oil pressure SUBARU TRIBECA 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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&Warning and indicator lights
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Driver’s seatbelt warninglight3-10
Front passenger’s seat-belt warning light3-10
SRS airbag systemwarning light3-11
CHECK ENGINE warn-ing light/Malfunction indi-cator light3-12
Charge warning light 3-13
Oil pressure warning light3-13
AT OIL TEMP warninglight3-13
/ABS warning light 3-15
/Brake system warninglight3-16
Door open warning light3-17
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Low fuel warning light 3-17
AWD warning light 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol warning light (U.S.-spec. models andCanada-spec. models)/Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol operation indicatorlight (all models)
3-18
Traction Control systemOFF indicatorlight (U.S.-spec. models andCanada-spec. models)
3-19
Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol warning light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)/Traction Control systemOFF indicator light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)
3-19
Security indicator light 3-21
Turn signal indicatorlights3-21
High beam indicator light3-22
Front fog light indicatorlight3-22
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Headlight indicator light 3-22
Cruise control indicatorlight3-22
Cruise control set indica-tor light3-22
Low tire pressure warn-ing light3-14
Passengerairbag ON in-dicator light3-12
Passenger airbag OFFindicator light3-12
SPORT mode indicatorlight3-21
Windshield washer fluidwarning light3-17
Rear differential oil tem-perature warning light3-13

Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3LOCK.................................................................. 3-3Acc ..................................................................... 3-4ON ...................................................................... 3-4START ................................................................ 3-4Key reminder chime............................................ 3-4Ignition switch light............................................. 3-4
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-5Combination meter illumination........................... 3-5Canceling the function for meter needle/gaugemovement and combination meter sequentialillumination upon turning on the ignitionswitch............................................................... 3-5Speedometer....................................................... 3-6Odometer............................................................ 3-6Double trip meter................................................ 3-7Tachometer......................................................... 3-7Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-8Temperature gauge............................................. 3-8
Warning and indicator lights.............................. 3-9Seatbelt warning light and chime........................ 3-10SRS airbag system warning light........................ 3-11Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFFindicators......................................................... 3-12CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunctionindicator light................................................... 3-12Charge warning light.......................................... 3-13Oil pressure warning light.................................. 3-13AT OIL TEMP warning light................................. 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature warninglight................................................................ 3-13Low tire pressure warning light.......................... 3-14ABS warning light.............................................. 3-15Brake system warning light................................ 3-16Low fuel warning light....................................... 3-17Door open warning light.................................... 3-17Windshield washer fluid warning light................ 3-17All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................. 3-18Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (U.S.-spec models and Canada-spec. models)/VehicleDynamics Control operation indicator light (allmodels)........................................................... 3-18Traction Control system OFF indicator light(U.S.-specmodels and Canada-spec.models)........................................................... 3-19Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)/Traction Control OFFindicator light (Latin America-spec. models)..... 3-19Security indicator light....................................... 3-21SPORT mode indicator light............................... 3-21Select lever/Gear position indicator.................... 3-21Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-21High beam indicator light................................... 3-22Cruise control indicator light.............................. 3-22Cruise control set indicator light........................ 3-22Headlight indicator light..................................... 3-22Front fog lightindicator light.............................. 3-22
Clock.................................................................. 3-22
Outside temperature indicator.......................... 3-23Low outside temperature warning...................... 3-24
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CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normaloperating range, safely stop thevehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to“Engine overheating”F9-14.
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lightsilluminate momentarily and then turn offwhen the ignition switch is initially turnedto the“ON”position. This permits check-ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn theignition switch to the“ON”position. Forthe system check, the following lightsilluminate and turn off after several sec-onds or after the engine has started:
: Driver’s seatbelt warning light(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the driver fastens theseatbelt.)
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warninglight(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the front seat passengerfastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-function indicator light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light
/: ABS warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light(U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec.models)/Vehicle Dynamics Control op-eration indicator light (all models)
: Traction Control system OFF indicatorlight (U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models)
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light(Latin America-spec. models)/TractionControl system OFF indicator light(Latin America-spec. models)
/: Brake system warning light
: AWD warning light
: Low tire pressure warning light
: SPORT mode indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ONindicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFFindicator light
: Low fuel warning light
: Cruise control indicator light
: Cruise control set indicator light
: Rear differential oil temperature warn-ing light
: Windshield washer fluid warning light
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!If the light is blinking
If the light is blinking while driving, anengine misfire condition has been de-tected which may damage the emissioncontrol system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-sion control system, you should do thefollowing.
.Reduce vehicle speed.
.Avoid hard acceleration.
.Avoid steepuphill grades.
.Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-ble.
.Stop towing a trailer as soon aspossible.
The CHECK ENGINE warning light maystop blinking and illuminate steadily afterseveral drivingtrips. You should have yourvehicle checked by an authorizedSUBARU dealer immediately.
&Charge warning light
If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the chargingsystem is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or doesnot turn off after the engine starts, stop theengine at the first safe opportunity andcheck the alternator belt. If the belt isloose, broken or if the belt is in good
condition but the light remains illuminated,contact your nearest SUBARU dealerimmediately.
&Oil pressure warning
light
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with theoil pressure warning light illumi-nated. This may cause serious en-gine damage.
If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the engine oilpressureis low and the lubricating systemis not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or doesnot turnoff after the engine starts, stop theengine at the first safe opportunity andcheck the engine oil level. If the oil level islow, add oil immediately. If the engine oil isat the proper level but the light remainsilluminated, contact your nearestSUBARU dealer immediately.
&AT OIL TEMP warning
light
If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the automatictransmission fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, im-mediately stop the vehicle in a safe placeand let the engine idle until the warninglight turns off.
!Automatic transmission controlsystem warning
If the light flashes after the engine starts, itmay indicate that the automatic transmis-sion control system is not working prop-erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU deal-er for service immediately.
&Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light
CAUTION
If the R.DIFF TEMP warning lightilluminates, reduce vehicle speedand stop the vehicle in a safelocation as soon as possible. Con-tinuing to drive with this light illumi-nated may damage the rear differ-ential and other parts of the power-train.
If this light illuminates when the engine isrunning, it may indicate that the reardifferential oil temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce
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3-14Instruments and controls
vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at thenearest safe place.
Park the vehicle for several minutes. Afterthe light turns off, you can start driving.
If the light does not turn off, contact thenearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE
.If the tire pressures are not correctand/or the tires are not all the samesize and brand, the rear differential willbe heavily loaded when the vehicle isdriven, resultingin an abnormally highoiltemperature..The rear differential oil will deterio-rate if its temperature increases en-ough for the rear differential oil tem-perature warning light to illuminate. It isadvisable to have the rear differentialoil replaced as soon as possible.
&Low tire pressure
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position, the low tire pressure warn-ing light will illuminate for approximately 2seconds to check that the tire pressuremonitoring system (TPMS) is functioningproperly. If there is no problem and all tiresare properly inflated, the light will turn off.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when coldand inflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufac-turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-sure label, you should determine theproper tire inflation pressure for thosetires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a tire pressuremonitoring system (TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tirepressure telltale illuminates, you shouldstop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflatethem to the properpressure.Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat andcan lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,and may affect the vehicle’s handling andstopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance,and it is the driver’sresponsibilitytomaintain correct tire pressure, even ifunder-inflation has not reached the levelto trigger illumination of the TPMS low tirepressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-bined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction,the telltale will flash for approximately oneminute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continueupon subsequent vehicle start-ups as longas the malfunction exists. When themalfunction indicator is illuminated, thesystem may not be able to detect or signallow tire pressure as intended. TPMSmalfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of re-placement or alternate tires or wheels onthe vehicle that prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. Always check theTPMS malfunction telltale after replacingone or more tires or wheels on yourvehicle to ensure that the replacement oralternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly.
Should the warning light illuminate stea-dily after blinking for approximately oneminute, have the system inspected byyour nearest SUBARU dealer as soon aspossible.

9-14In case of emergency
Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-tor cap until the engine has beenshut off and has fully cooled down.When theengine is hot, the coolantis under pressure. Removing thecap while the engine is still hotcould release a spray of boiling hotcoolant, which could burn you veryseriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off theroad and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
&If steam is coming from the
engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down.
&If no steam is coming from
the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check thecoolant level or how to add coolant,refer to“Engine coolant”F11-11.
1. Keep the engine running at idlingspeed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the enginecompartment. Refer to“Engine hood”F11-4.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. Ifthe fan is not turning, immediately turn offthe engine and contact your authorizeddealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperaturehas dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at theoverheated zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,check the coolant level in the reservetank.
If the coolant level is below the“LOW”mark, add coolant up to the“FULL”mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reservetank, add coolant to the reserve tank.Then remove the radiator cap and fill theradiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hotradiator, first wrap a thick cloth around theradiator cap, then turn the cap counter-clockwise slowly without pressing downuntil it stops. Release the pressure fromthe radiator. After the pressure has beenfully released, remove the cap by pressingdown and turning it.
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with thefront wheels raised off the groundwhile the rear wheels are on theground, or with the rear wheelsraised off the ground while the frontwheels are on the ground. This willcause the vehicle to spin away dueto the operation or deterioration ofthe centerdifferential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done byyour SUBARU dealer or a commercialtowing service. Observe the followingprocedures for safety.

