2014 SUBARU TRIBECA engine

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Keys
1) Master key2) Submaster key3) Valet key4) Key number plate5) Security ID plate
Three types of keys are provided for yourvehicle.
Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The masterkey and submaster key fit alllocks on your vehicle.
.Ignition switch
.Driver’s door
.Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switchand door locks. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your vehicleand valet key at a parking facility.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder orkey case to either key. If it bangsagainst your knees while you aredriving, it could turn the ignitionswitch from the“ON”position to the“Acc”or“LOCK”position, therebystopping the engine.
&Key number plate
1) Key number plate2) Security ID plate
The key number is stamped on the keynumber plate attached to the key set.Writedown the key number and keep it inanother safe place, not in the vehicle. Thisnumber is needed to make a replacementkey if you lose your key or lock it inside thevehicle.
For information on making replacementkeys for models with the immobilizersystem, refer to“Security ID plate”F2-3.

Immobilizer
CAUTION
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party re-sponsible for compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment.
The immobilizer system is designed toprevent an unauthorized person fromstarting the engine. Only keys registeredwith your vehicle’s immobilizer system canbe used to operate your vehicle. Even ifan unregistered key fits into the ignitionswitchand can be turned to the“START”position, the engine will automatically stopafter several seconds.
Each immobilizer key contains a trans-ponder in which the key’s ID code isstored. When a key is inserted into theignition switch and turned to the“ON”position, the transponder transmits thekey’s ID code to the immobilizer system’sreceiver. If the transmitted ID codematches the ID code registered in theimmobilizer system, the system allows theengine to be started. Since the ID code istransmitted and acted upon almost in-
stantly, the immobilizer system does notimpede normal starting of the engine.
If the engine does not start, pull out thekey once before trying again. Refer to“Ignition switch”F3-3.
This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of ICRules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this de-vice may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
CAUTION
.Do not place the key under directsunlight or anywhere it maybecomehot.
.Do not get the key wet. If the keygets wet, wipe it dry with a clothimmediately.
NOTE
To p r o t e c t y o u r v e h i c l e f r o m t h e f t ,please pay close attention to the fol-lowing security precautions.
.Never leaveyour vehicle unattendedwith its keys inside..Before leaving your vehicle, close all
windows and lock the doors and reargate..Do not leave spare keys or anyrecord of your key number in thevehicle.
&Security ID plate
1) Key number plate2) Security ID plate
The security ID is stamped on the securityID plate attached to the key set. Writedown the security ID and keep it inanother safe place, not in the vehicle.This number is needed to make a replace-ment key if you lose your key or lock itinside the vehicle.
This number is also needed for replace-ment or repair of the engine control unit,
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integrated unit, and combination meter.
&Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potentialthieves by indicating that the vehicle isequipped with an immobilizer system. Itbegins flashing approximately 60 secondsafter the ignition switch is turned from the“ON”position to the“Acc”or“LOCK”position or immediately after the key ispulled out.
If the security indicator light does not flash,the immobilizer system may be malfunc-tioning. If this occurs, contact yourSUBARUdealer as soon as possible.
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g.an imitation key), the security indicatorlight illuminates.
NOTE
Even if the security indicator lightflashes irregularly or its fuse blows(the light does not flash if its fuse isblown), the immobilizer system willfunction normally.
&Key replacement
Your key number plate and security IDplate will be required if you ever need areplacement key made. Any new key mustbe registered for use with your vehicle’simmobilizer system before it can be used.Up to four keys can be registered for usewith one vehicle.
For security, all the keys registered withyour vehicle’simmobilizersystemwillhave their ID codes erased and re-registered when a new key is made.Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys mustbe presented when a new key is regis-tered. Any key that is not re-registeredwhen a new key is made cannot be usedafter the other keys are re-registered. Forinformation on replacement keys and onthe registration of keys with your immo-bilizer system, contact your SUBARUdealer.
