2006 SUBARU TRIBECA battery replacement

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Keys and doors
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number ............................................................. 2-2
Immobilizer ......................................................... 2-3 Security ID plate ..................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light ........................................... 2-4
Key replacement ..................................................... 2-4
Door locks ........................................................... 2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6
Power door locking switches ............................ 2-6 Key lock-in prevention function ............................ 2-7
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-8 Locking the doors .................................................. 2-9
Unlocking the doors ............................................... 2-9
Unlocking the rear gate .......................................... 2-9
Illuminated entry ..................................................... 2-9
Vehicle finder function ........................................... 2-10
Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation ....................... 2-10
Replacing the battery ............................................. 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-11
Alarm system ...................................................... 2-14 System alarm operation ......................................... 2-14
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-15
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ................................................................... 2-15
Arming the system ................................................. 2-15
Disarming the system ............................................ 2-16 Valet mode ............................................................... 2-17
Passive arming ....................................................... 2-17
Tripped sensor identification ................................ 2-18
Shock sensors (dealer option) .............................. 2-18
Child safety locks ............................................... 2-19
Windows .............................................................. 2-19 Power windows ....................................................... 2-19
Rear gate ............................................................. 2-22
Moonroof ............................................................. 2-23 Tilt function ............................................................. 2-24
Sliding function ....................................................... 2-24
Anti-entrapment function ....................................... 2-24
Sun shades .............................................................. 2-25

Instruments and controls 3-7
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you open and close the driver’s door with-
in 10 seconds of illumination of the odom- eter/trip meter. „
Double trip meter
This meter display two trip meters when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC”
or “ON” position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly
push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the mode
indication alternately. To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is pos-
sible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the
odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not
press the trip knob within 10 seconds of il-
lumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you
open and close the driver’s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go
off.
NOTE
If the connection between the combi-
nation meter and battery is broken for
any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost. T
Vehicle communication system
fault indication
The vehicle communication system car-
ries various types of information (vehicle
speed, running conditions, etc.) to control
modules. In the event of a fault in this
communication system, the trip meter will
show “ ”.
If the trip meter shows “ ”, immedi-
ately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer
and have the vehicle communication sys-
tem inspected.
NOTE
If you press the trip knob while the trip
meter is showing “ ”, the trip
meter indication will appear for 10 sec-
onds. „ Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
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To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.
A trip meter
B trip meter

Driving tips 8-7
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underbody. Clear off any such matter from
the underbody. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering to the
underbody, a mechanical breakdown or
fire could occur. y
Secure all cargo carried inside the vehi-
cle and make certain that it is not piled
higher than the seatbacks. During sudden
stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could be
thrown around in the vehicle and cause in-
jury. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof.
Those loads raise the vehicle’s center of
gravity and make it more prone to tip over. y If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from sand or mud, depress the accelera-
tor pedal slightly and move the selector le-
ver back and forth between “D” and “R” re-
peatedly. Do not race the engine. For the
best possible traction, avoid spinning the
wheels when trying to free the vehicle. y When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than 1st. y Never equip your vehicle with tires larg-
er than those specified in this manual. y Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-
road driving. Suspension components are
particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they
need to be washed thoroughly. y Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle un-
der hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more
frequent replacement of engine oil, brake
fluid and transmission oil than that speci-
fied in the maintenance schedule de-
scribed in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Remember that damage done to your
SUBARU while operating it off-road and
not using common sense precautions
such as those listed above is not eligible for warranty coverage.
Winter driving „
Operation during cold weath- er
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as tire chains, a window scraper, a bag of
sand, flares, a small shovel, and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to pro-
vide enough power for cold winter starts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and vis-
cosity for cold weather. Heavy summer oil
will cause harder starting.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
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Maintenance and service
Windshield washer fluid .................................... 11-30
Replacement of wiper blades ............................ 11-31
Windshield wiper blade assembly ........................ 11-31
Windshield wiper blade rubber ............................. 11-32
Rear window wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-33
Rear window wiper blade rubber .......................... 11-33
Battery ................................................................. 11-35
Fuses ................................................................... 11-36
Main fuse ............................................................. 11-37
Installation of accessories ................................ 11-38
Replacing bulbs .................................................. 11-39 Headlight ................................................................. 11-40
Parking light ............................................................ 11-41
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-42
Front fog light ......................................................... 11-42
Rear combination lights ......................................... 11-42
Backup light/Tail light ............................................ 11-43
Rear gate light ......................................................... 11-43
License plate light .................................................. 11-44
Dome light ............................................................... 11-44
Map light .................................................................. 11-45
Door step light ........................................................ 11-45
Cargo area light ...................................................... 11-46

