SUBARU TRIBECA 2012 1.G User Guide

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&Car phone/cell phone and driving
CAUTION
Do not use a car phone/cell phone
while driving; it may distract your
attention from driving and can lead
to an accident. If you use a car
phone/cell phone, pull off the road
and park in a safe place before
using your phone. In some States/
Provinces, only hands-free phones
may legally be used while driving.
& Modification of your vehicle
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be modified
other than with genuine SUBARU
parts and accessories. Other types
of modifications could affect its
performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or
performance problems resulting
from modification may not be cov-
ered under warranties. &
Driving a vehicle equipped
with a navigation system
WARNING
Do not allow the monitor to distract
your attention from driving. Also, do
not operate the controls of the
navigation system while driving.
The loss of attention to driving
could lead to an accident. If you
wish to operate the controls of the
navigation system, first take the
vehicle off the road and stop it in a
safe place.
& Driving with pets
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your
driving and distract your attention from
driving. In a collision or sudden stop,
unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and hurt you or
your passengers. Besides, the pets can
be hurt under these situations. It is also for
their own safety that pets should be
properly restrained in your vehicle. Re-
strain a pet with a special traveling
harness which can be secured to the rear
seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier
which can be secured to the rear seat by
routing a seatbelt through the carrier ’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers
in the front passenger
’s seat. For further
information, consult your veterinarian,
local animal protection society or petshop. & Tire pressures
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to anaccident.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the spare)
at least once a month and before any long
journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the
tire pressures to the values shown on the
tire placard. For detailed information, referto “Tires and wheels ”F 11-21.

&California proposition 65 warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids in vehicles and
certain components of product wear
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
& California Perchlorate Advi- sory
Certain vehicle components such as air-
bag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
keyless entry transmitter batteries may
contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. &
On-road and off-road driving
This vehicle is classified as a utility
vehicle. Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. Your vehicle has a higher ground
clearance and higher center of gravity,
making it more likely to roll over than
ordinary passenger cars. It also handles
and maneuvers differently from other
passenger cars. For this reason, please
read carefully the following section and
follow the instructions and precautions in
order to prevent serious injury or death
due to loss of control, rollover and other
accidents. Refer to “On-road and off-road
driving ”F 8-6. 9

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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1
Keys and doors2
Instruments and controls
Climate control4
Audio5
Interior equipment6
Starting and operating7
Driving tips8
In case of emergency9
Appearance care10
Maintenance and service11
Specifications12
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13
Index14
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Illustrated index &Exterior1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-28)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-36)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-34)
5) Moonroof (page 2-25)
6) Roof rail (if equipped) (page 8-14)
7) Door locks (page 2-5)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-23)
9) Flat tires (page 9-6)
10) Tire chains (page 8-11)
11) Fog light switch (page 3-32)
12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15)
13) Towing hook (page 9-14)

1) Rear gate (page 2-24)
2) Rear wiper switch (page 3-35)
3) Rear window defogger button(page 3-37)
4) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)
5) Child safety locks (page 2-21)
6) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15)
7) Bulb replacement (page 11-36)
8) Towing hook (page 9-14) 13
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14 &Interior
! Passenger compartment area
1) Seatbelt (page 1-17)
2) Lower anchorages for child restraint
system (page 1-37)
3) Center console (page 6-6)
4) Front seat (page 1-2)
5) Second-row seat (page 1-8)
6) Third-row seat (page 1-13)

1) Cargo area light (page 6-3)
2) Dome lights (page 6-2)
3) Second-row center seatbelt (page 1-22)
4) Sun visors (page 6-4)
5) Map light (page 6-3)
6) Top tether anchorages (second-row seat)(page 1-40)
7) Top tether anchorages (third-row seat) (page 1-40) 15
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1) Select lever (page 7-13)
2) Hazard warning flasher switch(page 3-5)
3) Multi function display (page 3-24)
4) Glove box (page 6-6)
5) Audio (page 5-1)
6) Climate control (page 4-1)
7) Cup holder (page 6-8)

&Instrument panel1) Door locks (page 2-5)
2) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-29)
3) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-42)
Power folding mirror switch (if equipped)
(page 3-43)
4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-36)
5) Traction Control system OFF switch (page 7-25)
6) Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) (page 3-30)
7) Light control switch (page 3-27)
8) Combination meter (page 3-5)
9) Wiper control lever (page 3-33)
10) Cruise control (page 7-29)
11) Horn (page 3-44)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-45)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-44)
14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)
15) Fuse box (page 11-34)
16) Power windows (page 2-21) 17
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