low oil pressure SUBARU TRIBECA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Warning and indicator light
Mark Name Page Driver’s seatbelt warn-
ing light 3-10
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 3-10
SRS airbag system
warning light 3-11
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator lamp 3-12
Charge warning light 3-13
Oil pressure warning light 3-13
AT OIL temperature
warning light 3-13
or ABS warning light 3-15
or Brake system warning light 3-16
Door open warning light 3-17
Low fuel warning light 3-17
All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light3-17
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light /
Traction Control sys-
tem OFF indicator light 3-18
Security indicator light 3-19
Turn signal indicator lights 3-20
High beam indicator light 3-20
Front fog light indicator light 3-20
Cruise control indica-
tor light 3-20
Cruise control set indi-
cator light 3-20
Headlight indicator light 3-20
Mark Name PageLow tire pressure warning light
3-14
Passenger airbag ON
indicator light 3-12
Passenger airbag OFF
indicator light 3-12
SPORT mode indica-tor light 3-19
Windshield washer flu-
id warning light 3-17
Rear differential oil
temperature warning light 3-14
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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .................................................... 3-3 LOCK ....................................................................... 3-3
ACC .......................................................................... 3-3
ON ............................................................................ 3-4
START ...................................................................... 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................... 3-4
Ignition switch light ................................................ 3-4
Hazard warning flasher ...................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges ............................................. 3-5 Combination meter illumination ............................ 3-5
Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge movement and combination meter sequential
illumination upon turning on the ignition
switch .................................................................... 3-5
Speedometer ........................................................... 3-6
Odometer ................................................................. 3-6
Double trip meter .................................................... 3-7
Tachometer ............................................................. 3-7
Fuel gauge ............................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ................................................ 3-8
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-9 Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... 3-10
SRS airbag system warning light .......................... 3-11
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators .............................................................. 3-12
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp ....................................................... 3-12
Charge warning light ............................................... 3-13
Oil pressure warning light ..................................... 3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ....................... 3-13 Rear differential oil temperature warning light .... 3-14
Low tire pressure warning light ............................ 3-14
ABS warning light ................................................... 3-15
Brake system warning light ................................... 3-16
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 3-17
Door open warning light ........................................ 3-17
Windshield washer fluid warning light ................. 3-17
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................ 3-17
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light ........................................................................ 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................... 3-18
Security indicator light ........................................... 3-19
SPORT mode indicator light .................................. 3-19
Selector lever/Gear position indicator .................. 3-20
Turn signal indicator lights .................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................................... 3-20
Cruise control indicator light ................................. 3-20
Cruise control set indicator light .......................... 3-20
Headlight indicator light ......................................... 3-20
Front fog light indicator light ................................. 3-20
Clock .................................................................... 3-21
Outside temperature indication ........................ 3-21
Multi function display (Vehicle without Navigation System) ......................................... 3-23Current fuel consumption ...................................... 3-23
Average fuel consumption ..................................... 3-23
Driving range on remaining fuel ............................ 3-24
Journey time ........................................................... 3-25

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reaches near the middle of the range. En-
gine operation is optimum with the engine
coolant at this temperature range and high
revving operation when the engine is not
warmed up enough should be avoided.
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights
come on momentarily and then go out
when the ignition switch is initially turned
to the “ON” position. This permits check-
ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the igni-
tion switch to the “ON” position. The fol-
lowing lights come on:
: Driver’s seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light goes out only
when the driver fastens the seatbelt.)
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warn-
ing light (The seatbelt warning light goes
out only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light: CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp
: Charge warning light: Oil pressure warning light
: AT OIL temperature warning light / : ABS warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Traction Control system OFF indica-
tor light
/ : Brake system warning light: AWD warning light
: Low tire pressure warning light : SPORT mode indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF
indicator light
: Low fuel warning light: Cruise control indicator light
: Cruise control set indicator light
If the pointer exceeds the normal
operating range, safely stop the ve-
hicle as soon as possible.
See the “In case of emergency” in
chapter 9.

