2011 SUBARU TRIBECA oil level

12-6Specifications
!Front differential and rear differential gear oil
Oil grade API classification GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
Oil capacity*1– Remarks*2
Front differential gear oil 1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt) “Front differential gear oil ”F 11-16
Rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt) “
Rear differential gear oil ”F 11-17
*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.
*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.

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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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

O Odometer.................................................................... 3-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-16
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-17
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-road and off-road driving .......................................... 8-5
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-42
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-41
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-22
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-8
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
P Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-21
Light .................................................................... 11-39
Light switch ........................................................... 3-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-30
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-41
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ................................................................ 7-18
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-17, 12-7 Windows
............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-31, 1-72
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-9
Combination lights ................................................ 11-40
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-6
Gate ............................................................. 2-24, 9-18
Gate light ...................................................... 6-3, 11-42
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-40
Rear differential Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-14
Rear Seat Entertainment ............................................. 5-29
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-21
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-36
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-32
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ........................... 11-16, 12-7
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Engine oil ...................................................... 11-9, 12-4
Front differential gear oil ................................ 11-17, 12-6
Power steering fluid ...................................... 11-18, 12-7
Rear differential gear oil ................................ 11-17, 12-6
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-14, 12-7
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8Index
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
& Fuel
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or
higher .
& Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel octane rating ”F 7-2.
& Fuel capacity
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) &
Engine oil
Use SUBARU approved motor oil or equivalent.
For the details, refer to “Engine oil ”F 12-4.
& Engine oil capacity
6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
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.
& Cold tire pressure
Refer to “Tires ”F 12-8.