2009 SUBARU TRIBECA oil level

PS-49
General Diagnostic Table
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
10.General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
*1 If the tires or wheels are wider than standard, the load to the power steering system is increased. Accordingly, in a condition,
for example before fluid warms-up, relief valve may work before reaching maximum turning angle. In this case, steering effort
may be heavy. When the measured hydraulic pressure is normal, there is no abnormal thing. *2 In cold weather, flow resistance will increase due to the cold hydraulic fluid, and steering effort will be heavier. After warming-up en-
gine, turn the steering wheel from stop to stop several times to warm-up fluid. If steering effort reduces normally, function is normal. *3 I n c o l d w e a t h e r o r w i t h i n s u f f i c i e n t w a r m – u p o f t h e e n g i n e , s t e e r i n g e f f o r t m a y b e h e a v y d u e t o e x c e s s i v e d r o p o f i d l e r p m w h en
turning the steering wheel. In this case, start the vehicle with increasing engine speed than usual. If steering effort reduces nor-
mally, function is normal.
Tr o u b l e P o s s i b l e c a u s e C o r r e c t i v e a c t i o n
•Steering effort is heavy in all
ranges.
•Steering effort is heavy at
stand still.
•Steering wheel vibrates
when turning.
1. Pulley belt
•Unequal length of pulley belts
•Contact with oil or grease
•Looseness or damage of the pulley belt
•Poor uniformity of the pulley belt cross section
•Pulley belt touches to pulley bottom
•Poor revolution of pulleys (except oil pump pulley)
•Poor revolution of oil pump pulley
Adjust or replace.
2. Tire and wheel
•Improper tire out of specifications*1
•Improper wheel out of specifications*1
•Tires not properly inflated
Replace or reinflate.
3. Fluid
•Low fluid level
•Air entry in fluid
•Entry of dust in the fluid
•Fluid deterioration
•Inadequate warm–up of fluid *2
Refill, bleed air,
replace or instruct cus-
tomer.
4. Idle speed
•Lower idle speed
•Excessive drop of idle speed at start or when turning the steering
wheel *3
Adjust or instruct cus-
tomer.
5. Measure the hydraulic pressure. PRESSURE, INSPECTION, Oil Pump.>
Replace the problem
parts.
6. Measure the steering wheel effort. OF STEERING EFFORT, INSPECTION, General Diagnostic Table.>Adjust or replace.
•Vehicle leads to one side or
the other.
•Returning force of steering
wheel to center is poor.
•Steering wheel vibrates
when turning.
1. Fluid line
•Folded hose
•Flattened pipe
Correct or replace.
2. Tire and wheel
•Flat tire
•Mixed use of different tires
•Mixed use of different wheels
•Abnormal wear of tire
•Unequal tread remaining
•Unequal pressure of tire
Adjust, fix or replace.
3. Front alignment
•Improper or unequal caster
•Improper or unequal toe–in
•Loose suspension connections
Adjust or retighten.
4. Others
•Damaged joint assembly
•Unbalanced height
•Unbalanced weight
Replace, adjust or
instruct customer.
5. Measure the steering wheel effort. OF STEERING EFFORT, INSPECTION, General Diagnostic Table.>Adjust or replace.