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NOTE
This light also comes on when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle,
the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on
could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.
Remove the cap and retighten it until it
clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering
with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the
cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE
warning light turn off immediately. It may
take several driving trips. If the light does
not go out, take your vehicle to your au-
thorized SUBARU dealer immediately. TIf the light is blinking:
If the light is blinking while driving, an en-
gine misfire condition has been detected
which may damage the emission control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-
sion control system, you should do the fol-
lowing.y Reduce vehicle speed.
y Avoid hard acceleration.
y Avoid steep uphill grades.
y Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-
ble.y Stop towing a trailer as soon as possi-
ble. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may
stop blinking and come on steadily after
several driving trips. You should have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately. „
Charge warning light
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does
not go out after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good con-
dition but the light remains on, contact
your nearest SUBARU dealer immediate-
ly. „ Oil pressure warning light
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine oil
pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does
not go out after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is
low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil
is at the proper level but the light remains
on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately. „
AT OIL TEMPerature
warning light
The AT oil temperature warning light
comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes out
after approximately two seconds.
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light comes on while driving, it is un-
necessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid
driving up steep grades or in stop and go
traffic.
Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light on. This
may cause serious engine damage.

3-14 Instruments and controls
„Rear differential oil tem-
perature warning light
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the rear differ-
ential oil temperature is too hot.
If the light comes on while driving, reduce
vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the
nearest safe place.
Park the vehicle for several minutes. After
the light goes out, you can start driving.
If the light does not go out, contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE yIf the tire pressures are not correct
and/or the tires are not all the same
size and brand, the rear differential will
be heavily loaded when the vehicle is
driven, resulting in an abnormally high
oil temperature. y The rear differential oil will deterio- rate if its temperature increases
enough for the rear differential oil tem-
perature warning light to come on. It is
advisable to have the rear differential
oil replaced as soon as possible. „
Low tire pressure warn- ing light
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will come on for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning
properly. If there is no problem and all tires
are properly inflated, the light will go out.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the prop-
er inflation pressure for those tires.) As an
added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driv-
ing on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to main-
tain correct tire pressure, even if under-in-
flation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
The TPMS gives warning both when a tire
is significantly under-inflated and when
there is a problem in the TPMS. The low
tire pressure warning light operates differ-
ently according to these conditions as fol- lows:
When a tire is significantly under-inflat-
ed:
Steady illumination
When there is a problem in the TPMS:
Flashing
Should the warning light flash, have the
system inspected by your nearest
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Reduce vehicle speed and park the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light
comes on. Continued driving with
this light on can damage the rear dif-
ferential and other parts of the pow-
ertrain.

9-14 In case of emergency
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and run it at moderate
speed. Then start the engine of the vehi-
cle that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the
cables in exactly the reverse order.Engine overheating
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. „If steam is coming from the
engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone
away from the vehicle until it cools down. „ If no steam is coming from
the engine compartment
1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, immediately turn off the engine and contact your authorized
dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the
overheated zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,
check the coolant level in the reserve
tank.
If the coolant level is below the “MIN”
mark, add coolant up to the “MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve
tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Then remove the radiator cap and fill the
radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot
radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-
clockwise slowly without pressing down
until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been
fully released, remove the cap by pressing
down and turning it.
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has fully cooled down.
When the engine is hot, the coolant
is under pressure. Removing the
cap while the engine is still hot
could release a spray of boiling hot
coolant, which could burn you very
seriously.

11 - 1 0 Maintenance and service
SAE viscosity number and applicable
temperature
*: 5W-30 is recommended.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel
economy. Oils of lower viscosity provide
better fuel economy. However, in hot
weather, oil of higher viscosity is required
to properly lubricate the engine. „ Recommended grade and
viscosity under severe driv-
ing conditions
If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in ar-
eas with very high temperatures, or used
for heavy-duty applications such as tow-
ing a trailer, use of oil with the following
grade and viscosities is recommended.
API classification SM (or SL):
SAE viscosity No.:
30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50
Cooling system
5W-30*
10W-30, 10W-40
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20 0 60 20 80 10040
B00016
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down com-
pletely. Since the coolant is under
pressure, you may suffer serious
burns from a spray of boiling hot
coolant when the cap is removed. yThe cooling system has been filled at the factory with a high
quality, corrosion-inhibiting, year-
around coolant which provides
protection against freezing down
to –33 °F (–36 °C). For adding, use
genuine SUBARU coolant or an
equivalent: a mixture of 50% soft
water and 50% ethylene-glycol ba-
sis coolant. Use of improper cool-
ants may result in corrosion in the
cooling system. It is important tomaintain protection against freez-
ing and corrosion, even if freezing
temperatures are not expected.
Never mix different kinds of cool-
ant.

