2007 SUBARU TRIBECA spark plugs

11
Maintenance and service
Maintenance schedule ....................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions .................................. 11-3 Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment ........................................................ 11-4
When you do checking or servicing in the
engine compartment while the engine is
running .................................................................. 11-4
Engine hood ....................................................... 11-4
Engine compartment overview ......................... 11-6
Engine oil ............................................................ 11-7 Checking the oil level ............................................. 11-7
Changing the oil and oil filter ................................ 11-7
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................... 11-9
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions .................................... 11-10
Cooling system .................................................. 11-10 Hose and connections ........................................... 11-11
Engine coolant ........................................................ 11-11
Air cleaner element ............................................ 11-13 Replacing the air cleaner element ......................... 11-13
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-14 Recommended spark plugs ................................... 11-14
Drive belts ........................................................... 11-15
Automatic transmission fluid ............................ 11-15 Checking the fluid level ......................................... 11-15
Recommended fluid ............................................... 11-16
Front differential gear oil ................................... 11-16 Checking the oil level ............................................. 11-16 Recommended grade and viscosity ..................... 11-17
Rear differential gear oil .................................... 11-17 Checking the gear oil level .................................... 11-17
Recommended grade and viscosity ..................... 11-18
Power steering fluid ........................................... 11-19 Checking the fluid level .......................................... 11-19
Recommended fluid ............................................... 11-19
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-20 Checking the fluid level .......................................... 11-20
Recommended brake fluid ..................................... 11-20
Brake booster ..................................................... 11-21
Brake pedal ......................................................... 11-21 Checking the brake pedal free play ...................... 11-21
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ......... 11-21
Replacement of brake pad and lining ............... 11-22 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .......... 11-22
Parking brake stroke .......................................... 11-23
Tires and wheels ................................................ 11-23 Types of tires .......................................................... 11-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ............ 11-23
Tire inspection ........................................................ 11-25
Tire pressures and wear ........................................ 11-25
Wheel balance ......................................................... 11-27
Wear indicators ....................................................... 11-27
Tire rotation ............................................................. 11-28
Tire replacement ..................................................... 11-28
Wheel replacement ................................................. 11-29
Aluminum wheels ............................................... 11-29

11 - 1 4 Maintenance and service
1. Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover.
2. Open the air cleaner case cover and
remove the air cleaner element.
3. Install a new air cleaner element. 4. To install the air cleaner case cover,
snap the two clamps on the air cleaner case cover.
Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule in
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „
Recommended spark plugs
ILFR6B (NGK)
B00312
B00313

Specifications 12-3
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„Electrical system
„ Capacities
„ Tires
Battery type and capacity (5HR)75D23L (12V–52AH)
Alternator12V–110A
Spark plugsILFR6B (NGK)
Fuel tank16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid0.9 US qt (0.9 liter, 0.8 Imp qt)
Engine coolant7.8 US qt (7.4 liters, 6.5 Imp qt)
Tire sizeP255/55R18
Wheel size18 × 8JJ
PressureFront33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear at trailer towing32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary spare tireSizeT165/80R17
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)

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

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
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Under-floor storage compartment ..................................... 6-12