PS-53
General Diagnostic Table
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
3. INSPECTION OF CLEARANCE
This table lists various clearances that must be correctly adjusted to ensure the normal vehicle driving with-
out interfering noise, or any other faults.
Install locations Minimum allowance mm (in)
(1) Crossmember-to-Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(2) Front frame side-to-Hose assembly 15 (0.59)
(3) Air bag sensor to cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(4) Air cleaner case-to-Suction hose 10 (0.39)
(5) VDCH/U to Reservoir tank bracket 10 (0.39)
(6) Air boots to Hose clip15 (0.59)
(7) Air boot-to-Hose assembly15 (0.59)
(8) Protector to Hose assembly10 (0.39)
(9) Intake manifold to Suction hose 10 (0.39)
(10) Intake manifold to hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(11) Air cleaner case to Cooler pipe joint block 5 (0.20)
(12) Chain cover to Cooler pipe joint block 20 (0.79)
(13) Oil pipe to Cooler pipe joint block 20 (0.79)
(14) Suction hose to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(15) Air boot to Reservoir tank10 (0.39)
(16) Brake pipe to Reservoir tank10 (0.39)
(17) Harness to Hose assembly10 (0.39)
(18) Relay box to Hose assembly15 (0.59)
(19) Bumper beam to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(20) Radiator bracket to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(21) ATF cooler to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(22) Undercover to cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(23) Protector to Hose assembly10 (0.39)
(24) Protector to Hose assembly15 (0.59)
(25) Return hose to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(26) Air cleaner case to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(27) Suction hose to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(28) Air cleaner case to Return hose 3 (0.12)
(29) Valve housing to DOJ12 (0.47)
(30) Valve housing to Crossmember 1 (0.04)
(31) Mount to Crossmember There must be no contact.
(32) Feed tube to Crossmember3 (0.12)
(33) Elbow to Crossmember3 (0.12)
(34) Cylinder pipe to Crossmember 3 (0.12)
(35) Feed tube to Exhaust pipe18 (0.71)
(36) Tie-rod end to Brake dust cover 2.5 (0.10)
(37) Coupling rubber to AT level gage 10 (0.39)
(38) Yoke to Brake booster5 (0.20)

RS-13
Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
•Before handling the shock absorber, be sure
to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil
and cutting powder.
•Do not disassemble the shock absorber or
place it into a fire.
•Drill a hole into shock absorbers in case of
discarding shock absorbers filled with gas.
1) Place the shock absorber on a level surface with
the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm
(1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 —
0.12 in) diameter.
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
RS-00135
(1)

EN(H6DO)(diag)-4
Check List for Interview
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. CHECK LIST No. 2
Check the following item about the vehicle's state when malfunction indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
Use copies of this page for interviewing customers.
a) Other warning lights or indicators turn on. Yes/ No
Low fuel warning light
Charge indicator light
AT diagnostic indicator light
ABS warning light
Oil pressure indicator light
b) Fuel level
•Lack of gasoline: Yes/ No
•Indicator position of fuel gauge:
•Experienced running out of fuel: Yes/ No
c) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of harness connectors or spark plug cords: Yes/ No
•What:
d) Intentional connecting or disconnecting of hoses: Yes/ No
•What:
e) Installing of parts other than genuine parts: Yes/ No
•What:
•Where:
f) Occurrence of noise: Yes/ No
•From where:
•What kind:
g) Occurrence of smell: Yes/ No
•From where:
•What kind:
h) Intrusion of water into engine compartment or passenger compartment: Yes/ No
i) Troubles occurred
Engine does not start.
Engine stalls during idling.
Engine stalls while driving.
Engine speed decreases.
Engine speed does not decrease.
Rough idling
Poor acceleration
Back fire
After fire
No shift
Excessive shift shock

