2014 SUBARU TRIBECA fuel

Instruments and controls
Multi function display (vehicles without agenuine SUBARU navigation system)........... 3-24Current fuel consumption................................... 3-25Average fuel consumption.................................. 3-25Driving range on remaining fuel.......................... 3-26Journey time...................................................... 3-27
Light control switch........................................... 3-27Headlights.......................................................... 3-28High/low beam change (dimmer)......................... 3-28Headlight flasher................................................ 3-28Daytime running light system............................. 3-29
Turn signal lever................................................ 3-29
Illumination brightness control......................... 3-29
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped)................ 3-30
Parking light switch........................................... 3-32
Front fog light switch........................................ 3-32
Wiper and washer.............................................. 3-33Windshield wiper and washer switches.............. 3-34Rear window wiper and washer switch............... 3-35
Windshield wiper deicer.................................... 3-36
Rear window defogger button.......................... 3-37
Mirrors................................................................ 3-38Type A inside mirror (if equipped) ...................... 3-38Type B inside mirror (if equipped) ...................... 3-38Type C inside mirror (if equipped) ...................... 3-41Outside mirrors................................................. 3-42
Tilt steering wheel............................................. 3-44
Horn.................................................................... 3-44

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pointer of the tachometer in the redzone. This may cause severe da-mage to the engine.
NOTE
To protect the engine while the selectlever is in the“P”or“N”position, theengineis controlled so that the enginespeed may not become too high even ifthe accelerator pedal is depressedhard.
&Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the approximateamount of fuel remaining in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly duringbraking, turning or acceleration due to fuel
level movement in the tank.
If you press the trip knob while the ignitionswitch is in the“LOCK”or“Acc”position,the fuel gauge will light up and indicate theamount of fuel remaining in the tank.
NOTE
You will see the“”signin the fuelgauge meter.
This indicates that the fuel filler door(lid) is located on the right side of thevehicle.
&Temperature gauge
1) Normal operating range
The temperature gauge shows enginecoolant temperature when the ignitionswitch is in the“ON”position.
The coolant temperature will vary inaccordance with the outside temperatureand driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderatelyuntil the pointer of the temperature gaugereaches near the middle of the range.Engine operation is optimum with theengine coolant at this temperature range.Also, high revving operation while theengine is not sufficiently warmed upshould be avoided.

CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normaloperating range, safely stop thevehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to“Engine overheating”F9-14.
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lightsilluminate momentarily and then turn offwhen the ignition switch is initially turnedto the“ON”position. This permits check-ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn theignition switch to the“ON”position. Forthe system check, the following lightsilluminate and turn off after several sec-onds or after the engine has started:
: Driver’s seatbelt warning light(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the driver fastens theseatbelt.)
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warninglight(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the front seat passengerfastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-function indicator light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light
/: ABS warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light(U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec.models)/Vehicle Dynamics Control op-eration indicator light (all models)
: Traction Control system OFF indicatorlight (U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models)
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light(Latin America-spec. models)/TractionControl system OFF indicator light(Latin America-spec. models)
/: Brake system warning light
: AWD warning light
: Low tire pressure warning light
: SPORT mode indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ONindicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFFindicator light
: Low fuel warning light
: Cruise control indicator light
: Cruise control set indicator light
: Rear differential oil temperature warn-ing light
: Windshield washer fluid warning light
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&Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indica-
tors
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ONindicator: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFFindicator
The front passenger’s frontal airbag ONand OFF indicators show you the status ofthe front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.
The indicators are located in the centerportion of the dashboard.
Whenthe ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position, both the ON and OFFindicators illuminate for 6 seconds duringwhich time the system is checked. Follow-ing the system check, both indicators turnoff for 2 seconds. After that, one of theindicators illuminates depending on the
status of the front passenger’s SRS frontalairbag determined by the SUBARU ad-vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbagis activated, the passenger’s frontal airbagON indicator will illuminate while the OFFindicator will remain off.
If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbagis deactivated, the passenger’sfrontalairbag ON indicator will remain off whilethe OFF indicator will illuminate.
If both the ON and OFF indicators remainilluminated or off simultaneously, thesystem is malfunctioning. Contact yourSUBARU dealer immediately for an in-spection.
&CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction in-
dicator light
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi-nates while you are driving, haveyour vehicle checked/repaired byyour SUBARU dealer as soon aspossible. Continued vehicle opera-tion without having the emissioncontrol system checked and re-paired as necessary could causeserious damage, which may not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
If this light illuminates steadily or blinkswhile the engine is running, it may indicatethat there is a problem or potentialproblem somewhere in the emission con-trol system.
!If the light illuminates steadily
If the light illuminates steadily while drivingor does not turn off after the engine starts,an emission control system malfunctionhas been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked byan authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.
NOTE
This light also illuminates when the fuelfiller cap is not tightened until it clicks.
If you have recently refueled your vehicle,the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warninglight/malfunction indicator light illuminatingcould be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.Remove the cap and retighten it until itclicks. Make sure nothing is interferingwith the sealing of the cap. Tightening thecap will not make the CHECK ENGINEwarning light turn off immediately. It maytake several driving trips. If the light doesnot turn off, take your vehicle to yourauthorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

