Subaru 2007 Tribeca User Manual

ForewordCongratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’sManual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU inexcellent condition a

7– CONTINUED –have a medical condition that requires youto take drugs, please consult with yourdoctor.Never drive if you are under the influenceof an

Keys and doors 2-32– CONTINUED –ImmobilizerThe immobilizer system is designed toprevent an unauthorized person fromstarting the engine. Only keys regi

2-4 Keys and doors Security indicator lightThe security indicator light deters potentialthieves by indicating that the vehicle isequipped with an imm

Keys and doors 2-52– CONTINUED –Locking without the keyTo lock the door from the outside withoutthe key, rotate the lock lever rearward andthen close

2-6 Keys and doorsTo unlock the door from the inside, rotatethe lock lever forward.The red mark on the lock lever appearswhen the door is unlocked.Pul

Keys and doors 2-72Front passenger’s switch1) Lock2) UnlockAll doors and the rear gate can be lockedand unlocked by the power door lockingswitches loc

2-8 Keys and doorsRemote keyless entry sys-temThis device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-dustry Canada. Operation is sub

Keys and doors 2-92– CONTINUED – Locking the doorsPress the “ ” button to lock all doorsand rear gate. An electronic chirp willsound once and the tur

2-10 Keys and doorsMap light: OFF position Dome light: Middle position Cargo area light: DOOR positionA SUBARU dealer can change the illumi-nation per

Keys and doors 2-112– CONTINUED –crease. Replace the battery as soon aspossible.To replace the battery:01. Open the transmitter case using a flat-head

2-12 Keys and doorsTransmitter circuit boardTo register a new transmitter with the key-less entry system, it is necessary to pro-gram the transmitter’

8  Tire pressuresCheck and, if necessary, adjust the pres-sure of each tire (including the spare) atleast once a month and before any longjourney.Che

Keys and doors 2-132– CONTINUED –5. Before the electronic tone stops sound-ing, push the “ ” side of the power doorlocking switch the same number of t

2-14 Keys and doorsplace once to indicate completion of regis-tration, provided the code entered the sec-ond time is identical to that entered thefirs

Keys and doors 2-152– CONTINUED –y Opening a door or the rear gatey Physical impact to the vehicle, such asforced entry (only vehicles with shock sen-

2-16 Keys and doorssound once, the turn signal lights will flashonce and the indicator lights will startflashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30s

Keys and doors 2-172– CONTINUED –tem may not respond.T Emergency disarmingIf you cannot disarm the system using thetransmitter (i.e. the transmitter i

2-18 Keys and doors4. Before closing the doors, lock all doorswith the inside door lock levers.5. Close the doors. The system will auto-matically arm

Keys and doors 2-192– CONTINUED –Child safety locksEach rear door has a child safety lock thatprevents the doors from being openedeven if the inside d

2-20 Keys and doorsV Operating the driver’s window1) Open2) Automatically openTo open:Push the switch down lightly and hold it.The window will open as

Keys and doors 2-212V Locking the passengers’ windowsTo lock the passengers’ windows, pushthe lock switch. When the lock switch is inthe “LOCK” positi

2-22 Keys and doorsRear gateThe rear gate can be locked and unlockedusing either the keyless entry system orthe power door locking switch.Refer to the

1234567891011121314Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsKeys and doorsInstruments and controlsClimate controlAudioInterior equipmentStarting

Keys and doors 2-232– CONTINUED –NOTEShould the rear gate be unable to beunlocked due to a discharged battery,a fault in the door locking/unlockingsys

2-24 Keys and doors Tilt function1) Tilt up2) Tilt downThe tilting function will only operate whenthe moonroof is fully closed.Push the rear side of

Keys and doors 2-252 Sun shadeThe sun shade can be slid forward orbackward by hand while the moonroof isclosed.If the moonroof is opened, the sun sha

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3Instruments and controlsIgnition switch ... 3-3 LOCK ...

Instruments and controlsJourney time ... 3-25Light control switch ...

Instruments and controls 3-33– CONTINUED –Instruments an d controlsIgnition switchThe ignition switch has four positions:LOCK, ACC, ON and START.NOTEy

3-4 Instruments and controlsThe key can be turned from “ACC” to“LOCK” only when the selector lever is inthe “P” position. ACCIn this position the ele

Instruments and controls 3-53– CONTINUED – Key reminder chimeThe reminder chime sounds when thedriver’s door opens and the key is in the“LOCK” or “AC

3-6 Instruments and controls Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge move-ment and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on th

10 Illustrated index Exterior4523112 11 10 9 8 7 60000851) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4)2) Headlight switch (page 3-26)3) Bulb replacement (pa

Instruments and controls 3-73– CONTINUED – SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehiclespeed. OdometerThis meter displays the odometer whenthe ignit

3-8 Instruments and controlsNOTEIf the connection between the combi-nation meter and battery is broken forany reason such as vehicle mainte-nance or f

Instruments and controls 3-93– CONTINUED –It only operates when the ignition switch isin the “ON” position.NOTEThis light does not go out unless theta

3-10 Instruments and controls / : ABS warning light: Vehicle Dynamics Control operationindicator light: Vehicle Dynamics Control warninglight/Tractio

Instruments and controls 3-113– CONTINUED –has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-sition, the seatbelt

3-12 Instruments and controls“ON” position, the SRS airbag systemwarning light will come on for approxi-mately 6 seconds and go out. This showsthe SRS

Instruments and controls 3-133– CONTINUED – CHECK ENGINE warn-ing light/Malfunction in-dicator lampIf this light comes on steadily or blinkswhile the

3-14 Instruments and controlsis not working properly.If the light comes on while driving or doesnot go out after the engine starts, stop theengine at

Instruments and controls 3-153– CONTINUED –telltale illuminates, you should stop andcheck your tires as soon as possible, andinflate them to the prope

3-16 Instruments and controls ABS warning light The ABS warning light comes on when theignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-tion and goes o

11– CONTINUED –478652310001051) Rear gate (page 2-22)2) Rear wiper blade assembly and rub-ber replacement (page 3-32)3) Rear window defogger button (

