Subaru 2009 Tribeca Manuals

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Subaru 2009 Tribeca Owner's Manual (411 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.04 MB

Table of Contents

11
- Keys and Doors
  3
  - Instruments and Controls
    3
  - Audio
    4
  - Interior Equipment
    4
  - Starting and Operating
    4
  - Driving Tips
    4
    
    Vehicle Symbols
    5
    
    Child Safety
    7
    
    Drinking and Driving
    8
    
    Driving with Pets
    9
    
    California Proposition 65
    10
    
    Tire Pressures
    10
    
    Table of Contents
    11
    
    Cargo Area
    22
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  3
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

25
- Front Seats
  
  26
  - Power Seat
    27
  - Memory Function (Driver's Seat - if Equipped)
    28
  - Active Head Restraint
    29
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    29
- Rear Seats (5-Seater Models)/Second-Row
  
  30
  - Lumbar Support
    30
- Seat Heater (if Equipped)
  
  30
  - Seats (7-Seater Models)
    30
  - Forward and Backward Adjustment
    32
  - Reclining the Seatback
    33
  - Folding down the Seatback
    33
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    35
  - Armrest
    36
- Third-Row Seat (7-Seater Models)
  
  37
- Seatbelts
  
  40
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  
  52
  - System Monitors
    53
  - System Servicing
    54
  - Precautions against Vehicle Modification
    54
- Child Restraint Systems
  
  55
- SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
  
  68
Keys and Doors

97
- Keys
  
  98
  - Key Number Plate
    98
  - Keys and Doors
    98
- Immobilizer
  
  99
  - Security ID Plate
    99
  - Security Indicator Light
    100
  - Key Replacement
    100
- Door Locks
  
  100
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  102
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    103
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  104
  - Locking the Doors
    105
  - Unlocking the Doors
    105
  - Unlocking the Rear Gate
    105
  - Illuminated Entry
    105
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    106
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    106
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    106
  - Replacing the Battery
    106
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    108
- Alarm System
  
  111
  - System Operation
    111
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    111
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    112
  - Arming the System
    112
  - Disarming the System
    113
  - Valet Mode
    113
  - Passive Arming
    114
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    115
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    115
- Child Safety Locks
  
  115
- Windows
  
  116
  - Power Windows
    116
- Rear Gate
  
  118
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  120
  - Tilt Function
    120
  - Sliding Function
    121
  - Anti-Entrapment Function
    121
  - Sun Shade
    121
Instruments and Controls

123
- Ignition Switch
  
  125
  - Lock
    125
  - Acc
    126
  - Ignition Switch Light
    126
  - Key Reminder Chime
    126
  - Start
    126
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  127
- Meters and Gauges
  
  127
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    127
  - Canceling the Function for Meter Needle/Gauge Movement and Combination Meter Sequential Illumination Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    127
  - Speedometer
    128
  - Odometer
    128
  - Double Trip Meter
    129
  - Tachometer
    129
  - Fuel Gauge
    130
  - Driver's Seatbelt Warning
    131
    
    Charge Warning Light
    131
    
    Front Passenger's Seat Belt Warning Light
    131
    
    Oil Pressure Warning Light
    131
    
    SRS Airbag System
    131
    
    Temperature Gauge
    131
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  131
  - Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
    132
  - Door Open Warning Light
    132
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    132
    
    All-Wheel Drive Warning
    132
    
    Vehicle Dynamics con Trol Warning Light/Traction
    132
  - SRS Airbag System Warning Light
    133
  - Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
    134
  - CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    134
  - Charge Warning Light
    135
  - Oil Pressure Warning Light
    135
  - AT OIL TEMP Warning Light
    135
  - Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light
    136
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    136
  - ABS Warning Light
    137
  - Brake System Warning Light
    138
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    139
  - Door Open Warning Light
    139
  - Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light
    140
  - All-Wheel Drive Warning Light
    140
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
    140
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Traction Control System off Indicator Light
    140
  - Security Indicator Light
    141
  - SPORT Mode Indicator Light
    142
  - Selector Lever/Gear Position Indicator
    142
  - Turn Signal Indicator Lights
    142
  - High Beam Indicator Light
    142
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    142
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    143
  - Headlight Indicator Light
    143
  - Front Fog Light Indicator Light
    143
- Clock
  
  143
- Outside Temperature Indicator
  
  144
  - Low Outside Temperature Warning
    144
- Multi Function Display (Vehicles Without a Genuine SUBARU Navigation System)
  
  145
  - Current Fuel Consumption
    145
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    146
  - Driving Range on Remaining Fuel
    146
  - Journey Time
    147
- Instruments and Controls
  
  148
- Light Control Switch
  
  148
  - Headlights
    148
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    149
  - Headlight Flasher
    149
  - Daytime Running Light System
    149
- Illumination Brightness Control
  
  150
- Turn Signal Lever
  
  150
- Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
  
  151
  - For 5-Seater Models
    152
  - For 7-Seater Models
    153
- Parking Light Switch
  