NOTE
A vehicle that is equipped with theremote engine start system as a dealer
option can register up to three keys foruse with one vehicle.

&If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system
!To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations.
.Press any button on the remote trans-mitter.
.Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”position.
&Arming the system
!To arm the system using remotetransmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof.
2. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.
3. Open the doors and get out of thevehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood islocked.
5. Close all doors and the rear gate.
: Press to Arm the system.: Press to Disarm the system.
6. Briefly press the“”button (for lessthan 2 seconds). All doors and the reargate will lock, an electronic chirp willsound once, the turn signal lights will flash
once and the indicator lights will startflashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30seconds (standby time), the indicatorlights will then flash slowly (twice approxi-mately every 2 seconds), indicating thatthe system has been armed for surveil-lance.
If any of the doors or the rear gate is notfully closed, an electronic chirp soundsfive times, the turn signal lights flash fivetimes to alert you that the doors or the reargate are not properly closed. When youclose the door, the system will automati-cally arm and doors will automatically lock.
!To arm the system using powerdoor locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.
3. Open the doors and get out of thevehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood islocked.
5. Close the doors and the rear gate butleave only the driver’s door or the frontpassenger’s door open.
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6. Push the front side (“LOCK”side) ofthe power door locking switch to set thedoor locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp willsound once,the turn signal lights will flashonce and the indicator lights will startflashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30seconds (standby time), the indicatorlights will then flash slowly (twice approxi-mately every 2 seconds), indicating thatthe system has been armed for surveil-lance.
NOTE
.The system can be armed even if theengine hood, the windows and/ormoonroof are opened. Always makesure that they are fully closed beforearming the system.
.The 30-second standby time can beeliminated if you prefer. Have it per-formed by your SUBARU dealer..The system is in the standby modefor a 30-second period after locking thedoors with the remote transmitter. Thesecurity indicator light will flash atshort intervals during this period..If any of the following actions isdoneduring the standby period, thesystem will not switch to the surveil-lance state.–Doors are unlocked using theremote transmitter.–Any of the doors or the rear gateis opened.–Ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.
&Disarming the system
Briefly press the“”button (for less than2 seconds) on the remote transmitter. Thedriver’s door will unlock, an electronicchirp will sound twice and the turn signallights willflash twice. The flashing of thesecurity indicator light will then changeslowly (once approximately every 3 sec-onds from twice approximately every 2seconds), indicating that the alarm systemhas been disarmed.
To unlock all other doors and the reargate, briefly press the“”button a
second time within 5 seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between the first andsecond presses of the“”button (forunlocking of all of the doors and therear gate) is extremely short, the sys-tem may not respond.
!Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using thetransmitter (i.e. the transmitter is lost,broken or the transmitter battery is tooweak), you can disarm the system withoutusing the transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turnthe ignition switch from the“LOCK”to the“ON”position with a registered key.
&Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, thealarm system does not operate. In valetmode, the remote transmitter is used onlyfor locking and unlocking the doors andrear gate and panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, change thesetting of your vehicle’s alarm system fordeactivation mode. Refer to“Activatingand deactivatingthe alarm system”F2-16. The security indicator light will con-tinue to flash once every 3 secondsindicating that the system is in the valet

Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3LOCK.................................................................. 3-3Acc ..................................................................... 3-4ON ...................................................................... 3-4START ................................................................ 3-4Key reminder chime............................................ 3-4Ignition switch light............................................. 3-4
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-5Combination meter illumination........................... 3-5Canceling the function for meter needle/gaugemovement and combination meter sequentialillumination upon turning on the ignitionswitch............................................................... 3-5Speedometer....................................................... 3-6Odometer............................................................ 3-6Double trip meter................................................ 3-7Tachometer......................................................... 3-7Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-8Temperature gauge............................................. 3-8
Warning and indicator lights.............................. 3-9Seatbelt warning light and chime........................ 3-10SRS airbag system warning light........................ 3-11Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFFindicators......................................................... 3-12CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunctionindicator light................................................... 3-12Charge warning light.......................................... 3-13Oil pressure warning light.................................. 3-13AT OIL TEMP warning light................................. 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature warninglight................................................................ 3-13Low tire pressure warning light.......................... 3-14ABS warning light.............................................. 3-15Brake system warning light................................ 3-16Low fuel warning light....................................... 3-17Door open warning light.................................... 3-17Windshield washer fluid warning light................ 3-17All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................. 3-18Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (U.S.-spec models and Canada-spec. models)/VehicleDynamics Control operation indicator light (allmodels)........................................................... 3-18Traction Control system OFF indicator light(U.S.-specmodels and Canada-spec.models)........................................................... 3-19Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)/Traction Control OFFindicator light (Latin America-spec. models)..... 3-19Security indicator light....................................... 3-21SPORT mode indicator light............................... 3-21Select lever/Gear position indicator.................... 3-21Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-21High beam indicator light................................... 3-22Cruise control indicator light.............................. 3-22Cruise control set indicator light........................ 3-22Headlight indicator light..................................... 3-22Front fog lightindicator light.............................. 3-22
Clock.................................................................. 3-22
Outside temperature indicator.......................... 3-23Low outside temperature warning...................... 3-24
Instruments and controls
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Ignition switch
WARNING
.Never turn the ignition switch to“LOCK”while the vehicle isbeing driven or towed becausethat will lock the steering wheel,preventing steering control. Andwhen the engine is turned off, ittakes a much greater effort thanusual to steer.
.Before leaving the vehicle, al-ways removethe key from theignition switch for safety andnever allow an unattended childto remain in the vehicle. Failureto follow this procedure couldresult in injury to a child orothers. Children could operatethe power windows, the moon-roof or other controls or evenmake the vehicle move.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder orkey case to either key. If it bangedagainst your knees or hands whileyou were driving, it could turn theignition switch from the“ON”posi-
tion to the“Acc”or“LOCK”posi-tion, thereby stopping the engine.Also, if the key is attached to akeyholder or to a large bunch ofother keys, centrifugal force may acton it as the vehicle moves, resultingin unwanted turning of the ignitionswitch.
The ignition switch has four positions:LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
NOTE
.Keep the ignition switch in the“LOCK”position when the engine isnot running..Using electrical accessories for along time with the ignition switch in the“ON”or“Acc”position can cause thebattery to go dead.
.If the ignition switch will not movefrom the“LOCK”position to the“Acc”position, turn the steering wheelslightly to the left and right as you turnthe ignition switch.
&LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removedin this position. The ignition switch will lockthe steering wheel when you remove thekey.
If turning the key is difficult, turn thesteering wheel slightly to the right and leftas you turn the key.
The key can be turned from“Acc”to“LOCK”only when the select lever is in the“P”position.
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&Acc
In this position the electrical accessories(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) canbe used.
&ON
This is the normal operating position afterthe engine is started.
&START
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the“START”position while the engineis running.
The engineis started in this position. Thestarter cranks the engine to start it. Whenthe key is released (after the engine hasstarted), the key automatically returns tothe“ON”position.
If your registered key fails to start theengine, pull out the key once (the securityindicator light will blink), and then insertthe key in the ignition switch and turn it tothe“START”position and again try to startthe engine.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-ing cases.
.The key grip is touching another keyor a metallic key holder.
.Thekey is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transponder..The key is near or touching anothertransmitter.
&Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when thedriver’s door opens and the key is in the“LOCK”or“Acc”positions. The chimestops when the key is removed from theignition switch.
&Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch inthe dark, the ignition switch light illumi-nates whenthe driver’s door is opened.The light remains on for several secondsand then gradually turns off after driver’sdoor is closed. Also, the light turns offimmediately if the key is turned to the“ON”position.