wiper blades SUBARU TRIBECA 2013 1.G User Guide

3. Align the claws of the metal support
with the grooves in the rubber and slide
the blade rubber assembly into the metal
support until it locks.
1) Stopper
4. Be sure to position the claws at the end of the metal support between the
stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the
rubber is not retained properly, the wiper
blade may scratch the windshield.
& Rear window wiper blade assembly
1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.
2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun- terclockwise.
3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm. & Rear window wiper blade rubber
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11-32Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades
1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plasticsupport.
2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.
1) Metal spines3. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.
4. Align the claws of the plastic support
with the grooves in the blade rubber
assembly, then slide the blade rubber
assembly into place.
Securely retain both ends of the rubber
with the stoppers on the plastic support
ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear windowglass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.

14-8Index
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-31
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .................................... 12-7
Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-6
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-6
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-7
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system .......................................... 7-8
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-19
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-29
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-12
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-12
Replacing bulbs .............................................. 11-36, 12-12
Backup light ......................................................... 11-40
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-44
Dome light ........................................................... 11-42
Door step light ...................................................... 11-43
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-39
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-39
Headlight ............................................................. 11-36
License plate light ................................................. 11-41
Map light .............................................................. 11-43
Parking light ......................................................... 11-38 Rear combination light
.......................................... 11-39
Rear gate light ..................................................... 11-41
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-39
Stop light ............................................................. 11-39
Tail light. .............................................................. 11-39
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-43
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-17
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-14
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 5
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-7
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-3
Second-row ............................................................ 1-8
Third-row ............................................................... 1-13
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 5, 1-17
Fastening .............................................................. 1-18
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-26
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-27
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-17
Warning light and chime .......................................... 3-10
Second-row seats ........................................................ 1-8
Armrest ................................................................. 1-13

Rear differential oil temperature............................... 3-13
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-18, 3-19
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-17
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-21
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-25
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-27
Balance ............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque .............................................. 12-8
Replacement ........................................................ 11-27
Windows ................................................................... 2-21
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-28
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-36
Winter
Driving .................................................................... 8-8
Tires ............................................................ 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-36 Index
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