2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Owners Manual

&Back-up light/Tail light1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the light cover from the rear gate trim.1) Tail light
2) Back-up light
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise. Install the light cover on the
rear gate.&Rear gate light1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the rear gate light assembly from the rear
gate trim.
2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
3. Install the rear gate light assembly on
the rear gate.&License plate light
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1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl
tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between
the license plate light assembly and the
rear gate.
2. Carefully pry the light assembly to
remove it.3. Remove the bulb socket from the
license plate light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
5. Set the bulb socket into the license
plate light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Reinstall the license plate light assem-
bly to the rear gate.
&Dome lightVehicles with Rear Seat EntertainmentVehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
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2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb
straight downward to remove it. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
&Map light1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
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Vanity mirror light1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
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2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.&Door step lightIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.
&Cargo area light1. Remove the cargo area light assembly
by prying the edge of the light with a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens from the cargo area
light assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens to the cargo area
light assembly.
5. Reinstall the cargo area light assembly
to the roof trim.
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Specifications................................................. 12-2
Dimensions.................................................... 12-2
Engine ........................................................... 12-2
Electrical system ............................................ 12-3
Capacities ...................................................... 12-3
Tires .............................................................. 12-3
Wheel alignment ............................................ 12-4
Fuses and circuits ......................................... 12-5
Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment ................................................ 12-5
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ................................................ 12-7
Bulb chart....................................................... 12-8
Vehicle identification ..................................... 12-9
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Specifications
SpecificationsThese specifications are subject to change without notice.&Dimensions
in (mm)
Overall length 191.5 (4,865)
Overall width 73.9 (1,878)
Overall height without roof rail 66.4 (1,686)
with roof rail 67.7 (1,720)
Wheel base 108.2 (2,749)
Tread Front 62.2 (1,580)
Rear 62.1 (1,578)
Ground clearance 8.4 (213)
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EngineEngine model
EZ36D
(3.6-liter, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu-in) 3,630 (222)
Bore 6Stroke in (mm) 3.62 63.58 (92.0 691.0)
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Firing order 1
–6 –3–2 –5–4
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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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&Wheel alignmentToe Front
0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0.0787 in (2 mm)
Camber Front 0800 ’
Rear −0
831 ’
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