2008 SUBARU TRIBECA fold seats

Front seats........................................................ 1-2
Power seat....................................................... 1-3
Memory function (Driver ’s seat –if
equipped) ....................................................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ................................. 1-5
Active head restraint ........................................ 1-5
Lumbar support ............................................... 1-6
Seat heater (if equipped) ................................. 1-6
Rear seats (5-seater models)/Second-row seats (7-seater models) ................................ 1-7
Fore and aft adjustment.................................... 1-8
Reclining the seatback ..................................... 1-9
Folding down the seatback ............................... 1-9
Head restraint adjustment ................................ 1-11
Armrest ......................................................... 1-12
Third-row seat (7-seater models) .................. 1-12
Access to the third-row seat........................... 1-13
Folding down the seatback ............................. 1-14
Head restraint adjustment ............................... 1-15
Seatbelts......................................................... 1-15
Seatbelt safety tips ......................................... 1-15
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............... 1-17
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........................................................ 1-17
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 1-17Fastening the seatbelt
..................................... 1-18
Seatbelt maintenance...................................... 1-27
Front seatbelt pretensioners ......................... 1-27
System monitors............................................ 1-28
System servicing ............................................ 1-29
Precautions against vehicle modification ......... 1-30
Child restraint systems................................. 1-30
Where to place a child restraint system ........... 1-31
Choosing a child restraint system ................... 1-33
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ........................................................ 1-33
Installing a booster seat .................................. 1-36
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ........... 1-37
Top tether anchorages .................................... 1-40
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ............................................ 1-44
Your vehicle’s SRS configuration .................... 1-44
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system ........... 1-48
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag .......... 1-58
SRS airbag system monitors ........................... 1-68
SRS airbag system servicing .......................... 1-69
Precautions against vehicle modification ......... 1-69
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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.Raise the seatback of the center
seat while taking care not to trap
your hands or other parts of the
body between the center seat
and window-side seat.NOTE1) HolderWith the seatback folded, attach the
tongue plate of each rear/second-row
seatbelt to the corresponding holder.
Do the same also before someone gets
into the third-row seat.
& Head restraint adjustment
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce the risk
of serious neck injury in the event
that the vehicle is struck from the
rear.
! Window side seats
CAUTION
The head restraint is not intended to
be used at the lowest position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to an appropriate
position depending on your sitting
height.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, push the head restraint down
while pressing the release button on the
top of the seatback.
The head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant ’s ears.
When the seats are not occupied, lower
the head restraints to improve rearward
visibility.
! Center seat
CAUTION
The head restraint is not intended to
be used at the lowest position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to an appropriate
position depending on your sittingSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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!Power folding mirror switch (Latin
American models, if equipped)1) Power folding mirror switchThe power folding mirror switch operates
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “Acc ”position.
To fold the outside mirrors, push the power
folding mirror switch. To unfold the mirrors,
push the switch again.NOTE. When the temperature is low, the
outside mirrors may stop during opera-
tion. Push the switch again. When the
outside mirrors do not work by switch
operation, move them several times
manually. This makes it possible to
operate them by switch operation. .
When you operate the power folding
mirror switch continuously, it may
temporarily stop working. This is not
a malfunction. Operate it again after
waiting for a short period of time.
. When you unfold the outside mirrors
manually, the mirrors may become
unstable. Be sure to unfold the mirrors
by switch operation. If the outside
mirrors are still unstable, fold the
mirrors again manually and then unfold
them by switch operation.
Tilt steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt
position while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle control and
result in personal injury.1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the
“Front seats ”section in chapter 1.
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired
level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
Instruments and controls
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Cleaning the interiorUse a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use
organic solvents.)&Seat fabricRemove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft blush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly
wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric
thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe
using a solution of mild soap and luke-
warm water then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try a
commercially-available fabric cleaner. Use
the cleaner on a hidden place and make
sure it does not affect the fabric adversely.
Use the cleaner according to its instruc-
tions.NOTEWhen cleaning the seat, do not use
benzine, paint thinner, or any similar
materials.
&Leather seat materialsThe leather used by SUBARU is a high
quality natural product which will retain its
distinctive appearance and feel for many
years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
surface can cause the material to become
brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular
cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber
cloth should be performed monthly, taking
care not to soak the leather or allow water
to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning
woolen fabrics may be used to remove
difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry
cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If
your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
that the seats and headrests be covered,
or the windows shaded, to prevent fading
or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches
may be treated with a commercial leather
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
leather seat section will develop soft folds
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather.&Synthetic leather upholsteryThe synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary.
NOTEStrong cleaning agents such as sol-
vents, paint thinners, window cleaner
or gasoline must never be used on
leather or synthetic interior materials.&
Climate control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel,
console panel, switches,
combination meter, and other
plastic surfaceUse a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches.NOTEDo not use organic solvents such as
paint thinners or gasoline, or strong
cleaning agents that contain those
solvents.
Appearance care
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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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