2012 SUBARU TRIBECA rear view mirror

6-24Interior equipment
Range of view
Image from camera
The area above the camera cannot be
viewed. If there is an object that has a
wide projection on its upper part such as a
sign pole behind the vehicle, the projec- tion cannot be seen on the screen.
CAUTION
The range that can be viewed with
the rear view camera is limited.
Always be sure to check with your
eyes when moving backward and
proceed slowly.
& Help line
The help line (distance marker and vehicle
width line) is a guide to help you realize
the actual distance from the screen.
Help lines displayed on the navigation monitor
Help lines displayed on the inside mirror
1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)
2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper (green horizontal line)
3) Approx. 6.5 feet (2 m) from the bumper (green horizontal line)
4) Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper (yellow horizontal line)
5) Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper (red horizontal line)
When the select lever is set to position “ R ”, the monitor screen displays the help
lines together with the rear view image.
CAUTION
. When moving backward, always
check the back with your eyes
without relying on the help lines.
. The actual position may be dif-

SUBARU dealer.
If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoid-
able, be sure the hitch is suited to your
vehicle and trailer. Consult with a profes-
sional hitch supplier to assist you in
choosing an appropriate hitch for your
vehicle. Be sure to follow all of the hitchmanufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use.
Never use a hitch that mounts only to the
rear bumper. The bumper is not designed
to handle that type of load.
For all types of hitches, regularly check
that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts aretight. & Connecting a trailer
! Trailer brakes
WARNING
. Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
. Do not directly connect your
trailer ’s hydraulic brake system
to the hydraulic brake system in
your vehicle. Direct connection
would cause the vehicle ’s brake
performance to deteriorate and could lead to an accident.
If your trailer ’s total weight (trailer weight
plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs
(453 kg), the trailer is required to be
equipped with its own brake system.
Electric brakes or surge brakes are
recommended, and must be installed
properly. Check that your trailer ’s brakes
conform with Federal, state/province and/
or other applicable regulations. YourSUBARU ’s brake system is not designed
to be tapped into the trailer ’s hydraulic
brake system. Please ask your SUBARU
dealer and professional trailer supplier for
more information about the trailer ’s brake
system. ! Trailer safety chainsWARNING
Always use safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. Towing
trailer without safety chains could
create a traffic safety hazard if the
trailer separates from the hitch due
to coupling damage or hitch balldamage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch
ball should break or become discon-
nected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
For safety, always connect the towing
vehicle and trailer with trailer safety
chains. Pass the chains crossing each
other under the trailer tongue to prevent
the trailer from dropping onto the ground
in case the trailer tongue should discon-
nect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient
slack in the chains taking tight turn
situations into account; however, be care-
ful not to let them drag on the ground.
For more information about the safety
chain connection, refer to the instructions
for your hitch and trailer. !
Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,
check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view
without significant blind spots. If significant Driving tips
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.Check that the vehicle and trailer are
connected properly. Confirm that
–the trailer tongue is connected
properly to the hitch ball. – the trailer lights connector is con-
nected properly and trailer ’s brake
lights illuminate when the vehicle ’s
brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer ’s turn signal lights flash when
the vehicle ’s turn signal lever is oper-
ated. – the safety chains are connected
properly.– all cargo in the trailer is secured
safely in position.– the side mirrors provide a good
rearward field of view without a sig-
nificant blind spot.
. Sufficient time should be taken to learn
the “feel ”of the vehicle/trailer combination
before starting out on a trip. In an area free
of traffic, practice turning, stopping and
backing up. ! Driving with a trailer
. You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss ofcontrol. . Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and
rapid lane changes. .
Slow down before turning. Make a
longer than normal turning radius because
the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In
a tight turn, the trailer could hit yourvehicle. . Crosswinds will adversely affect the
handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus-
ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to
weather conditions or the passing of large
trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly
grip the steering wheel and slow down
immediately but gradually. . When passing other vehicles, consid-
erable distance is required because of the
added weight and length caused by
attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1) Left turn
2) Right turn .
Backing up with a trailer is difficult and
takes practice. When backing up with a
trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly.
When turning back, grip the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand and turn it to
the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right
for a right turn. . If the ABS warning light illuminates
while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing
the trailer and have repairs performed
immediately by the nearest SUBARU
dealer. ! Driving on grades
. Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift into lower gear (if neces-
sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent over-
heating of your vehicle ’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts. . When driving uphill in hot weather, the
air conditioner may turn off automatically
to protect the engine from overheating. . When driving uphill in hot weather, pay
attention to the water temperature gauge
pointer and AT OIL TEMP warning light
because the engine and transmission are
relatively prone to overheating under
these conditions. If the water temperature
gauge pointer approaches the OVER-
HEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning
light illuminates, immediately turn off the Driving tips
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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 unitSpecifications
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14-4Index
Second-row seat ...................................................... 6-9
Third-row seat ......................................................... 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-29
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Rear ............................................................ 11-16, 12-6
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-20
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-42
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light ................................................. 3-17
Step light ............................................................. 11-43
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-13
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 .................................................................... 8-8 E
Electrical system
........................................................ 12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-16, 7-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-18
Engine Compartment overview ............................................ 11-6
Coolant ....................................................... 11-11, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil ................................................................ 11-7, 12-4 Overheating ........................................................... 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 ......................................... 11-14
Brake .................................................................. 11-17
Power steering ..................................................... 11-16
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-39, 12-12
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-22
Switch ................................................................... 3-32
Folding mirror switch ................................................... 3-43
Front
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Fog light ...................................................... 3-32, 11-39
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-22

Mirrors...................................................................... 3-38
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-25
Multi function display .................................................. 3-24
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O Odometer .................................................................... 3-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-15
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-16
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-road and off-road driving ...................................... 9, 8-6
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-43
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-42
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-23
Overhead console ........................................................ 6-8
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
PParking Brake ................................................................... 7-28
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-20
Light .................................................................... 11-38
Light switch ........................................................... 3-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-29
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4 Petrol fuel
................................................................... 7-2
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Outlets .................................................................. 6-10
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-42
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ................................................................ 7-18
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-16, 12-7
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-28, 1-72
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
RRear Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-9
Combination lights ................................................ 11-39
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-16, 12-6
Gate ............................................................. 2-24, 9-18
Gate light ...................................................... 6-3, 11-41
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-39
Rear differential Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-13
Rear Seat Entertainment ............................................. 5-29
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-21
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-37
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-35
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-31
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ..................................... 12-7Index
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