Instruments and controls 3-173– CONTINUED –parking brake fully released.If the brake system warning light shouldcome on while driving (with the parkin

3-18 Instruments and controls Windshield washer fluid warning lightThis light comes on when the fluid level inthe windshield washer fluid tank falls

Instruments and controls 3-193– CONTINUED –ingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the VehicleDynamics Control system becomes un-able to provide ABS control

3-20 Instruments and controlschapter 2.)If the indicator light does not flash, it mayindicate that immobilizer system may befaulty. Contact your neare

Instruments and controls 3-213 Cruise control set indica-tor lightThe cruise control set indicator lightcomes on when the ignition switch isturned to

3-22 Instruments and controlsOutside temperature indica-torNOTEIf your vehicle is equipped with a navi-gation system, refer to the separate“Operating

Instruments and controls 3-233– CONTINUED –37°F (3°C) or lower, the temperature indi-cation flashes to show that the road sur-face may be frozen. If t

3-24 Instruments and controlssumption at the present moment. Average fuel consumptionU.S.-spec. vehiclesCanada-spec. vehiclesThis indication shows th

Instruments and controls 3-253– CONTINUED –Canada-spec. vehiclesThe driving range indicates the distancethat can be driven taking into account theamou

3-26 Instruments and controlsturned to the “START” position.The journey time indication flashes eachtime a complete hour has elapsed. If thedisplay is

12  InteriorT Passenger compartment area126543110000861) Seatbelt (page 1-16)2) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-39)3) Center cons

Instruments and controls 3-273ment panel is also on.To switch back to low beam, pull the leverback to the detent position. Headlight flasherTo flash

3-28 Instruments and controlsIllumination brightness con-trolWhen the light switch is in the “OFF” posi-tion, you can adjust the brightness of theinst

Instruments and controls 3-293– CONTINUED –Front fog light switchThe front fog lights operate only when thelight switch is in the “ ” position. Howeve

3-30 Instruments and controlsNOTEy The front wiper motor is protectedagainst overloads by a circuit breaker.If the motor operates continuously un-der

Instruments and controls 3-313– CONTINUED –T Windshield wipersOFF: Park: IntermittentLO: Low speedHI: High speedTo turn the wipers on, push the wiper

3-32 Instruments and controlsNOTEThe windshield washer fluid warninglight comes on when the washer fluidlevel in the tank has dropped to thelower limi

Instruments and controls 3-333– CONTINUED –Windshield wiper deicerThe windshield wiper deicer operates onlywhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” po-

3-34 Instruments and controlsignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or“LOCK” position. If defrosting or defoggingis desired when you restart your vehi

Instruments and controls 3-353– CONTINUED – Auto-dimming mirror/com-pass (if equipped)1) Left button2) Auto dimming indicator3) Photosensor4) Right b

3-36 Instruments and controlsT Compass zone adjustment1. The zone setting is factory preset toZone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibrationzone” map attac

13– CONTINUED –124546730000871) Cargo area light (page 6-2)2) Dome lights (page 6-2)3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-23)4) Sun visors (page 6-3)5) Map

Instruments and controls 3-373To turn on the outside mirror defogger,push the button.To turn it off, push the button again. Theindicator light located

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4Climate controlVentilator ... 4-2Air flow ...

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4-4 Climate control VentilatorT Center ventilatorsMove the tab up and down or right and leftto adjust the flow direction.T Side ventilator1) Open2) C

Climate control 4-54– CONTINUED –Automatic climate control systemNOTEy Operate the automatic climate con-trol system when the engine is run-ning.y The

4-6 Climate controlTo change the system back to the AUTOmode, press the “AUTO” button.T OFF buttonThe Automatic Climate Control systemturns off (the a

Climate control 4-74– CONTINUED –T – Defroster buttonTo defrost or dehumidify the windshieldand front door windows, push the defrost-er button “ ”. W

4-8 Climate controlT Air flow mode selection buttonSelect the desired air flow mode by push-ing the air flow mode selection button. Theselected air fl

14 12345760000881) Select lever (page 7-13)2) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)3) Multi function display (page 3-23)4) Glove box (page 6-5)5) A

Climate control 4-94 Rear air conditioner (if equipped)The rear air conditioner blows cool air outof the rear ventilators while the “A/C” but-ton on

4-10 Climate controlOperating tips for heater and air conditioner Cleaning ventilator grilleAlways keep the front ventilator inlet grillefree of snow

Climate control 4-114– CONTINUED –Air filtration systemReplace the filter element according to thereplacement schedule shown in the fol-lowing. This s

4-12 Climate control5. Unhook the air filter and draw it out.6. Replace the air filter with a new one.7. Install the air filter cover.8. Install the g

5AudioAntenna system ... 5-2Printed antenna ... 5-2

5-2 AudioAntenna system Printed antennaThe antenna is printed on the inner sur-face of the rear window glass.NOTEAntenna performance will deteriorate

5-35ing XMTM satellite radio signals in the fol-lowing situations.y If you are driving northward in a coastalareaYou will notice that the XMTM satell

5-4 Installation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealer be-fore installing a citizen band radio or othertransmitting device in your vehicle.

5-5– CONTINUED –5Type A audio set (if equipped)The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Radio oper

5-6 V To change tone and balance control modesEach brief press of the “TONE BAL” but-ton (9) changes control modes in the fol-lowing sequence starting

15– CONTINUED – Instrument panel12345 6 7 811121315 14 10 90001061) Door locks (page 2-4)2) Illumination brightness control (page 3-28)3) Remote con

5-7– CONTINUED –5Control mode (Range of levels)Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwiseBass control (–6 to +6) For less bass sound For more bass soundMid

5-8 if the frequency of a receivable stationis reached.V Seek tuningIf you press the “ ” or “ ” side of theSEEK FLDR button (7), the radio will auto-m

5-95– CONTINUED –road or inside of a parking garage.To help reduce this condition, satellite ra-dio providers have installed ground-basedrepeaters in

5-10  Compact disc player operation(1) (2) (3) (7)(4)(5) (6)(8)5002661) CD button2) TUNE TRACK button3) AUDIO button4) SEEK FLDR button5) RDM button6

5-115– CONTINUED –will appear on the display and the play-er will revert to the previously selectedmode.y The player is designed to be able toplay mu

5-12 T RepeatingV To repeat the currently playing track/file (track)To repeat a track/file (track), briefly pressthe “RPT” button (6) while the track/

5-135– CONTINUED –NOTERandom playback will be cancelled ifyou perform any of the following steps:y Press the “RPT” buttony Press the “SCAN” buttony P

5-14 tion will operate, automatically reload-ing the disc. In this case, the disc is notplayed.T Display selection (MP3 disc)If you press the “AUDIO”

5-15– CONTINUED –5Type B audio set (if equipped)The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” positions. Radio op

5-16 V To change tone and balance control modesEach brief press of the “TONE BAL” but-ton (9) changes control modes in the fol-lowing sequence startin

16  Light control and wiper control levers/switches16543278911100001071) Parking light switch (page 3-28)2) Windshield wiper (page 3-29)3) Mist (page

5-17– CONTINUED –5Control mode (Range of levels)Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwiseBass control (–6 to +6) For less bass sound For more bass soundMi

5-18 if the frequency of a receivable stationis reached.V Seek tuning (SEEK)If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of theSEEK FLDR button (7), the radio wil

5-195– CONTINUED –road or inside of a parking garage.To help reduce this condition, satellite ra-dio providers have installed ground-basedrepeaters i

5-20  Built-in CD changer operation(1) (2) (3) (7)(4)(5) (6)(8)(9)(9)(10)5002671) CD button2) TUNE TRACK button3) AUDIO button4) SEEK FLDR button5) R

5-215– CONTINUED –T How to insert a CD(s)V Inserting a CD1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button (10). Ifthe magazine in the player has an idle po-sition

5-22 steadily lights up. The player will then startplayback of the selected CD, beginningwith the first track.If a disc that the player cannot read ha

5-235– CONTINUED –y Turn off the power of the audioequipment.y Turn the ignition switch to the“OFF” position.V To repeat the currently playing disc/f

5-24 again to reselect the random mode.y Random playback will be cancelled ifyou perform any of the following steps:y Press the “RPT” buttony Press th

5-255– CONTINUED –V Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc ejection mode)1. If you continue to press the “ ” but-ton (8), the player will produ

5-26 track/file (track); pressing it the secondtime makes it go back to the previoustrack/file (track).The track/file (track) number will be shownon t

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17– CONTINUED – Combination meterT U.S.-spec. vehicles000225C034x1000r/min56780ABkm/h20406080100120140160180200220240MPH2040608010012014012HSPORTBRA

5-275– CONTINUED –audio set, the volume becomes louder.However, when you change the audioto the radio mode or to a CD player, thesound becomes a lot

5-28 y You cannot use a DualDisc in the CDplayer. If you insert a DualDisc into theplayer, the disc may not come out again,possibly causing the player

5-295– CONTINUED –MP3 audio What is MP3?MP3 (the name is an abbreviation of‘MPEG Audio Layer 3’) is a compressionformat for digital audio. It was de

5-30  Numbers of folders and filesy Maximum number of folders: 255 (in-cluding root folder)y Maximum number of files: 999 (maxi-mum number in one fol

6Interior equipmentInterior light ... 6-2Dome light ...

6-2 Interior equipmentInterior equip mentInterior lightWhen leaving your vehicle, make sure thelight is turned off to avoid battery dis-charge. Dome

Interior equipment 6-36– CONTINUED – Rear gate lightThe rear gate light is on the ceiling just in-side of the rear gate.To turn on the rear gate ligh

6-4 Interior equipment Sun visor extension plateWith the sun visor positioned over the sidewindow, you can use the sun visor exten-sion plate to prev

Interior equipment 6-56– CONTINUED –Storage compartment Glove box1) Lock2) UnlockTo open the glove box, pull the handle. Toclose it, push the lid fir

6-6 Interior equipmentT Lower compartment1) Lower compartment lock releasePull up the lower compartment lock re-lease to open the lower compartment.

18 T Canada-spec. vehicles000226C034x1000r/min56780ABkm/h20406080100120140MPH2040608010012016014018020022024012HSPORTBRAKESETDRLAWDCHECKENGINECRUSEABS

Interior equipment 6-76– CONTINUED –Cup holder Front passenger’s cup holderT Center consoleThe dual cup holder is built into the centerconsole near t

6-8 Interior equipment Rear seat (5-seater models)/Second-row seat (7-seater models) passenger’s cup holderT ArmrestA dual cup holder is built in the

Interior equipment 6-96– CONTINUED –Accessory power outletsAccessory power outlets are provided inthe center console (lower compartment)and in the car

6-10 Interior equipmentNOTEIt is possible, when using the outlet inthe center console (lower compart-ment) with the lid closed, to pass theelectrical

Interior equipment 6-116A coat hook is attached to each of the pas-senger hand grips for the seat listed in thefollowing.y 5-seater models: Rear seaty

6-12 Interior equipmentFloor matA retaining pin is located on the driver’sside of the vehicle next to the fuel fillerdoor release. Fit the grommet in

Interior equipment 6-136– CONTINUED –To extend the cover, pull the end of thecover out of the housing, then insert itshooks into the catches as shown.

6-14 Interior equipment To install the cover housing1. Remove the cover at the cover housingretaining part using a flat-head screwdriv-er.2. Pull eit

Interior equipment 6-156Under-floor storage compart-mentThe subfloor storage compartment is lo-cated under the floor of the cargo areaand can be used

6-16 Interior equipmentHomeLink® Wireless Control System (if equipped)1) HomeLink® buttons2) Indicator light3) Hand-held transmitter** Not part of you

19– CONTINUED – Warning and indicator lightMark Name PageDriver’s seatbelt warn-ing light3-10Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light3-10SRS airbag

Interior equipment 6-176– CONTINUED –NOTEy After programming your HomeLink®Wireless Control System for the de-sired devices, retain the hand-heldtrans

6-18 Interior equipmentyour garage door opener may be protect-ed by a rolling code feature. In this caseyou need to perform the additional stepsfor “P

Interior equipment 6-196– CONTINUED –trol System and your garage door openershould activate when the HomeLink® but-ton is pressed. Programming for en

6-20 Interior equipmentfrom the HomeLink® button surface.3. Press and hold the hand-held transmit-ter button. The HomeLink® indicator lightwill flash,

Interior equipment 6-216– CONTINUED –NOTEy Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,discoloration may occur. To removec

6-22 Interior equipmentNOTEy The image of the rear view camerahas priority over other screen displays.y The image of the rear view camera ishorizontal

Interior equipment 6-236– CONTINUED –Range of viewImage from cameraThe area above the camera cannot beviewed. If there is a protrusion on a block,it c

6-24 Interior equipment1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper (green horizontal line)3) Approx. 6.5 fee

Interior equipment 6-256V When there is a downward slope at the back1) 3 feet (1 m)The distance on the screen looks nearerthan the actual distance.NOT

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20  Cargo areaT 7-seater models13420000891) Jack handle (page 9-20)2) Maintenance tools (page 9-20)3) Jack (page 9-20)4) Spare tire (page 9-2)A3120BE

7Starting and operatingFuel ... 7-2Fuel requirements ...

7-2 Starting and operatingStarting and o peratingFuel Fuel requirementsThe engine is designed to operate usingunleaded gasoline with an octane rating

Starting and operating 7-37– CONTINUED –your warranty.T Gasoline for cleaner airYour use of gasoline with detergent addi-tives will help prevent depos

7-4 Starting and operating1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid re-lease lever. The lever is on the floor at theleft of the driver’s seat.2. Op

Starting and operating 7-57– CONTINUED –y You will see the “ ” sign in thefuel gauge. This indicates that the fuelfiller door (lid) is located on the

7-6 Starting and operatingder federal law to implement stricter vehi-cle emission standards to reduce air pollu-tion from vehicles. A dynamometer is a

Starting and operating 7-77– CONTINUED –Preparing to driveYou should perform the following checksand adjustments every day before youstart driving.1.

7-8 Starting and operatinggine warms up.While the engine is warming up, makesure that the selector lever is at the “P” or“N” position and that the par

Starting and operating 7-97– CONTINUED – Starting your vehicle The remote control start system is activat-ed by pressing the “ ” button twicewithin

7-10 Starting and operatingmitter within a few seconds immediatelyfollowing remote engine start shutdown. Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of

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Starting and operating 7-117– CONTINUED –the brake pedal repeatedly will toggle thefeature ON or OFF each time.7. To exit the remote transmitter and f

7-12 Starting and operatingon the old batteries before removing themto ensure that the new batteries are insert-ed properly (battery “+” should be poi

Starting and operating 7-137– CONTINUED –the transmission to shift at the mostappropriate times for the current con-dition of your vehicle. Optimized

7-14 Starting and operatingT D (Drive)This position is for normal driving.The transmission automatically shifts intoa suitable gear from 1st to 5th ac

Starting and operating 7-157– CONTINUED –T Selector lever release buttonIf you inadvertently have turned the igni-tion switch to the “OFF” position wi

7-16 Starting and operatingGearshifts can be performed using the se-lector lever.Shift to the next-higher gear by brieflypushing the selector lever to

Starting and operating 7-177– CONTINUED –of the gear which is about to be selected.Never exceed posted speed limits.NOTEy In order to prevent over-rev

7-18 Starting and operatingWhen selected, the SPORT mode indica-tor light on the instrument panel will turnon. To deselect SPORT mode, move the se-lec

Starting and operating 7-197– CONTINUED –Power steeringThe power steering system operates onlywhen the engine is running.If you lose power steering as

7-20 Starting and operatingfunctioning. If this happens, however, youwill have to push the pedal much harderthan normal and the braking distance willi

22 Function settingsA SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contactt

Starting and operating 7-217– CONTINUED –ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-tem)The ABS system prevents the lock-up ofwheels which may occur during suddenbrakin

7-22 Starting and operatingNOTEIf the warning light behavior is as de-scribed in the following, the ABS sys-tem may be considered normal.y The warning

Starting and operating 7-237 Steps to take if EBD system failsIf a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,the system stops working and the brakesystem

7-24 Starting and operatingVehicle Dynamics Control systemIn the event of wheelspin and/or skiddingon a slippery road surface and/or duringcornering a

Starting and operating 7-257– CONTINUED –may be felt when the Vehicle DynamicsControl system operates; a small de-gree of vehicle or steering wheel sh

7-26 Starting and operatingThe following two situations could indicatea malfunction of the Vehicle DynamicsControl system; if either should occur,have

Starting and operating 7-277– CONTINUED –and stays off.V Traction Control system OFF indica-tor lightThis light comes on to indicate that theTraction

7-28 Starting and operatingnot have a Traction Control system. Donot deactivate the Traction Controlsystem except when absolutely neces-sary.Tire pres

Starting and operating 7-297NOTEThis device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-dustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe fol

7-30 Starting and operatingParking your vehicleTo set the parking brake, hold down thebrake pedal while pushing the parkingbrake pedal as far as it wi

1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seats ... 1-2Power seat ...

Starting and operating 7-317– CONTINUED –When parking on a hill, always turn thesteering wheel. When the vehicle is head-ed up the hill, the front whe

7-32 Starting and operatingvehicle reaches the desired speed.3. Push the control lever downward in the“SET/COAST” direction and release it.Then releas

Starting and operating 7-337– CONTINUED – To change the cruising speedT To increase the speed (by control le-ver)Push the control lever upward in the

7-34 Starting and operatingcruise control temporarily.2. When the speed decreases to the de-sired speed, press the control lever down-ward in the “SET

8Driving tipsNew vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ... 8-2Fuel economy hints ..

8-2 Driving tipsDriving tipsNew vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)The performance and long life of your ve-hicle are dependen

Driving tips 8-38NOTEDue to the expansion and contractionof the metals used in the manufactureof the exhaust system, you may hear acrackling sound com

8-4 Driving tipsPeriodic inspectionsTo keep your vehicle in the best conditionat all times, always have the recommend-ed maintenance services listed i

Driving tips 8-58– CONTINUED –provide better traction when driving onslippery, wet or snow-covered roads andwhen moving out of mud, dirt and sand. Bys

8-6 Driving tipsYour B9 TRIBECA is classified as a utilityvehicle. Utility vehicles feature a higherground clearance which enables them tobe used for

1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seatsy Never adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid the possibility of lossof

Driving tips 8-78– CONTINUED –rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that thereis no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones,sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on t

8-8 Driving tipssquirting them with deicer or glycerin.Forcing a frozen door open may damageor separate the rubber weather stripsaround the door. If t

Driving tips 8-98– CONTINUED –If there is caked snow or ice, remove it,being careful not to damage the discbrakes and brake hoses and ABS har-ness.T R

8-10 Driving tipswiper blades (winter blades) during theseasons you could have snow and sub-zero temperatures. Blades of this typegive superior wiping

Driving tips 8-118– CONTINUED –Recommended winter (snow) tire sizeP255/55R18 stud less Tire chains Rocking the vehicleIf you must rock the vehicle t

8-12 Driving tipsNOTEFor better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded cargo. Vehicle capacity weightThe load capacity of your vehicle is deter-mined by

Driving tips 8-138– CONTINUED –GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can beadjusted by relocating luggage inside thevehicle.Even if the total weight of your l

8-14 Driving tipssigned to carry loads (cargo and attach-ment) of not more than 150 lbs (67.5 kg).Before operating the vehicle, make surethat the carg

Driving tips 8-158– CONTINUED –The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class1 rated load. The maximum gross trailerweight and maximum gross tongue weig

8-16 Driving tipsHitch harness connector8. Connect the hitch wire harness’s blackfour-pin wire connector to the towing trail-er’s wire harness.9. Conf

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-31– CONTINUED – Power seatT Fore and aft adjustmentTo adjust the seat forward or backward,move the control switch fo

Driving tips 8-178– CONTINUED –Trailer towingYour vehicle is designed and intended tobe used primarily as a passenger-carryingvehicle. Towing a traile

8-18 Driving tipsT Total trailer weightTotal trailer weightThe total trailer weight (trailer weight plusits cargo load) must never exceed themaximum w

Driving tips 8-19– CONTINUED –8Vehicle without cooling kitVehicle with cooling kitConditions Maximum total trailer weightWhen towing a trailer without

8-20 Driving tipscle.Certification labelT Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)Gross Axle WeightThe total weight applied to each

Driving tips 8-218– CONTINUED –Vehicle without cooling kit: 200 lbs (90 kg)Vehicle with cooling kit: 350 lbs (158 kg)1) Jack2) Bathroom scaleThe tongu

8-22 Driving tipsThe use of a genuine SUBARU trailerhitch is recommended. A genuineSUBARU hitch is available from yourSUBARU dealer.If use of a non-ge

Driving tips 8-238– CONTINUED –T Side mirrorsAfter hitching a trailer to your vehicle,check that the standard side mirrors pro-vide a good rearward fi

8-24 Driving tipsT Before starting out on a tripy Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mounting are in good condition. Ifany problems are appar

Driving tips 8-258heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do notmake sudden downshifts.y When driving uphill in hot weather, theair conditioner may turn off

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1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsT Seat cushion angle adjustment (Driver’s seat only)To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull upor push down the front

9In case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in an emergency ... 9-2Spare tire ... 9-

9-2 In case of emergencyIn case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in an emergencyThe hazard warning flasher should beused in day or night to warn

In case of emergency 9-39– CONTINUED –the “Temporary spare tire” section in thischapter for instructions and precautions. Removing the spare tire1. T

9-4 In case of emergency9. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cableand pull it through the center of the tempo-rary spare tire.10.After the temporary

In case of emergency 9-59 Re-storage of spare tire1. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft endcounterclockwise with the wheel nutwrench to loosen the cable

9-6 In case of emergencyTemporary spare tireThe temporary spare tire is smaller andlighter than a conventional tire and is de-signed for emergency use

In case of emergency 9-79– CONTINUED –Flat tiresIf you have a flat tire while driving, neverbrake suddenly; keep driving straightahead while gradually

9-8 In case of emergency5 seater models1) Jack handle2) Jack3) Spare tire5. Take out the jack and jack handle.The jack and jack handle are stored unde

In case of emergency 9-99– CONTINUED –head engages firmly into the jack-up point.10.Insert the jack handle into the jack-screw, and turn the handle un

9-10 In case of emergency1) The length of the wheel nut wrench15.Confirm the length of the equippedwheel nut wrench.For an aluminum wheel vehicle, the

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-51– CONTINUED –T Retrieval of seat position1. With the transmission selector lever inthe “P” position, press the desi

In case of emergency 9-119– CONTINUED –17.Store the flat tire in the spare tire hold-er.Refer to the sections “Spare tire” in thischapter for its loca

9-12 In case of emergencyJump startingWhen your vehicle does not start due to arun down (discharged) battery, the vehiclemay be jump started by connec

In case of emergency 9-139– CONTINUED –volts and the negative terminal is ground-ed.2. If the booster battery is in another vehi-cle, do not let the t

9-14 In case of emergency(2)(4)(1)(3)9002161)Connect one jumper cable to the pos-itive (+) terminal on the discharged bat-tery.2)Connect the other end

In case of emergency 9-1595. Start the engine of the vehicle with thebooster battery and run it at moderatespeed. Then start the engine of the vehi-cl

9-16 In case of emergencyTowingIf towing is necessary, it is best done byyour SUBARU dealer or a commercialtowing service. Observe the following pro-c

In case of emergency 9-179– CONTINUED –3. Screw the towing hook into the threadhole until the threads can no longer beseen.4. Tighten the towing hook

9-18 In case of emergency4. Tighten the towing hook securely usinga wheel nut wrench.After towing, remove the towing hook fromthe vehicle and stow it

In case of emergency 9-199– CONTINUED – Towing with all wheels on the ground1. Check the transmission and differentialoil levels and add oil to bring

9-20 In case of emergency3. Unlock the rear gate by moving the le-ver to the right.4. Open the rear gate from outside byraising the rear gate handle.M

1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Active head restraintThe front seats of your vehicle areequipped with active head restraints. Theyautomatically ti

In case of emergency 9-219the cargo area.For how to use the jack, refer to the “Flattires” section in this chapter.A3120BE-B.book 21 ページ ２００６年５月３０日　

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10Appearance careExterior care ... 10-2Washing ...

10-2 Appearance careAppear ance careExterior care WashingNOTEWhen having your vehicle washed inan automatic car wash, make sure be-forehand that the

Appearance care 10-310– CONTINUED –of the high temperature, high pressuretype, and they can damage or deform theresin parts such as mouldings, or caus

10-4 Appearance careother parts of the vehicle may be dry.4. High temperatures will cause corrosionto parts of the vehicle which cannot dryquickly due

Appearance care 10-510quality natural product which will retain itsdistinctive appearance and feel for manyyears with proper care.Allowing dust or roa

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11Maintenance and serviceMaintenance schedule ... 11-3Maintenance precautions ...

Maintenance and serviceAluminum wheels ... 11-30Chrome plated wheels (if equipped) ... 11-3

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-71– CONTINUED –Seat heater (if equipped)The seat heater is equipped in the frontseats.The seat heater operates when t

Maintenance and service 11-311– CONTINUED –Maintenanc e and servi ceMaintenance scheduleThe scheduled maintenance items re-quired to be serviced at re

11-4 Maintenance and service Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment When you do checking or ser-vicing in the engine compart-ment wh

Maintenance and service 11-5113. Release the secondary hood releaselocated under the front grille by movingthe lever toward the left. 4. Lift up the h

11-6 Maintenance and serviceEngine compartment overview123 451112 10 9 867B003021) Air cleaner element (page 11-13)2) Power steering fluid reservoir (

Maintenance and service 11-711– CONTINUED –Engine oil Checking the oil levelCheck the engine oil level at each fuelstop.1. Park the vehicle on a leve

11-8 Maintenance and service4. Drain out the engine oil by removingthe drain plug while the engine is stillwarm. The used oil should be drained intoan

Maintenance and service 11-911– CONTINUED –The oil quantity indicated above is only aguideline. The necessary quantity of oildepends on the quantity o

11-10 Maintenance and serviceSAE viscosity number and applicable temperature*: 5W-30 is recommended.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuelecono

Maintenance and service 11-1111– CONTINUED – Hose and connectionsYour vehicle employs an electric coolingfan which is thermostatically controlled too

11-12 Maintenance and serviceT Changing the coolantAlways add genuine Subaru cooling sys-tem conditioner whenever the coolant isreplaced.Change the en

1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Fore and aft adjustmentT 5-seater modelsPull the lever upward and slide the seat tothe desired position. Then rele

Maintenance and service 11-1311– CONTINUED –6. Pour the coolant and fill to the reservoirtank’s “FULL” level mark.7. Put the radiator cap back on and

11-14 Maintenance and service1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the aircleaner case cover.2. Open the air cleaner case cover andremove the air cleaner e

Maintenance and service 11-1511– CONTINUED –Drive beltsThe alternator, power steering pump, andair conditioner compressor depend ondrive belts. Satisf

11-16 Maintenance and service4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluidlevel on the gauge. If it is below the lowerlevel on the “HOT” range, add the

Maintenance and service 11-1711– CONTINUED –1) Upper level2) Lower level3. Pull out the dipstick again and checkthe oil level on it. If it is below th

11-18 Maintenance and service1) Filler hole2) Drain hole3) Oil levelRemove the plug from the filler hole andcheck the oil level. The oil level should

Maintenance and service 11-1911Power steering fluid Checking the fluid levelThe power steering fluid expands greatlyas its temperature rises; the flu

11-20 Maintenance and serviceBrake fluid Checking the fluid levelCheck the fluid level monthly.Check the fluid level on the outside of thereservoir.

Maintenance and service 11-2111Brake boosterIf the brake booster does not operate asdescribed in the following, have it checkedby your SUBARU dealer.1

11-22 Maintenance and serviceReplacement of brake pad and liningThe front disc brake and the right rear discbrake have audible wear indicators on theb

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-91– CONTINUED –point so as not to trap the legs of passen-gers sitting on the third-row seat.It is possible to slide

Maintenance and service 11-2311– CONTINUED –Parking brake strokeCheck the parking brake stroke accordingto the maintenance schedule in the “War-ranty

11-24 Maintenance and serviceery difference of 10°F (5.6°C) between thetemperature in the garage and the tem-perature outside. By way of example, thef

Maintenance and service 11-2511– CONTINUED – Tire inspectionCheck on a daily basis that the tires arefree from serious damage, nails, andstones. At t

11-26 Maintenance and serviceNOTEy The air pressure in a tire increasesby approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3kgf/cm2) when the tire becomes warm.y The

Maintenance and service 11-2711– CONTINUED –y Abnormally high tire pressure (treadworn in center)Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire magni-fies the e

11-28 Maintenance and serviceNOTEFor safety, inspect the tire tread regu-larly and replace the tires before theirtread wear indicators become visible.

Maintenance and service 11-2911– CONTINUED –Vehicles equipped with 4 non-unidirec-tional tires1) FrontTire wear varies from wheel to wheel. Tomaximize

11-30 Maintenance and service Wheel replacementWhen replacing wheels due, for example,to damage, make sure the replacementwheels match the specificat

Maintenance and service 11-3111– CONTINUED –Wheel nuts tightening torque for alumi-num wheel:74 to 89 lbf·ft (100 to 120 N·m, 10 to 12kgf·m)This torqu

11-32 Maintenance and serviceWheel nuts tightening torque forchrome plated wheel:89 to 111 lbf·ft (120 to 150 N·m, 12 to 15kgf·m)This torque is equiva

1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Folding down the seatback1. Slide the seat or seat pair to its rear-most position.2. Lower the head restraint to

Maintenance and service 11-3311– CONTINUED –id until it reaches the “Hi” level on the levelgauge.After adding fluid, make sure the wind-shield washer

11-34 Maintenance and serviceIf you cannot eliminate the streaking evenafter following this method, replace thewiper blades using the following proce-

Maintenance and service 11-3511– CONTINUED –1) Metal spines2. If the new blade rubber is not providedwith two metal spines, remove the metalspines fro

11-36 Maintenance and service3. Pull the wiper blade assembly towardyou to remove it from the wiper arm. Rear window wiper blade rub-ber1. Pull out t

Maintenance and service 11-3711– CONTINUED –Securely retain both ends of the rubberwith the stoppers on the plastic supportends. If the rubber is not

11-38 Maintenance and servicebattery fluid level or periodically refill withdistilled water.FusesThe fuses are designed to melt during anoverload to p

Maintenance and service 11-3911The spare fuses are stored in the mainfuse box cover in the engine compart-ment.The fuse puller is stored in the main f

11-40 Maintenance and serviceMain fuseMain fuse boxThe main fuses are designed to melt dur-ing an overload to prevent damage to thewiring harness and

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11-42 Maintenance and serviceWattage Bulb No.1) High beam headlight 12V-65W H92) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H73) Front turn signal/Parking light 12V-

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-111– CONTINUED –1) BarNOTE1) HolderWith the seatback folded, attach thetongue plate of each rear/second-rowseatbelt t

Maintenance and service 11-4311– CONTINUED –T Low beam light bulbs0Right-hand side1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips onthe air intake duct, then r

11-44 Maintenance and servicespring securely.7. Reconnect the electrical connector.8. Install the bulb cover.9. Install the air intake duct with clip.

Maintenance and service 11-4511– CONTINUED – Parking light1. Remove the bulb socket from theheadlight assembly by turning it counter-clockwise.2. Pul

11-46 Maintenance and service Rear combination lights1. Remove the two covers by insertingthe tip of a flat-head screwdriver.2. Using a Phillips scre

Maintenance and service 11-4711– CONTINUED –2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand remove it.3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket andreplace i

11-48 Maintenance and servicenew bulb.4. Reinstall the lens and cover.5. Tighten the mounting screws. Dome lightVehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment

Maintenance and service 11-49112. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces atits ends are aligned vertically. Pull thebulb straight downward to remove it

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12SpecificationsSpecifications ... 12-2Dimensions ...

12-2 SpecificationsSpecificat ionsSpecificationsThese specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensionsin (mm) EngineOverall length 18

1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsthe head restraints to improve rearwardvisibility.T Center seatTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it

Specifications 12-3– CONTINUED –12 Electrical system Capacities TiresBattery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23L (12V–52AH)Alternator 12V–110ASpark plug

12-4 Specifications Wheel alignmentToe Front 0 in (0 mm)Rear 0.0787 in (2 mm)Camber Front 0°00’Rear –0°31’A3120BE-B.book 4 ページ ２００６年５月３０日　火曜日　午前９時３

Specifications 12-5– CONTINUED –12Fuses and circuits Fuse panel located in the passenger compart-ment27 28 29 30 31 32 3320 21 22 23 24 25 2613 14 15

12-6 Specifications14 15A y Position lighty Tail lighty Rear combination light15 20A y Console socket16 10A y Illumination17 15A y Seat heaters18 10A

Specifications 12-7– CONTINUED –12 Fuse panel located in the engine compartmentA) Main fuse213A67 89 1011 1312 144 5C00115A3120BE-B.book 7 ページ ２００６

12-8 SpecificationsBulb chartFuse panel Fuse rating Circuit1 30A y Vehicle dynamics control unit2 25A y Sub fan3 25A y Main fan4 15A y Headlight (righ

Specifications 12-912Vehicle identification2156437C001102614375C001161) Vehicle identification number2) Certification and bar code label3) Tire inflat

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13Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsTire information ... 13-2Tire labeling ...

13-2 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsConsumer informa tion and Reporting safety defectsFor U.S.A.The following information has been c

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-131– CONTINUED – Access to the third-row seatThere is a lever on the side of the second-row seat behind the front pa

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-313– CONTINUED –which specifies the maximum load atire can carry at the speed indicatedby its spe

13-4 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsV Construction typeApplicable construction of this tire. For example, “TUBELESS STEELBELTED RADI

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-5– CONTINUED –13 Recommended tire inflation pressureT Recommended cold tire inflation pressureRe

13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsT Vehicle placardThe vehicle placard is affixed to thedriver’s side B-pillar.Example:The vehicle

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-713– CONTINUED –asymmetrical tire that has a particu-lar side that must always face out-ward when

13-8 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Vehicle load limit – how to de-termineThe load capacity of your vehicle isdetermined by weight

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-913– CONTINUED –Example 1BFor example, if a person weighing 176lbs (80 kg) now enters the same ve

13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects3. The result of step 2 shows that afurther 88 lbs (40 kg) of cargo can becarried.Example 2BFor

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-1113maximum loaded capacity is referredto Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR). The GVWR and each axle’

13-12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsUniform tire quality grading standardsThis information indicates the relativeperformance of pas

1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsT To get out from the third-row seatRaise the lever from the third-row seat. The seatback of the second-row seat wi

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-1313Reporting safety defects (USA)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause

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Index14A3120BE-B.book 1 ページ ２００６年５月３０日　火曜日　午前９時３２分

14-2 IndexAABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... 7-21Warning light ...

Index 14-314ChangingFlat tire ... 9-7Oil and oil filter ...

14-4 IndexEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ... 1-17EngineCompartment overview ...

Index 14-514Headlight ... 3-21High beam ...

14-6 IndexOn-pavement and off road driving ... 8-5Outside mirrors ...

Index 14-714SSafetyPrecautions when driving ... 4Symbol ...

14-8 IndexTie-down hooks ... 9-16Weight ...

1– CONTINUED –Warranties Warranties for U.S.A.All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Suba-ru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by anauthorized SUBARU

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-151NOTE1) Holdery Before folding or raising the seat-back of the third-row seat, confirm thatthe seatbelt is flat aga

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GAS STATION REFERENCE FuelUse unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher.Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI o

1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsSeatbelts Seatbelt safety tipsYour vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-171– CONTINUED –and be restrained using the seatbelts. Ac-cording to accident statistics, children aresafer when prop

1-18 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seatbelt warning light and chimeYour vehicle is equipped with a seatbeltwarning device at the driver’s and frontp

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-191– CONTINUED –warning after turning ON the ignitionswitch. When the ignition switch isturned ON next time, however,

1-20 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsT Front seatbelts1. Adjust the seat position:Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to theupright position. Move the se

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-211– CONTINUED –V Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor heightThe shoulder belt anchor height should beadjust

1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags4. To make the lap part tight, pull up onthe shoulder belt.5. Place the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips, no

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-231– CONTINUED –NOTE1) HolderWith the seatback folded, attach thetongue plate of each rear/second-rowseatbelt to the

1-24 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsCenter seatbelt is stowed in the recess ofthe ceiling.1. Remove the connector (tongue) platefrom the slot located a

2 the climate control.Chapter 5: AudioThis chapter informs you how to operateyour audio system.Chapter 6: Interior equipmentThis chapter informs you h

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-251– CONTINUED –Make sure that the “ ” mark on theconnector (tongue) and the “ ” markon the buckle are aligned.If the

1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsthe connector (tongue) plate will discon-nect from the buckle.2. With the belt held by hand, allow the re-tractor t

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-2714. To make the lap part tight, pull up onthe shoulder belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips,

1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seatbelt pretensionersThe driver’s and front passenger’s seat-belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. Theseatbelt

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-291– CONTINUED – System monitorsSRS airbag system warning lightA diagnostic system continually monitorsthe readiness

1-30 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsy Front passenger’s frontal airbag ONand OFF indicatory All related wiring System servicingNOTEIf the front part o

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-311– CONTINUED –Child restraint systemsWhile riding in the vehicle, infants andsmall children should always be placed

1-32 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Where to place a child re-straint systemThe following are SUBARU’s recommen-dations on where to place a child res

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-331– CONTINUED –only a child restraint system that has abottom base that fits snugly against thecontours of the seat

1-34 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Choosing a child restraint systemChoose a child restraint system that is ap-propriate for the child’s age and siz

3– CONTINUED –Vehicle symbolsThere are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.Mark NameCAUTIONPassengers’ windows lockFuelFront fog lightsPar

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-351– CONTINUED –T Installing a rearward facing child re-straint1. Slide the seat or seat pair to its rear-most positi

1-36 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags10.To remove the child restraint system,press the release button on the seatbeltbuckle and allow the belt to retrac

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-371– CONTINUED –8. Before having a child sit in the child re-straint system, move it back and forth andright and left

1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Installing a booster seat1. Slide the seat or seat pair to its rear-most position.2. Place the booster seat in th

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-391– CONTINUED – Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)Some types of

1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsYour vehicle is provided with child re-straint system anchors as follows:y Four lower anchorages (bars) and threeup

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-411– CONTINUED –the seatback.Each lower anchorage is located wherethe seat cushion meets the seatback.01. Slide the s

1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags6. Before seating a child in the child re-straint system, try to move seat back andforth and left and right to veri

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-431– CONTINUED –T To hook the top tetherV Rear seat (5-seater models)/Sec-ond-row seat (7-seater models)1. Raise the

1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsV Third-row seat (7-seater models)01. Lower the head restraint to its lowestposition.2. Open the lid of the cargo a

4 Safety precautions when driving Seatbelt and SRS airbagCarefully read the sections “Seat, seatbeltand SRS airbags” in chapter 1 of this own-er’s ma

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-451– CONTINUED –*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)*SRS: This stands for supplemental re-straint syste

1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsThese SRS airbags are designed onlyas a supplement to the primary protec-tion provided by the seatbelt.The system a

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-471– CONTINUED –y Put children aged 12 and under ina rear seat properly restrained atall times. The SRS airbag deploy

1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsNOTEWhen you sell your vehicle, we urgeyou to explain to the buyer that it isequipped with SRS airbags by alertingh

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-49– CONTINUED –1T Components1234521229710122017136181924238111415161006441) Airbag control module (including impact a

1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Subaru advanced frontal air-bag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a Subaruadvanced frontal airbag system that c

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-511– CONTINUED –Never hold a child on your lap or inyour arms. The SRS airbag deployswith considerable force and can

1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsT Driver’s SRS frontal airbagThe driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses adual stage inflator. The inflator operates indif

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-531– CONTINUED –y Do not apply any strong impact to thefront passenger’s seat such as by kicking.y Do not spill liqui

1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagslowing conditions are met regarding thefront passenger’s seat:y The seat is empty.y The seat is equipped with a rea

5– CONTINUED – Child safetyCarefully read the sections “Child restraintsystems”, “*SRS airbag (SupplementalRestraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-551– CONTINUED –system. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON” position and make sure that the frontpassenger’s frontal

1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagscorrectly fasten the seatbelt, position his/her legs out forward, and adjust the seatto the rearmost position. Turn

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-571– CONTINUED –tem is designed to determine the activa-tion or deactivation condition of the frontpassenger’s SRS fr

1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsthe visible damage done to the vehicle it-self.V Examples of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and front pas

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-591– CONTINUED –V Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger

1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsto deploy if the vehicle is struck from theside or from behind, or if it rolls onto itsside or roof, or if it is in

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-611– CONTINUED –y Do not sit or lean unnecessarilyclose to either front door. TheSRS side airbag is stored in bothfro

1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsy Never allow a child to kneel on thefront passenger’s seat facing theside window or to wrap his/herarms around the

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-631– CONTINUED –T OperationThe SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air-bag can function only when the ignitionswitch is i

1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsfor a while following deployment thenslowly deflates.The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air-bag deploy even when n

6  Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) Drinking and drivingDrunken driving is one of the most fre-quent causes of accidents. Since alcoholaffects a

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-65– CONTINUED –1V Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.12310083

1-66 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsV Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side air-bag and the SRS curtain airbag w

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