Maintenance schedule....................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions................................... 11-3Before checking or servicing in the enginecompartment.................................................... 11-4When you do checking or servicing in the enginecompartment while the engine is running.......... 11-4
Engine hood....................................................... 11-4
Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-6
Engine oil............................................................ 11-7Checking the oil level......................................... 11-7Changing the oil and oil filter.............................. 11-8Recommendedgrade and viscosity.................... 11-9Synthetic oil....................................................... 11-9
Cooling system................................................ 11-10Hose and connections...................................... 11-10Engine coolant................................................. 11-11
Air cleaner element.......................................... 11-12Replacing the air cleaner element..................... 11-12
Spark plugs...................................................... 11-13Recommended spark plugs.............................. 11-13
Drive belts........................................................ 11-13
Automatic transmission fluid.......................... 11-14Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-14Recommended fluid......................................... 11-15
Front differential gear oil................................. 11-15Checking the oil level....................................... 11-15Recommended grade and viscosity.................. 11-16
Rear differential gear oil.................................. 11-16Recommended grade and viscosity.................. 11-16
Power steering fluid........................................ 11-16Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-16Recommended fluid......................................... 11-17
Brake fluid........................................................ 11-17Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-17Recommended brake fluid............................... 11-18
Brakebooster.................................................. 11-18
Brake pedal...................................................... 11-19Checking the brake pedal free play.................. 11-19Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-19
Replacement of brake pad and lining............ 11-19Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings....... 11-20
Parking brake stroke....................................... 11-20
Tires and wheels.............................................. 11-21Types of tires................................................... 11-21Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).......... 11-21Tire inspection................................................. 11-22Tire pressuresand wear.................................. 11-23Wheel balance................................................. 11-25Wear indicators............................................... 11-25Tire rotation direction mark.............................. 11-25Tire rotation..................................................... 11-26Tire replacement.............................................. 11-26Wheel replacement.......................................... 11-27
Aluminum wheels............................................ 11-27
Windshield washer fluid.................................. 11-28
Replacement of wiper blades......................... 11-29Windshield wiper blade assembly..................... 11-30Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-30Rear window wiper blade assembly.................. 11-31
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11-10Maintenance and service
mended engine oil for optimum engineperformance. Conventional oil may beused if synthetic oil is unavailable.
Cooling system
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-tor cap until the engine has beenshut off and has cooled downcompletely. Since the coolant isunder pressure, you may sufferserious burns from a spray of boil-ing hot coolant when the cap isremoved.
CAUTION
.Vehicles are filled at the factorywith SUBARU Super Coolant thatdoes not require the first changefor 11 years/137,500 miles (11years/220,000 km). This coolantshould not be mixed with anyother brand or type of coolantduring this period. Mixing with adifferent coolant will reduce thelife of the coolant. Should it benecessary to top off the coolantfor any reason, use onlySUBARU Super Coolant.
If the SUBARU Super Coolant isdiluted with another brand ortype, the maintenance interval is
shortened to that of the mixingcoolant.
.Do not splash the engine coolantover painted parts. The alcoholcontained in the engine coolantmay damage the paint surface.
&Hose and connections
Your vehicle employs an electric coolingfan which is thermostatically controlled tooperate when the engine coolant reachesa specific temperature.
If the radiator cooling fan does not operateeven when the engine coolant tempera-ture gauge exceeds the normal operatingrange, the cooling fan circuit may bedefective.Check the fuse and replace itif necessary. If the fuse is not blown, havethe cooling system checked by yourSUBARU dealer.
If frequent addition of coolant is neces-sary, there may be a leak in the enginecooling system. It is recommended thatthe cooling system and connections bechecked for leaks, damage, or looseness.

13-6Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
.Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.
.Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more.
.Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire.
.Cordseparation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds.
.Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material.
.Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.
.Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standard
tire.
.Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs.
.Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire.
.Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass.
.Intended outboard sidewall(1)The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(2)The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount-
ing on a vehicle.
.Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles.
.Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure.
.Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
.Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a)Curb weight(b)Accessory weight(c)Vehicle capacity weight(d)Production options weight.Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.

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