ignition SUBARU TRIBECA 2008 Repair Manual

.Press the disc select button
. Select the radio mode
. Press the “RSE AUX ”button
. Press the “
”or “
”side of the
SEEK FLDR button (MP3 disc)
. Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.
. Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ”position.
! To repeat the currently playing disc/
folder
To repeat the currently playing disc/folder,
press the “RPT”button (6) twice while a
track/file (track) is playing. The display will
show “D-RPT ”, and the disc/folder will be
played repeatedly.
To cancel the disc/folder repeat-play
mode, press the “RPT”button once more.
The “D-RPT ”indication will go off, and the
normal playback mode will be resumed.
NOTE. Each time you briefly press the
button, the mode will change to the
next one in the following sequence.If you accidentally press the button and
cancel the disc/folder repeat-play
mode, press it again to reselect the disc/folder repeat-play mode.
.
The disc/folder repeat-play mode
will be cancelled if you perform any of
the following steps:
.Press the “RDM ”button
. Press the “SCAN ”button
. Press the “
”button
. Press the disc select button
. Select the radio mode
. Press the “RSE AUX ”button
. Press the “”or “
”side of the
SEEK FLDR button (MP3 disc)
. Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.
. Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ”position.
! Random playback
! Non-MP3 disc
Press the “RDM”button (5) briefly during
disc playback to play all of the tracks on
the disc in a random order. The display will
show “RDM”, and all of the tracks on the
disc will be played in a random order.
To cancel random mode, press the button
again. The “RDM”indication will go off,
and the normal playback mode will be
resumed.
NOTERandom playback will be cancelled if
you perform any of the following steps:
. Press the “RDM ”button
. Press the “SCAN” button
. Press the “
”button
. Select the radio mode
. Press the “RSE AUX ”button
. Press the “”or “
”side of the
SEEK FLDR button
. Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.
. Turntheignitionswitchtothe
“ LOCK ”position.
! MP3 disc
Press the “RDM”button (5) during disc
playback to play all of the tracks in the
folder currently being played in random
order. Press the “RDM ”button again to
play all of the tracks on the disc in random
order. The display will show “RDM”during
the random mode.
To cancel the random mode, press the
“ RDM ”button during “in-disc ”random
playback. The “RDM”indication will go
off, and the normal playback mode will be
resumed.
NOTE. Each time you briefly press the
button, the mode will change to the
Audio
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next one in the following sequence.If you accidentally press the button and
cancel the random mode, press it again
to reselect the random mode.
.Random playback will be cancelled
if you perform any of the following
steps:
.Press the “RPT ”button
. Press the “SCAN” button
. Press the “
”button
. Select the radio mode
. Press the “RSE AUX ”button
. Press the “”or “
”side of the
SEEK FLDR button
. Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.
. Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ”position.
! SCAN
The scan mode lets you listen to the first
10 seconds of each track/file (track) in
succession. Press the “SCAN”button (7)
to start scanning upward beginning with
the track/file (track) following the currently
selected one. When all tracks/files (tracks)
in the disc/folder have been scanned, normal playback will be resumed. To
cancel the scan mode, press the button
again.
NOTEThe scan mode will be cancelled if you
perform any of the following steps:
.
Press the “RPT ”button
. Press the “RDM ”button
. Press the “
”or “
”side of the
TUNE TRACK button
. Press the “
”or “
”side of the
SEEK FLDR button (MP3 disc)
. Press the “
”button
. Press the disc select button
. Select the radio mode
. Press the “RSE AUX ”button
. Turn off the power of the audio
equipment.
. Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ”position.
! Display selection (MP3 disc)
If you press the “AUDIO”button (3) during
playback, the indication will change to the
next one in the following sequence.
! Page (track/folder title) scroll (MP3
disc)
If, having pressed the “AUDIO”button (3)
to select track title or folder title display,
you press the “AUDIO”button again for
less than 0.5 second, the title will be
scrolled so you can see all of it. You will
see eight characters at a time.NOTEThe display is designed to show titles
for up to three pages (64 characters in
total).
! Folder selection (MP3 disc)
Press the “
”side of the SEEK FLDR
button (4) briefly to select the next folder.
Pressing the “”side of the same button
the first time makes the player go back to
the beginning of the currently selected file;
pressing it a second time makes it go back
to the previously selected file.
NOTEOnly MP3 folders are recognized when
an attempt to select the next or pre-
vious folder is made. If no appropriate
folder exists on the disc, pressing the
“
” or “
”side of the SEEK FLDR
button has no effect.
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&Rear gate lightThe rear gate light is on the ceiling just
inside of the rear gate. Push the right side
of the switch to turn it on, and push the left
side of the switch to turn it off.
&Automatic ambient light for
center console area (if
equipped)The automatic ambient light illuminates
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the light control switch is in
the “
”position or “
”position. The
light dimly illuminates the area around the
center console. The light turns off when
the light control switch is in the “OFF”
position. Also, the brightness of the light is
adjusted by the illumination brightness
control dial.
Map lightTo turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer
to “Remote keyless entry system ”in
chapter 2 for detailed information.
