2014 SUBARU TRIBECA ECU

11-32Maintenance and service
1. Pull out the end of the blade rubberassembly to unlock it from the plasticsupport.
2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out ofthe plastic support.
1) Metal spines
3. If the new blade rubber is not providedwith two metal spines, remove the metalspines from the old blade rubber andinstall them in the new blade rubber.
4. Align the claws of the plastic supportwith the grooves in the blade rubberassembly, then slide the blade rubberassembly into place.
Securely retain both ends of the rubberwith thestoppers on the plastic supportends. If the rubber is not retained properly,the wiper may scratch the rear windowglass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to thewiperarm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowlylower it in position.

NOTE
.If headlight aiming is required, con-sult your SUBARU dealer for properadjustment of the headlight aim..It may be difficult to replace thebulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by yourSUBARU dealer if necessary.
!Low beam light bulbs (right-handside)
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips onthe air intake duct, then remove the airintake duct.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the bulbcover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the retainer spring.
5. Replace the bulb, then set the retainerspring securely.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the bulb cover with the fixingscrews.
8. Install the air intake duct with the clips.
NOTE
Contact your SUBARU dealer for thebulb replacement of the left-hand side.
!Highbeam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips onthe air intake duct, then remove the airintake duct (right-hand side).
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11-38Maintenance and service
Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove thesecured clip of the washer tank. To makeit easy to access the bulb, move thewasher tank to the horizontal direction(left-hand side).
3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlightassembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At thistime, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlightassembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips(right-hand side).
9. Set the washer tank to the originalplace andsecure it by clip (left-hand side).
&Parking light (right-hand
side)
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb socket into the headlightassembly and turn it clockwise until itlocks.
NOTE
Contact your SUBARU dealer for thebulb replacement of the left-hand side.

11-40Maintenance and service
the rear combination light assembly rear-ward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Stop light/Tail light2) Rear turn signal light
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rearcombination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket bypushing it and turning counterclockwise.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rearcombination light assembly and turn itclockwise until it locks.
7. Reinstall the rear combination lightassembly by sliding the two-pronged partof the combination light assembly securelyto each holder of the vehicle side.
8. Tighten the two mounting screws, andthen close the covers.
&Backup light/Tail light
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to removethe light cover from the rear gate trim.
1) Tail light2) Backup light

13-8Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
.Rim type designation
The industry of manufacturer’s des-
ignation for a rim by style or code.
.Rim width
Nominal distance between rim
flanges.
.Section width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands.
.Sidewall
That portion of a tire between the
tread and bead.
.Sidewall separation
The parting of the rubber com-
pound from the cord material in
the sidewall.
.Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
testing, and it may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire.
.Tread
That portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.
.Tread rib
A tread section running circumfer-
entially around a tire.
.Tread separation
Pulling away of the tread from the
tire carcass.
.Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal
grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of
the tread.
.Vehicle capacity weight
The rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capa-
city.
.Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight and dividing
by 2.
.Vehicle normal load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal oc-
cupant weight (distributed in accor-
dance with Table 1 that is ap-
pended to the end of this section)
and dividing by 2.
.Wheel-holding fixture
The fixture used to hold the wheel
and tire assembly securely during
testing.

