2011 SUBARU TRIBECA cruise control

.towing a trailer
& To set cruise control
1. Push the main switch button.
The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
3. Push the control lever downward in the “
SET/COAST ”direction and release it.
Then release the accelerator pedal.
At this time, the cruise control set indicator
light is illuminated on the combination
meter.
The vehicle will maintain the desired speed.
Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-
creased while driving with the cruise
control activated. Simply depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi-
cle. When the accelerator pedal is re-
leased, the vehicle will return to and
maintain the previous cruising speed. & To temporarily cancel the
cruise control
There are three ways to cancel the cruise
control temporarily:
. Pull the control lever toward you. Starting and operating
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. Depress the brake pedal.
. Shift the select lever into the “N ”
position.
The cruise control set indicator light on the
combination meter turns off when the
cruise control is canceled.
To resume the cruise control after it has
been temporarily canceled and with vehi-
cle speed of approximately 20 mph (32
km/h) or more, push the control lever
upward in the “RES/ACC ”direction to
return to the original cruising speed auto-
matically.
The cruise control set indicator light on the
combination meter will automatically illu-
minate at this time.
& To turn off the cruise control
There are two ways to turn off the cruisecontrol: . Push the main switch again.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc ”or
“ LOCK ”position (but only when the
vehicle is completely stopped). &
To change the cruising speed
! To increase the speed (by control lever)
Push the control lever upward in the “RES/
ACC ”direction and hold it until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed. Then, release
the control lever. The vehicle speed at that
moment will be memorized and treated as
the new set speed.
When the difference between the actual
vehicle speed and the set speed is less
than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can
be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time
by pressing the control lever upward in the“ RES/ACC ”direction quickly. !
To increase the speed (by accel-
erator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle to the desiredspeed.
2. Push the control lever downward in the “ SET/COAST ”direction once. Now the
desired speed is set and the vehicle will
keep running at that speed without de-
pressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
If the difference between the actual
vehicle speed when the control lever
is pushed downward and the speed last
time you set is less than 4 mph (6.8
km/h), the vehicle speed will be low-
ered by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). This occurs
because the cruise control system unit
regards this lever operation as that
intended to decrease the vehiclespeed.

!To decrease the speed (by control lever)
Push the control lever downward in the “SET/COAST ”direction and hold it until
the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
Then, release the control lever. The
vehicle speed at that moment will be
memorized and treated as the new set speed.
When the difference between the actual
vehicle speed and the set speed is less
than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can
be lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by
pressing the control lever downward in the“ SET/COAST ”direction quickly. !
To decrease the speed (by brakepedal)
1. Depress the brake pedal to release
cruise control temporarily.
2. When the speed decreases to the
desired speed, press the control lever
downward in the “SET/COAST ”direction
once. Now the desired speed is set and
the vehicle will keep running at that speed
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
& Cruise control indicator light
Refer to “Cruise control indicator light ”
F 3-20.
& Cruise control set indicator light
Refer to “Cruise control set indicator light ”
F 3-21. Starting and operating
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When the vehicle is parked in snow or
when it snows, raise the wiper blades off
the glass to prevent damage to them.
When the vehicle has been left parked
after use on roads heavily covered with
snow, or has been left parked during a
snowstorm, icing may develop on the
brake system, which could cause poor
braking action. Check for snow or ice
buildup on the suspension, disc brakes
and brake hoses underneath the vehicle.
If there is caked snow or ice, remove it,
being careful not to damage the disc
brakes and brake hoses and ABS har-ness. !Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an
antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty.
If your SUBARU is not going to be used
for an extended period, it is best to have
the fuel tank filled to capacity. &
Driving on snowy and icy roads
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter theengine ’sintakesystemandmay
hinder the airflow, which could re-
sult in engine shutdown or evenbreakdown.
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the
engine brake effectively to control the
vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.)
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha- vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly
leading to loss of vehicle control.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-
hances your vehicle
’s braking perfor-
manceonsnowyandicyroads.For
information about braking on slippery
surfaces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) ”F 7-20 and “Vehicle Dynamics
Control system ”F 7-23.
! Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windshield or rear window. If the wiper
blades are frozen to the windshield or rear
window, use the defroster with the airflow
control button in the “
”position and the
temperature control dial set for maximum
warmth until the wiper blades are com-
pletely thawed out. The wiper deicer is
helpful to thaw the windshield wiper
blades. To thaw out the rear wiper blade,
use the rear window defogger.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts
to stick on the surface of the windshield
despite wiper operation, use the defroster
with the airflow control button in “
”and
the temperature control dial set for max-
imum warmth. After the windshield gets
warmed enough to melt the frozen snow
on it, wash it away using the windshield
washer. Driving tips
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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
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Active head restraint................................................. 1-6
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Lumbar support ....................................................... 1-7
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Power seat .............................................................. 1-3
Reclining ................................................................. 1-3
Seat height adjustment ............................................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .................................................. 7-2, 12-3
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-35
Main fuse ............................................................. 11-36
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Second-row seat .................................................... 1-12
Third-row seat ....................................................... 1-16
Headlight Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-29
Bulb replacement .................................................. 11-37 Bulb wattage
........................................................ 12-13
Control switch ........................................................ 3-26
Flasher .................................................................. 3-27
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ............................................. 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-27
HomeLink
®Wireless Control System ............................ 6-17
Hook Coat ..................................................................... 6-12
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-16
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-15
Horn ......................................................................... 3-43
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-10
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-4
Illuminated entry ......................................................... 2-10
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-28
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-19
Indicator light
Cruise control ................................................ 3-20, 7-33
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-33
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlight ............................................................... 3-21
High beam ............................................................. 3-20
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-19
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-19
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-20Index
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