The setting of the period for which the light
stays on can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
Interior equipment
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Interior equipment
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery
is available at any of the outlets when the
ignition switch is either in the“Acc”or “ON ”
position.
You can use an in-vehicle use electrical
appliance by connecting it to an outlet.
When both outlets are used at the same
time, the total power consumption of the
electric appliances must be 120W or less.
CAUTION
. Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power
outlet.
. Do not place any foreign objects,
especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not
in use.
. Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC
and which consume less than
120W. Overloading the accessory
power outlet can cause a short
circuit. Do not use double adap-
ters or more than one electrical
appliance.
. If the plug on your electric appli- ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.
. Use of an electric appliance in the
accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.
. Before driving your vehicle, make
sure that the plug and the cord
on your electrical appliance will
not interfere with your shifting
gears and operating the accel-
erator and brake pedals. If they
do, do not use the electrical
appliance while driving.
NOTEIt is possible, when using the outlet in
the center console (lower compart-
ment) with the lid closed, to pass the
electrical appliance ’s cord through a
gap between the center console (lower
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Rear view camera (if
equipped)When the ignition switch is“ON”and the
selector lever is set to “R”, the rear view
camera automatically displays the rear
view image from the vehicle.
WARNING
. Since the rear view camera uses
a wide-angle lens, the image on
the monitor is different from the
actual view in terms of distance.
. Since the range of the image on
the monitor is limited, you should
always check the rear view with
your eyes and move backward at
a slow speed.
. Do not disassemble or modify the
camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell
a strange odor, stop using the
rear view camera immediately.
Contact your Subaru dealer for
an inspection. Continued use
may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION
. If your vehicle is washed with a
high-pressure washer, do not
allow water to contact the camera
directly. Entry of water in the
camera lens may result in con-
densation, malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
. Since the camera is a precision
device, do not subject it to strong
impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,
fire or electric shock may occur.
. If mud or snow sticks to or is
frozen on the camera, you must
be very careful removing it.
Otherwise, damage done to the
camera may cause a fire or
electric shock. Pour lukewarm
water over the camera to remove
mud or ice.
. Do not put a flame close to the
camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-
mage or fire may occur.
. When replacing the fuse, be sure
to use a fuse with the specified
rating. Use of a fuse with a
different rating may result in a
malfunction.
. If the rear view camera is used for
a long time while the engine is not operated, the battery may
become completely discharged.
NOTE.
Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,
benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,
discoloration may occur. To remove
contamination, wipe the camera with a
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral
detergent and then wipe it with a dry
cloth.
. When waxing the vehicle, be careful
not to apply the wax to the camera. If it
comes in contact with the camera,
moisten a clean cloth with a diluted
neutral detergent to remove the wax.
. The camera lens has hard coating to
help prevent scratches. However, when
washing the vehicle or cleaning the
camera lens, be careful not to scratch
the camera lens. Do not use a washing
brush directly on the camera lens. The
monitor screen may be adversely af-
fected.
. Strong light shined on the camera
lens may develop white light stripes
around the light source. This is not a
malfunction.
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&Position of rear view cameraIt is attached to the rear gate.&How to use the rear view
camera! To display the rear view camera
image
When the selector lever is set to “R”, the
rear view camera automatically displays
the rear view image from the vehicle.
When the lever is set to other positions,
the image before setting to “R”is dis-
played.
1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. Set the selector lever to “R ”.
NOTE. The image of the rear view camera
has priority over other screen displays.
. The image of the rear view camera is
horizontally reversed as is the case
with the vehicle rearview mirror or the
side view mirror.
. If the lens of the camera is dirty, it is
difficult to see the image. Carefully
remove the raindrops, snow and dirt if
they are attached.
. It is difficult to see the image of the
rearview mirror in the following cases.
This is not a malfunction of the camera.
.The image may become poor
when the vehicle is in a dark place
(at night, in a tunnel, etc.) or an
extremely hot or cold place. This is
not a malfunction.
. Strong light shined directly on the
camera lens may develop white
light stripes on the image. This is
not a malfunction.
. While the rear view camera is in
operation, the operations of other
screens are disabled. To operate other
screens, set the selector lever to a
position other than “R ”. (Vehicle with
navigation system)
& Viewing range on the screen! Viewing range on the screenRange of viewRange of view
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Preparing to driveYou should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that the hood and rear gate are
fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside
and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the“ON”position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting the engine
CAUTION
. Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10
seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter
for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10
seconds or more before trying
again.
. If you restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift the se-
lector lever into the “N ” position.
Do not attempt to place the
selector lever of a moving vehicle
into the “P ” position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P”or “N”
position (preferably “P ” position). The
starter will only operate when the select
lever is at the “P”or “N”position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to the
“ Warning and indicator lights ”section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”position
without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK ”position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “START”position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START”position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the “LOCK”
position. After waiting for 10 seconds
or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START ”position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
(4)

If the engine still refuses to start,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
Starting and operating
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Starting and operating
lights have gone out after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make
sure that the selector lever is at the“P”or
“N ”position and that the parking brake is
applied.