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vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at thenearest safe place.
Park the vehicle for several minutes. Afterthe light turns off, you can start driving.
If the light does not turn off, contact thenearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE
.If the tire pressures are not correctand/or the tires are not all the samesize and brand, the rear differential willbe heavily loaded when the vehicle isdriven, resultingin an abnormally highoiltemperature..The rear differential oil will deterio-rate if its temperature increases en-ough for the rear differential oil tem-perature warning light to illuminate. It isadvisable to have the rear differentialoil replaced as soon as possible.
&Low tire pressure
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position, the low tire pressure warn-ing light will illuminate for approximately 2seconds to check that the tire pressuremonitoring system (TPMS) is functioningproperly. If there is no problem and all tiresare properly inflated, the light will turn off.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when coldand inflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufac-turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-sure label, you should determine theproper tire inflation pressure for thosetires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a tire pressuremonitoring system (TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tirepressure telltale illuminates, you shouldstop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflatethem to the properpressure.Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat andcan lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoreduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,and may affect the vehicle’s handling andstopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance,and it is the driver’sresponsibilitytomaintain correct tire pressure, even ifunder-inflation has not reached the levelto trigger illumination of the TPMS low tirepressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-bined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction,the telltale will flash for approximately oneminute and then remain continuouslyilluminated. This sequence will continueupon subsequent vehicle start-ups as longas the malfunction exists. When themalfunction indicator is illuminated, thesystem may not be able to detect or signallow tire pressure as intended. TPMSmalfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of re-placement or alternate tires or wheels onthe vehicle that prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. Always check theTPMS malfunction telltale after replacingone or more tires or wheels on yourvehicle to ensure that the replacement oralternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly.
Should the warning light illuminate stea-dily after blinking for approximately oneminute, have the system inspected byyour nearest SUBARU dealer as soon aspossible.

warning light illuminate simultaneously,take the following steps.
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,flat place.
2. Shut down the engine, apply theparking brake, and then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If bothwarning lights turn off, the EBD systemmay be malfunctioning.
Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARUdealer and have the system inspected.
4. If both warning lights illuminate againand remain illuminated after the enginehas been restarted, shut down the engineagain, apply the parking brake, and checkthe brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the“MIN”mark, the EBD system may bemalfunctioning. Drive carefully to thenearest SUBARU dealer and have thesystem inspected.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the“MIN”mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.Instead, have the vehicle towed to thenearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
&Low fuel warning light
CAUTION
Immediately put fuel in the tankwhenever the low fuel warning lightilluminates. Engine misfires as aresult of an empty tank could causedamage to the engine.
The low fuel warning light illuminateswhen the tank is nearly empty approxi-mately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 Imp gal). Itonly operates when the ignition switch isin the“ON”position. When this lightilluminates, fillthe fuel tank immediately.
NOTE
This light does not turn off unless thetank is replenished up to an internalfuel quantity of approximately 4.0 USgal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
&Door open warning light
The indicators are located in the centerportion of the dashboard.
When any of the doors or the rear gate isnot fully closed, it is indicated by thecorresponding part of the door openwarning light.
Always make sure this light is out beforeyou start to drive.
&Windshield washer
fluid warning light
This light illuminates when the fluid level inthe windshield washer fluid tank falls tothe lower limit (approximately 0.6 US qt,0.6 liter, 0.5 Imp qt).
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&Current fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. models
Except U.S.-spec. models
This indication shows the rate of fuelconsumption at the present moment.
&Average fuel consumption
U.S.-spec. models
Except U.S.-spec. models
This indication shows the average rate offuel consumption since the trip meter waslast reset.
Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica-tion between the average fuel consump-tion corresponding to the A trip meterindication and the average fuel consump-tion corresponding to the B trip meterindication.
When either of the trip meter indications isreset, the corresponding average fuelconsumption value is also reset.
NOTE
.The indicated values vary in accor-dance with changes in the vehicle’srunning conditions. Also, the indicatedvalues may differ slightly from theactual values and should thus betreated only as a guide..When either trip meter indication isreset, the average fuel consumptioncorresponding to that trip meter indica-tion is not shown until the vehicle hassubsequently covered a distance of 1mile(or 1 km).
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&Driving range on remaining
fuel
U.S.-spec. models
Except U.S.-spec.models
The driving range indicates the distancethat can be driven taking into account the
amount of fuel remaining in the tank andthe average rate of fuel consumption.
When the low fuel warning light illumi-nates, the driving range indication flashesfor 5 seconds. (The display first switchesto the driving range indication if it wasoriginally giving some other indication.)
U.S.-spec. models
Except U.S.-spec. models
If the driving range is shown as“”,there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in thetank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-ately.
NOTE
.The driving range on remaining fuelis only a guide. The indicated valuemay differ from the actual driving rangeon remaining fuel, so you must imme-diately fill the tank when the low fuelwarning light illuminates..When the low fuel warning lightilluminates, the display automaticallyshows“”even if the currentlyselected indication is not for the driv-ing range on remaining fuel.