maintenance SUBARU TRIBECA 2008 Repair Manual

Battery
WARNING
.Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.
. For safety, in case an explosion
does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when work-
ing near any battery. Never lean
over a battery.
. Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.
. To lessen the risk of sparks, remove rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never
allow metal tools to contact the
positive battery terminal and any-
thing connected to it WHILE you
are at the same time in contact
with any other metallic portion of
the vehicle because a short cir-
cuit will result.
. Keep everyone including children
away from the battery.
. Charge the battery in a well-
ventilated area.
. Battery posts, terminals, and re-
lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
Never use more than 10 amperes
when charging the battery because
it will shorten battery life.
It is unnecessary to periodically check the
battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water.
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Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one hav-
ing a higher rating or with material
other than a fuse because serious
damage or a fire could result.The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The
fuses are located in two fuse boxes. One
is located under the instrument panel
behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s
seat side.
Open the lid that is located above the
hood release knob and pull it toward you
to remove it.The other one is housed in the engine
compartment.
The spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compart-
ment.The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.
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1) Good
2) BlownIf any lights, accessories or other electrical
controls do not operate, inspect the
corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,
replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK”
position and turn off all electrical acces-
sories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
The back side of each fuse box cover and
the “Fuses and circuits ”section in chapter
12 in this manual show the circuit for each
fuse.
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,
replace it with a spare fuse of the same
rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this
indicates that its system has a problem.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.
Main fuseMain fuse boxThe main fuses are designed to melt
during an overload to prevent damage to
the wiring harness and electrical equip-
ment. Check the main fuses if any
electrical component fails to operate (ex-
cept the starter motor) and other fuses are
good. A melted main fuse must be
replaced. Use only replacements with the
same specified rating as the melted main
fuse. If a main fuse blows after it is
replaced, have the electrical system
checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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Installation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.
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Replacing bulbs
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-65W HB3
2) Low beam headlight
Vehicle with HID light 12V-35W D1S
Vehicle without HID light 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking light 12V-28/8W 2357NA
4) Parking/Front side marker light 12V-5W 168(W5W)
5) Map light 12V-8W –
6) Dome light
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment 12V-5W–
Vehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment 12V-8W–
7) Door step light 12V-3W –
8) Vanity mirror light 12V-3W
9) Fog light 12V-55W H3
10) Cargo area light 12V-13W 912
11 ) Tail light 12V-5W 168
12) Brake/tail light 12V-27/8W 1157(W27/8W)
13) Rear turn signal light 12V-27W 1156(W27W)
14) Back-up light 12V-16W 921
15) Rear gate light 12V-5W (W5W)
16) License plate light 12V-5W 168(W5W)
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.&
Headlights (Vehicles with HID
headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock and result-
ing serious injury, you should not
attempt to replace them. Neither
should you attempt to replace the
high-beam bulbs, remove/refit the
headlight assemblies, or remove
any headlight-assembly compo-
nents. For replacement of the head-
light bulbs (low-beam and high-
beam), removal and installation of
the headlight assemblies, and re-
moval of headlight-assembly com-
ponents, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
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&Headlights (Vehicles without
HID headlights)
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface develop
into hot spots, causing the bulb to
break. If there are finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
them away with a soft cloth mois-
tened with alcohol.NOTE. If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. !
Low beam light bulbs (right-hand
side)
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the bulb
cover.3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the retainer spring.
5. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the bulb cover with the fixing
screws.
8. Install the air intake duct with the clips.NOTEContact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.
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!High beam light bulbsRight-hand side1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips.
(right-hand side)
9. Set the washer tank to the original place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side)
&
Parking light (right-hand
side)1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Set the bulb socket into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise until it
locks.NOTEContact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.
&Front turn signal light (right-
hand side)1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
Install a new bulb.
3. Set the bulb socket into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise until it
locks.NOTEContact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.&Front fog lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.
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&Rear combination lights1. Remove the two covers by inserting
the tip of a flat-head screwdriver.2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws. Then, slide the rear combination lamp assembly rear-
ward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side.
7. Tighten the two mounting screws, and
then close the covers.
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