  154
- Front Fog Light Switch
  
  154
- Wiper and Washer
  
  155
  - Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
    156
  - Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
    157
- Windshield Wiper Deicer
  
  158
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  
  159
- Mirrors
  
  160
  - Inside Mirror
    160
  - Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass (if Equipped)
    160
  - Outside Mirrors
    161
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  
  163
- Horn
  
  164
Climate Control

165
- Ventilator
  
  166
  - Air Flow
    166
  - Climate Control
    166
  - Ventilator
    168
- Automatic Climate Control System
  
  169
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  174
- Air Filtration System
  
  175
  - Replacing the Air Filter
    175
Audio

179
- XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
  
  180
- Antenna System
  
  180
  - FM Reception
    180
  - Printed Antenna
    180
- Audio Set
  
  182
  - Type B Audio Set
    182
  - Type a Audio Set
    182
- Installation of Accessories
  
  182
- Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  183
  - Radio Operation
    183
  - Compact Disc Player Operation
    189
- Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
  
  194
  - Radio Operation
    194
  - Built in CD Changer Operation
    200
- Audio Control Buttons
  
  205
  - MODE Button
    205
- Aux Unit Operation
  
  207
- Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
  
  207
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  208
Interior Equipment

211
- Interior Equipment
  212
  - Interior Light
    212
    
    Cargo Area Light
    212
    
    Dome Light
    212
    
    Automatic Ambient Light for Center Console Area (if Equipped)
    213
    
    Map Light
    213
    
    Rear Gate Light
    213
  - Sun Visors
    214
    
    Sun Visor Extension Plate
    214
    
    Vanity Mirror with Light
    214
  - Storage Compartment
    215
    
    Glove Box
    215
    
    Center Console Box
    216
    
    Overhead Console
    217
    
    Rear Console
    217
  - Cup Holder
    217
    
    Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    217
    
    Rear Seat (5-Seater Models)/Second-Row Seat (7-Seater Models) Passenger's Cup Holder
    218
    
    Third-Row Seat Cup Holders (7-Seater Models)
    218
  - Bottle Holders
    219
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    219
  - Coat Hook
    221
  - Shopping Bag Hook
    222
  - Floor Mat
    222
  - Cargo Area Cover (if Equipped)
    223
    
    Using the Cover
    223
    
    To Install the Cover Housing
    224
    
    To Remove the Cover
    224
  - Convenient Tie-Down Hooks
    225
  - Under-Floor Storage Compartment
    225
    
    5-Seater Models
    225
    
    7-Seater Models
    226
  - Homelink® Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
    226
    
    Garage Door Opener Programming in the U.S.A
    227
    
    Programming Rolling-Code-Protected Garage Door Openers in the U.S.A
    228
    
    Programming for Entrance Gates and Garage Door Openers in Canada
    229
    
    Erasing Homelink® Button Memory
    230
    
    In Case a Problem Occurs
    230
    
    Operating the Homelink® Wireless Control System
    230
    
    Programming Other Devices
    230
    
    Reprogramming a Single Homelink® Button
    230
  - Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
    231
    
    How to Use the Rear View Camera
    232
    
    Position of Rear View Camera
    232
    
    Viewing Range on the Screen
    232
    
    Distance Marker (Help Line)
    234
Starting and Operating

237
- Cruise Control Indicator Light
  237
- Starting and Operating
  238
  - Fuel
    238
    
    Fuel Requirements
    238
    
    Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    239
  - State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
    241
  - Preparing to Drive
    243
  - Starting the Engine
    243
  - Stopping the Engine
    244
  - Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
    244
    
    Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
    245
    
    Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
    245
    
    Remote Start Safety Features
    245
    
    Starting Your Vehicle
    245
    
    Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
    246
    
    Remote Engine Start Transmitter Programming and Programmable Feature Option
    246
    
    Service Mode
    246
    
    System Maintenance
    247
  - Automatic Transmission
    248
    
    Selector Lever
    249
    
    Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    250
    
    Selection of Manual Mode
    251
    
    Driving Tips
    252
    
    Maximum Speeds
    252
    
    Shift Lock Release
    253
    
    SPORT Mode
    253
  - Power Steering
    254
  - Braking
    254
    
    Braking Tips
    254
    
    Brake System
    255
    
    Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    255
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
    256
    
    ABS System Self-Check
    256
    
    ABS Warning Light
    257
  - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
    258
    
    Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    258
  - Vehicle Dynamics Control System
    259
    
    Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
    261
    
    Traction Control System off Switch
    262
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    263
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    265
    
    Parking Brake
    265
    
    Parking Tips
    265
  - Cruise Control
    266
    
    To Set Cruise Control
    266
    
    To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    267
    
    To Turn off the Cruise Control
    267
    
    To Change the Cruising Speed
    268
    
    Cruise Control Indicator Light
    269
    
    Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    269
Driving Tips

271
- Driving Tips
  272
  - New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
    272
  - Fuel Economy Hints
    272
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    272
  - Catalytic Converter
    273
  - Periodic Inspections
    274
  - Driving in Foreign Countries
    274
  - Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
    274
  - On-Pavement and off Road Driving
    275
  - Winter Driving
    277
    
