2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Owners Manual

!Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to
deploy.
1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique
side-on impact.
2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.
4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.
5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS side
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS side
airbag may not deploy depending on the
level of accident forces involved.
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!Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely
to deploy.
1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique
side-on impact.
2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
3) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.
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!Examples of the types of accidents
in which the SRS side airbag and
SRS curtain airbag will basically not
deploy.1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or station-
ary). 2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are basically not designed to
deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal
collision or is struck from behind. Exam-
ples of such accidents are illustrated.
!
Example of the type of accident in
which the SRS curtain airbag will
basically not deploy.The SRS curtain airbags are not basically
designed to deploy if the vehicle pitches
end over end.
1) First impact
2) Second impact
A) SRS curtain airbag
B) SRS side airbagIn an accident where the vehicle is struck
from the side more than once, the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
only once on the first impact.
Example: In the case of a double side
impact collision, first with one vehicle and
immediately followed by another from the
same direction, once the SRS side airbag
and SRS curtain airbag are activated on
the first impact, they will not be activated
on the second.
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&SRS airbag system monitorsA diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven. The
SRS airbag system warning light “AIR-
BAG ”will show normal system operation
by lighting for approximately 6 seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position.
The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
. Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)
. Front sub sensor (Left-hand side)
. Airbag control module (including im-
pact and rollover sensors)
. Frontal airbag module (Driver ’s side)
. Frontal airbag module (Front passen- ger
’s side)
. Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-
hand side)
. Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-
hand side)
. Side airbag module (Driver ’s side)
. Side airbag module (Front passenger ’s
side)
. Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel
house right-hand side)
. Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel
house left-hand side)
. Curtain airbag module (Right side)
. Curtain airbag module (Left side)
. Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver ’s side)
. Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-
ger ’s side)
. Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver ’s side)
. Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-
ger ’s side)
. Driver ’s seat position sensor
. Front passenger ’s seatbelt tension
sensor
. Front passenger ’s occupant detection
system weight sensor
. Front passenger ’s occupant detection
control module
. Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
. All related wiring
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. Immediately take your vehi-
cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbags will operate improperly (e.g.
SRS airbags may inflate in a very
minor collision or not inflate in a
severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury.
.Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON ”position
. Continuous illumination of the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving
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&SRS airbag system servicing
WARNING
. When discarding an airbag mod-
ule or scrapping the entire vehi-
cle damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.
. The SRS airbag has no user-
serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of
the SRS airbag, see your nearest
SUBARU dealer. Tampering with
or disconnecting the system ’s
wiring could result in accidental
inflation of the SRS airbag or
could make the system inopera-
tive, which may result in serious
injury. The wiring harnesses of
the SRS airbag system are cov-
ered with yellow insulation and
system connectors are yellow for
easy identification.
CAUTION
If you need service or repair in areas
listed in the following, have an
authorized SUBARU dealer perform
the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag
modules are stored in these areas.
.
Under the center console
. Inside each front fender
. Steering wheel and column and
nearby areas
. Top of the dashboard on front
passenger ’s side and nearby
areas
. Each front seat and nearby area
. Inside each center pillar
. In each roof side (from the front
pillar to a point over the rear seat)
. Between the rear seat cushion
and rear wheel house on each
side
In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo-
nents of the SRS airbag system are
replaced, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.
NOTEIn the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The front part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which only the driver
’s SRS frontal airbag or both
driver ’s and front passenger ’sSRS
frontal airbags did not deploy.
. The pad of the steering wheel, the
cover over the front passenger ’s SRS
frontal airbag, or either roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
. Either center pillar and rear wheel
house or a nearby area of the vehicle
was involved in an accident in which
the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag did not deploy.
. The fabric or leather of either front
seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise
damaged.
& Precautions against vehicle
modification
WARNING
. To avoid accidental activation of
the system or rendering the sys-
tem inoperative, which may re-
sult in serious injury, no modifi-
cations should be made to any
components or wiring of the SRS
airbag system.
This includes following modifica-
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.Installation of custom steering
wheels
. Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard
. Installation of custom seats
. Replacement of seat fabric or
leather
. Installation of additional fabric
or leather on the front seat
. Attachment of a hands-free
microphone or any other ac-
cessory to a front pillar, a
center pillar, a rear pillar, the
windshield, a side window, an
assist grip, or any other cabin
surface that would be near a
deploying SRS curtain airbag.
. Installation of additional elec-
trical/electronic equipment
such as a mobile two-way
radio on or near the SRS
airbag system components
and/or wiring is not advisable.
This could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
. Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts.
. Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
. Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver ’s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er ’s Manual.
. Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.
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Keys.................................................................. 2-2
Key number plate ............................................. 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......................... 2-7
Locking the doors............................................ 2-8
Unlocking the doors ......................................... 2-9
Unlocking the rear gate .................................... 2-9
Illuminated entry .............................................. 2-9
Vehicle finder function ...................................... 2-9
Sounding a panic alarm .................................. 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation .................. 2-10
Replacing the battery ..................................... 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters .............................. 2-11
Alarm system................................................. 2-15
System operation ............................................ 2-15
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 ..................................... 2-17
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 (if equipped) .................................. 2-23
Tilt function.................................................... 2-24
Sliding function .............................................. 2-24
Anti-entrapment function ................................. 2-24
Sun shade ...................................................... 2-25
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Keys and doors
Keys1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plateThree types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all
locks on your vehicle.
.Ignition switch
. Driver ’s door
. Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and door locks. You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle
and valet key at a parking facility.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the
“ON ”position to the
“ Acc ”or “LOCK ”position, thereby
stopping the engine.& Key number plate1) Key number plate
2) Security ID plateThe key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle.
For information on making replacement
keys for vehicles with the immobilizer
system, refer to the
“Immobilizer ”section
in this chapter.
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