SUBARU TRIBECA 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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gram for operation of one desired device.
For details on the device types which can
be operated by this system, consult the
HomeLink website at www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.
Note the following about this system:
If your vehicle is equipped with the
HomeLink® Wireless Control System, it
complies with Part 15 of the Federal Com-
munication Commission Rules in the U.S.
and the RSS-210 of Industry Canada in
Canada. Its operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
Changes and modifications to this system
by anyone other than an authorized ser-
vice facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
HomeLink and the HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Johnson Con-
trols, Inc.
NOTE yAfter programming your HomeLink®
Wireless Control System for the de-
sired devices, retain the hand-held
transmitters for further programming
or device testing in the event of a prob-
lem. y It is recommended that you insert a
new battery in the hand-held transmit-
ter of a device to ensure correct pro-
gramming. „ Garage door opener pro-
gramming in the U.S.A.
NOTE
When programming the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System for a garage
door opener, it is suggested that you
park the vehicle outside the garage.
1. Unplug the motor of the garage door
opener from the outlet.
yWhen programming the
HomeLink® Wireless Control Sys-
tem, you may be operating a ga-
rage door opener or other device.
Make sure that people and objects
are out of the way of the garage
door opener or other device to
prevent potential harm or dam-
age.
yDo not use the HomeLink® Wire-
less Control System with any ga-
rage door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature as
required by applicable safety
standards. A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and re-
verse, does not meet these safety
standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases risk of serious injury or
death. For more information, con-
sult the HomeLink website at
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-
355-3515.
When programming the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System to operate
a garage door opener or an entrance
gate, unplug the device’s motor
from the outlet during programming
to prevent motor burnout.

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2. Press and hold the two outside
HomeLink® buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Re-
lease both buttons.
NOTE
If any of the HomeLink® buttons are al-
ready programmed for other devices,
skip step 2 because it clears the mem-
ory of all the three buttons.
3. Hold the end of the garage door open-
er’s hand-held transmitter between 1 and
3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from the
HomeLink® buttons on the driver’s sun vi-
sor, keeping the indicator light in view.
4. Using both hands, simultaneously
push the hand-held transmitter button and
the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT
release the buttons until step 5 has been
completed.
5. Hold down both buttons until the
HomeLink® indicator light flashes, first
slowly then rapidly. When the indicator
light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be
released. (The rapidly flashing light indi-
cates successful programming of the new
frequency signal.)
6. Press and hold the programmed button
and check the HomeLink® indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on continuously,
your garage door should activate and the
programming is completed.
If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two
seconds and then stays on continuously, your garage door opener may be protect-
ed by a rolling code feature. In this case
you need to perform the additional stepsfor “Programming rolling-code-protected
garage door openers in the U.S.A.” de-
scribed in the following.
NOTE
Rolling-code-protected garage door
openers are manufactured after 1996.
See the instruction manual of your ga-
rage opener for confirmation.
7. Reconnect the motor of your garage
door opener to the outlet.
8. Test your garage door opener by
pressing the programmed HomeLink®
button. „
Programming rolling-code-
protected garage door open-
ers in the U.S.A.
If your garage door opener has a rolling
code feature, program the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System for it by following
steps 1 through 5 in the “Programming ga-
rage door openers in the U.S.A.” section
above and then continuing with the steps
below.
NOTE
The assistance of a second person
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may make the programming quicker
and easier.
1. Locate the training button on the ga-
rage door opener motor head unit. The ex-
act location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener. If it
is difficult to locate the training button, re-
fer to your garage door opener’s instruc-
tion manual. 1) Training button
2. Press the training button on the garage
door opener motor head unit (which acti-
vates the “training light” on the unit). Pro-
ceed to step 3 within 30 seconds.
3. Inside the vehicle, firmly press and re-
lease the HomeLink® button that was pro-
grammed in the section above. Press and
release the button a second time to com-
plete the programming procedure.
NOTE
Some garage door openers may re-
quire you to do the above procedure a
third time to complete the program-ming.
4. The garage door opener should now
recognize the HomeLink® Wireless Con- trol System and your garage door opener
should activate when the HomeLink® but-
ton is pressed. „
Programming for entrance
gates and garage door open-
ers in Canada
1. Unplug the motor of the entrance gate
or garage door opener from the outlet.
2. Press and hold the two outside buttons
until the HomeLink® indicator light begins
to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons.
NOTE
If any of the HomeLink® buttons are al-
ready programmed for other devices,
skip step 2 because it clears the mem-
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ory of all three buttons.
3. Hold the end of the entrance gate’s/ga-
rage door opener’s hand-held transmitter
between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm)
away from the HomeLink® buttons on the
driver’s sun visor, keeping the indicator
light in view.
