2014 SUBARU TRIBECA roof

depth of the water and the bottom of thestream bed for firmness and ensure thatthe bed of the stream is flat. Drive slowlyand completely through the stream. Thewater should be shallow enough that itdoes not reach the vehicle’s undercar-riage. Water entering the engine air intakeor the exhaust pipe or water splashingonto electrical parts may damage yourvehicle and may cause it to stall. Neverattempt to drive through rushing water;regardless of its depth, it can wash awaythe ground from under your tires, resultingin possible loss of traction and evenvehicle rollover.
.Always check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving in sand,mud or water. Do this by driving slowlyand stepping on the brake pedal. Repeatthat process several times to dry out thebrake discsand brake pads.
.Do not drive or park over or nearflammable materials such as dry grass orfallen leaves,as they may burn easily. Theexhaust system is very hot while theengine is running and right after enginestops. This could create a fire hazard.
.After driving through tall grass, mud,rocks, sand, rivers, etc., check that thereis no grass, bush, paper, rags, stones,sand, etc. adhering to or trapped on theunderbody. Clear off any such matter from
the underbody. If the vehicle is used withthese materials trapped or adhering to theunderbody, a mechanical breakdown orfire could occur.
.Secure all cargo carried inside thevehicle and make certain that it is notpiled higher than the seatbacks. Duringsudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargocould be thrown around in the vehicle andcause injury. Do not pile heavy loads onthe roof. Those loads raise the vehicle’scenter of gravity and make it more proneto tip over.
.If you must rock the vehicle to free itfrom sand or mud, depress the acceleratorpedal slightly andmove the select leverback and forth between“D”and“R”repeatedly. Do not race the engine. Forthe best possible traction, avoid spinningthe wheels when trying to free the vehicle.
.When the road surface is extremelyslippery, you can obtain better traction bystarting the vehicle with the transmissionin 2nd than 1st.
.Never equip your vehicle with tireslarger than thosespecified in this manual.
.Wash the vehicle’s underbody after off-road driving. Suspension components areparticularly prone to dirt buildup, so theyneed to be washed thoroughly.
.Frequent driving of an AWD modelunder hard-driving conditions such as
rough roads or off roads will necessitatemore frequent replacement of engine oil,brake fluid and transmission oil than thatspecified in the maintenance scheduledescribed in the“Warranty and Mainte-nance Booklet”.
Remember that damage done to yourSUBARU while operating it off-road andnot using common sense precautionssuch as those listed above is not eligiblefor warranty coverage.
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Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on afolded rear seatback or in the cargoarea. Doing so may result in seriousinjury.
WARNING
.Never stack luggage or othercargo higher than the top of theseatback because it could tumbleforward and injure passengers inthe event of a sudden stop oraccident. Keep luggage or cargolow, as close to the floor as
possible.
.When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure it wheneveryou can to prevent it from beingthrown around inside the vehicleduring sudden stops, sharp turnsor in an accident.
.Do not pile heavy loads on theroof. These loads raise the vehi-cle’s center of gravity and make itmore prone to tip over.
.Secure lengthy items properly toprevent them from shooting for-ward and causing serious injuryduring a sudden stop.
.Never exceed the maximum loadlimit. If you do, some parts onyour vehicle can break, or it canchange the way your vehiclehandles. This could result in lossof control and cause personalinjury. Also, overloading canshorten the life of your vehicle.
.Do not place anything on theextended luggage cover. Suchitems could tumble forward inthe event of a sudden stop or acollision. This could cause ser-ious injury.
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans, containerswith flammable or corrosive liquidsor any other dangerous items insidethe vehicle.
NOTE
For better fueleconomy, do not carryunneeded cargo.
&Vehicle capacity weight

The load capacity of your vehicle isdetermined by weight, not by availablecargospace. The maximum load you cancarry in your vehicle is shown on thevehicle placard attached to the driver’sside door pillar. It includes the total weightof the driver and all passengers and theirbelongings, any optional equipment suchas a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier,etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.