EN(H6DO)(diag)-28
Subaru Select Monitor
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
Fr o nt ox yg e n ( A / F) s en so r r es is t an ce val ue 2 A / F s en s or r e si st a nc e val u e 2Ω31 Ω
Fr o nt ox yg e n ( A / F) s en so r ou t p ut la m bd a 1 A / F s en s or o ut p ut l am bd a 1 — 1 . 00
Fr o nt ox yg e n ( A / F) s en so r ou t p ut la m bd a 2 A / F s en s or o ut p ut l am bd a 2 — 1 . 00
Fuel tank pressure signal Fuel Tank PressuremmHg, kPa,
inHg or psig
+8.8 mmHg, +1.2 kPa,
+0.4 inHg or +0.17 psig
Fuel temperature signal Fuel Temp. °C or °F +28°C or +82°F
A/F compensation 3 A/F Compensation 3 % –0.16%
A/F learning 3 A/F learning 3 % 0.0%
Throttle motor duty Throttle motor duty % –27%
Throttle power supply voltage Throttle power supply voltage V (Battery voltage)
Sub throttle sensor voltage Sub throttle sensor voltage V 1.50 V
Main throttle sensor voltage Main throttle sensor voltage V 0.64 V
Sub acceleration sensor voltage Sub acceleration sensor voltage V 0.7 V
Main acceleration sensor voltage Main acceleration sensor voltage V 0.7 V
Memory vehicle speed Memory vehicle speed km/h or MPH 0 km/h or 0 MPH
A/F compensation 4 A/F Compensation 4 % 0.31%
A/F learning 4 A/F learning 4 % 0.0%
Fuel level sensor resistance Fuel level resistanceΩ4 — 96 Ω
Oil temperature Oil Temperature °C≥ 85°C (After engine is
warmed-up.)
Oil switching solenoid valve duty R OSV duty R % 17.3%
Oil switching solenoid valve duty L OSV duty L % 17.3%
Oil switching solenoid valve current R OSV current R mA 192 mA
Oil switching solenoid valve current L OSV current L mA 192 mA
Va r i a b l e va l v e l i f t m o d e V V L L i f t M o d e — 1
#1 cylinder roughness monitor #1 cylinder roughness monitor — 0
#2 cylinder roughness monitor #2 cylinder roughness monitor — 0
#3 cylinder roughness monitor #3 cylinder roughness monitor — 0
#4 cylinder roughness monitor #4 cylinder roughness monitor — 0
#5 cylinder roughness monitor #5 cylinder roughness monitor — 0
#6 cylinder roughness monitor #6 cylinder roughness monitor — 0
Te s t m o d e t e r m i n a l Te s t m o d e t e r m i n a l — U c h e c k
Neutral position switch signal Neutral SW — Neutral
Idle switch signal Soft idle SW — In idle
Ignition switch signal Ignition SW — ON input
Pow er s te e r in g sw it c h s ig n al Powe r st ee r i ng S W i n pu t si gn a l — O FF i np u t ( w h e n OF F )
Air conditioning switch signal A/C SW — OFF input (when OFF)
Starter switch signal Starter SW — OFF input
Fr o nt ox yg e n mo n it o r 1 Fr o n t oxy ge n m on i to r 1 — Ri ch
Fr o nt ox yg e n mo n it o r 2 Fr o n t oxy ge n m on i to r 2 — Ri ch
Knocking signal Knock signal — OFF
Crankshaft position sensor signal Crankshaft angle signal — Yes
Camshaft position sensor signal Camshaft angle signal — Yes
Drain valve signal Vent. Solenoid Valve — OFF output (when OFF)
Rear defogger switch signal Rear defogger SW — OFF input (when OFF)
Blower fan switch signal Blower fan SW — OFF input (when OFF)
Light switch signal Light SW — OFF input (when OFF)
Wiper switch signal Wiper SW — OFF input (when OFF)
A/C middle pressure switch signal A/C middle pressure SW — OFF input
A/C compressor relay signal A/C compressor relay output — OFF output
AT c o o r d i n a t e r e t a r d a n g l e d e m a n d s i g n a lAT c o o r d i n a t e r e t a r d a n g l e
demand—Yes
Description Display Unit of measure Note (at idling)