Stopping the engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering
and the brake booster, making steer-
ing and braking more difficult. It
could also result in accidental acti-
vation of the “LOCK ”position on the
ignition switch, causing the steering
wheel to lock.
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
Remote engine start system
(dealer option)
WARNING
. Do not remote start a vehicle in
an enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of Carbon
Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is
harmful to your health. Exposure
to high levels of Carbon Monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness or in extreme cases uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
. Before performing any servicing
of the vehicle, temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent the
system from unexpectedly start-
ing the engine.
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&Starting your vehicleThe remote control start system is acti-
vated by pressing the “
”button twice
within 3 seconds on your remote control
transmitter. The system will check certain
pre-conditions before starting, and if all
safety parameters are correct, the engine
will start within 5 seconds. While the
vehicle is operating via remote engine
start, the vehicle’ s power window features
will be disabled. Also, the system has a
timer and will shut down after 15 minutes if
you do not operate the vehicle. Press and
hold the “
”button for 2 seconds again to
turn the vehicle off. If the vehicle ’s starter
cranks but does not start or starts and
stalls, the remote engine start system will
power off then attempt to start the vehicle an additional four times. If the vehicle fails
to start after the additional attempts, the
remote engine start system will abort and
return to a non activated state.
&
Remote start safety featuresFor safety and security reasons, the
system will fail to start and beep the horn
twice or shut down the engine during
remote start operation if any of the
following occur:
. The brake pedal is pressed before the
vehicle ignition switch is turned “on ”
. The key was already in the ignition
switch
. The engine hood is opened
. The vehicle’ s engine idle speed has
reached a level over 3,000 RPM
. The alarm is triggered by opening a
door or the rear gate.NOTE. The security indicator light on the
dashboard will stop flashing while
under remote engine start operation,
but the vehicle is still protected.
. If the vehicle is entered during
remote engine start operation, the
system will not record entry in the
alarm history.
& Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless entry system. If the vehicle ’s
doors are unlocked manually using the
key, the vehicle’ s alarm system will trigger
and the remote engine start system will
turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition
switch and turning it to the “ON”position or
pressing the unlock button “
”on the
remote keyless entry transmitter will dis-
arm the alarm system. Refer to the “Alarm
system ”section in chapter 2.
2. Enter the vehicle. Do not press the
brake pedal.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn to the “ON”position. If the ignition
switch is accidentally turned to the
“START ”position, the system ’s “starter
anti-grind ”feature will prevent the starter
from re-cranking.
4. Press the brake pedal. The remote
starter disengages, the vehicle ’s power
window features are re-enabled and the
vehicle will operate normally.
& Entering the vehicle follow-
ing remote engine start shut-
downAn alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
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Starting and operating
transmitter within a few seconds immedi-
ately following remote engine start shut-
down.&Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicleBefore exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.&Service modeIn service mode, the remote start function
is temporarily disabled to prevent the
system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced.
! To engage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position, depress and hold the brake pedal
then, press and release the “
”button on
the remote control transmitter three times.
The system will pause for 1 second and
then flash the parking lights and honk the
horn three times indicating that the system
is in service mode. When attempting to
activate the remote start system while in
service mode, the parking lights will flash
and the horn will honk two times and will
not start. !
To disengage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position, depress and hold the brake
pedal, then press and release the “
”
button on the remote control transmitter
three times. The system will pause for 1
second and flash the parking lights one
time indicating that the system has exited
service mode.
NOTEWhen taking your vehicle in for service,
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote control start
system.& Remote transmitter program-
ming and programmable fea-
ture optionNew transmitters can be programmed to
the engine starter system in the event that
remote transmitters are lost, stolen or
damaged. The remote engine start system
also has one programmable feature that
can be adjusted for user preference.
The remote engine starter system can be
programmed to either make an audible
horn chirp upon remote start activation or
not. Remote transmitter programming and
feature programming can be adjusted
using the following procedure. 1. Open the driver
’s door (the driver ’s
door must remain opened throughout the
entire process).
2. Insert the key into the vehicle’ s ignition
switch and turn to the “ON”position.
3. Locate the small black programming
button behind the fuse box cover, on the
driver ’s side left under the dashboard
panel.
4. Press and hold the black programming
button for 10 to 15 seconds. The horn will
honk and the parking lights will flash three
times to indicate that the system has
entered programming mode. At this point
you can perform either action (Step 5 or
Step 6).
5. To program a remote transmitter:
press and release the “
”button on each
transmitter. The horn will honk and the
parking lights will flash one time to indicate
a successful transmitter learn each time
the “
”button is pressed. You can
program up to eight transmitters.
6. To toggle the Horn Confirmation chirps
ON/OFF: press and release the brake to
toggle the feature. The horn will chirp and
the parking lights will flash one time to
indicate Confirmation Horn Chirps are
“OFF ”. The horn will honk and the parking
lights will flash 2 times to indicate Con-
firmation Horn Chirps are “ON”. Pressing
the brake pedal repeatedly will toggle the
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