2012 SUBARU TRIBECA manual transmission

trol.
. Do not use a combination of
radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous
handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with “all season
tires ”which are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be possible to
enhance performance through use of tires
designed specifically for winter drivingconditions.
If you choose to install winter tires on your
vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size
and type. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, construction,
brand and load range and you should
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires
since this may result in dangerous hand-
ling characteristics. When you choose a
tire, make sure that there is enough
clearance between the tire and vehicle
body.
Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on yourvehicle.
Your vehicle comes with P255/55R18 “ all season tires ”as original equip- ment. You should be aware that some
winter tires with that same size desig-
nation may actually be too large for the
vehicle and may cause rubbing on
sharp turns. Listed in the following is
the winter tire size that we recommend.
Recommended winter (snow) tire size P255/55R18 stud less
& Tire chains
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of
clearance between the tires and
vehicle body.
& Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the accel-
erator 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.
For information about holding the trans-
mission in the 2nd position, refer to“
Selection of manual mode ”F 7-16 and
“ Driving tips ”F 7-17. Driving tips
8-11

8-28Driving tips
air conditioner and stop the vehicle in the
nearest safe location. For further instruc-
tions and additional information, refer to
the following sections. –“If you park your vehicle in an
emergency ”F 9-2
–“ Engine overheating ”F 9-14
–“ Temperature gauge ”F 3-8
–“ AT OIL TEMP warning light ”F 3-13
NOTE
The temperature of engine coolant is
less likely to rise to the OVERHEAT
zone in the “D ” position than in the
manual mode position. . Avoid using the accelerator pedal to
stay stationary on an uphill slope instead
of using the parking brake or foot brake.
That may cause the transmission fluid tooverheat. ! Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. But if parking on a
hill or slope cannot be avoided, you
should take the following steps.
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release the regular brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the regular brakes and then
apply the parking brake; slowly release
the regular brakes.
5. Shift into
“P ”and shut off the engine.

14-2Index
A Abbreviation ................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-20
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-2, 11-36
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-12
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-5
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Airflow ........................................................................ 4-2
Airflow mode selection .................................................. 4-3
Airflow selection Automatic climate control system ......................... 4-5, 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-18
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-27
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-20
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-13
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-13
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-2
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-28
Control button ........................................................ 5-26
Set......................................................................... 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-38, 3-41
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5 Automatic transmission
............................................... 7-12
Fluid ........................................................... 11-14, 12-7
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-16
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-13
Select lever ........................................................... 7-13
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-14
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-14
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-18
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-18
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-28
BBattery .................................................................... 11-33
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-6
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-36
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-9
Brake Assist .................................................................... 7-19
Booster ....................................................... 7-19, 11-18
Fluid ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-20
Parking ....................................................... 7-28, 11-20
Pedal .................................................................. 11-19
System .................................................................. 7-19
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-19
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-19
Brake system ............................................................. 7-19
Warning light .......................................................... 3-16

14-6Index
High beam ............................................................ 3-22
Immobilizer. ........................................................... 3-21
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-21
Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-21
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-21
Traction control system OFF .................................... 3-19
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-21
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................ 3-19
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation ................. 3-18, 3-19
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-38
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 ..................................................... 11-41
Light Back-up ............................................................... 11-39
Back-up (Station wagon) ........................................ 11-40
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-44 Control switch
........................................................ 3-27
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-42
Door step ............................................................ 11-43
Front fog ..................................................... 3-32, 11-39
Front side marker ................................................... 3-28
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-4
License plate ....................................................... 11-41
Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-43
Rear combination ................................................. 11-39
Rear gate ............................................................... 6-3
Turn signal .................................................. 3-29, 11-39
Vanity mirror .................................................. 6-5, 11-43
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-14
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-37
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-7
M
Main fuse ................................................................ 11-35
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-26
Tools ..................................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-12Manual Transmission oil ..................................................... 12-6
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-43
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-21
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5

14-8Index
Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-6
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-6
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-7
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system .......................................... 7-8
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-19
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-29
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-12
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ...................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-12
Replacing bulbs .............................................. 11-36, 12-12
Back-up light (Station wagon) ................................. 11-40
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-44
Dome light ........................................................... 11-42
Door step light ...................................................... 11-43
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-39
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-39
Headlight ............................................................. 11-36
License plate light ................................................. 11-41
Map light .............................................................. 11-43
Parking light ......................................................... 11-38
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-39
Rear gate light ...................................................... 11-41
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-39 Vanity mirror light
.................................................. 11-43
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-17
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-14
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 5
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-7
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-3
Second-row ............................................................ 1-8
Third-row ............................................................... 1-13
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 5, 1-17
Fastening .............................................................. 1-18
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-26
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-27
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-17
Warning light and chime .......................................... 3-10
Second-row seats ........................................................ 1-8
Armrest ................................................................. 1-13
Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Forward and backward adjustment ... ......................... 1-8
Head restraint adjustment ........................................ 1-12
Reclining ................................................................ 1-9