EN(H6DO)(diag)-41
Drive Cycle
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. DRIVE CYCLE A — DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH 80 KM/H (50 MPH) FOR 20 MINUTES, AND
THEN IDLE THE ENGINE FOR A MINUTE.
DTC Item On condition
*P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control
Engine coolant temperature at
engine start is 20°C (68°F) or
less.
*P0128Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Tem-
perature)—
*P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1) —
*P0153 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1) —
*P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0172 System Too Rich (Bank 1)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0174 System Too Lean (Bank 2)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0175 System Too Rich (Bank 2)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0196 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/performance —
*P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire DetectedComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire DetectedComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire DetectedComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire DetectedComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire DetectedComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire DetectedComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) —
*P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Small Leak)
Engine coolant temperature at
engine start is 25°C (77°F) or
less.
*P0451 Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor —
*P0456 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak)
Engine coolant temperature at
engine start is 25°C (77°F) or
less.
*P0457 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Fuel Cap Loose/ Off)
Engine coolant temperature at
engine start is 25°C (77°F) or
less.
*P0464 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent —
P1443 Vent Control Solenoid Valve Function Problem —
*P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P2097 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (Bank 1)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P2098 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 2)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
*P2099 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (Bank 2)Complete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C
P2103 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit HighComplete diagnosis for drive
cycle B or C

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
12 CHECK FUEL LEVEL.Is the fuel meter indication
lower than the “Lower” level?
Replenish fuel so
that fuel meter
indication is higher
than the “Lower”
level. After replen-
ishing fuel, Go to
step 13.
Go to step 13.
13 CHECK STATUS OF MALFUNCTION INDI-
CATOR LIGHT.
1) Clear the memory using the Subaru Select
Monitor or the general scan tool.
NOTE:•Subaru Select Monitor
Monitor.>
•General scan tool
Refer to operating manuals for the general
scan tool.
2) Start the engine, and drive the vehicle more
than 10 minutes.
Does the malfunction indicator
light illuminate or blink?
Go to step 15.Go to step 14.
14 CHECK CAUSE OF MISFIRE.Has the cause of misfire been
detected while running the
engine?
Finish diagnostics
operation, if the
engine has no
abnormality.
Repair the poor
contact.
NOTE:In this case, repair
the following item:
•Poor contact
of ignition coil
connector
•Poor contact
of fuel injector
connector on
faulty cylinders
•Poor contact
in ECM connec-
tor
•Poor contact
of coupling con-
nector
15 CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.Is there any fault in air intake
system?
Repair the air
intake system.
NOTE:
Check the follow-
ing item.
•Are there air
leaks or air suc-
tion caused by
loose or dislo-
cated nuts and
bolts?
•Are there
cracks or any
disconnection
of hoses?
Go to step 16.
16 CHECK MISFIRE SYMPTOM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Read DTC.
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) . >
Does the Subaru Select Moni-
tor or general scan tool indi-
cate only one DTC?
Go to step 22.Go to step 17.
17 CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Are DTC P0301 and P0302
displayed?
Go to step 23.Go to step 18.
Step Check Yes No

LU(H6DO)-7
Engine Oil
LUBRICATION
3. Engine Oil
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Be sure that
the level gauge is correctly inserted and properly
orientated.
4) Remove it again and check the reading. If the
engine oil level is below “L” line, add oil to bring the
level up to “F” line.
5) After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan before checking
the level.
NOTE:
To prevent overfilling of engine oil, do not add oil
above “F” line when the engine is cold.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Open the engine oil filler cap for quick draining of
engine oil.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Drain engine oil by loosening the engine oil drain
plug.
NOTE:
Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
4) Tighten the engine oil drain plug after draining
engine oil.
NOTE:
Use a new drain plug gasket.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
5) Using engine oil of proper quality and viscosity,
fill engine oil through the oil filler duct to the upper
level on level gauge. Make sure that the vehicle is
parked on a level surface when checking oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to “SPECIFICATION” for the recom-
mended oil. CATION, General Description.>
Engine oil capacity
Refer to “SPECIFICATION” for the engine oil
capacity. TION, General Description.>
6) Close the engine oil filler cap.
7) Start the engine and warm it up for a time.
8) After the engine stops, recheck the oil level. If
necessary, add engine oil up to the upper level on
level gauge.
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) Upper level
(D) Lower level
PM-00279
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
PM-00280
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Engine oil filler cap
(C) Upper level
(D) Lower level
PM-00279
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)