2011 SUBARU TRIBECA check engine light

the underbody. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering to the
underbody, a mechanical breakdown or
fire could occur. .Secure all cargo carried inside the
vehicle and make certain that it is not
piled higher than the seatbacks. During
sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo
could be thrown around in the vehicle and
cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on
the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle ’s
center of gravity and make it more prone
to tip over. . If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from sand or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the select lever
back and forth between “D ” and “R ”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For
the best possible traction, avoid spinning
the wheels when trying to free the vehicle. . When the road surface is extremely
slippery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than 1st. . Never equip your vehicle with tires
larger than those specified in this manual.. Wash the vehicle ’s underbody after off-
road driving. Suspension components are
particularly prone to dirt buildup, so they
need to be washed thoroughly. . Frequent driving of an AWD model
under hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of engine oil,
brake fluid and transmission oil than that
specified in the maintenance schedule
described in the
“Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet ”.
Remember that damage done to your
SUBARU while operating it off-road and
not using common sense precautions
such as those listed above is not eligible
for warranty coverage. Winter driving
&
Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winterstarts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and
viscosity for cold weather. Heavy summer
oil will cause harder starting.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin. Driving tips
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7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
8. Clean the rubber seal seating area of
the bottom of engine and install the oil
filter by hand turning. Be careful not to
twist or damage the seal.
9. Tighten the oil filter by the amount
indicated in the following table after the
seal makes contact with the bottom ofengine.Oil filter color Part number Amount of ro-
tation
Black 15208AA031 3/4 rotation
CAUTION
. Never over tighten the oil filter
because that can result in an oil leak.
. Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the
exhaust pipe and/or under-cover.
If left unremoved, the oil could
catch fire.
10. Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
11. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
For the oil capacity guideline, refer to “ Engine oil ”F 12-4. The necessary quan-
tity of oil depends on the quantity of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained
oil differs slightly depending on the tem-
perature of the oil and the time the oil is
left flowing out. After refilling the engine
with oil, therefore, you must use the level
gauge to confirm that the level is correct.
12. Start the engine and make sure that no
oil leaks appear around the filter
’s rubber
seal and drain plug.
13. Run the engine until it reaches the
normal operating temperature. Then stop
the engine and wait a few minutes to allow
the oil drain back. Check the oil level
again and if necessary, add more engineoil. & Recommended grade and viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recom-
mended grade and viscosity.
Refer to “Engine oil ”F 12-4.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects
fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity
provide better fuel economy. However,
in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is
required to properly lubricate the en- gine. &
Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that
meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using
synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and grade shown
in this Owner ’s Manual. Refer to “Engine
oil ”F 12-4. Also, you must follow the oil
and filter changing intervals shown in the
Warranty and Maintenance booklet.
NOTE
Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity
noted in chapter 12 is the required
engine oil for optimum engine perfor-
mance. Conventional oil may be used if
synthetic oil is unavailable. Maintenance and service
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Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff.
Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. If the level is below “MIN ”, add
the recommended brake fluid to “MAX ”.
Use only brake fluid from a sealed
container. &
Recommended brake fluid
Refer to “Fluids ”F 12-7.
CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand. Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as
described in the following, have it checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake
pedal several times, applying the same
pedal force each time. The distance the
pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start
the engine. The pedal should move
slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop
the engine and keep the pedal depressed
for 30 seconds. The pedal height should
not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for
approximately 1 minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to
check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal
stroke decreases with each depression.Maintenance and service
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11-20Maintenance and service
Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet ”.
& Checking the brake pedal
free play
1) 0.02 –0.08 in (0.5 –2.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the
brake pedal several times. Lightly pull the
brake pedal up with one finger to check
the free play with a force of less than 2 lbf
(10 N, 1 kgf).
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
er. &
Checking the brake pedal
reserve distance
1) More than 2.16 in (55 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than
the specification, or when the pedal does
not operate smoothly, contact with your
SUBARU dealer. Replacement of brake pad
and lining
CAUTION
If you continue to drive despite the
scraping noise from the audible
brake pad wear indicator, it will
result in the need for costly brake
rotor repair or replacement.
The front disc brake and the right rear disc
brake have audible wear indicators on the
brake pads. If the brake pads wear close
to their service limit, the wear indicator
makes a very audible scraping noise
when the brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time

Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paintdamage.
If you spray washer fluid on the windshield
but the windshield washer fluid warning
light illuminates or the supply of washer
fluid appears to diminish, add washer fluid
in the tank.
Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add washer fluid until it reaches the“ FULL ”mark on the tank.
After adding washer fluid, make sure the
windshield washer fluid warning light has
turned off.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter,
use an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the followingtable. Washer Fluid
Concentration Freezing
Temperature
30% 10.48F( 12 8C)
50% 48F( 20 8C)
100% 49 8F( 45 8C)
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint damage.
In order to prevent freezing of washer
fluid, check the freezing temperatures in
the table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block thenozzles.
CAUTION
. Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the out- Maintenance and service
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!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
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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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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