2008 SUBARU TRIBECA check engine light

8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of
the bottom of engine and install the oil
filter by hand turning. Be careful not to
twist or damage the seal.
9. Tighten the oil filter by the amount
indicated in the following table after the
seal makes contact with the bottom of
engine.Oil filter color Part numberAmount of ro-
tation
Black 15208AA031 3/4 rotation
CAUTION
.Never over tighten the oil filter
because that can result in an oil
leak.
. Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the
exhaust pipe and/or under-cover.
If left unremoved, the oil could
catch fire.
10. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
11. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
Oil capacity (Guideline): 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)The oil quantity indicated above is only a
guideline. The necessary quantity of oil
depends on the quantity of oil that has
been drained. The quantity of drained oil
differs slightly depending on the tempera-
ture of the oil and the time the oil is left
flowing out. After refilling the engine with
oil, therefore, you must use the dipstick to
confirm that the level is correct.
12. Start the engine and make sure that no
oil leaks appear around the filter ’s rubber
seal and drain plug.
13. Run the engine until it reaches the
normal operating temperature. Then stop
the engine and wait a few minutes to allow
the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engine
oil.& Recommended grade and
viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recom-
mended grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with
the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst
mark)
or API classification SM with the words
“ENERGY CONSERVING ”These recommended oil grades can be
identified by looking for either or both of
the following marks displayed on the oil
container.ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark)Maintenance and service
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Use only brake fluid from a sealed
container.&Recommended brake fluidFMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake
fluid
Brake boosterIf the brake booster does not operate as
described in the following, have it checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake
pedal several times, applying the same
pedal force each time. The distance the
pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start
the engine. The pedal should move
slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop
the engine and keep the pedal depressed
for 30 seconds. The pedal height should
not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for
approximately one minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to
check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal
stroke decreases with each depression.
Brake pedalCheck the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet ”.&Checking the brake pedal
free play1) 0.02 –0.08 in (0.5 –2.0 mm)Stop the engine and firmly depress the
brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the
brake pedal up with one finger to check
the free play with a force of less than 2 lbs
(10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
er.
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Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.If you spray washer fluid on the windshield
but the windshield washer fluid warning
light comes on or the supply of washer
fluid drops, check the level of washer fluid
in the tank.
Washer fluid level gaugeRemove the washer tank filler cap, then
check the fluid level indicated by the level
gauge (attached to the inside of the cap).
If the level is near the“Low”mark, add
fluid until it reaches the “Hi”level on the level gauge.
After adding fluid, make sure the wind-
shield washer fluid warning light has gone
out.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter,
use an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the following
table.
Washer Fluid
Concentration Freezing
Temperature
30% 10.48F( −12 8C)
50% −48F( −20 8C)
100% −498F( −45 8C)
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
In order to prevent freezing of washer
fluid, check the freezing temperatures in
the table above when adjusting the fluid
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Light...................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-15
Catalytic converter ...................................................... 8-3
Center Console ................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators .............................................................. 4-4
Changing Flat tire .................................................................. 9-6
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-8
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ......................................................... 3-12
Checking Brake pedal free play ........................................... 11-21
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................ 11-22
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-7
Fluid level ........................................ 11-15, 11-19, 11-20
Gear oil level ....................................................... 11-18
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-30
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-33
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-37
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-19
Chime Key ....................................................................... 3-4
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-17, 3-10
Chrome plated wheels .............................................. 11-31
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-10 Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-5
Clock ....................................................................... 3-21
Coolant ................................................................... 11-11
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-11
Corrosion protection ........................................... 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ........................................................... 7-30
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-21
Cruise control indicator light ........................................ 3-20
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ...................................... 3-27
Differential gear oil Front ................................................................... 11-17
Rear ................................................................... 11-18
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................ 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ....................... 7-19
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-48
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................ 3-17
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-15
Driving All-Wheel Drive vehicle .......................................... 3-18
Car

phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Index
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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
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