SUBARU TRIBECA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-20
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-2, 11-40
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-14
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-5
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Airflow ........................................................................ 4-2
Airflow mode selection .................................................. 4-3
Airflow selection
Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-18
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-30
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-20
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-13
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-13
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-2
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-28
Control button ........................................................ 5-26
Set......................................................................... 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-38, 3-41
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5 Automatic transmission
............................................... 7-12
Capacities ............................................................. 12-3
Fluid ................................................................... 11-16
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-16
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-13
Select lever ........................................................... 7-13
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-14
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-14
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-18
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-18
BBattery .................................................................... 11-37
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-6
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-12
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-37
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake Assist .................................................................... 7-19
Booster ....................................................... 7-19, 11-21
Fluid ................................................................... 11-20
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-23
Parking ....................................................... 7-29, 11-23
Pedal .................................................................. 11-22
System .................................................................. 7-19
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-22
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-22
Brake system ............................................................. 7-19
Warning light .......................................................... 3-16

Braking..................................................................... 7-19
Tips...................................................................... 7-19
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-23
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-8
Replacing ............................................................. 11-40
C Capacities ................................................................. 12-3
Cargo area
Cover ................................................................... 6-14
Light ....................................................................... 6-3
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-4
Changing Coolant ................................................................ 11-12
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-8
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-12
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-22
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-22
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-11
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-16
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-20
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .............................. 11-19 Fluid level (washer fluid)
........................................ 11-32
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-7
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-17
Oil level (rear differential gear oil) ........................... 11-18
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-31
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-37
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-34
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-38
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-41
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-21
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-26
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
Chrome plated wheels .............................................. 11-31
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-10
Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-5
Clock ........................................................................ 3-21
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-12
Coolant ................................................................... 11-11
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-11
Corrosion protection .................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-30
Indicator light ................................................. 3-20, 7-33
Set indicator light ............................................ 3-21, 7-33 Index
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Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear seat (5-seater models)/Second-row seat (7-seater models) passenger ’s................................. 6-9
Third-row seat (7-seater models) ................................ 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-27
Differential gear oil Front ................................................................... 11-17
Rear .................................................................... 11-18
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-20
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-46
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light ................................................. 3-17
Step light ............................................................. 11-47
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-15
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-18
AWD vehicles .......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips.................................................................. 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7 Winter
.................................................................... 8-7
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-17, 7-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-18
Engine Compartment overview ............................................ 11-6
Coolant ............................................................... 11-11
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil ........................................................................ 11-7 Overheating ........................................................... 9-14
Starting .................................................................. 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat ................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-16
Brake .................................................................. 11-20
Power steering ..................................................... 11-19
Fog light Bulb .................................................................... 11-43
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Switch ................................................................... 3-32
Folding mirror switch ................................................... 3-43
Front
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-17

Fog light...................................................... 3-32, 11-43
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-21
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-28
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-43
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Power seat .............................................................. 1-3
Reclining ................................................................. 1-3
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-38
Main fuse ............................................................. 11-39
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-5
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear (5-seater models)/Second-row (7-seater models) ................................................. 1-11
Third-row .............................................................. 1-15
Headlight Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-29 Bulb replacement
................................................. 11-40
Control switch ........................................................ 3-26
Flasher .................................................................. 3-27
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ............................................. 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-27
HomeLink® Wireless Control System ............................ 6-17
Hook
Coat ..................................................................... 6-12
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-16
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-15
Horn ......................................................................... 3-44
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-11
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-4
Illuminated entry ......................................................... 2-10
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-28
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-19
Indicator light Cruise control ................................................ 3-20, 7-33
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-33
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlight ............................................................... 3-21
High beam ............................................................. 3-20
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-19
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-19
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-20Index
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SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-20
Traction control system OFF .................................... 7-25
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................ 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation ................. 3-18, 7-25
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack and jack handle .................................................. 9-19
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-6
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-12
K
Key ............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-4
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-8
L
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-45
Light Back-up (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-44
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-48
Control switch ........................................................ 3-26
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-46
Door step ............................................................. 11-47
Front fog ...................................................... 3-32, 11-43
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-4
License plate ........................................................ 11-45 Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-47
Rear combination
................................................. 11-43
Rear gate ............................................................... 6-3
Turn signal .................................................. 3-28, 11-43
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-47
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-11
Low fuel warning light .......................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-14
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-38
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-6
M
Main fuse ................................................................ 11-39
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-28
Tools ..................................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light)... 3-12
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-47
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-38
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-25
Multi function display ................................................... 3-23
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
OOdometer ................................................................... 3-6

