2014 SUBARU TRIBECA oil

14-4Index
Second-row seat...................................................... 6-9Third-row seat......................................................... 6-9
DDaytime running light system....................................... 3-29Differential gear oilFront........................................................... 11-15, 12-6Rear............................................................ 11-16, 12-6Dimensions............................................................... 12-2Disarming the alarm system........................................ 2-18Disc brake pad wear warning indicators........................ 7-20Dome light........................................................ 6-2, 11-42DoorLocks..................................................................... 2-5Open warning light................................................. 3-17Step light............................................................. 11-43Drive belts................................................................ 11-13DrivingAll-Wheel Drive warning light................................... 3-18AWD vehicles.......................................................... 8-4Car phone/cell phone.................................................. 8Drinking..................................................................... 7Drugs........................................................................ 7Foreign countries..................................................... 8-4Pets.......................................................................... 8Snowy and icy roads................................................ 8-9Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2, 8-4Tired or sleepy............................................................ 7Winter.................................................................... 8-8
EElectrical system........................................................ 12-7Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-16, 7-22Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-18EngineCompartment overview............................................ 11-6Coolant....................................................... 11-11, 12-7Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 6, 8-2Hood.................................................................... 11-4Oil ................................................................ 11-7, 12-4Overheating........................................................... 9-14Starting.................................................................. 7-7Stopping................................................................. 7-8Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2
FFlat tires..................................................................... 9-6Floor mat................................................................... 6-13Fluid levelAutomatic transmission......................................... 11-14Brake.................................................................. 11-17Power steering..................................................... 11-16Fog lightBulb.......................................................... 11-39, 12-12Indicator light......................................................... 3-22Switch................................................................... 3-32Folding mirror switch................................................... 3-43FrontDifferential gear oil........................................ 11-15, 12-6Fog light............................................ 3-32, 11-39, 12-12Fog light indicator light............................................ 3-22

14-6Index
High beam............................................................ 3-22Immobilizer............................................................ 3-21Security.......................................................... 2-4, 3-21Select lever/Gear position....................................... 3-21SPORT mode........................................................ 3-21Traction control system OFF.................................... 3-19Turn signal............................................................ 3-21Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF................................ 3-19Vehicle Dynamics Control operation................. 3-18, 3-19Inside mirror.............................................................. 3-38Interior lights............................................................... 6-2
JJack and jack handle.................................................. 9-19Jack-up point............................................................... 9-6Jump starting............................................................. 9-11
KKey ............................................................................ 2-2Number.................................................................. 2-2Reminder chime....................................................... 3-4Replacement........................................................... 2-4Keyless entry system................................................... 2-8
LLeather seat materials................................................ 10-5License plate light..................................................... 11-41LightBackup................................................................ 11-40Cargo area.................................................... 6-3, 11-44Control switch........................................................ 3-27
Daytime running..................................................... 3-29Dome............................................................ 6-2, 11-42Door step............................................................ 11-43Front fog..................................................... 3-32, 11-39Front side marker......................................... 3-28, 12-12Ignition switch......................................................... 3-4License plate....................................................... 11-41Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-43Parking............................................................... 11-38Rear combination................................................. 11-39Rear gate............................................................... 6-3Stop.................................................................... 11-39Ta i l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3 9 , 11 - 4 0Turn signal.................................................. 3-29, 11-39Vanity mirror.................................................. 6-5, 11-43Loading your vehicle................................................... 8-12Low fuel warning light................................................. 3-17Low tire pressure warning light..................................... 3-14Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-37Lumbar support........................................................... 1-7
MMain fuse................................................................ 11-35MaintenancePrecautions........................................................... 11-3Schedule............................................................... 11-3Seatbelt................................................................. 1-26Tools..................................................................... 9-19Malfunctionindicator light (check engine warning light)....3-12ManualTransmission oil..................................................... 12-6

