2006 SUBARU TRIBECA flat tire

13-6 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
TVehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the
driver’s side B-pillar. Example: The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure on each tire at maxi-
mum loaded vehicle weight, seating
capacity and loading information. T
Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to rapidly
become hot. A sharp increase in tem-
perature could cause tread separa-
tion, and failure of the tire(s). Possi-
ble resulting loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident. T Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper infla-
tion
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and be-
fore any long journey. Check the tire
pressures when the tires are cold.
Use a pressure gauge to adjust the
tire pressures to the specific values.
Driving even a short distance warms
up the tires and increases the tire
pressures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the outside tempera-
ture. It is best to check tire pressure
outdoors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air in-
side it expands, causing the tire pres-
sure to increase. Be careful not to
mistakenly release air from a warm
tire to reduce its pressure. „
Glossary of tire terminology
y 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. y Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure
to which a tire may be inflated. y Recommended inflation pres-
sure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
mended by a vehicle manufacturer. y 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 sidewall of the tire, or
2)The outward facing sidewall of an
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TIREAND LOADING INFORMAANDLOADINGINFORMATIONSEATING CAPACITY:TOTAL 7
ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE COLD TIRE
INFLATION PRESSURE
COLD TIRE
INFLATION PRESSURE
FRONT
230kPa,33PSI
REAR 220kPa,32PSI
P255/55R18
T165/80R17 420kPa,60PSI
COMPACT SPARE TIRE FRONT 2:REAR 5
The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed 525kg or 1157lbs.
SEE OWNER’S MANUALSEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FORADDITIONALADDITIONAL INFORMA INFORMATIONTION
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asymmetrical tire that has a particu-
lar side that must always face out-
ward when mounting on a vehicle.
y Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of floor mats, leather seats
and cross bars to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether installedor not). y Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant and air conditioning.y Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory
weight, vehicle capacity weight and
production options weight. y Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants (3 occupants). y Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle,
2 in front, 1 in rear seat. y Production options weight
The combined weight of those in-
stalled regular production options weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in ex-
cess of those standards items which
they replace, not previously consid-
ered in curb weight or accessory
weight. y
Vehicle capacity weight
The total weight of cargo, luggage
and occupants that can be added to
the vehicle. y Vehicle maximum load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing by two. y Vehicle normal load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight
and dividing by two. „ Tire care – maintenance and
safety practices
y Check on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage, nails,
and stones. At the same time, check
the tires for abnormal wear. y Inspect the tire tread regularly and
replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible. When
a tire’s tread wear indicator becomes
visible, the tire is worn beyond the ac-
ceptable limit and must be replaced
immediately. With a tire in this condi-
tion, driving at even low speeds in wet
weather can cause the vehicle to hy-
droplane. Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an acci-
dent. y
To maximize the life of each tire and
ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it
is best to rotate the tires every 7,500
miles (12,500 km). Rotating the tires
involves switching the front and rear
tires on the right-hand side of the ve-
hicle and similarly switching the front
and rear tires on the left-hand side of
the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept on
its original side of the vehicle.) Re-
place any damaged or unevenly worn
tire at the time of rotation. After tire ro-
tation, adjust the tire pressures and
make sure the wheel nuts are correct-
ly tightened. A tightening torque spec-
ification and a tightening sequence
specification for the wheel nuts can be
found “Flat tires” in chapter 9.

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Reporting safety defects
(USA)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Subaru of
America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety de-
fect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual
problems between you, your deal-
er, or Subaru of America, Inc. To
contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-
0123 in the Washington D.C. area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Washing-
ton, D.C. 20590. You can also ob-tain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

14-2 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................................... 7-16 Warning light ....................................................... 3-15, 7-17
Accessories .................................................................... 11-38
Accessory power outlet ...................................................... 6-8
Active head restraint ........................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ........................................................ 11-13
Air filtration system ........................................................... 4-11
Air flow ............................................................................... 4-2
Alarm system .................................................................... 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light ........................................... 3-17
Aluminum wheels ........................................................... 11-29
Antenna system ................................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 7-16
Arming the system ............................................................ 2-15
Armrest ............................................................................. 1-11
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light .................................. 3-13
Audio control buttons ....................................................... 5-22
Audio set ............................................................................ 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ......................................... 3-34
Automatic climate control system ....................................... 4-5
Automatic transmission ...................................................... 7-8 Capacities .................................................................... 12-3
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-15
Manual mode ............................................................... 7-11
Selector lever ................................................................. 7-9
Shift lock release ......................................................... 7-14
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-13
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-16 B
Battery ............................................................................ 11-35 Jump starting ............................................................... 9-11
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ............. 2-10
Brake
Booster ...................................................................... 11-21
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-20
Pad and lining ............................................................ 11-22
Pedal .......................................................................... 11-21
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-21
Reserve distance ....................................................... 11-21
Brake system .................................................................... 7-15
Warning light ................................................................ 3-16
Braking ............................................................................. 7-15 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................ 11-22
Tips .............................................................................. 7-15
Bulb Chart ............................................................................ 12-8
Replacing ................................................................... 11-39
C
Capacities ......................................................................... 12-3
Cargo area Light ............................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ........................................................... 6-12
Catalytic converter .............................................................. 8-3
Center Console .......................................................................... 6-5
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-4
Changing
Flat tire ........................................................................... 9-7
Oil and oil filter ............................................................. 11-7
Charge warning light ......................................................... 3-13

14-4 Index
Stopping ........................................................................ 7-8
Exterior care ..................................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires ............................................................................. 9-7
Floor mat .......................................................................... 6-11 Fluid level
Automatic transmission ............................................. 11-15
Brake ......................................................................... 11-20
Power steering ........................................................... 11-19
Front Differential gear oil ..................................................... 11-16
Fog light ..................................................................... 11-42
Fog light switch ............................................................ 3-28
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................................. 1-27
Seats ............................................................................. 1-2
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ............................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................................ 7-3
Gauge ............................................................................ 3-8
Requirements ................................................................ 7-2
Fuel gauge ......................................................................... 3-8
Fuses ............................................................................. 11-36
Fuses and circuits ............................................................ 12-5 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .................................. 8-13
Glove box ........................................................................... 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ............................. 8-13 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................... 3-5
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ....................................... 1-4
Headlight
Flasher ......................................................................... 3-26
Indicator light ............................................................... 3-20
Headlights .............................................................. 3-26, 11-40
High beam indicator light .................................................. 3-20
Home link® ....................................................................... 6-13
Horn .................................................................................. 3-37
Hose and connections .................................................... 11-11 I
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-3 Light ............................................................................... 3-4
Illuminated entry ................................................................. 2-9
Illumination brightness control .......................................... 3-27
Immobilizer system ............................................................. 2-3 Indicator light ............................................................... 3-19
Indicator light Cruise control ............................................................... 3-20
Cruise control set ......................................................... 3-20
Front fog ...................................................................... 3-20
Headlight ...................................................................... 3-20
High beam ................................................................... 3-20
Select lever/Gear position ............................................ 3-20
Turn signal ................................................................... 3-20
Inside mirror ...................................................................... 3-34
Interior light ......................................................................... 6-2

Index 14-7
Position indicator ......................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release .............................................................. 7-14
Snow tires ......................................................................... 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm .................................................... 2-10
Spare tire ............................................................................ 9-2
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-14
Specifications ................................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ...................................................................... 3-6 SRS
Curtain airbag .............................................................. 1-59
Frontal airbag .............................................................. 1-51
Side airbag .................................................................. 1-59
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .. 4, 1-44
SRS airbag system warning light ...................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ............................................................. 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) ...................................... 7-5
Steering wheel Power .......................................................................... 7-15
Tilt ................................................................................ 3-37
Stopping the engine ........................................................... 7-8
Storage compartment ......................................................... 6-4
Sun shades ...................................................................... 2-25
Sun visors ........................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................. 1-44
Synthetic leather upholstery ............................................. 10-5 T
Tachometer ........................................................................ 3-7
Temperature gauge ............................................................ 3-8
Temporary spare tire .......................................................... 9-6
Third-row seat .................................................................. 1-11
Tie-down hooks ................................................................ 9-15 Tilt steering wheel ............................................................. 3-37
Tire
Chains .......................................................................... 8-11
Inspection ................................................................... 11-25
Pressures and wear ................................................... 11-25
Replacement .............................................................. 11-28
Rotation ...................................................................... 11-28
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................... 7-24
Tires .................................................................................. 12-3
Types ......................................................................... 11-23
Tires and wheels ............................................................. 11-23
Top tether anchorages ...................................................... 1-41
Towing .............................................................................. 9-15 All wheels on the ground .............................................. 9-18
Flat-bed truck ............................................................... 9-17
Tie-down hooks ............................................................ 9-15
Weight .......................................................................... 8-18
Traction Control system
OFF indicator light ........................................................ 3-18
OFF switch ................................................................... 7-23
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................................. 8-15
Hitches ......................................................................... 8-21
Towing ......................................................................... 8-17
Towing tips ................................................................... 8-23
Trip meter ........................................................................... 3-7
Turn signal Indicator lights .............................................................. 3-20
Lever ............................................................................ 3-27
U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................................... 6-12