2007 SUBARU TRIBECA Owners Manual

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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .................................................... 3-3 LOCK ....................................................................... 3-3
ACC .......................................................................... 3-3
ON ............................................................................ 3-4
START ...................................................................... 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................... 3-4
Ignition switch light ................................................ 3-4
Hazard warning flasher ...................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges ............................................. 3-5 Combination meter illumination ............................ 3-5
Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge movement and combination meter sequential
illumination upon turning on the ignition
switch .................................................................... 3-5
Speedometer ........................................................... 3-6
Odometer ................................................................. 3-6
Double trip meter .................................................... 3-7
Tachometer ............................................................. 3-7
Fuel gauge ............................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ................................................ 3-8
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-9 Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... 3-10
SRS airbag system warning light .......................... 3-11
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators .............................................................. 3-12
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp ....................................................... 3-12
Charge warning light ............................................... 3-13
Oil pressure warning light ..................................... 3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ....................... 3-13 Rear differential oil temperature warning light .... 3-14
Low tire pressure warning light ............................ 3-14
ABS warning light ................................................... 3-15
Brake system warning light ................................... 3-16
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 3-17
Door open warning light ........................................ 3-17
Windshield washer fluid warning light ................. 3-17
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................ 3-17
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light ........................................................................ 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................... 3-18
Security indicator light ........................................... 3-19
SPORT mode indicator light .................................. 3-19
Selector lever/Gear position indicator .................. 3-20
Turn signal indicator lights .................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................................... 3-20
Cruise control indicator light ................................. 3-20
Cruise control set indicator light .......................... 3-20
Headlight indicator light ......................................... 3-20
Front fog light indicator light ................................. 3-20
Clock .................................................................... 3-21
Outside temperature indication ........................ 3-21
Multi function display (Vehicle without Navigation System) ......................................... 3-23Current fuel consumption ...................................... 3-23
Average fuel consumption ..................................... 3-23
Driving range on remaining fuel ............................ 3-24
Journey time ........................................................... 3-25

Instruments and controls
Light control switch ........................................... 3-26
Headlights ............................................................... 3-26
High/low beam change (dimmer) .......................... 3-26
Headlight flasher .................................................... 3-26
Daytime running light system ............................... 3-27
Turn signal lever ................................................. 3-27
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-27
Parking light switch ........................................... 3-28
Front fog light switch ......................................... 3-28
Wiper and washer ............................................... 3-29 Windshield wiper and washer switches ............... 3-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 3-32
Windshield wiper deicer .................................... 3-32
Rear window defogger button ........................... 3-33
Mirrors ................................................................. 3-34 Inside mirror ........................................................... 3-34
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) ...... 3-34
Outside mirrors ....................................................... 3-36
Tilt steering wheel .............................................. 3-37
Horn ..................................................................... 3-37

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Instruments and controlsIgnition switch
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
NOTE yKeep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position when the engine is
not running. y Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position can cause the
battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from
the “LOCK” position to the “ACC” po-
sition, turn the steering wheel slightlyto the left and right as you turn the ig-
nition switch. y If the key is attached to a keyholder
or to a large bunch of other keys, cen-
trifugal force may act on it as the vehi-
cle moves, resulting in unwanted turn-
ing of the ignition switch. Also, if a
large keyholder is attached to the key, your knees or hands may accidentally
touch it in a way that turns the ignition
switch. „
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the right and left as
you turn the key.
The key can be turned from “ACC” to
“LOCK” only when the selector lever is in
the “P” position. „ ACC
In this position the electrical accessories
y Never turn the ignition switch to
“LOCK” while the vehicle is being
driven or towed because that will
lock the steering wheel, prevent-
ing steering control. And when
the engine is turned off, it takes a
much greater effort than usual to
steer.
yBefore leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition
switch for safety and never allow
an unattended child to remain in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury to
a child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
sunroof or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.
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(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used. „ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started. „ START
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the “ON” position.
If your registered key fails to start the en-
gine, pull out the key once (the security in-
dicator light will blink), and then insert the
key in the ignition switch and turn it to the
“START” position and again try to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases: y
The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder. y The key is near another key that con-
tains an immobilizer transponder. „
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door opens and the key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime
stops when the key is removed from the
ignition switch. „ Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light comes on
when any of the doors are opened. The
light remains on for a several seconds and
gradually goes out after all doors are
closed or if the key is inserted in the igni-tion switch.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.
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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works with the
ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the in-
strument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear po-
larized glasses. „Combination meter illumina- tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence:
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter,
and gauge back lights illuminate.
2. Meter needles and gauges each show
MAX reading.
3. Meter needles and gauges each show
MIN reading.
4. Meter and gauge dials illuminate.
5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins. „
Canceling the function for
meter needle/gauge move-
ment and combination meter
sequential illumination upon
turning on the ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauges and sequential illumination of the
combination meter that takes place when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po- sition.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion. With the A trip meter indication se-
lected, briefly press the trip knob twice.
You can now establish the activated/deac-
tivated setting for movement of the meter
needles and gauges when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. To
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change the current setting, press the trip
knob for at least two seconds.
: Activated : Deactivated
With the function deactivated, the combi-
nation meter illuminates as follows:
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter,
and gauge back lights illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge dials illuminate.
3. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
Briefly press the trip knob again. You can
now establish the activated/deactivated
setting for sequential illumination of the
combination meter when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. To change the current setting, press the trip
knob for at least two seconds.
: Activated : Deactivated
Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip
meter indication.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position, turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position, or open and close the
driver’s door during the setting procedure,
the new setting will be canceled.
Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a
period of 10 seconds, the new setting will
be canceled.
NOTE y It is not possible to cancel sequential
illumination of the combination meter
while sequential illumination is actual-
ly taking place. Cancel sequential illu-
mination when regular illumination (for
driving) has begun.y When you open the driver’s door
with the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position, the meters’ needles and rims
are lit. The illumination stops working
when you shut the driver’s door or au-
tomatically after 30 seconds. „
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed. „ Odometer
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”, “ACC”
or “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position,
the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you
do not press the trip knob within 10 sec-
onds of illumination of the odometer/trip
meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.
The odometer/trip meter will also go off if
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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