3-26 SUBARU TRIBECA 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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Illustrated index &Exterior1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-26)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-37)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-33)
5) Moonroof (page 2-25)
6) Roof rail (if equipped) (page 8-13)
7) Door locks (page 2-5)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-24)
9) Flat tires (page 9-6)
10) Tire chains (page 8-11)
11) Fog light switch (page 3-31)
12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15)
13) Towing hook (page 9-14)

&Instrument panel1) Door locks (page 2-5)
2) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-28)
3) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-41)
Power folding mirror switch (if equipped)
(page 3-42)
4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-35)
5) Traction Control system OFF switch (page 7-27)
6) Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) (page 3-29)
7) Light control switch (page 3-26)
8) Combination meter (page 3-5)
9) Wiper control lever (page 3-32)
10) Cruise control (page 7-30)
11) Horn (page 3-43)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-45)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-43)
14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)
15) Fuse box (page 11-35)
16) Power windows (page 2-21) 17
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18 &Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Parking light switch (page 3-31)
2) Windshield wiper (page 3-32)
3) Mist (page 3-33)
4) Windshield washer (page 3-34)
5) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-34)
6) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-33)
7) Wiper control lever (page 3-33)
8) Light control switch (page 3-26)
9) Fog light switch (page 3-31)
10) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-26)
11) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-27)
12) Turn signal (page 3-28)

straight in the center of the seat cushion,
correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/
her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to
the rearmost position. Turn the ignition
switch to the“ON ”position. If the OFF
indicator remains illuminated while the ON
indicator remains off, take the followingactions. . Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK ”
position.. Ensure that there are no articles,
books, shoes, or other objects trapped
under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or
on the side of the seat. . Next, turn the ignition switch to the
“ ON ”position and wait 6 seconds to allow
the system to complete self-checking.
Following the system check, both indica-
tors turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON
indicator should illuminate while the OFF
indicator remains off.
If the OFF indicator still remains illumi-
nated while the ON indicator remains off,
ask the occupant to move to the rear seat
and immediately contact your SUBARU
dealer for an inspection. !
Effect vehicle modifications made
for persons with disabilities may
have on SUBARU advanced frontal
airbag system operation (U.S. only)
Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, seatbelts, front bumper, front side
frame, instrument panel, combination me-
ter, steering wheel, steering column, tire,
suspension or floor panel can affect the
operation of the SUBARU advanced air-
bag system. If you have any questions,
you may contact the following SUBARUdistributors.
of Columbia>
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer Dealer Services Department
P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii
2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu,
HI 96819 808-839-2273 Shen
’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo-
bile
491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo, Guam 671-633-2698

Trebol Motors
P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 787-793-2828
There are currently no SUBARU distribu-
tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are
in such an area, please contact the
SUBARU distributor or dealer from which
you bought your vehicle. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
1-55
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Instruments and controlsLight control switch ........................................... 3-26
Headlights. ......................................................... 3-26
High/low beam change (dimmer) ......................... 3-27
Headlight flasher ................................................ 3-27
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-27
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-28
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-28
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ................ 3-29
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-31
Front fog light switch ......................................... 3-31 Wiper and washer
.............................................. 3-32
Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-33
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 3-34
Windshield wiper deicer .................................... 3-35
Rear window defogger button .......................... 3-36
Mirrors ................................................................ 3-37
Type A inside mirror (if equipped) . ..................... 3-37
Type B inside mirror (if equipped) . ..................... 3-37
Type C inside mirror (if equipped) . ..................... 3-40
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-41
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-43
Horn .................................................................... 3-43

3-26Instruments and controls
display is giving an indication other than
the journey time, the display switches to
the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds,
and returns to its original indication each
time a complete hour has elapsed. NOTE
The journey time is reset when the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK ”
position. It is also reset if the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK ”or
“ Acc ”position prior to restarting of
the engine. Light control switch
WARNING
To prevent battery discharge result-
ing from accidentally leaving your
lights on when your vehicle is
parked, the light switch operates
only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON ”position. In any other
position, the vehicle ’s lights will be
out.
If you park your vehicle on a road-
side at night, use the hazard warn-
ing flasher to alert the other drivers.
The light switch operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON ”position. &
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumina-
tion, tail lights and license plate light areon.
second position
Headlights, parking lights, instrument pa-
nel illumination, tail lights, and license
plate light are on.

Tips...................................................................... 7-19
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-21
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-13
Replacing ............................................................. 11-37
C
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 ................................................................ 11-11
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 ............................................ 11-20
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-20
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-10
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-15
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-18
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .............................. 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-29
Oil level (engine oil) ............................................... 11-7 Oil level (front differential gear oil)
.......................... 11-16
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
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
Compass ........................................................... 3-37, 3-40
Coolant ........................................................... 11-10, 12-7
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-10
Corrosion protection .................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-30
Indicator light ................................................. 3-20, 7-33
Set indicator light ............................................ 3-21, 7-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Second-row seat ..................................................... 6-9
Third-row seat ......................................................... 6-9 Index
14-3

Active head restraint................................................. 1-6
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Lumbar support ....................................................... 1-7
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Power seat .............................................................. 1-3
Reclining ................................................................. 1-3
Seat height adjustment ............................................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .................................................. 7-2, 12-3
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-35
Main fuse ............................................................. 11-36
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
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
Second-row seat .................................................... 1-12
Third-row seat ....................................................... 1-16
Headlight Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-29
Bulb replacement .................................................. 11-37 Bulb wattage
........................................................ 12-13
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 ......................................................................... 3-43
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-10
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
14-5

14-6Index
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
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-37
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack and jack handle .................................................. 9-19
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-6
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-11
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 ..................................................... 11-42
Light Back-up (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-41
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-45
Control switch ........................................................ 3-26
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-43
Door step ............................................................. 11-44
Front fog ...................................................... 3-31, 11-40
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-4 License plate
....................................................... 11-42
Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-44
Rear combination ................................................. 11-40
Rear gate ............................................................... 6-3
Turn signal .................................................. 3-28, 11-40
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-44
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
Lubricants .................................................................. 12-4
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-7
M
Main fuse ................................................................ 11-36
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, 11-44
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-37
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-25
Multi function display ................................................... 3-23
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2