lights SUBARU TRIBECA 2014 1.G Service Manual

8-26Driving tips
blind spots occur with the vehicle’s stan-dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors thatconform with Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations.
!Trailer lights
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improperconnection of trailer lights maydamage your vehicle’selectricalsystem and cause a malfunction ofyour vehicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-cle’s electrical system requires modifica-tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit toincrease its capacity and accommodatewiring changes. To ensure the trailer lightsare connected properly, please consultyour SUBARU dealer. Check for properoperation of the turn signals, stop lightsand parking lights each time you hitch up.
!Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the tem-porary spare tire is used. The tem-porary spare tire is not designed tosustain the towing load. Use of thetemporary spare tire when towing
can result in failure of the spare tireand/or less stability of the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicleare properly inflated. Refer to“Tires”F12-8.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating andproper inflation pressure should be inaccordance with the trailer manufacturer’sspecifications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tirewhen towing a trailer, ask a commercialroad service to repair the flat tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in yourvehicle or trailer as a precaution againstgetting a flat tire, be sure that the sparetire is firmly secured.
&Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
.Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)when towing a trailer in hillycountry on hot days.
.When towing a trailer, steering,stability, stopping distance andbraking performance will be dif-ferent from normal operation. Forsafety’s sake, you should employ
extra caution when towing atrailer and you should neverspeed. You should also keep thefollowing tips in mind:
!Before starting out on a trip
.Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mounting are in good condition. Ifany problems are apparent, do not tow thetrailer.
.Check that the vehicle sits horizontallywith the trailer attached. If the vehicle istippedsharply up at the front and down atthe rear, check the total trailer weight,GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, thenconfirm that the load and its distributionare acceptable.
.Check that the tire pressures arecorrect.
.Checkthat the vehicle and trailer areconnected properly. Confirm that–the trailer tongue is connectedproperly to the hitch ball.–the trailer lights connector is con-nected properly and trailer’s stop lightsilluminate when the vehicle’s brakepedal is pressed, and that the trailer’sturn signal lights flash when thevehicle’s turn signal lever is operated.–the safety chains are connectedproperly.

9-12In case of emergency
&How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12volts and the negative terminal isgrounded.
2. If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights andaccessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly inthe sequence illustrated.

Maintenance and service
Rear window wiper blade rubber....................... 11-31
Battery............................................................... 11-33
Fuses................................................................ 11-34
Main fuse.......................................................... 11-35
Installation of accessories............................... 11-36
Replacing bulbs............................................... 11-36Headlights(models with HID headlights)........... 11-36Headlights (models without HID headlights) ...... 11-36Parking light (right-hand side)........................... 11-38Front turn signal light (right-hand side)............. 11-39
Front fog light.................................................. 11-39Rear combination lights................................... 11-39Backup light/Tail light...................................... 11-40Rear gate light................................................. 11-41License plate light........................................... 11-41Dome light....................................................... 11-42Map light......................................................... 11-43Vanity mirror light............................................ 11-43Door step light................................................. 11-43Cargo area light............................................... 11-44

1) Good2) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electricalcontrols do not operate, inspect thecorresponding 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.Look at the back side of each fuse boxcover and refer to“Fuses and circuits”F12-9.
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 samerating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, thisindicates that its system has a problem.Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.
Main fuse
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to meltduring an overload to prevent damage tothe wiring harness and electrical equip-ment. Check the main fuses if anyelectrical component fails to operate (ex-cept the starter motor) and other fuses aregood. A melted main fuse must bereplaced. Use only replacements with thesame specified rating as the melted mainfuse. If a main fuse blows after it isreplaced, have the electrical systemchecked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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11-36Maintenance and service
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealerbefore installing fog lights or any otherelectrical equipment in your vehicle. Suchaccessories may cause the electronicsystem to malfunction if they are incor-rectly installedor if they are not suited forthe vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot whileilluminated. Before replacing bulbs,turn off the bulbs and wait until thebulbs cooldown. Otherwise, there isa risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replaceany bulb only with a newbulb of the specified wattage. Usinga bulb of different wattage couldresult in a fire. For the specifiedwattage of each bulb, refer to“Bulbchart”F12-12.
&Headlights (models with HID
headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbsare used for the low beams of theheadlights. These HID bulbs use anextremelyhigh voltage. To avoid therisk of an electric shock that couldresult in serious injury, observe the
following precautions.
.Do not replace any headlightbulbs (both low beam and highbeam) by yourself.
.Do not remove/restore the head-light assemblies by yourself.
.Do not remove any headlight-assembly components by your-self.
For replacement, contact yourSUBARU dealer.
&Headlights (models without
HID headlights)
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs becomevery hot while in use. If you touchthebulb surface with bare hands orgreasy gloves, fingerprints orgrease on the bulb surface willdevelop into hot spots, causing thebulb to break. If there are fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface,wipe them away with a soft clothmoistened with alcohol.

&Front turn signal light (right-
hand side)
1. Remove the bulb socket from theheadlight assembly by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket bypushing it and turning counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb socket into the headlightassembly and turn it clockwise until itlocks.
NOTE
Contact your SUBARU dealer for thebulb replacement of the left-hand side.
&Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARUdealer if necessary.
&Rear combination lights
1. Remove the two covers by insertingthe tip of a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, removethe upper and lower screws. Then, slide
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12-12Specifications
Bulb chart
NOTE
Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.

Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3
2) Low beam headlight
Models with HID light 12V-35W D1S
Models with halogen 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
Models with Rear Seat Entertainment 12V-5W–
Models 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(W5W)
12) Stop light/Tail light12V-27/8W 1157(W27/8W)
13) Rear turn signal light12V-27W1156(W27W)
14) Backup light 12V-16W 921(W16W)
15) Rear gate light 12V-5W (W5W)
16) License plate light 12V-5W 168(W5W)
A)Side turn signal light––
B)High-mounted stop light––
WARNING
.Bulbs may become very hot whileilluminated. Before replacingbulbs, turn off the bulbs and waituntil the bulbs cool down. Other-wise, there is a risk of sustaininga burn injury.
.For models with HID low beamheadlights, observe the followingprecautions.Not doing so carriesthe risk of an electric shock thatcould result in serious injurybecause the HID bulbs use anextremely high voltage.
–Do not replace any headlightbulbs (both low beam andhigh beam) by yourself.
–Do not remove/restore theheadlight assemblies by your-self.
–Do not remove any headlight-assembly components byyourself.
For replacement, contact yourSUBARU dealer.
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Seatbelt pretensioners............................................ 1-27Turn signal light.................................................... 11-39Front seats.................................................................. 1-2Active head restraint................................................. 1-6Forward and backward adjustment............................. 1-3Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-5Lumbar support....................................................... 1-7Memory function...................................................... 1-4Power seat.............................................................. 1-3Reclining................................................................. 1-3Seat height adjustment............................................. 1-4Fuel........................................................................... 7-2Economy hints......................................................... 8-2Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-3Gauge.................................................................... 3-8Requirements.................................................. 7-2, 12-3Fuses...................................................................... 11-34Main fuse............................................................. 11-35Fuses and circuits...................................................... 12-9
GGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).............................. 8-13Glove box................................................................... 6-6GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).......................... 8-13
HHazard warning flasher........................................... 3-5, 9-2Head restraint adjustmentFront seat............................................................... 1-5Second-row seat.................................................... 1-12Third-row seat....................................................... 1-16
HeadlightBeam leveler.......................................................... 3-30Bulb replacement................................................. 11-36Bulb wattage........................................................ 12-12Control switch........................................................ 3-27Flasher.................................................................. 3-28Indicator light......................................................... 3-22HID headlights......................................................... 11-36High beam indicator light............................................. 3-22High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-28HomeLink®Wireless Control System............................. 6-17HookCoat..................................................................... 6-12Convenienttie-down............................................... 6-16Shopping bag........................................................ 6-13Towing and tie-down............................................... 9-15Horn......................................................................... 3-44Hose and connections............................................... 11-10
IIgnition switch............................................................. 3-3Light...................................................................... 3-4Illuminated entry......................................................... 2-10Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-29Immobilizer................................................................. 2-3Indicator light (security indicator light)................. 2-4, 3-21Indicator lightCruise control........................................................ 3-22Cruise control set................................................... 3-22Front fog light......................................................... 3-22Headlight............................................................... 3-22
Index14-5

14-6Index
High beam............................................................ 3-22Immobilizer............................................................ 3-21Security.......................................................... 2-4, 3-21Select lever/Gear position....................................... 3-21SPORT mode........................................................ 3-21Traction control system OFF.................................... 3-19Turn signal............................................................ 3-21Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF................................ 3-19Vehicle Dynamics Control operation................. 3-18, 3-19Inside mirror.............................................................. 3-38Interior lights............................................................... 6-2
JJack and jack handle.................................................. 9-19Jack-up point............................................................... 9-6Jump starting............................................................. 9-11
KKey ............................................................................ 2-2Number.................................................................. 2-2Reminder chime....................................................... 3-4Replacement........................................................... 2-4Keyless entry system................................................... 2-8
LLeather seat materials................................................ 10-5License plate light..................................................... 11-41LightBackup................................................................ 11-40Cargo area.................................................... 6-3, 11-44Control switch........................................................ 3-27
Daytime running..................................................... 3-29Dome............................................................ 6-2, 11-42Door step............................................................ 11-43Front fog..................................................... 3-32, 11-39Front side marker......................................... 3-28, 12-12Ignition switch......................................................... 3-4License plate....................................................... 11-41Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-43Parking............................................................... 11-38Rear combination................................................. 11-39Rear gate............................................................... 6-3Stop.................................................................... 11-39Ta i l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3 9 , 11 - 4 0Turn signal.................................................. 3-29, 11-39Vanity mirror.................................................. 6-5, 11-43Loading your vehicle................................................... 8-12Low fuel warning light................................................. 3-17Low tire pressure warning light..................................... 3-14Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-37Lumbar support........................................................... 1-7
MMain fuse................................................................ 11-35MaintenancePrecautions........................................................... 11-3Schedule............................................................... 11-3Seatbelt................................................................. 1-26Tools..................................................................... 9-19Malfunctionindicator light (check engine warning light)....3-12ManualTransmission oil..................................................... 12-6