Maintenance and service 11 - 3
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Maintenance and serviceMaintenance schedule
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”.
For details of your maintenance schedule,
read the separate “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”.Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are re-
quired, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service
by yourself, you should familiarize your-
self with the information provided in this
section on general maintenance and ser-
vice for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
yTesting of an All-Wheel Drive ve-
hicle must NEVER be performed
on a single two-wheel dynamome- ter or similar apparatus. Attempt-
ing to do so will result in transmis-
sion damage and in uncontrolled
vehicle movement and may cause
an accident or injuries to persons
nearby.
yAlways select a safe area when
performing maintenance on yourvehicle.
yAlways be very careful to avoid in-
jury when working on the vehicle.
Remember that some of the mate-
rials in the vehicle may be hazard-
ous if improperly used or handled,
for example, battery acid.
yYour vehicle should only be ser-
viced by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experi-
enced in servicing vehicles.
yAlways use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
yNever get under the vehicle sup-
ported only by a jack. Always use
a safety stands to support the ve- hicle.
yNever keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as a
garage or other closed areas.
yDo not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
yBecause the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only by
your SUBARU dealer.

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

14-6 Index
Power Door locking switches .................................................... 2-6
Seat ............................................................................... 1-3
Steering fluid ............................................................. 11-19
Windows ...................................................................... 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-29, 1-68
Preparing to drive ............................................................... 7-6
Printed antenna .................................................................. 5-2 R
Rear Air conditioner ................................................................ 4-9
Combination lights ..................................................... 11-42
Differential gear oil ..................................................... 11-17
Gate ............................................................................. 2-22
Seats ............................................................................. 1-6
Rear seat/Second seat ....................................................... 1-6
Rear window Defogger button ........................................................... 3-33
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 3-32
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ...................................... 11-16
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-20
OIL grade and viscosity .............. 11-9, 11-10, 11-17, 11-18
Power steering fluid ................................................... 11-19
Spark plugs ............................................................... 11-14
Remote keyless entry system ............................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining .................................................. 11-22
Wiper blades .............................................................. 11-31
Replacing Air cleaner element .................................................... 11-13 Battery (Remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 11-39 Cargo area light ......................................................... 11-46
Dome light .................................................................. 11-44
Door step light ............................................................ 11-45
Front fog light ............................................................. 11-42
Front turn signal light ................................................. 11-42
Headlight .................................................................... 11-40
License plate light ...................................................... 11-44
Map light .................................................................... 11-45
Parking light ............................................................... 11-41
Rear combination light ............................................... 11-42
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................... 8-11
Roof rail and crossbar ...................................................... 8-13 S
Safety
Precautions when driving .................................................. 4
Symbol .............................................................................. 2
Warnings ........................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ........................................................................... 10-4
Heater ............................................................................ 1-6
Seatbelt ................................................................................. 4 Maintenance ................................................................ 1-26
Pretensioners ............................................................... 1-27
Safety tips .................................................................... 1-15
Warning light and chime .............................................. 1-17
Seatbelts ........................................................................... 1-15
Second-row seats ............................................................... 1-6
Selector lever ............................................................. 7-9, 7-10