2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Owners Manual

Interior light...................................................... 6-2
Dome light....................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light ............................................... 6-2
Rear gate light ................................................. 6-3
Automatic ambient light for center console area (if equipped) .................................................. 6-3
Map light........................................................... 6-3
Sun visors ........................................................ 6-4
Sun visor extension plate ................................. 6-4
Vanity mirror with light ..................................... 6-4
Storage compartment...................................... 6-5
Glove box........................................................ 6-5
Center console box .......................................... 6-6
Rear console .................................................... 6-7
Overhead console ............................................ 6-7
Cup holder........................................................ 6-7
Front passenger ’s cup holder ........................... 6-8
Rear seat (5-seater models)/Second-row seat (7-seater models) passenger ’s cup holder ....... 6-8
Third-row seat cup holders (7-seater models) ........................................... 6-9
Accessory power outlets ................................. 6-9
Coat hook ....................................................... 6-11
Rear (5-seater models)/Second-row
(7-seater models) passenger area .................. 6-11
Shopping bag hook........................................ 6-12
Floor mat ........................................................ 6-12 Cargo area cover (if equipped)
..................... 6-13
Using the cover.............................................. 6-13
To remove the cover ....................................... 6-14
To install the cover housing ............................ 6-14
Convenient tie-down hooks.......................... 6-15
Under-floor storage compartment ................ 6-15
5-seater models.............................................. 6-15
7-seater models .............................................. 6-16
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
(if equipped) ................................................ 6-16
Garage door opener programming in the
U.S.A. ........................................................... 6-17
Programming rolling-code-protected garage door openers in the U.S.A. .................................... 6-18
Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada ........................................ 6-19
Programming other devices ............................ 6-20
Operating the HomeLink ®Wireless Control
System ......................................................... 6-20
Reprogramming a single HomeLink ®
button .......................................................... 6-20
Erasing HomeLink ®button memory ................ 6-20
In case a problem occurs ................................ 6-20
Rear view camera (if equipped) .................... 6-21
Position of rear view camera........................... 6-22
How to use the rear view camera .................... 6-22
Viewing range on the screen ........................... 6-22
Distance marker (help line) ............................. 6-24
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Interior equipment
Interior lightWhen leaving your vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.&Dome lightVehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
Vehicles without Rear Seat EntertainmentThe light switch has three positions:
1:The light stays on continuously.
2: The light comes on when any door is
opened. The light remains on for several
seconds and gradually goes out after all
doors are closed.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer
to “Remote keyless entry system ”in
chapter 2 for detailed information.
The setting of the period for which the light
stays on can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
3: The light stays off.
& Cargo area lightThe cargo area light switch has three
positions:
DOOR: The light comes on only when the
rear gate is opened.
Middle position: The light stays off.
: The light stays on continuously.
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&Rear gate lightThe rear gate light is on the ceiling just
inside of the rear gate. Push the right side
of the switch to turn it on, and push the left
side of the switch to turn it off.
&Automatic ambient light for
center console area (if
equipped)The automatic ambient light illuminates
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the light control switch is in
the “
”position or “
”position. The
light dimly illuminates the area around the
center console. The light turns off when
the light control switch is in the “OFF”
position. Also, the brightness of the light is
adjusted by the illumination brightness
control dial.
Map lightTo turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer
to “Remote keyless entry system ”in
chapter 2 for detailed information.
The setting of the period for which the light
stays on can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
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Sun visorsTo block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.
&Sun visor extension plateWith the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can use the sun visor
extension plate to prevent glare through
the gap between the sun visor and center
pillar. To use the extension plate, pull it
toward the rear of the vehicle. When you
have finished using it, stow it by pushing it
toward the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not pull out the extension plate
with the sun visor positioned over
the windshield. The extension plate
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.&Vanity mirror with light
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
dazzle.
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To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes
on when the mirror cover is opened.NOTEUse of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
Storage compartment
CAUTION
.Always keep the storage com-
partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden stops or an
accident.
. Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
& Glove box1) Lock
2) UnlockTo open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise.
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&Center console boxThe center console box has a two-layer
structure consisting of an upper compart-
ment and a lower compartment. !
Upper compartment
1) Upper compartment lock releasePull up the upper compartment lock
release to open the upper compartment. !
Lower compartment
1) Lower compartment lock releasePull up the lower compartment lock
release to open the lower compartment.
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&Rear consoleThe rear console is located in the back of
the center console box. Pull it out to use it.&Overhead console
To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
CAUTION
When your vehicle is parked in the
sun or on a warm day, the inside of
the overhead console heats up.
Avoid storing plastic or other heat-
vulnerable or flammable articles
such as a lighter in the overhead
console.
Cup holder
CAUTION
. When not in use, always keep the
cup holder stored while driving
to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.
. Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an
accident.
. Take care to avoid spills. Bev-
erages, if hot, might burn you or
your passengers. Spilled bev-
erages may also damage uphols-
tery or carpets.
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&Front passenger ’s cup holder! Center consoleThe dual cup holder is built into the center
console near the parking brake lever.To access the cup holder, push the release button.
!
Door pocket
The door pockets can be used to hold
beverage bottles and other items.
CAUTION
When placing a beverage in a door
pocket, make sure it is capped.
Otherwise, the beverage could spill
when opening/closing the door or
while driving and, if the beverage is
hot, it could scald you.
&Rear seat (5-seater models)/
Second-row seat (7-seater
models) passenger ’s cup
holder! ArmrestA dual cup holder is built in the armrest.
CAUTION
When a cup containing a beverage
is in the cup holder, do not slide or
recline any seat. Otherwise, the
beverage could spill while driving
and, if the beverage is hot, it could
scald you.
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