Seatbelt pretensioners............................................ 1-27Turn signal light.................................................... 11-39Front seats.................................................................. 1-2Active head restraint................................................. 1-6Forward and backward adjustment............................. 1-3Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-5Lumbar support....................................................... 1-7Memory function...................................................... 1-4Power seat.............................................................. 1-3Reclining................................................................. 1-3Seat height adjustment............................................. 1-4Fuel........................................................................... 7-2Economy hints......................................................... 8-2Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-3Gauge.................................................................... 3-8Requirements.................................................. 7-2, 12-3Fuses...................................................................... 11-34Main fuse............................................................. 11-35Fuses and circuits...................................................... 12-9
GGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).............................. 8-13Glove box................................................................... 6-6GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).......................... 8-13
HHazard warning flasher........................................... 3-5, 9-2Head restraint adjustmentFront seat............................................................... 1-5Second-row seat.................................................... 1-12Third-row seat....................................................... 1-16
HeadlightBeam leveler.......................................................... 3-30Bulb replacement................................................. 11-36Bulb wattage........................................................ 12-12Control switch........................................................ 3-27Flasher.................................................................. 3-28Indicator light......................................................... 3-22HID headlights......................................................... 11-36High beam indicator light............................................. 3-22High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-28HomeLink®Wireless Control System............................. 6-17HookCoat..................................................................... 6-12Convenienttie-down............................................... 6-16Shopping bag........................................................ 6-13Towing and tie-down............................................... 9-15Horn......................................................................... 3-44Hose and connections............................................... 11-10
IIgnition switch............................................................. 3-3Light...................................................................... 3-4Illuminated entry......................................................... 2-10Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-29Immobilizer................................................................. 2-3Indicator light (security indicator light)................. 2-4, 3-21Indicator lightCruise control........................................................ 3-22Cruise control set................................................... 3-22Front fog light......................................................... 3-22Headlight............................................................... 3-22
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14-6Index
High beam............................................................ 3-22Immobilizer............................................................ 3-21Security.......................................................... 2-4, 3-21Select lever/Gear position....................................... 3-21SPORT mode........................................................ 3-21Traction control system OFF.................................... 3-19Turn signal............................................................ 3-21Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF................................ 3-19Vehicle Dynamics Control operation................. 3-18, 3-19Inside mirror.............................................................. 3-38Interior lights............................................................... 6-2
JJack and jack handle.................................................. 9-19Jack-up point............................................................... 9-6Jump starting............................................................. 9-11
KKey ............................................................................ 2-2Number.................................................................. 2-2Reminder chime....................................................... 3-4Replacement........................................................... 2-4Keyless entry system................................................... 2-8
LLeather seat materials................................................ 10-5License plate light..................................................... 11-41LightBackup................................................................ 11-40Cargo area.................................................... 6-3, 11-44Control switch........................................................ 3-27
Daytime running..................................................... 3-29Dome............................................................ 6-2, 11-42Door step............................................................ 11-43Front fog..................................................... 3-32, 11-39Front side marker......................................... 3-28, 12-12Ignition switch......................................................... 3-4License plate....................................................... 11-41Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-43Parking............................................................... 11-38Rear combination................................................. 11-39Rear gate............................................................... 6-3Stop.................................................................... 11-39Ta i l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3 9 , 11 - 4 0Turn signal.................................................. 3-29, 11-39Vanity mirror.................................................. 6-5, 11-43Loading your vehicle................................................... 8-12Low fuel warning light................................................. 3-17Low tire pressure warning light..................................... 3-14Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-37Lumbar support........................................................... 1-7
MMain fuse................................................................ 11-35MaintenancePrecautions........................................................... 11-3Schedule............................................................... 11-3Seatbelt................................................................. 1-26Tools..................................................................... 9-19Malfunctionindicator light (check engine warning light)....3-12ManualTransmission oil..................................................... 12-6

Folding down......................................................... 1-10Forward and backward adjustment............................. 1-8Head restraint adjustment....................................... 1-12Reclining................................................................. 1-9SecurityAlarm system........................................................ 2-16ID plate................................................................... 2-3Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-3Indicator light................................................... 2-4, 3-21Shock sensors....................................................... 2-20Select lever............................................................... 7-13Position indicator................................................... 3-21Shift lock function................................................... 7-14Shift lock release................................................... 7-14Shock sensors........................................................... 2-20Shopping bag hook.................................................... 6-13Snow tires........................................................ 8-10, 11-21Snowy and icy roads.................................................... 8-9Sounding a panic alarm.............................................. 2-11Spare tire.................................................................... 9-2Spark plugs...................................................... 11-13, 12-7Specifications............................................................ 12-2Speedometer............................................................... 3-6SPORT mode............................................................ 7-18Indicator light......................................................... 3-21SRSCurtain airbag........................................................ 1-60Frontal airbag........................................................ 1-49Side airbag........................................................... 1-60SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 5, 1-45
SRS airbag systemMonitors................................................................ 1-71Servicing............................................................... 1-72Warning light.......................................................... 3-11Starting the engine...................................................... 7-7State emission testing (U.S. only).................................. 7-5Steering wheelPower................................................................... 7-18Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44Stop light................................................................. 11-39Stopping the engine..................................................... 7-8Storage compartment................................................... 6-6Sun shade................................................................. 2-27Sun visors.................................................................. 6-4SupplementalRestraint System airbag (SRS)................ 1-45Synthetic leather upholstery......................................... 10-5
TTachometer................................................................. 3-7Temperature gauge...................................................... 3-8Temperature warning lightAT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-13Rear differential oil.................................................. 3-13Temporary spare tire.................................................... 9-5Tether (child restraint system).............................. 1-37, 1-40Third-row seats.......................................................... 1-13Access to the third-row seat..................................... 1-14Folding down......................................................... 1-15Head restraint adjustment........................................ 1-16Tie-down hooks.......................................................... 9-15Tilt steering wheel....................................................... 3-44
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