&GVWR and GAWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating and
Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Certification label
The certification label attached to thedriver’s side door shows GVWR (GrossVehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (GrossAxle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) mustnever exceed the GVWR. GVW is thecombined total of weight of the vehicle,fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, anyoptional equipment and trailer tongueload. Therefore, the GVW changes de-pending on the situation.
In addition, the total weight applied toeach axle (GAW) must never exceed theGAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be
adjusted by relocating luggage inside thevehicle.
Even if the total weight of your luggage islower than the vehicle capacity weight,either front or rear GAW may exceed theGAWR, depending on the distribution ofthe luggage.
When possible, the load should be evenlydistributedthroughout the vehicle.
If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, youshould confirm that GVW and front andrearGAWs are within the GVWR andGAWR by putting your vehicle on avehicle scale, found at a commercialweighing station.
Do not use replacement tires with a lowerload range than the originals because theymay lower the GVWR and GAWR limita-tions. Replacement tires with a higher loadrange than the originals do not increasethe GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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&Roof rails and crossbar (if
equipped)
1) Roof rails2) Crossbar kit
CAUTION
.For cargo carrying purposes, theroof rail must be used togetherwith a roof crossbar kit and theappropriate carrying attachment.The roof rail must never be usedalone to carry cargo. Otherwise,damageto the roof or paint or adangerous road hazard due toloss of cargo could result.
.When using the roof crossbar kit,make sure that the total weight ofthe crossbars,carrying attach-
ments and cargo does not ex-ceed the maximum load limit.Overloading may cause damageto the vehicle and create a safetyhazard.
The roof rails are not designed to carrycargo by themselves. Cargo can becarried after securing the roof crossbarkit to the roof rail and installing theappropriate carrying attachment. Wheninstalling the roof crossbar kit, follow themanufacturer’s instructions.
When you carry cargo on the roof usingthe roof crossbar kit and a carryingattachment, never exceed the maximumload limit as explained below. You shouldalso be careful that your vehicle does notexceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) and front and rear Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR). For informationon loading cargo into or onto your vehicle,refer to“Loading your vehicle”F8-12. Themaximum load limit of the cargo, cross-bars and carrying attachments must notexceed150 lbs (68 kg).Placetheheaviestload at the bottom, nearest theroof, and evenly distribute the cargo.Always properly secure all cargo.
!Installing carrying attachments onthe crossbars
When installing any carrying attachmentssuch as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayakcarrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross-bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions and make sure that the attachmentsare securely fixed to the crossbars. Useonly attachments designed specifically forthe crossbars. The maximum load limit ofthe cargo, crossbars and carrying attach-ments must not exceed150 lbs (68 kg).Before operating the vehicle, make surethat the cargo is properly secured on theattachments.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle’s center ofgravity is altered with the weight of theload on the roof, thus affecting thedriving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hardcornering and abrupt stops. Crosswindeffects will be increased.
!Removal and installation of thecrossbars
The crossbars can be removed when youdo not use the roof to carry cargo.

!To remove the crossbar
1. Loosen and remove the T-30 torx®
head screw from the top of each crossbarend support.
Loosen the lower clamps.
2. Carefully raise the crossbar from roofrails.
!To install the crossbar
Front crossbar:
Front crossbar has a 150 lbs (68 kg) loadlabel on left-hand side.
1) T-25 torx®head screw
1. Make sure that the T-25 torx®headscrew on the back of each crossbar endsupport is tightened correctly.
2. Before placing the crossbar on the roofrails, make sure that the T-30 torx®headscrew is removed from the top of eachcrossbar end support.
3. The crossbar with a 150 lbs (68 kg)load label attached onto it is the frontcrossbar. An arrow is marked on the backof the front crossbar for correct installa-tion. Install the front crossbar so that thearrow faces the front of the vehicle.
