2008 SUBARU TRIBECA automatic transmission

Fuses and circuits&Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment
Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Trailer hitch connector
2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 7.5A .Front wiper deicer relay
. Moonroof
5 7.5A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 15A .Stop light
9 20A .Mirror heater
. Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (Battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Automatic transmission
unit
. SRS airbag system
(Sub)
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unitSpecifications
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&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A .
Vehicle dynamics control
unit
2 20A .Console socket
3 15A .Headlight (right side)
4 15A .Headlight (left side)
5 20A .Backup
6 15A .Horn
7 25A .Rear window defogger
8 15A .Fuel pump
9 15A .
Automatic transmission
control unit
10 7.5A .Engine control unit
11 15A .
Turn and hazard warning
flasher
12 20A .Parking switch
13 7.5A .
AlternatorSpecifications
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-20
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-40
Accessory power outlet ................................................ 6-9
Active head restraint .................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element .................................................. 11-14
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Air flow ...................................................................... 4-2
Air flow mode selection ................................................ 4-3
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-18
Aluminum wheel cleaning ............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels ..................................................... 11-30
Antenna system .......................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-20
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ............................... 3-13
Audio control button ................................................... 5-27
Audio input terminal ................................................... 5-29
Audio set ................................................................... 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-38
Automatic climate control system .................................. 4-5
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-12
Capacities ............................................................. 12-3
Fluid ................................................................... 11-15
MANUAL mode ..................................................... 7-15
Selector lever ........................................................ 7-13
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-17
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-13Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
.......... 1-17
B
Battery .................................................................... 11-37
Jump starting ........................................................ 9-11
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-7
Booster seat ............................................................. 1-36
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-19
Booster ....................................................... 7-19, 11-21
Fluid ................................................................... 11-20
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-22
Parking ....................................................... 7-29, 11-23
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
System ................................................................. 7-19
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-21
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-22
Brake system ............................................................ 7-19
Warning light ......................................................... 3-16
Braking .................................................................... 7-18
Tips ..................................................................... 7-18
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-22
Bulb
Chart ...................................................................

12-8
Replacing ............................................................ 11-41
C
Capacities ................................................................ 12-3
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-13
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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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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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