2008 SUBARU TRIBECA engine

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Index
Pets........................................................................\
. 7
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips....................................................................... 8-4
Tired or sleepy. .......................................................... 7
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ................................................. 3-17, 7-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ............................................................... 11-11
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................ 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................\
11-7
Overheating .......................................................... 9-14
Starting .................................................................. 7-7
Stopping ................................................................ 7-8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires .................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12
Fluid level Automatic transmission ........................................ 11-15
Brake ................................................................. 11-20
Power steering .................................................... 11-19
Fog light switch .......................................................... 3-32
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-41 Front
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-17
Fog light .............................................................. 11-45
Seatbelt pretensioners ........................................... 1-27
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-45
Front seats Fore and aft adjustment ........................................... 1-3
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements ......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-38
Fuses and circuits ..................................................... 12-5
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ... ....................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment ............................................. 1-5
Rear .................................................................... 1-11
Headlight Beam leveler. ........................................................ 3-29
Flasher ................................................................. 3-27
Indicator light ........................................................ 3-21
Headlights ....................................................... 3-26, 11-42
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Index
Seatbelt................................................................ 1-27
Tools .................................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................................... 3-12
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 3-5
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-38
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-23
Multi function display .................................................. 3-23
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer ................................................................... 3-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ........................................... 11-17
Rear differential ................................................... 11-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-pavement and off road driving ................................. 8-5
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-39
Outside temperature indication. .................................... 3-22
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
P
Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-23 Light switch
.......................................................... 3-32
Tips ..................................................................... 7-29
Parking your vehicle .................................................. 7-29
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors ..................................................... 3-41
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ............................................................... 7-18
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-19
Windows .............................................................. 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-30, 1-69
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R
Rear Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-8
Combination lights ................................................ 11-46
Gate ............................................................ 2-22, 9-18
Gate light ............................................................... 6-3
Seats ..................................................................... 1-7
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-18
Oil temperature warning light .................................. 3-14
Rear seat Folding down .......................................................... 1-9
Rear view camera ..................................................... 6-21
Rear window Defogger button .................................................... 3-37
Wiper

and washer switch ........................................ 3-35
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Wiper blades....................................................... 11-35
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .................................. 11-16
Brake fluid. .......................................................... 11-21
OIL grade and viscosity ............. 11-9, 11-10, 11-17, 11-18
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-20
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-15
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-22
Wiper blades ....................................................... 11-33
Replacing Air cleaner element .............................................. 11-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-41
Backup light/Tail light ............................................ 11-47
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-50
Clearance light .................................................... 11-44
Dome light .......................................................... 11-48
Door step light ..................................................... 11-50
Front fog light ...................................................... 11-45
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-45
Headlight ............................................................ 11-42
License plate light ................................................ 11-47
Map light ............................................................. 11-49
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-46
Rear gate light ..................................................... 11-47
Vanity mirror light ................................................. 11-49
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11 Roof rail and crossbar
................................................ 8-13
S
Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric .................................................................. 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Seatbelt. ........................................................................\
4
Maintenance ......................................................... 1-27
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-27
Safety tips ............................................................ 1-15
Warning light and chime ................................. 1-17, 3-10
Seatbelts .................................................................. 1-15
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Selector lever ............................................................ 7-13
Position indicator ................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release ....................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors .......................................................... 2-18
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-12
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-10
Snowy

and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................. 2-10
Spare tire ................................................................... 9-2
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-15
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-6
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-20
Index
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14-8
Index
SRSCurtain airbag ........................................................ 1-58
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-48
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-58
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ............................................................... 4, 1-44
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-68
Servicing ............................................................... 1-69
Warning light ......................................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) ................................. 7-5
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-18
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-41
Stopping the engine .................................................... 7-8
Storage compartment .................................................. 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-25
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-44
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-7
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-9
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ..................... 3-13
Temporary spare tire ................................................... 9-5
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-15
Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-41
Tire
Chains .................................................................. 8-11 Inspection
............................................................ 11-25
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-25
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-29
Rotation .............................................................. 11-28
Types .................................................................. 11-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .... 7-27, 9-10, 11-24
Tires ........................................................................\
12-3
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-23
Top tether anchorages ............................................... 1-40
Towing ..................................................................... 9-15
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-18
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 9-15
Weight ................................................................. 8-20
Traction Control system OFF switch ........................................................... 7-26
Trailer Connecting ........................................................... 8-18
Hitch .................................................................... 8-18
Hitches ................................................................. 8-23
Towing ................................................................. 8-20
Towing tips ........................................................... 8-26
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-7
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-20
Lever ................................................................... 3-28
U
Under-floor
storage compartment ................................. 6-15
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V
Valet mode................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-12
Identification .......................................................... 12-9
Symbols ................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-18
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-18
System ................................................................. 7-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Ventilator ................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-9
Warning light
ABS ..................................................................... 3-15
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-18
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-15
AT OIL TEMPerature .............................................. 3-13
Brake system ........................................................ 3-16
Charge ................................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-12
Door open ............................................................. 3-17
Low fuel ......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-14
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-11 Vehicle Dynamics Control
....................................... 3-18
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-18
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-20
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-28
Wheel Alignment ............................................................. 12-4
Aluminum ............................................................ 11-30
Balance ............................................................... 11-27
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-29
Windows .................................................................. 2-19
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-32
Wiper and washer switches .................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Wiper deicer ......................................................... 3-36
Winter driving .............................................................. 8-7
Wiper and washer ..................................................... 3-33
Index
14-9
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
&
Fuel
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or
higher.&
Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel”section in this manual.&
Fuel capacity
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
&
Engine oil
Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING ”and the ILSAC certification mark (starburst
mark) displayed on the container.&
Engine oil capacity
6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
&
Cold tire pressure
Tire size P255/55R18 104H
Wheel size 1868JJ
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
Rear at trailer towing 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
Temporary spare tire Size T165/80R17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
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