11 - 1 2 Maintenance and service
TChanging the coolant
Always add genuine Subaru cooling sys-
tem conditioner whenever the coolant is
replaced.
Change the engine coolant and add gen- uine Subaru cooling system conditioner
using the following procedures according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Place a proper container under the
drain plug and loosen the drain plug.
3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the
coolant from the radiator. Then drain the
coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the
drain plug securely.
4. Install the under cover.
1) Fill up to here
5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to
just below the filler neck, allowing enough
room to add genuine Subaru cooling sys-
tem conditioner in the radiator. Add genu-
ine Subaru cooling system conditioner un-
til the coolant level reaches the filler neck. Do not pour the coolant too quickly, as this
may lead to insufficient air bleeding and
trapped air in the system.
Coolant capacity (Guideline):
7.8 US qt (7.4 liters, 6.5 Imp qt)
B00310
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down com-
pletely. Since the coolant is under
pressure, you may suffer serious
burns from a spray of boiling hot
coolant when the cap is removed.
1
B00311
y
Be careful not to spill engine cool-
ant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
y Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.

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asymmetrical tire that has a particu-
lar side that must always face out-
ward when mounting on a vehicle.
y Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of floor mats, leather seats
and cross bars to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether installedor not). y Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant and air conditioning.y Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory
weight, vehicle capacity weight and
production options weight. y Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants (3 occupants). y Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle,
2 in front, 1 in rear seat. y Production options weight
The combined weight of those in-
stalled regular production options weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in ex-
cess of those standards items which
they replace, not previously consid-
ered in curb weight or accessory
weight. y
Vehicle capacity weight
The total weight of cargo, luggage
and occupants that can be added to
the vehicle. y Vehicle maximum load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing by two. y Vehicle normal load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight
and dividing by two. „ Tire care – maintenance and
safety practices
y Check on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage, nails,
and stones. At the same time, check
the tires for abnormal wear. y Inspect the tire tread regularly and
replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible. When
a tire’s tread wear indicator becomes
visible, the tire is worn beyond the ac-
ceptable limit and must be replaced
immediately. With a tire in this condi-
tion, driving at even low speeds in wet
weather can cause the vehicle to hy-
droplane. Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an acci-
dent. y
To maximize the life of each tire and
ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it
is best to rotate the tires every 7,500
miles (12,500 km). Rotating the tires
involves switching the front and rear
tires on the right-hand side of the ve-
hicle and similarly switching the front
and rear tires on the left-hand side of
the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept on
its original side of the vehicle.) Re-
place any damaged or unevenly worn
tire at the time of rotation. After tire ro-
tation, adjust the tire pressures and
make sure the wheel nuts are correct-
ly tightened. A tightening torque spec-
ification and a tightening sequence
specification for the wheel nuts can be
found “Flat tires” in chapter 9.

Index 14-5
J
Jack and jack handle ........................................................ 9-19
Jump starting .................................................................... 9-11 K Key
Keyless entry system ..................................................... 2-8
Number .......................................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................................ 3-4
Keys ................................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ...................................................... 10-4
Light Cargo area ..................................................................... 6-2
Control switch .............................................................. 3-26
Dome ............................................................................. 6-2
Map ................................................................................ 6-3
Light control switch ........................................................... 3-26
Loading your vehicle ........................................................ 8-11
Low fuel warning light ................................................ 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light ......................................... 3-14
Lumbar support .................................................................. 1-5 M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-37
Maintenance Precautions .................................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ....................................................................... 1-26
Tools ............................................................................ 9-19 Manual mode .................................................................... 7-11
Map light .................................................................. 6-3, 11-45
Maximum load limits ......................................................... 8-18
Meters and gauges ............................................................. 3-5
Mirrors ............................................................................... 3-34
Moonroof ........................................................................... 2-23
Multi function display ........................................................ 3-23 N
New vehicle break-in driving the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) ....................................................................... 8-2
O
Odometer ............................................................................ 3-6
Oil filter .............................................................................. 11-7
Oil level Engine .......................................................................... 11-7
Front differential gear ................................................. 11-16
Rear differential .......................................................... 11-17
Oil pressure warning light ................................................. 3-13
On-pavement and off road driving ...................................... 8-5
Outside mirrors ................................................................. 3-36
Outside temperature indication ......................................... 3-21
Overheating engine .......................................................... 9-14 P Parking Brake stroke ............................................................... 11-23
Light switch .................................................................. 3-28
Periodic inspection .............................................................. 8-4