SUBARU TRIBECA 2008 Owners Manual

position. The fan speed of the rear air
conditioner can be adjusted using the rear
air conditioner dial behind the center
console. The fan speed can be adjusted
in four steps by turning the dial. Turn the
dial to the“OFF ”position to stop the fan.NOTE. When the “A/C ”button is in the
“ OFF ”position and when the “A/C ”
indicator is not illuminated during
AUTO mode operation, the air condi-
tioner compressor does not operate,
meaning that the system merely blows
uncooled air out of the ventilators.
. The outlet air temperature of the rear
air conditioner cannot be adjusted.
. The rear air conditioner cannot be
used as a heater.
& Temperature sensors1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensorThe automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior tempera-
ture correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precau-
tions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
The sensors are located as follows:
– Solar sensor: beside windshield
defroster grille –
Interior air temperature sensor: on the
side of the driver-side part of the center
panel
– Outside temperature sensor: behind
front grille
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Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner&Cleaning ventilator grilleAlways keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.&Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlightAfter parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.
&
Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuitOperate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.&Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
sonCheck the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have your
SUBARU dealer perform this check.&Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditionsUnder certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.
&Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loadedTo improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.&Refrigerant for your climate
control systemYour air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty.
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Air filtration systemReplace the filter element according to the
replacement schedule shown in the fol-
lowing. This schedule should be followed
to maintain the filter’s dust collection
ability. Under extremely dusty conditions,
the filter should be replaced more fre-
quently. It is recommended that you have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we
recommend the use of a genuine
SUBARU air filter kit.Replacement schedule:
Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000
km) whichever comes first
& Replacing the air filter1. Remove the instrument panel side
cover.NOTEThe instrument panel side cover is held
in place with four pins.
2. Unhook the strap.3. Remove the glove box by detaching
the one clip on the side.
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4. Remove the air filter cover by detach-
ing the five clips.5. Unhook the air filter and draw it out.
6. Replace the air filter with a new one.
7. Install the air filter cover.
8. Install the glove box.9. Attach the strap to the hook.
10. Secure the glove box with the one clip.
11. Install the instrument panel side cover.12. Label installation
Attach the caution label to the driver’s
door.
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CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
–Reduction of the air flow through
the vents.
– Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.NOTEThe filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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Antenna system............................................... 5-2
Printed antenna................................................ 5-2
FM reception .................................................... 5-2
XM
TM
satellite radio reception
(if equipped) .................................................. 5-2
Installation of accessories ............................... 5-4
Audio set .......................................................... 5-4
Type A audio set .............................................. 5-4
Type B audio set .............................................. 5-4
Type A audio set (if equipped) ........................ 5-5
Radio operation................................................ 5-5 Compact disc player operation .
....................... 5-11
Type B audio set (if equipped)...................... 5-16
Radio operation.............................................. 5-16
Built in CD changer operation .. ....................... 5-22
Audio control buttons................................... 5-27
MODE button.................................................. 5-27
Aux unit operation ......................................... 5-29
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system operation (if equipped) ................................... 5-29
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc ............................................... 5-30
Audio
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Antenna system&Printed antenna
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the
antenna printed on the window.The antenna is printed on the inner
surface of the rear window glass.NOTEAntenna performance will deteriorate
significantly if you apply tinting film or any other material over the antenna
portion of the rear window glass.
&
FM receptionAlthough FM is normally static free,
reception can be affected by the surround-
ing area, atmospheric conditions, station
strength and transmitter distance. Build-
ings or other obstructions may cause
momentary static, flutter or station inter-
ference. If reception continues to be
unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.NOTEIf a cell phone is placed near the radio,
it may cause the radio to emit noise
when it receives calls. This noise does
not indicate a radio fault.
XM
TM
satellite radio reception
(if equipped)
XM
TM
is a continental U.S. based satellite
radio service that offers more than 160
coast to coast channels, including music,
news, sports, talk and children ’s program-
ming. XM
TM
provides digital quality audio
and text information, including song title
and artist name. A service fee is required
to receive the XM
TM
service. For more
information, contact XMTM
at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-
XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S.www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR
(1-877-438-9677) for Canada.
The XM
TM
satellite radio receiver that is
fitted to your vehicle receives the neces-
sary signals from two specially designated
satellites that are in a geostationary orbit
over the equator. One satellite covers the
east coast and the other covers the west
coast. Both of them direct their signals
north. These signals are then relayed
throughout the USA by a network of
ground repeater stations. The satellite
radio signals are transmitted as “line of
sight ”signals. Line of sight signals can be
blocked by objects such as buildings, but
the network of repeater stations allows
signal coverage within urban areas such
as cities.
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You may experience problems in receiving
XM
TM
satellite radio signals in the follow-
ing situations.
. If you are driving northward in a coastal
area
You will notice that the XM
TM
satellite
radio antenna is fixed to the upper right
hand corner of your windscreen.
The signal comes from the south and may
not be able to reach the antenna in some
circumstances when you are driving north.
. If you are driving in a tunnel or a
covered parking area
. If you are driving beneath the top level
of a multi-level freeway
. If you drive under a bridge
. If you are driving next to a tall vehicle
(such as a truck or a bus) that blocks the
signal
. If you are driving in a valley where the
surrounding hills or peaks block the signal
from the south
. If you are driving on a mountain road
where the southern direction is blocked by
mountains
. If you are driving in an area with tall
trees that block the signal (10 m or more),
for example on a road that goes through a
dense forest
. The signal can become weak in some
areas that are not covered by the repeater
station network.
Please note that these may be other
unforeseen circumstances when there
are problems with the reception of XM
TM
satellite radio signals.
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Audio
Installation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing a citizen band radio or
other transmitting device in your vehicle.
Such devices may cause the electronic
control system to malfunction if they are
incorrectly installed or if they are not
suited for the vehicle.
Audio setYour SUBARU may be equipped with one
of the following audio sets. See the pages
indicated in this section for operating
details.&Type A audio set. Radio operation: refer to page 5-5
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-11
& Type B audio set. Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
. Built-in CD changer operation: refer to
page 5-22
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