2014 SUBARU TRIBECA Owners Manual

9-14In case of emergency
Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-tor cap until the engine has beenshut off and has fully cooled down.When theengine is hot, the coolantis under pressure. Removing thecap while the engine is still hotcould release a spray of boiling hotcoolant, which could burn you veryseriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off theroad and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
&If steam is coming from the
engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down.
&If no steam is coming from
the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check thecoolant level or how to add coolant,refer to“Engine coolant”F11-11.
1. Keep the engine running at idlingspeed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the enginecompartment. Refer to“Engine hood”F11-4.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. Ifthe fan is not turning, immediately turn offthe engine and contact your authorizeddealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperaturehas dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at theoverheated zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,check the coolant level in the reservetank.
If the coolant level is below the“LOW”mark, add coolant up to the“FULL”mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reservetank, add coolant to the reserve tank.Then remove the radiator cap and fill theradiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hotradiator, first wrap a thick cloth around theradiator cap, then turn the cap counter-clockwise slowly without pressing downuntil it stops. Release the pressure fromthe radiator. After the pressure has beenfully released, remove the cap by pressingdown and turning it.
Towing
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with thefront wheels raised off the groundwhile the rear wheels are on theground, or with the rear wheelsraised off the ground while the frontwheels are on the ground. This willcause the vehicle to spin away dueto the operation or deterioration ofthe centerdifferential.
If towing is necessary, it is best done byyour SUBARU dealer or a commercialtowing service. Observe the followingprocedures for safety.

&Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only inan emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehiclefrom mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
.Use only the specified towinghooks and tie-down hooks. Neveruse suspension parts or otherparts of the body for towing ortie-down purposes.
.Never use the tie-down hookclosest to the muffler under thevehicle for towing purposes.
.To prevent deformation to thebumperand the towing hook, donot apply excessive lateral loadto the towing hooks.
Front towing hook:
1. Take out the towing hook and screw-driver from the tool bag. Take out the jackhandle from the cargo area.
2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyltape or cloth, insert it into the gap betweenthe cover and the front bumper, and use itto pry the cover open.
NOTE
.The cover is attached to the frontbumper with five lugs..Do not remove the cover whileholding the slit.
3. Screw the towing hook into the threadhole until the threads can no longer beseen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securelyusing a jack handle.
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After towing, remove the towing hook fromthe vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
.Do not use the towing hookexcept when towing your vehicle.
.Be sure to remove the towinghook after towing. Leaving thetowing hook mounted on thevehicle could interfere with prop-er operation of the SRS airbagsystem in a frontal collision.
Rear towing hook:
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriverand wheel nut wrench from the tool bag.
2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumperusing a screwdriver, and you will find athreaded hole for attaching the towinghook.
3. Screw the towing hook into the threadhole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securelyusing a wheel nut wrench.
After towing, remove the towing hook fromthe vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
Put the thread hole cover on the rearbumper.
WARNING
.Do not use the towing hookexcept when towing your vehicle.
.Be sure to remove the towinghook after towing. Leaving thetowing hook mounted on thevehicle could interfere with prop-er operation of the SRS airbagsystem in a frontal collision.
Front tie-down hooks:

The front tie-down hooks are locatedbetween each of the front tires and thefront bumper.
Rear tie-down hooks:
The rear tie-down hooks are located neareach of the jack-up reinforcements.
WARNING
Use the rear tie-down hooks only fordownward anchoring. If they areused to anchor the vehicle in anyother direction, cables may slip offthe hooks,possibly causing a dan-gerous situation.
&Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport yourvehicle. Use the following procedures toensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the“P”position.
2. Press the parking brake pedal firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrierproperly with safety chains. Each safetychain should be equally tightened andcare must be taken not to pull the chainsso tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
&Towing with all wheels on the
ground
WARNING
.Never turn the ignition switch tothe“LOCK”position while thevehicle is being towed becausethe steeringwheel and the direc-tion of the wheels will be locked.
.Remember that the brake boosterand power steering do not func-tion when the engine is notrunning. Because the engine isturned off, it will take greatereffort to operate the brake pedaland steering wheel.
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9-18In case of emergency
CAUTION
.If transmission failure occurs,transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
.Do not run the engine while beingtowed using this method. Trans-mission damage could result ifthe vehicle is towed with theengine running.
.The traveling speed must belimited to less than 20 mph (30km/h) and the traveling distanceto less than 31 miles (50 km). Forgreater speeds and distances,transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
1. Release the parking brake and put thetransmission in neutral.
2. The ignition switch should be in the“Acc”position whilethe vehicle is beingtowed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly toprevent damage to the vehicle.
Rear gate–if the rear gate
cannot be unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock therear gate by operating the power doorlocking switches or the remote keylessentry system, you can unlock it from insidethe cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at thebottom-center of the rear gate trim usingflat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release leverbehind the reargate trim panel.
3. Unlock the rear gate by moving thelever to the right.
4. Open the rear gate from outside byraisingthe rear gate handle.

Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the followingmaintenance tools.ScrewdriverTowing hook (eye bolt) (if equipped)Wheel nut wrenchExtension
&Jack and jack handle
The jack and jack handle is stored underthe cargo area.
For how to use the jack, refer to“Flat tires”F9-6.
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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
Appearance care
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