2014 SUBARU TRIBECA child lock

NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be unlocked dueto a discharged vehicle battery, amalfunction in the door locking/unlock-ing system or other causes, you canunlock it by manually operating therear gate lock release lever. For theprocedure, refer to“Rear gate–if therear gate cannot be unlocked”F9-18.
Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone’shands,arms,head or any objects protrude fromthe moonroof. A person could beseriously injured if the vehicle stopssuddenly or turns sharply or if thevehicle is involved in an accident.
To a v o i d s e r i o u s p e r s o n a l i n j u r ycaused by entrapment, always con-form to the following instructionswithoutexception.
.Before closing the moonroof,make sure that no one’s hands,arms, head or other objects willbe accidentally caught in themoonroof.
.Before leaving the vehicle, al-ways remove the 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 operat-ingthe moonroof.
.Never try to check the anti-en-trapment function by deliberatelyplacing part of your body in themoonroof.
CAUTION
.Do not sit on the edge of the openmoonroof.
.Do not operate the moonroof iffalling snow or extremely coldconditions have caused it tofreeze shut.
.The anti-entrapment functiondoes not operate when the moon-roof is being tilted down. Be sureto confirm that it is safe to do sobeforetilting the moonroof down.
The moonroofhas both tilting and slidingfunctions.
The moonroof operates only when theignition switch is in the“ON”position.
Keys and doors2-25
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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.
Instruments and controls3-3
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sing the brake pedal repeatedly will togglethe feature ON or OFF each time.
7. To exit the remote transmitter andfeature programming mode, turn the igni-tion switch to the“LOCK”position, removethe key from the ignition switch and testoperation of the remote transmitter(s) andhorn confirmation feature.
&System maintenance
!Changing the batteries
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get onor in the remote engine starttransmitter when replacing thebattery.
.Be careful not to damage theprinted circuit board in the re-mote engine start transmitterwhen replacing the battery.
.Be careful not to allow children totouch the battery and any re-moved parts; children couldswallowthem.
.There is a danger of explosion ifan incorrect replacement batteryis used. Replace only with thesame or equivalent type of bat-tery.
.Batteries should not be exposedto excessive heat such as sun-shine, fire or the like.
The two 3-volt lithium batteries (modelCR-1220) supplied in your remote enginestart transmitter should last approximatelythree years, depending on usage. Whenthebatteries begin to weaken, you willnotice a decrease in range (distance fromthe vehicle that your remote engine startsystem operates). Follow the instructionsbelow to change the remote controlbatteries.1. Carefully pry the remote engine starttransmitter halves apart using a small flat-head screwdriver.
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Braking..................................................................... 7-19Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings................... 11-20BulbChart.................................................................. 12-12Replacing............................................................. 11-36
CCargo areaCover................................................................... 6-14Light....................................................................... 6-3Tie-down hooks..................................................... 6-16Catalytic converter....................................................... 8-3CenterConsole.................................................................. 6-6Ventilators............................................................... 4-4ChangingCoolant................................................................ 11-11Flat tire................................................................... 9-6Oil andoil filter...................................................... 11-8Charge warning light.................................................. 3-13CHECKENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicatorlight....................................................................... 3-12CheckingBrake pedal free play............................................ 11-19Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-19Coolant level........................................................ 11-11Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid).................. 11-14Fluid level (brake fluid).......................................... 11-17Fluidlevel (power steering fluid).............................. 11-16Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil)................................................ 11-7Oil level (front differential gear oil).......................... 11-15Child restraint systems................................................ 1-29Installation of a booster seat.................................... 1-36Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-32Lower and tether anchorages................................... 1-37Top tether anchorages............................................ 1-40Child safety................................................................... 5Locks.................................................................... 2-21ChimeKey........................................................................ 3-4Light..................................................................... 3-27Seatbelt................................................................. 3-10CleaningAluminum wheels................................................... 10-3Interior.................................................................. 10-5Ventilation grille...................................................... 4-10Climate control systemAutomatic............................................................... 4-5Clock................................................................ 3-22, 3-24Coat hook.................................................................. 6-12Compass........................................................... 3-38, 3-41Console..................................................................... 6-6Coolant........................................................... 11-11, 12-7Cooling system........................................................ 11-10Corrosionprotection.................................................... 10-4Cruise control............................................................ 7-29Indicator light......................................................... 3-22Set indicator light.................................................... 3-22Cup holder................................................................. 6-8Front passenger’s.................................................... 6-8
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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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