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1) 6 in (150 mm)
4. Install the front crossbar so that thecrossbar end supports are located ap-proximately 6 in (150 mm) rearward fromthe joints between the roof rails and thefront roof rail supports.
1) Lower clamp2) T-30 torx®head screw
5. Tighten the lower clamps onto thecrossbar. Using a torque wrench, looselytighten the T-30 torx®head screws.
NOTE
It may be necessary to squeeze thelower clamp and the end supporttogether to compress the pads andgaina better alignment of the pieceswhile trying to start the screw. Use carenot to cross-thread the screw in theinsert.
6. Adjust the alignment of the crossbaron the roof rails, and if available, use a T-30 torx®bit and torque wrench and tightenthe T-30 torx®headscrews to 30 to 35lbf·in (3.4 to 4.0 N·m, 0.35 to 0.41 kgf·m) oftorque (or tighten securely with the torx®
wrench provided).

Rear crossbar:
1) 8 in (200 mm)
Install the rear crossbar so that the cross-bar end supports are located approxi-mately 8 in (200 mm) forward from thejoints between the roof rails and the rearroof rail supports.
Install the rear crossbar in the samemanner as the front crossbar.
CAUTION
Do not carry cargo on the roof whenthe crossbars are removed. Lug-gage on the roof will be thrownforward or backward in suddenstops or rapid accelerations, result-ing in a dangerous road hazard.
NOTE
Before each use of the roof crossbar,make sure the four T-30 crossbarclamp screws have been checked,and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in(4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined inStep #5 above.
&Roof molding and crossbar
(if equipped)
CAUTION
.For cargo carrying purposes, theroofmolding must be used to-gether with a roof crossbar kitand the appropriate carrying at-tachment. Otherwise, damage tothe roof or paint or a dangerous
road hazard due to loss of cargocould result.
.When using the roof crossbar kit,make sure that the total weight ofthe crossbars, carrying attach-ments and cargo does not ex-ceed the maximum load limit.Overloading may cause damageto the vehicle and create a safetyhazard.
Cargo can be carried after securing theroof crossbar kit to the roof molding andinstalling the appropriate carrying attach-ments. When installing the roof crossbarkit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
When you carry cargo on the roof usingthe roof crossbar kit and a carryingattachments, never exceed the maximumload limit as explained below. You shouldalso be careful that your vehicle does notexceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) and front and rear Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR). Refer to the“Loading your vehicle”section in thischapter for information on loading cargointo or onto your vehicle. The maximumload limit of the cargo, crossbars andcarrying attachments must not exceed150 lbs (68 kg). Place the heaviest loadat the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenlydistribute the cargo. Always properly
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secure all cargo.
!Installing carrying attachments onthe crossbars
When installing any carrying attachmentssuch as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayakcarrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross-bars, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions and make sure that the attachmentsare securely fixed to the crossbars. Useonly attachments designed specifically forthe crossbars. The maximum load limit ofthe cargo,crossbars and carrying attach-ments must not exceed150 lbs (68 kg).Before operating the vehicle, make surethat the cargo is properly secured on theattachments.
NOTE
Remember that the vehicle’s center ofgravity is altered with the weight of theload on the roof, thus affecting thedriving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hardcornering and abrupt stops. Crosswindeffects will be increased.
!Removal and installation of thecrossbars
Each of the two roof moldings has twomounting points for crossbars. Eachmounting point is fitted with a cover. Usea screwdriver to remove the covers. Wheninstallingthe crossbars on the roof mold-ing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Trailer hitch (if equipped)
1) Trailer hitch
WARNING
.Never exceed the maximumweight specified for the trailerhitch. Exceedingthe maximumweight could cause an accidentresulting in serious personal in-juries. Permissible trailer weightchanges depending on the situa-tion. For possible recommenda-tions and limitations, refer to“Trailer towing”F8-21.
.Trailer brakes are required whenthe towing load exceeds 1,000lbs (453 kg). Be sure your trailer