4. Press and hold the desired
HomeLink® button.
5. Press and release (“cycle”) the hand-
held transmitter button every two seconds
until step 6 is complete.
6. When the indicator light flashes slowly
and then rapidly after several seconds, re-
lease both buttons.
7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/ga-
rage door opener to the outlet.
8. Test your entrance gate/garage door
opener by pressing the programmed
HomeLink® button. „
Programming other devices
To program other devices such as door
locks, home lighting and security systems,
contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515. „ Operating the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System
Once programmed, the HomeLink® Wire-
less Control System can be used to re-
mote-control the devices to which its but-
tons are programmed. To activate a de-
vice, simply press the appropriate button.
The indicator light illuminates, indicating
that the signal is being transmitted. „ Reprogramming a single
HomeLink® button
1. Press and hold the HomeLink® button
you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release
the button until step 4 has been complet-
ed.
2. When the HomeLink® indicator light
begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds),
position the hand-held transmitter of the
device for which you wish to program the
button at 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink® button surface.
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmit-
ter button. The HomeLink® indicator light
will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.
4. When the indicator light begins to flash
rapidly, release both buttons.
The programming for the previous device
is now erased and the new device can be
operated by pushing the HomeLink® but-ton. „
Erasing HomeLink® button
memory
NOTE yPerforming this procedure erases
the memory of all the preprogrammed
buttons simultaneously. The memory
of individual buttons cannot be erased.y It is recommended that upon the sale
of the vehicle, the memory of all pro-
grammed HomeLink® buttons be
erased for security purposes.
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons
until the indicator light begins to flash (af-
ter 20 seconds).
2. Release both buttons. „ In case a problem occurs
If you cannot activate a device using the
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corresponding HomeLink® button after
programming, contact HomeLink at
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515 for assistance.

7
Starting and operating
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-2 Fuel requirements .................................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap .............................................. 7-3
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................... 7-5
Preparing to drive .............................................. 7-6
Starting the engine ............................................. 7-7
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-8
Automatic transmission .................................... 7-8 Selector lever .......................................................... 7-9
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ 7-10
Selection of manual mode ..................................... 7-11
Maximum speeds .................................................... 7-12
Driving tips .............................................................. 7-13
SPORT mode ........................................................... 7-13
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-14
Power steering ................................................... 7-15
Braking ................................................................ 7-15 Braking tips ............................................................. 7-15
Brake system .......................................................... 7-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators .............. 7-16
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... 7-16 ABS system self-check .......................................... 7-17
ABS warning light ................................................... 7-17
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system .............................................................. 7-18Steps to take if EBD system fails .......................... 7-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control system ................... 7-19 Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor .......... 7-21 Traction Control system OFF switch .................... 7-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........ 7-24
Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-25
Cruise control ..................................................... 7-27 To set cruise control .............................................. 7-27
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-28
To turn off the cruise control ................................. 7-28
To change the cruising speed ............................... 7-28
Cruise control indicator light ................................. 7-29
Cruise control set indicator light .......................... 7-30

7-2 Starting and operating
Starting and operatingFuel
„Fuel requirements
The engine is designed to operate using
premium unleaded gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium
unleaded gasoline is not available, regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used.
For optimum engine performance and
driveability, it is recommended that you
use premium grade unleaded gasoline. T Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the
Research Octane and Motor Octane num-
bers and is commonly referred to as the
Anti Knock Index (AKI).
Using a gasoline with a lower octane rat-
ing can cause persistent and heavy
knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle some-
times knocks lightly when you drive up a
hill or when you accelerate. See your
dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane
rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. T
Unleaded gasoline
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler
nozzle. Under no circumstances should
leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and
may impair driveability and fuel economy. T California fuel
If your vehicle was certified to California
Emission Standards as indicated on the
underhood tune-up label, it is designed to
optimize engine and emission control sys-
tem performance with gasoline that meets
the clean burning low-sulfur California
gasoline specifications. If you live in any
other state than California, your vehicle
will operate on gasoline meeting Federal
specifications. Gasoline sold outside Cali-
fornia is permitted to have higher sulfur
levels, which may affect the performance
of your vehicle’s catalytic converter and
may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try
a different brand of unleaded gasoline
having lower sulfur to determine if the
problem is fuel related before returning
your vehicle to an authorized dealer for
service. The CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp may also
turn on. If this occurs, return to your autho-
rized SUBARU dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is caused by
the type of fuel used, repairs may not be
covered by your warranty. T
MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane-en-
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If
you use such fuels, your emission control
system performance may deteriorate and
the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator lamp may turn on. If this
happens, return to your authorized
SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is deter-
mined that the condition is caused by the
type of fuel used, repairs may not be cov-
ered by your warranty. T Gasoline for cleaner air
Your use of gasoline with detergent addi-
tives will help prevent deposits from form-
Use of a fuel which is low in quality
or use of an inappropriate fuel addi-
tive may cause engine damage.
Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels con-
taining alcohol may cause paint
damage, which is not covered under
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ing in your engine and fuel system. This
helps keep your engine in tune and your
emission control system working properly,
and is a way of doing your part for cleaner
air. If you continuously use a high quality
fuel with the proper detergent and other
additives, you should never need to add
any fuel system cleaning agents to your
fuel tank.
Many gasolines are now blended with ma-
terials called oxygenates. Use of these fu-
els can also help keep the air cleaner. Ox-
ygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Me-
thyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl
or grain alcohol) may be used in your ve-
hicle, but should contain no more than
15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper
operation of your SUBARU.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are
now producing reformulated gasolines,
which are designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. SUBARU approves the use of
reformulated gasoline.
If you are not sure what the fuel contains,
you should ask your service station oper-
ators if their gasolines contain detergents
and oxygenates and if they have been re-
formulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
As additional guidance, only use fuels
suited for your vehicle as explained in the
following.y
Fuel should be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that specified
in this manual. y Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is
sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.
Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel
mixture AND if it is accompanied by suffi-
cient quantities of the proper cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors required to pre-
vent damage to the fuel system. Do not
use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT un-
der these conditions.y If undesirable driveability problems are
experienced and you suspect they may be
fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-
line before seeking service at your
SUBARU dealer.y Fuel system damage or driveability
problems which result from the use of im-
proper fuel are not covered under the
SUBARU Limited Warranty. „
Fuel filler lid and cap
T Refueling
0
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid re-
lease lever. The lever is on the floor at the
left of the driver’s seat.
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2. Open the fuel filler lid.
1) Open
2) Close
3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
pump automatically clicks off. Do not add
any more fuel.
5. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise
until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain
not to catch the tether under the cap while
tightening.
6. Close the fuel filler lid completely.
If you spill any fuel on the painted surface,
rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the
painted surface could be damaged.
NOTE y You will see the “ ” sign in the
fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right
side of the vehicle. y If the fuel filler cap is not tightened
until it clicks or if the tether is caught
under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE
warning light may come on. Refer to
the “Warning and indicator lights” sec-
tion located in chapter 3.
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y
Gasoline vapor is highly flamma-
ble. Before refueling, always first
stop the engine and make sure
that there are no lighted ciga-
rettes, open flames or electrical
sparks in the adjacent area.
yWhen opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. Fuel may be
under pressure and spray out of
the fuel filler neck especially in
hot weather, which may cause in-jury.
yNever add any cleaning agents to
the fuel tank. The addition of a
cleaning agent may cause dam-
age to the fuel system.
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State emission testing (U.S.
only)
At state inspection time, remember to
tell your inspection or service station
in advance not to place your SUBARU
AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dyna-
mometer. Otherwise, serious transmis-
sion damage will result.
Some states have started using dyna-
mometers in their state inspection pro-
grams in order to meet their obligation un-
der federal law to implement stricter vehi-
cle emission standards to reduce air pollu-
tion from vehicles. A dynamometer is a
treadmill or roller-like testing device that
allows your vehicle’s wheels to turn while
the vehicle remains in one place. Depend-
ing on the severity of a state’s air pollution
problems, the states must adopt either a
“basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission in-
spection test. Normally, a portion of the
basic emission test consists of an emis-
sion inspector inserting an analyzer probe
into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicle
for a short period of time. States with more
severe air pollution problems are required
to adopt an enhanced vehicle emission test. This test simulates actual driving
conditions on a dynamometer and permits
more accurate measurement of tailpipe
emitted pollution than the basic emission test.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen-
cy (EPA) and states using two-wheel dy-
namometers in their emission testing pro-
grams have
EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD
vehicles from the portion of the testing
program that involves a two-wheel dyna- mometer.
There are some states that use four-wheel
dynamometers in their testing programs.
When properly used, that equipment will
not damage an AWD SUBARU vehicle.
y
Make sure that the cap is tight-
ened until it clicks to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
y Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may
cause paint damage, which is not
covered under the SUBARU Limit-
ed Warranty.
y Always use a genuine SUBARU
fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong
cap, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and
emission control system might be
damaged.
Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehi-
cle must NEVER be performed on a
single two-wheel dynamometer. At-
tempting to do so will result in un-
controlled vehicle movement and
may cause an accident or injuries to
persons nearby.
Resultant vehicle damage due to im-
proper testing is not covered under
the SUBARU Limited Warranty and
is the responsibility of the state in-
spection program or its contractors
or licensees.