2009 SUBARU TRIBECA audio

AB-21
Airbag Control Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
8. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
•Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
•If the airbag control module is deformed or if
the fault occurs by water, replace the airbag
control module with a new one.
•Do not drop the airbag control module.
•After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
4) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
5) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
6) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
7) Remove the audio unit. MOVAL, Audio.>
8) Remove the screws, and remove the center con-
sole frame.
9) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
10) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
•Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Be sure to put the water protection cover
over the connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
•Airbag is deployed.
•Side airbag is deployed.
•Curtain airbag is deployed.
AB-01280
AB-00759

COM-2
General Description
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When replacing the audio, control module and
other parts provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the bat-
tery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is
cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
B: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resistance and
voltage.
TO RX® BIT T30Used for removing/installing driver’s
airbag module.

CC-3
General Description
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
B: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When repairing the audio, control module, etc.
which are provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the
ground cable from battery. Otherwise, the memory
will be cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust the parts to specifications specified in this
manual.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, ensure functional parts oper-
ate properly.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resis-
tance and voltage.

ET-2
General Description
ENTERTAINMENT
1. General Description
A: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery.
•When replacing the audio, control module and
other parts provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the bat-
tery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is
cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
B: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resis-
tance and voltage.
Conductive silver composition
(DUPONT No. 4817 or equiv-
alent)
Used for repairing antenna
wire.

ET-3
Audio System
ENTERTAINMENT
2. Audio System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM

B: INSPECTION
Symptom Repair order
No power coming in. (No display and no sound from speakers) 1. Check the fuse and power supply for audio.
2. Check the audio ground.
3. Remove the audio and repair them.
A specific speaker does not operate. 1. Check the speaker.
2. Check the output circuit between audio and speaker.
Audio generates noise with engine is r unning. 1. C heck the audio ground.
2. Check the generator.
3. Check the ignition coil.
4. Remove the audio and repair them.
Vo l u m e i s l o w i n A M a n d F M m o d e s o r i n t e r f e r e n c e n o i s e
occurs.
1. Check the antenna.
2. Check the antenna amplifier.
3. Check the noise suppressor.
4. Check the audio ground.
5. Remove the audio and repair them.

ET-6
Navigation System
ENTERTAINMENT
5. Navigation System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
System.>
B: INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE NAVI-
GATION.
Start the engine, and then inspect that the opening
screen is displayed.
Standard value: The opening screen should be dis-
played.
OK: Normal
NG: When not displayed, check the signal line con-
nector and the audio connector. If there are no
problems in the connecting lines or the lines were
repaired, check that the opening screen is dis-
played.
At this point, if the display is not viewable, the unit is
defective.
2. CHECK THE DVD-ROM.
An opening screen is displayed, then it switches to
the map screen after a while.
When a screen other than the opening screen is
displayed, press the «MAP» key.
Standard value: The map screen should be dis-
played.
OK: Normal
NG: If the map screen is not displayed, check
whether the DVD-ROM is set in the navigation sys-
tem, whether the correct side is set, type of the
DVD-ROM, the existence of any scratches, etc. If
there are no problems on the DVD-ROM, the main
body is defective.
3. CHECK EACH CONNECTION
If there are no problems in the inspections of 1 and
2 above, use “ GRAM, Navigation System.>” of the navigation de-
vice to perform inspection.
4. SWITCHING TO CONNECTION INSPEC-
TION MODE
1) Press the menu key.
2) Select navigation setup from the menu screen.
3) Select navigation information from the naviga-
tion setup screen.
4) Select the vehicle signal from the navigation in-
formation screen.
5) The display will switch to the vehicle signal (for
connection inspection) screen.
6) Check that the display changes according to
each operation
ON: Normal
NG: Check the circuit when the display does not
change.
5. CHECK THE GPS ANTENNA
NOTE:
When checking the GPS antenna, perform the
check operation outdoors to improve the receiver
sensitivity.
Make sure that a value other than “zero” is dis-
played in the GPS item.
OK: Normal
NG: If “No positioning” is displayed, check the GPS
antenna connection.
If the GPS display is red, the main unit could be
faulty.
6. CHECK THE BACK SENSOR
NOTE:
Before starting inspections, inspect the safety
around the rear end of the vehicle.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Pull the parking brake and depress the brake,
then put the gear in reverse.
3) Make sure that “On” is lit in the back sensor item.
Standard Value: “On” should be lit.
On: Normal
NG: If “On” does not light, check the signal line con-
nection. If there are no problems, the unit could be
faulty.
7. CHECK THE ILLUMINATION
1) Turn the lighting switch to level 1.
NOTE:
Make sure that the bright switch is not turned ON at
this time.
2) Make sure that “On” lights in the illumination
item, then the screen fades out.
Standard Value: “On” should be lit.
OK: Normal
NG: If “On” does not light, check the signal line con-
nection. If there are no problems, the unit could be
faulty.
8. CHECK THE PARKING SIGNAL
NOTE:
The side brake signal is normally “OFF”, so operat-
ing it will produce no change.

ET-8
Multi Function Display (MFD) System
ENTERTAINMENT
6. Multi Function Display (MFD) System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM

B: INSPECTION
1. MFD ERROR DISPLAY AND FAULT CONTENT
NOTE:
When the above errors are displayed, check the disc, and if no problems can be found, repair or replace the
unit.
Symptom Repair order
No power coming in. (Light does not illuminate.) 1. Check the fuse and power supply for the display.
2. Check the ground circuit of the display.
3. Remove the display to repair.
A specific light does not operate. 1. Check the display.
2. Check the output circuit between unit and display.
Display contents Fault cause
CHECK_DISK • During playback, it was not possible to read data from the CD
due to scratches on the CD, etc.
•Disc inserted upside-down, cannot detect disc.
•Bacause of a focus error, cannot read the disc.
•An error occurred in the decoder section
•A problem occurred in the internal circuit during playback, such
as high temperature, etc.
MECHA_ERROR • During disc loading, a problem occurred in the traverse drive.
•Operation became impossible during disc change, loading, or
eject.
NO_FILE • After completing read of the disc, the number of files was 0
•A disc with no data was inserted
ERROR_** 01 • Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
•Nothing is recorded.
•Is not an audio disc.
•There are scratches on the disk.
•A disc that cannot be played back was used.
02
03A mechanical error/operational error of some sor t occurred.04

ET-9
Rear Entertainment System
ENTERTAINMENT
7. Rear Entertainment System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM

B: INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE DVD-ROM.
Insert a region code 1 DVD-ROM, and check that the display shows images from the DVD when playing back
the media.
NOTE:
Region code 1 is a code for North American DVD-ROM discs. DVD-ROMs of different region codes will not
be played back.
Standard value: Image from DVD should be displayed.
OK: Normal
NG: If the images from the DVD is not displayed, check whether the DVD-ROM is set in the rear entertain-
ment system, whether the correct side is set, type of the DVD-ROM, the existence of any scratches, etc. If
there are no problems on the DVD-ROM, the main body is defective.
NOTE:
The rear entertainment system is not compatible with MP3 files or DVD-Audio.
2. ERROR DISPLAY AND CONTENT
Screen display Trouble contents
INCORRECT CODE When an incorrect number is entered.
DISC ERROR When it is not possible to read the disc due to scratches or
insertion upside down.
REGION CODE ERROR When the region code of the disc does not match (is a region
code other than 1)
MECHA ERROR Replace the rear entertainment system.
NO DISC The DVD switch was pressed when there was no disc inside.