2014 SUBARU TRIBECA warning light

WARNING
If this light does not illuminatebriefly after the ignition switch isturned ON or the light illuminatessteadily after blinking for approxi-mately one minute, you should haveyour Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-tem checked at a SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.
If this light illuminates while driving,never brake suddenly and keepdriving straight ahead while gradu-ally reducing speed. Then slowlypull off the road to a safe place.Otherwise an accident involvingserious vehicle damage and seriouspersonal injury could occur.
If this light still illuminates whiledriving after adjusting the tire pres-sure, a tire may have significantdamage and a fast leak that causesthe tire to lose air rapidly. If you havea flat tire, replace it with a spare tireas soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or awheel rim is replaced without theoriginal pressure sensor/transmitterbeing transferred, the Low tire pres-sure warning light will illuminatesteadily after blinking for approxi-mately one minute. This indicates
that the TPMS is unable to monitorall four road wheels. Contact yourSUBARU dealer as soon as possiblefor tire and sensor replacement and/or system resetting. If the lightilluminates steadily after blinkingfor approximately one minute,promptly contact a SUBARU dealerto have the system inspected.
CAUTION
The tire pressure monitoring systemis NOT a substitute for manuallychecking tire pressure. The tirepressureshould be checked peri-odically (at least monthly) using atire gauge. After any change to tirepressure(s), the tire pressure mon-itoring system will not re-check tireinflationpressures until the vehicleis first driven more than 20 mph (32km/h). Therefore, after adjusting thetire pressures, increase the vehiclespeed to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) tostart the TPMS re-checking of thetire inflation pressures. If the tirepressures are now above the severelow pressure threshold, the low tirepressure warning light should turnoff a few minutes later. Therefore, besure to install the specified size for
the front and rear tires.
&ABS warning light
CAUTION
If the warning light behaves asfollows, the ABS system may notwork properly.
When the warning light illuminates,the ABS function shuts down; how-ever, the conventional brake systemcontinues to operate normally.
.The warning light does not illu-minate when the ignition switchis turned to the“ON”position.
.The warning light illuminateswhen the ignition switch isturned to the“ON”position, butit does not turn off even when thevehicle speed exceeds approxi-mately 8 mph (12 km/h).
.The warning light illuminates dur-ing driving.
If any of these conditions occur,have the ABS system repaired atthe first available opportunity byyour SUBARU dealer.
The ABS warning light illuminates to-
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gether with the brake system warning lightif the EBD system becomes malfunction-ing. For further details of the EBD systemmalfunction warning, refer to“Brake sys-tem warning light”F3-16.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is asdescribed in the following, the ABSsystem may be considered normal.
.The warning light illuminates rightafter the engine is started but turns offimmediately, remaining off..The warning light remains illumi-nated after the engine has been started,but it turns off when the vehicle speedreaches approximately 8 mph (12km/h)..The warning light illuminates duringdriving, but it turns off immediately andremains off.
When driving with an insufficient batteryvoltage such as when the engine is jumpstarted, the ABS warning light may illumi-nate. This is due to the low battery voltageand does not indicate a malfunction.When the battery becomes fully charged,the light will turn off.
&Brake system
warning light
WARNING
.Driving with the brake systemwarning light illuminated is dan-gerous. This indicates your brakesystem may not be workingproperly. If the light remainsilluminated, have the brakes in-spected by a SUBARU dealerimmediately.
.If at all in doubt about whetherthe brakes are operating prop-erly, do not drive the vehicle.Have your vehicle towed to thenearest SUBARU dealer for re-pair.
This light has the following three functions.
!Parking brake warning
The light illuminates with the parkingbrakeapplied while the ignition switch isin the“ON”position. It turns off when theparking brake is fully released.
!Brake fluid level warning
This light illuminateswhen the brake fluidlevel has dropped to near the“MIN”levelof the brake fluid reservoir with the ignitionswitch in the“ON”position and with the
parking brake fully released.
If the brake system warning light shouldilluminate while driving (with the parkingbrake fully released and with the ignitionswitch positioned in“ON”), it could be anindication of leaking of brake fluid or wornbrake pads. If this occurs, immediatelystop the vehicle at the nearest safe placeand check the brake fluid level. If the fluidlevel is below the“MIN”mark in thereservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Havethe vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARUdealer for repair.
!Electronic Brake Force Distribution(EBD) system warning
The brake system warning light alsoilluminates if a malfunction occurs in theEBD system. In that event, it illuminatestogether with the ABS warning light.
The EBD system may be malfunctioning ifthe brakesystem warning light and ABSwarning light illuminate simultaneouslyduring driving.
Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-tional braking system will still function.However, the rear wheels will be moreprone to locking when the brakes areapplied harder than usual and the vehi-cle’s motion may therefore become some-what harder to control.
If the brake system warning light and ABS

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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&All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light
WARNING
Continued driving with the AWDwarning light flashing can lead topowertrain damage. If the AWDwarninglight flashes, promptly parkin a safe place then check whetherall four tires are the same diameterand whether any of the tires has apuncture or has lost air pressure forsome other reason.
NOTE
If the temporary spare tire is used, theAWD warning light may flash. Use ofthe temporary spare tire should there-fore be restricted to the minimum timenecessary. Replace the temporarysparetire with a conventional tire assoon as possible.
This light flashes if the vehicle is drivenwith tires of different diameters fitted on itswheelsor with the air pressure exces-sively low in any of its tires.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light
(U.S.-spec models and
Canada-spec. models)/
Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol operation indicator
light (all models)
!Vehicle Dynamics Control warninglight (U.S.-spec models andCanada-spec. models)
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem provides its ABS controlthrough the electrical circuit of theABS system. Accordingly, if the ABSis inoperative, the Vehicle DynamicsControl system becomes unable toprovide ABS control. As a result, theVehicle Dynamics Control systemalso becomes inoperative, causingthe warning light to illuminate.Though both the Vehicle DynamicsControl and ABS systems are inop-erative in this case, the ordinaryfunctions of the brake system arestill available. You will be safe whiledriving with this condition, but drivecarefully and have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.
NOTE
.If the electrical circuit of the VehicleDynamics Control system itself mal-functions, the warning light only illumi-nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lockBrake System) remains fully opera-tional..The warning light illuminates whenthe electronic control system of theABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmalfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably inoperative under any of thefollowing conditions. Have your vehiclecheckedat a SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.
.The warning light does not illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.
.The warning light illuminates while thevehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is asdescribed in the following examples,the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmay be considered normal.
.The warning light illuminates right

