2014 SUBARU TRIBECA climate control

10. Secure the glove box with the one clip.
11. Install the instrument panel side cover.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if thefollowingoccurs, even if it is not yettime to change the filter.
–Reduction of the airflow throughthe vents.
–Windshield gets easily fogged ormisted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-tioning, heating and defroster perfor-mance if not properly maintained.
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Exterior care....................................................... 10-2Washing............................................................. 10-2Waxing and polishing......................................... 10-3Cleaning aluminum wheels................................. 10-3
Corrosion protection.......................................... 10-4Most common causes of corrosion..................... 10-4To help prevent corrosion................................... 10-4
Cleaning the interior.......................................... 10-5Seat fabric......................................................... 10-5Leather seat materials........................................ 10-5Synthetic leather upholstery............................... 10-5Climate control panel, audio panel, instrumentpanel, console panel, switches, combinationmeter, and other plastic surface....................... 10-5Navigation monitor (if equipped)........................ 10-6
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Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climatecontrol panel, audio equipment, instru-ment panel, center console, combinationmeter panel, and switches. (Do not useorganic solvents.)
&Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with avacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on thefabric or hard to remove with a vacuumcleaner, use a soft blush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightlywrung cloth and dry the seat fabricthoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipeusing a solution of mild soap and luke-warmwater then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try acommercially available fabric cleaner. Usethe cleaner on a hidden place and makesure it does not affect the fabric adversely.Use the cleaner according to its instruc-tions.
NOTE
When cleaning the seat, do not usebenzine, paint thinner, or any similarmaterials.
&Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a highquality natural product which will retain itsdistinctive appearance and feel for manyyears with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on thesurface can cause the material to becomebrittle and to wear prematurely. Regularcleaning witha soft, moist, natural fibercloth should be performed monthly, takingcare not to soak the leather or allow waterto penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaningwoolen fabrics may be used to removedifficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, drycloth afterwards to restore the luster. Ifyour SUBARU is to be parked for a longtime in bright sunlight, it is recommendedthat the seats and headrests be covered,or the windows shaded, to prevent fadingor shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patchesmay be treated with a commercial leatherspray lacquer. You will discover that eachleather seat section will develop soft foldsor wrinkles, which is characteristic ofgenuine leather.
&Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on theSUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuum-ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow thesoap to soak in for a few minutes and wipeoff with a clean, damp cloth. Commercialfoam-type cleaners suitable for syntheticleather materials may be used whennecessary.
NOTE
Strong cleaning agents such as sol-vents, paint thinners, window cleaneror gasoline must never be used onleather or synthetic interior materials.
&Climate control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel,
console panel, switches,
combination meter, and other
plastic surface
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climatecontrol panel, audio equipment, instru-ment panel, center console, combinationmeter panel, and switches.
CAUTION
.Do not use organic solvents suchas paint thinners or fuel, orstrongcleaning agents that con-tain those solvents.
.Do not use chemical solvents
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XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the“XXX”amount equals
1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be
five- 150 lbs (68 kg) passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capa-
city is 650 lbs. (1,400!750 (56
150) = 650 lbs).
5.Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your ve-
hicle.
Uniform tire quality grading
standards
This information indicates the rela-
tive performance of passenger car
tires in the area of treadwear,
traction, and temperature resis-
tance. This is to aid the consumer
in making an informed choice in the
purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall be-
tween tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem-
perature A
The quality grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on passen-
ger cars. However, they do not
apply to deep tread, winter type
snow tires, space-saver or tempor-
ary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 12 inches
or less, or to some limited produc-
tion tires.
All passenger car tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.
&Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified
government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1-
1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
&Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spe-

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AAbbreviation................................................................... 3ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-20Warning light................................................. 3-15, 7-21Accessories....................................................... 5-2, 11-36Accessory power outlet............................................... 6-10Active head restraint..................................................... 1-6Air cleaner element................................................... 11-12Air conditionerAutomatic climate control system............................... 4-5Air filtration system..................................................... 4-11Airflow........................................................................ 4-2Airflow mode selection.................................................. 4-3Airflow selectionAutomatic climate control system......................... 4-5, 4-8Alarm system............................................................ 2-16All-Wheel Drive warning light....................................... 3-18Aluminum wheel....................................................... 11-27Cleaning............................................................... 10-3Antenna system........................................................... 5-2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................... 7-20Arming the system..................................................... 2-17Armrest..................................................................... 1-13AT OIL TEMP warning light......................................... 3-13AudioAntenna system....................................................... 5-2Auxiliary input jack................................................. 5-28Control button........................................................ 5-26Set ......................................................................... 5-3Auto-dimming mirror/compass.............................. 3-38, 3-41Automatic climate control system................................... 4-5
Automatic transmission............................................... 7-12Fluid........................................................... 11-14, 12-7MANUAL mode...................................................... 7-16Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)............. 3-13Select lever........................................................... 7-13Shift lock function................................................... 7-14Shift lock release.................................................... 7-14SPORT mode........................................................ 7-18Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)........... 1-18Auxiliary input jack...................................................... 5-28
BBattery.................................................................... 11-33Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-6Jump starting......................................................... 9-11Replacement (remote keyless entry system).............. 2-11Booster seat.............................................................. 1-36Bottle holder............................................................... 6-9BrakeAssist.................................................................... 7-19Booster....................................................... 7-19, 11-18Fluid........................................................... 11-17, 12-7Pad and lining...................................................... 11-20Parking....................................................... 7-28, 11-20Pedal.................................................................. 11-19System.................................................................. 7-19Brake pedalFree play............................................................. 11-19Reserve distance.................................................. 11-19Brake system............................................................. 7-19Warning light.......................................................... 3-16

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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