “Abnormal Audio output”
B-1. All source - no sound

B-2. Bluetooth - no sound

B-3. CarPlay - no sound

B-4.Android Auto - no sound

B-5.USB-Audio - no sound

B-6.AM/FM - no sound

B-7.SXM - no sound

B-8.Abnormal audio*

* Please confirm specific symptoms such as the type of sound (low-pitched, high-pitched, etc.)

C. “Phone Connection”
C-1. Unable to pair via Bluetooth

C-2. Unable to connect via Bluetooth

C-3. Unable to connect to CarPlay

C-4. Unable to connect to Andriod Auto

D. “Touch Screen Malfunction”
D-1. Touch screen doesn’t work at all
D-2. The touched point is different from the pressed point
D-3. Touchscreen responds on its own Touchscreen responsiveness is poor

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E. “Navi Operation”
E-1. The vehicle is moving in a location different from the actual position
E-2. Stopped at a location different from the pressed point
E-3. Navigation system freezes and restarts

F. “ Voice Recognition”
F-1. Voice commands aren’t recognized
F-2. Voice commands are inaccurate

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APPENDIX 2
I. Denso CP25 Data Log Collection process
II. Data log sharing for analysis
I. Denso CP25 Data Log Collection process
A. Required Equipment
1. PC with Cloud Connector installed
2. SSM5 account (https://ssm5.subaru.com/)
3. DST-010
4. Media- USB Flash Drive
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The USB flash drives can be USB 2.0 or 3.0 of recommended 4GB or more storage
capacity.

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The USB flash drive MUST be reformatted to NTFS before loading any files to it.
NTFS is not the standard format on most USB flash drives.

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Log files will not exceed 2GB size.

Note: For 26MY and later vehicles use either a USB Type-C memory stick or a USB Type-A
with a conversion adapter to Type-C

We are relying on collecting the approximate date and time of the event from the customer, if
possible. Please make an effort to obtain this information, if possible.
The data log contains data for approximately last 4 weeks.
B. Process:
1. Confirm that the shift position is in “P” range and the parking brake is ON.
Caution: If you encounter an error shown below, it is due to communication error between the
vehicle and your PC running SSM5. Please confirm Electronic Parking Brake is ON. If yes,
please verify your connection and confirm SSM5 is still in sync and running.

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2. If extracting log data with IGN-ON / Engine-OFF, open the display “Setting” → “Vehicle”, and
turn “Automatic Vehicle Shut Down” to OFF.
(If left IGN-ON, the head unit will automatically shut down after 30 minutes of engine-off
status.)
Note: Technically, it is possible to acquire logs while the engine is running. However, log data size
has increased starting from CP25, and acquiring it is expected to take considerable time. Even if data
is acquired with the engine off, it is not expected to take long enough to cause the battery to die. Still
please monitor the battery condition closely.
3. Connect the DST-010 to both the OBD connector and the PC.
4. Launch “Cloud Connector”, then open SSM5.
5. Click “Start SSM5” from the Cloud Connector screen.

6. Establish a connection with the vehicle.

6.1

Click “Specify the Cloud Connector.”

6.2

Click “Pariring.”

6.3

After “Success” is displayed, click “OK.”

6.4

Click “Get Vehicle Information.”

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6.5

After checking “Confirm,” click “OK.”

6.6

Wait until it’s finished.

7. Insert the USB Flash drive into the USB-C port.
(Note: The USB-A port is for power supply only and cannot be used for log-data extraction.)
8. From the SSM5 menu, select:

8.1

Each System

8.2

Cockpit Control

8.3

Work Support

8.4

Click “Diag Recorder Data output”
-> Click “Select” -> Click “OK”

9. Confirm that the display changes to “Export Data to USB.” Wait until the process is completed.

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Note: In a rare case the progress bar might not appear on the CID. Don’t be alert the data log
extraction is in progress. Once the data log export is completed, there will be a notificaiton on the
CID. If the progress bar is not displayed, please wait until “Complete” is shown on the SSM5 screen.
This issue is scheduled to be resolved in a future software update (RC#1).
10. After completion, remove the USB memory stick and DST-010 from the vehicle. Finally, return
“Automatic Vehicle Shut Down” setting to its original state.
11. Transfer data log folder (CP2CCU_DREC) from USB drive to PC. Do not modify the folder
name or the data inside the folder.

12. Next step is sharing the data log for analysis using Infotainment Portal or TechShare QMR
attachment (TechShare QMR attachment). See section “II. Data log sharing for analysis” for
additional information.

II. Data log sharing for analysis
It is mandatory to properly complete required fields in order to submit your report. Make sure
you include the date of failure duplication, steps to duplicate the failure, system software version.
Video of the failure duplication is always a plus.
The following instructions will explain how to successfully share the data log using TechShare
Infotainment Portal.
Please note in case of Denso CP25 system the data log contains multiple folders. In order to
properly and completely upload the data log, please compress the folder containing the data log
to create .zip folder as shown below for CP1.

Select the applicable file. Scroll to the “Send to” menu and choose “Compressed (zipped)
folder”.

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Attach data log from PC following TechShare directions. Make sure you upload .zip file in case
of Denso CP25 report.

It takes under 10 minutes to upload the file depending on its size. Once uploading is completed,
the file is listed among attachments as shown below.

Apply the same steps if uploading multiple files to attach to the case for further analysis.
Additional information to assist with TechShare application usage is available under “User
Documentation” link found in web version as shown below.

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