after the engine is started but turns offimmediately, remaining off..The warning light illuminates afterthe engine has started and turns offwhile the vehicle is subsequently beingdriven..The warning light illuminates duringdriving, but it turns off immediately andremains off.
!Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-tion indicator light
U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec.models:
The indicator light flashes during activa-tion of the skid suppression function andduring activationof the traction controlfunction.
NOTE
.The light may remain illuminated fora short period of time after the enginehas been started, especially in coldweather. This does not indicate theexistence of a problem. The lightshould turn off as soon as the enginehas warmed up..The indicator light illuminates whenthe engine has developed a problemand the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator light is on.
Latin America-spec. models:
The indicator light flashes when the skidsuppression function is activated. It illumi-nates when only the traction controlfunction is operating.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably malfunctioning under any of thefollowing conditions. Have your vehiclechecked at a SUBARU dealer as soon aspossible .
.The light does not illuminate when theignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.
.The light does not turn off even afterthe lapse of several minutes (the enginehas warmed up) after the engine hasstarted (U.S.-spec.models and Canada-spec. models)/even after a period ofapproximately 2 seconds after the ignitionswitch has been turned to the“ON”position (Latin America-spec. models).
&Traction Control sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(U.S.-spec models and
Canada-spec. models)
This light illuminates when the TractionControl system OFF switch is pressed todeactivate the Traction Control system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of thefollowing conditions. Have your vehiclechecked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.
.The light does not illuminate when theignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.
.The lightdoes not turn off even after aperiod of approximately 2 seconds afterthe ignition switch has been turned to the“ON”position.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light
(Latin America-spec.
models)/Traction Con-
trol OFF indicator light
(Latin America-spec.
models)
This warning light functions to indicatemalfunctions in the Vehicle DynamicsControl system as well as to indicate thatthe Traction Control system has beendeactivated.
It illuminates in the event of a malfunctionin the system and is on when the systemis not operating.
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!Vehicle Dynamics Control warninglight
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-tem provides its ABS controlthrough the electrical circuit of theABS system. Accordingly, if the ABSis inoperative, the Vehicle DynamicsControl system becomes unable toprovide ABS control. As a result, theVehicle Dynamics Control systemalso becomes inoperative, causingthe warning light to illuminate.Though both the Vehicle DynamicsControl and ABS systems are inop-erative in this case, the ordinaryfunctions of the brake system arestill available. You will be safe whiledriving with this condition, but drivecarefully and have your vehiclechecked at a SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.
NOTE
.If the electrical circuit of the VehicleDynamics Control system itself mal-functions, only the warning light illumi-nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lockBrake System) remains fully opera-tional.
.The warning light illuminates whenthe electronic control system of theABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmalfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably inoperative under any of thefollowing conditions. Have your vehiclechecked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-ately.
.The warninglight does not illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”position.
.The warning light illuminates while thevehicle is running.
NOTE
If the warning light behavior is asdescribed in the following conditions,the Vehicle Dynamics Control systemmay be considered normal.
.The warning light illuminates rightafter the engine is started but turns offimmediately, remaining off..The warning light illuminates afterengine startup and turns off while thevehicle is subsequently being driven..The warning light illuminates duringdriving, but it turns off immediately andremains off.
!Traction Control OFF indicator light
.It illuminates when the Traction ControlOFF switch is pressed.
.It also illuminates when the TractionControl system is deactivated.
NOTE
.The light may remain illuminated forawhileaftertheenginehasbeenstarted,especially in cold weather. Thisdoes not indicate the existence of aproblem. The light should turn off assoon as the engine has warmed up..The indicator light illuminates whenthe engine has developed a problemand the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light illuminates.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system isprobably malfunctioning under the listedcondition. Have your vehicle checked at aSUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
.The light does not turn off even afterthe lapse of several minutes (the enginehas warmed up) after the engine hasstarted.

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&High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are inthe high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates whenthe headlight flasher is operated.
&Cruise control indica-
tor light
This light illuminates when the“CRUISE”main switch is pressed to activate thecruise control function. For details, refer to“To set cruise control”F7-30.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator light illumi-nates, the cruise control indicatorlight flashes at the same time. Atthis time, avoid driving at highspeed and have your vehicle in-spected at a SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.
NOTE
If you move the cruise control lever orpress the main switch button whileturning the ignition switch“ON”, thecruise control function is deactivated
and the cruise control indicator lightflashes. To reactivate the cruise controlfunction, turn the ignition switch backto the“Acc”or“LOCK”position, andthen turn it again to the“ON”position.
&Cruise control set in-
dicator light
This light illuminates when vehicle speedhasbeen set to use the cruise controlfunction.
&Headlight indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates when thelight switch is turned to the“”position(to turn on the parking lights) or to the“”position (to turn on the headlights).
&Front fog light indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates while thefront fog lights are illuminated.
Clock
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with agenuine SUBARU navigation system,refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-ment for the navigation system.
The clock shows the time while theignition switch is in the“Acc”or“ON”position.

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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.