2008 SUBARU TRIBECA engine oil

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Maintenance and service
2. If the level is close to or lower than the
“LOW”level mark, add coolant up to the
“FULL ”level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
as required.3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the caps and check that
the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap
are in the proper position.
CAUTION
. Be careful not to spill engine
coolant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If engine coolant gets on
the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe
it off. .
Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
! Changing the coolant
Always add genuine Subaru cooling sys-
tem conditioner whenever the coolant is
replaced.
Change the engine coolant and add
genuine Subaru cooling system condi-
tioner using the following procedures
according to the maintenance schedule
in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let ”.
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Place a proper container under the
drain plug and loosen the drain plug. 3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the
coolant from the radiator. Then drain the
coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the
drain plug securely.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray of boil-
ing hot coolant when the cap is
removed.
4. Install the under cover.1) Fill up to here5. Slowly pour the coolant and fill up to
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Front differential gear oil&Checking the oil level1) Yellow handle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level3. Pull out the dipstick again and check
the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil to bring the level up to the
upper level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill front differ-
ential gear oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.
&Recommended grade and
viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.Oil grade:
API classification GL-5SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-
ture Maintenance and service
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SAE viscosity No. and applicable tempera-
ture
Power steering fluid&Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself
because the fluid may be hot.
CAUTION
. When power steering fluid is
being added, use only clean fluid,
and be careful not to allow any
dirt into the tank. And never use
different brands together.
. Avoid spilling fluid when adding
it in the tank. .
Be careful not to spill power
steering fluid when adding it. If
power steering fluid touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
power steering fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.
The power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level
differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, the reservoir tank has two
different checking ranges for hot and cold
fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface,
and stop the engine.
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir
tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has
been run: Check that the oil level is
between “HOT MIN ”and “HOT MAX ”on
the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is
run: Check that the oil level is between
“COLD MIN ”and “COLD MAX ”on the
surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the
applicable “MIN ”line, add the recom-
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&Electrical systemBattery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23L (12V-52AH)
Alternator 12V-130A
Spark plugs SILFR6A (NGK)&
CapacitiesFuel tank 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil 6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid 10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
Front differential gear oil 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid 0.9 US qt (0.9 liter, 0.8 Imp qt)
Engine coolant 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)&TiresTire 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)Specifications
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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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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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