Map light........................................................... 6-3, 11-43Maximum load limits................................................... 8-21Meters and gauges...................................................... 3-5Mirrors...................................................................... 3-38Moonroof.................................................................. 2-25Multi function display.................................................. 3-24
NNew vehicle break-in driving.......................................... 8-2
OOdometer.................................................................... 3-6Oil filter..................................................................... 11-8Oil levelEngine.................................................................. 11-7Front differential gear............................................ 11-15Rear differential gear............................................. 11-16Oilpressure warning light............................................ 3-13On-road and off-road driving...................................... 9, 8-6OutsideMirror defogger...................................................... 3-43Mirrors.................................................................. 3-42Temperature indicator............................................. 3-23Overhead console........................................................ 6-8Overheating engine.................................................... 9-14
PParkingBrake................................................................... 7-28Brake stroke......................................................... 11-20Light.................................................................... 11-38
Light switch........................................................... 3-32Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29Periodic inspections..................................................... 8-4Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-2PowerDoor locking switch.................................................. 2-7Outlets.................................................................. 6-10Outside mirrors...................................................... 3-42Seat....................................................................... 1-3Steering................................................................ 7-18Steering fluid................................................ 11-16, 12-7Windows............................................................... 2-21Precautions against vehicle modification................ 1-28, 1-72Preparing to drive........................................................ 7-7Printed antenna........................................................... 5-2
RRearAir conditioner......................................................... 4-9Combination lights................................................ 11-39Differential gear oil........................................ 11-16, 12-6Gate............................................................. 2-24, 9-18Gate light...................................................... 6-3, 11-41Turn signal light.................................................... 11-39Rear differentialOil temperature warning light................................... 3-13Rear Seat Entertainment............................................. 5-29Rear view camera...................................................... 6-21Rear windowDefogger button..................................................... 3-37Wiper and washer switch......................................... 3-35
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14-8Index
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-31RecommendedAutomatic transmission fluid.................................... 12-7Brake fluid............................................................. 12-7Engine oil.............................................................. 12-4Front differential gear oil......................................... 12-6Manual transmission oil.......................................... 12-6Power steering fluid................................................ 12-7Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-6Spark plugs........................................................... 12-7Refueling.................................................................... 7-3Remote engine start system.......................................... 7-8Remote keyless entry system........................................ 2-8ReplacementBrake pad and lining............................................. 11-19Wiper blades........................................................ 11-29ReplacingAir cleaner element............................................... 11-12Battery (remote keyless entry system)...................... 2-11Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-12Replacing bulbs.............................................. 11-36, 12-12Backup light......................................................... 11-40Cargo area light.................................................... 11-44Dome light........................................................... 11-42Door step light...................................................... 11-43Frontfog light....................................................... 11-39Front turn signal light............................................. 11-39Headlight............................................................. 11-36License plate light................................................. 11-41Map light.............................................................. 11-43Parking light......................................................... 11-38
Rear combination light.......................................... 11-39Rear gate light..................................................... 11-41Rear turn signal light............................................. 11-39Stop light............................................................. 11-39Tail light............................................................... 11-39Vanity mirror light.................................................. 11-43Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-11Roof molding and crossbar.......................................... 8-17Roof rail and crossbar................................................. 8-14
SSafetyPrecautions when driving............................................. 5Symbol...................................................................... 2Warnings................................................................... 2SeatFabric................................................................... 10-5Front...................................................................... 1-2Heater.................................................................... 1-7Memory function...................................................... 1-4Power.................................................................... 1-3Second-row............................................................ 1-8Third-row............................................................... 1-13Seatbelt................................................................. 5, 1-17Fastening.............................................................. 1-18Maintenance.......................................................... 1-26Pretensioners......................................................... 1-27Safety tips............................................................. 1-17Warning light and chime.......................................... 3-10Second-row seats........................................................ 1-8Armrest................................................................. 1-13

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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14-10Index
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21, 12-8Chains.................................................................. 8-11Inspection............................................................ 11-22Pressures and wear.............................................. 11-23Replacement........................................................ 11-26Rotation............................................................... 11-26Size and pressure.................................................. 12-8Types.................................................................. 11-21Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..... 7-27, 9-10, 11-21Warning light......................................................... 3-14Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-21Tools........................................................................ 9-19Top tether anchorages........................................ 1-37, 1-40Towing...................................................................... 9-14All wheels on the ground........................................ 9-17Flat-bed truck........................................................ 9-17Hooks................................................................... 9-15Weight ..................................................................8-21Traction Control systemOFF indicator light.................................................. 3-19OFF switch........................................................... 7-25TrailerConnecting............................................................ 8-19Hitch............................................................ 8-18, 8-24Towing.................................................................. 8-21Towing tips............................................................ 8-26Trip meter................................................................... 3-7Turn signalIndicator lights....................................................... 3-21Lever.................................................................... 3-29
UUnder-floor storage compartment.................................. 6-16
VValet mode................................................................ 2-18Vanity mirror...................................................... 6-5, 11-43VehicleCapacity weight...................................................... 8-12Identification........................................................ 12-15Symbols.................................................................... 3Vehicle Dynamics ControlOperation indicator light................................... 3-18, 3-19System.................................................................. 7-23Warning light.................................................. 3-18, 3-19Ventilator.................................................................... 4-2
WWarning and indicator lights.......................................... 3-9Warning chimesSeatbelt................................................................. 3-10Warning lightABS .............................................................. 3-15, 7-21All-Wheel Drive...................................................... 3-18AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-13Brake system......................................................... 3-16Charge.................................................................. 3-13CHECK ENGINE.................................................... 3-12Door open............................................................. 3-17Low fuel................................................................ 3-17Low tire pressure.................................................... 3-14Oil pressure........................................................... 3-13

Rear differential oil temperature............................... 3-13Seatbelt........................................................ 1-18, 3-10SRS airbag system................................................ 3-11Vehicle Dynamics Control............................... 3-18, 3-19Windshield washer fluid.......................................... 3-17Warranties..................................................................... 1Warranties and maintenance....................................... 8-21Washing................................................................... 10-2Waxing and polishing................................................. 10-3Wear indicators......................................................... 11-25WheelAluminum............................................................. 11-27Balance............................................................... 11-25Nut tightening torque.............................................. 12-8Replacement........................................................ 11-27Windows................................................................... 2-21WindshieldWasher fluid......................................................... 11-28Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-34Wiper blades........................................................ 11-30Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-36WinterDriving.................................................................... 8-8Tires............................................................ 8-10, 11-21Wiper and washer...................................................... 3-33Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-36
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
&Fuel
Useunleaded gasolinewith an octane rating of87 AKI (90RON) or higher.
&Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane andMotor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as theAntiKnock Index (AKI). Refer to“Fuel octane rating”F7-2.
&Fuel capacity
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
&Engine oil
Use only the following oils..API classification SM or SN with the words“ENERGYCONSERVING”or“RESOURCE CONSERVING”.or ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with theILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark)
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to“Engine oil”F12-4.
&Engine oil capacity
6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimatedbased on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oilfilter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should bechecked using an oil level gauge. For more details aboutmaintenance and service, refer to“Engine oil”F11-7.
&Cold tire pressure
Refer to“Tires”F12-8.