    Operation During Cold Weather
    277
    
    Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    279
    
    Corrosion Protection
    280
    
    Snow Tires
    280
    
    Tire Chains
    281
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    281
    
    Rocking the Vehicle
    281
    
    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    282
    
    Vehicle Capacity Weight
    282
    
    Roof Rails and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    283
    
    Roof Molding and Crossbar (if Equipped)
    286
  - Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
    288
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    288
    
    When You Do Not Tow a Trailer
    290
  - Trailer Towing
    290
    
    Maximum Load Limits
    290
    
    Warranties and Maintenance
    290
    
    Trailer Hitches
    293
    
    Connecting a Trailer
    294
    
    Trailer Towing Tips
    296
In Case of Emergency

299
- If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
  
  300
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    301
  - Re-Storage of Spare Tire
    302
- Spare Tire
  
  300
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  303
- Flat Tires
  
  304
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    304
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    309
- Jump Starting
  
  310
  - How to Jump Start
    310
- Engine Overheating
  
  312
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    312
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    312
  - Towing
    313
    
    Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    313
    
    Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    315
    
    Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    316
  - Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
    316
  - Maintenance Tools
    317
    
    Jack and Jack Handle
    317
Appearance Care

319
- Exterior Care
  
  320
  - Washing
    320
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    321
  - Waxing and Polishing
    321
- Corrosion Protection
  
  322
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    322
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    322
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  323
Maintenance and Service

325
- Maintenance Precautions
  327
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    328
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    328
- Maintenance Schedule
  327
- Engine Hood
  328
- Engine Compartment Overview
  330
- Fuse Box (Page
  330
- Engine Oil
  331
- Cooling System
  335
  - Hose and Connections
    335
  - Engine Coolant
    335
- Air Cleaner Element
  338
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    338
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  339
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    339
  - Recommended Fluid
    340
- Drive Belts
  339
- Spark Plugs
  339
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    339
- Front Differential Gear Oil
  341
  - Checking the Oil Level
    341
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    341
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  342
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    342
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    342
- Power Steering Fluid
  343
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    343
  - Recommended Fluid
    344
- Brake Fluid
  344
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    344
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    345
- Brake Booster
  345
- Brake Pedal
  345
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    345
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    346
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  346
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    346
- Parking Brake Stroke
  347
- Tires and Wheels
  347
  - Types of Tires
    347
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    348
  - Tire Inspection
    349
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    349
  - Wheel Balance
    351
  - Wear Indicators
    352
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    352
  - Tire Rotation
    352
  - Tire Replacement
    353
  - Wheel Replacement
    353
- Aluminum Wheels
  354
- Chrome Plated Wheels (if Equipped)
  355
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  356
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  357
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
    357
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
    358
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
    359
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
    359
- Battery
  361
- Fuses
  362
- Main Fuse
  363
- Installation of Accessories
  364
- Replacing Bulbs
  365
- Front Fog Light
  369
- Front Turn Signal Light (Right-Hand Side)
  369
- Rear Combination Lights
  370
- Back-Up Light/Tail Light
  371
- License Plate Light
  371
- Rear Gate Light
  371
- Dome Light
  372
- Map Light
  373
- Vanity Mirror Light
  373
- Cargo Area Light
  374
- Door Step Light
  374
- Specifications
  375
  - Specifications
    377
  - Engine
    377
  - Electrical System
    377
  - Capacities
    377
  - Tires
    377
  - Wheel Alignment
    378
  - Fuses and Circuits
    379
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    379
    
    Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    381
  - Bulb Chart
    382
  - Vehicle Identification
    383
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

385
- For U.S.A
  
  386
- Tire Information
  
  386
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  396
  - Treadwear
    396
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    396
  - Temperature A, B, C
    397
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
  
  398
  - Index
    399
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    408

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Rear Seats (5-Seater Models)/Second-Row

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Third-Row Seat (7-Seater Models)

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Child Safety Locks

Windows

Rear Gate

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Meters and Gauges

Warning and Indicator Lights

Clock

Outside Temperature Indicator

Multi Function Display (Vehicles Without a Genuine SUBARU Navigation System)

Instruments and Controls

Light Control Switch

Illumination Brightness Control

Turn Signal Lever

Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)

Parking Light Switch

Front Fog Light Switch

Wiper and Washer

Windshield Wiper Deicer

Rear Window Defogger Button

Mirrors

Tilt Steering Wheel

Horn

Climate Control

Ventilator

Automatic Climate Control System

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)

Antenna System

Audio Set

Installation of Accessories

Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)

Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)

Audio Control Buttons

Aux Unit Operation

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Interior Equipment

Starting and Operating

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency

If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency

Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

Flat Tires

Jump Starting

Engine Overheating

Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Corrosion Protection

Cleaning the Interior

Maintenance and Service

Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

For U.S.A

Tire Information

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards