2011 SUBARU TRIBECA engine

!Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used. NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.
Oil grade*
1or
API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING ”or “RESOURCE CONSERVING ”ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the
ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark)
SAE viscosity No. and
applicable temperature
5W-30 synthetic oil is recommended for optimum
engine performance and protection. Conventional oil
may be used if synthetic oil is unavailable.
5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if
replenishment is needed, but it should be changed to
5W-30 synthetic oil at the next oil change.
Oil capacity*
26.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
*1: The recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either or both of its original marks indicated on the oil container.
*2: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil filter. After refilling the
engine with oil, the oil level should be checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil ”F 11-7.
Specifications
12-5
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&Fluids
Fluid Fluid type*
1Fluid capacity*2Remarks*3
Automatic transmission fluid· SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP
10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)“
Automatic transmission fluid ”F 11 -
15
Power steering fluid · SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP ·
“Dexron III ”Type Automatic
Transmission Fluid 0.95 US qt (0.9 liters, 0.79 Imp qt)
·
“Power steering ”F 7-18
· “Power steering fluid ”F 11-17
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid –
“
Brake fluid ”F 11-18
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and otherfactors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
& Engine coolant
Coolant type Coolant capacity
SUBARU Super Coolant 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Cooling system ”F 11-10.
& Electrical system
Battery type and capacity (5HR) 75D23L (12V-52AH)
Alternator 12V-130A
Spark plugs SILFR6C11 (NGK)Specifications
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12-10Specifications
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Trailer hitch connector
2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 7.5A .Front wiper deicer relay
. Moonroof
5 7.5A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 15A .Stop light
9 20A .Mirror heater
. Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Automatic transmission
unit
. SRS airbag system
(sub)
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit

12-12Specifications
&Fuse panel located in the engine compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A .
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
2 25A .Main fan (cooling fan)
3 25A .Main fan (cooling fan)
4 20A .Console socket
5 15A .Headlight (right side)
6 15A .Headlight (left side)
7 20A .Backup
8 15A .Horn
9 25A .Rear window defogger
10 15A .Fuel pump
11 15A .
Automatic transmission
control unit
12 7.5A .Engine control unit
13 15A .
Turn and hazard warning
flasher
14 20A .Parking switch
15 7.5A .
Alternator

13-6Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.. Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall.. Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more.. Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire. . Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds.. Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. . Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine. .
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standardtire. . Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs.. Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire. . Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass.. Intended outboard sidewall
(1) The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or (2) The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has
a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mount- ing on a vehicle.
. Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles. . Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflationpressure.. Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.. Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.. Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of: (a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.

Tips...................................................................... 7-19
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-21
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-13
Replacing ............................................................. 11-37
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-14
Light ....................................................................... 6-3
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-16
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-4
Changing Coolant ................................................................ 11-11
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 ............................................ 11-20
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-20
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-10
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-15
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-18
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .............................. 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-29
Oil level (engine oil) ............................................... 11-7 Oil level (front differential gear oil)
.......................... 11-16
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-31
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-37
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-34
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-38
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-41
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-21
Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-26
Seatbelt. ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-10
Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-5
Clock ........................................................................ 3-21
Coat hook. ................................................................. 6-12
Compass ........................................................... 3-37, 3-40
Coolant ........................................................... 11-10, 12-7
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-10
Corrosion protection .................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-30
Indicator light ................................................. 3-20, 7-33
Set indicator light ............................................ 3-21, 7-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-8
Second-row seat ..................................................... 6-9
Third-row seat ......................................................... 6-9 Index
14-3

14-4Index
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-27
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-16, 12-6
Rear ............................................................ 11-17, 12-6
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-20
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-43
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light ................................................. 3-17
Step light ............................................................. 11-44
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-14
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-18
AWD vehicles .......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8
Drinking ..................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips.................................................................. 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-7
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-17, 7-22 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
............................. 1-18
Engine Compartment overview ............................................ 11-6
Coolant ....................................................... 11-10, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil ................................................................ 11-7, 12-4Overheating ........................................................... 9-14
Starting .................................................................. 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat ................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-15
Brake .................................................................. 11-18
Power steering ..................................................... 11-17
Fog light
Bulb .................................................................... 11-40
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Switch ................................................................... 3-31
Folding mirror switch ................................................... 3-42
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-16, 12-6
Fog light ...................................................... 3-31, 11-40
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-21
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-28
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-40
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2

14-6Index
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-20
Traction control system OFF .................................... 7-25
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................ 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation ................. 3-18, 7-25
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-37
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack and jack handle .................................................. 9-19
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-6
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-11
K
Key ............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-4
Replacement ........................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-8
L
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-42
Light Back-up (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-41
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-45
Control switch ........................................................ 3-26
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-43
Door step ............................................................. 11-44
Front fog ...................................................... 3-31, 11-40
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-4 License plate
....................................................... 11-42
Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-44
Rear combination ................................................. 11-40
Rear gate ............................................................... 6-3
Turn signal .................................................. 3-28, 11-40
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-44
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-11
Low fuel warning light .......................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-14
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-38
Lubricants .................................................................. 12-4
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-7
M
Main fuse ................................................................ 11-36
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-28
Tools ..................................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light)... 3-12
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-44
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-37
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-25
Multi function display ................................................... 3-23
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2