Oil filter..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-17
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-pavement and off-road driving .................................. 8-5
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-43
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-42
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-22
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-8
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
P Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-23
Light .................................................................... 11-42
Light switch ........................................................... 3-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-30
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-43
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ................................................................ 7-18
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-19
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-31, 1-72Preparing to drive
........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-8
Combination lights ................................................ 11-43
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-18
Gate ............................................................. 2-24, 9-18
Gate light ...................................................... 6-3, 11-45
Seats ..................................................................... 1-7
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-43
Rear differential Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-14
Rear seat Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Reclining ................................................................ 1-9
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-22
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-37
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-35
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-35
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-17
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-21
Engine oil .................................................... 11-9, 11-10
Front differential gear oil ........................................ 11-18
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-20
Rear differential gear oil ........................................ 11-19
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-15
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8Index
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Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-22
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-12
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-40
Back-up light (Station wagon) ................................. 11-44
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-48
Dome light ........................................................... 11-46
Door step light ...................................................... 11-47
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-43
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-43
Headlight ............................................................. 11-40
License plate light ................................................. 11-45
Map light .............................................................. 11-47
Parking light ......................................................... 11-42
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-43
Rear gate light ...................................................... 11-45
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-47
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................ 8-13
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2 Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-7
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 4, 1-16
Fastening .............................................................. 1-19
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-28
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-28
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-18, 3-10
Security Alarm system ......................................................... 2-16
ID plate .................................................................. 2-3
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light .................................................. 2-4, 3-19
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-20
Select lever ............................................................... 7-13
Position indicator .................................................... 3-20
Shift lock function ....................................................... 7-14
Shift lock release ........................................................ 7-14
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-20
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-10, 11-24
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-11
Spare tire ................................................................... 9-2
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-15
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-6

SPORT mode............................................................ 7-18
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-20
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-60
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-49
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-60
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-45
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-71
Servicing ............................................................... 1-72
Warning light ......................................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-5
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-18
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-44
Stopping the engine ..................................................... 7-8
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-6
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-27
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ... ............. 1-45
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-7
Temperature gauge ...................................................... 3-9
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-13
Rear differential oil ................................................. 3-14
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-5
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-38, 1-41 Tie-down hooks
.......................................................... 9-15
Tilt steering wheel. ...................................................... 3-44
Tire................................................................. 11-24, 12-3
Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-25
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-26
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-29
Rotation .............................................................. 11-29
Types .................................................................. 11-24
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..... 7-28, 9-11, 11-24
Warning light .......................................................... 3-14
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-24
Tools ......................................................................... 9-19
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-38, 1-41
Towing ...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-17
Hooks ................................................................... 9-15
Weight .................................................................. 8-20
Traction Control system OFF indicator light .......................................... 3-18, 7-25
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-27
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-18
Hitch ............................................................. 8-18, 8-23
Towing .................................................................. 8-20
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-26
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-7
Turn signal
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-28 Index
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U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-16
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ...................................................... 6-5, 11-47
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-12
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Operation indicator light .................................. 3-18, 7-25
System ................................................................. 7-23
Warning light ................................................. 3-18, 7-25
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights .......................................... 3-9
Warning chimes
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
Warning light ABS ............................................................. 3-15, 7-21
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-18
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-13
Brake system ........................................................ 3-16
Charge ................................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-12
Door open ............................................................. 3-17
Low fuel .......................................................... 3-8, 3-17 Low tire pressure
.................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature ................................ 3-14
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 3-18, 7-25
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-18
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-20
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-28
Wheel Alignment .............................................................. 12-4
Aluminum ............................................................ 11-30
Balance ............................................................... 11-28
Chrome plated wheels .......................................... 11-31
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-30
Windows ................................................................... 2-21
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-32
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-34
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-36
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-7
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-24
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-36

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