2014 SUBARU TRIBECA climate control

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Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operatethe climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operateyour audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operateinterior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start andoperate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapterinforms you how to drive yourSUBARU in various conditions and ex-plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if youhave a problem while driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep yourSUBARU looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you needto take your SUBARU to the dealer forscheduled maintenance and informs youhow to keep your SUBARU runningproperly.
Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about the dimen-sions and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information andReporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Tireinformation, Uniform tire quality gradingstandards and Reporting safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’sinthis manual. You can use it to quickly findsomething you want to read.
&Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs,CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to poten-tial hazards that could result in injury toyou or others.
Please read these safety warnings as wellas all other portions of this manual care-fully in order to gain a better understand-ing of how to use your SUBARU vehiclesafely.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious injury or death couldresult if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich injury or damage to yourvehicle, or both, could result if thecaution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or sugges-tions how to make better use of yourvehicle.
&Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through itin this manual. This symbol means“Donot”,“Do not do this”,or“Do not let thishappen”, depending upon the context.

Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1
Keys and doors2
Instruments and controls
Climate control4
Audio5
Interior equipment6
Starting and operating7
Driving tips8
In case of emergency9
Appearance care10
Maintenance and service11
Specifications12
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13
Index14
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1) Select lever (page 7-13)2) Hazard warning flasher switch(page 3-5)3) Multi function display (page 3-24)4) Glove box (page 6-6)5) Audio (page 5-1)6) Climate control (page 4-1)7) Cup holder (page 6-8)

tively..While the windshield wiper deicer isin the continuous operation mode, ifthe vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15km/h) or less for 15 minutes, the wind-shield wiper deicer automatically stopsoperating.
Rear window defogger but-
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The rear window defogger operates onlywhen the ignition switch is in the“ON”position.
To turn on the defogger, push the controlswitch that is located on the climatecontrol panel. The indicator light locatedon the control switch illuminates while therear window defogger is operating.
To turn it off, push the control switch again.It also turns off when the ignition switch isturned to the“Acc”or“LOCK”position.
The defogger will automatically shut offafter approximately 15 minutes. If the rearwindow has been cleared completely
before that time, push the control switchto turn it off. If defrosting or defogging isnot complete, you have to push the controlswitch to turn it on again.
Your SUBARU dealer can set your rearwindow defogger to the continuous opera-tion mode. Contact your SUBARU dealerfor details.
Once the rear window defogger has beenset to the continuous operation mode, itshould be in the continuous operationmode at any time when the control switchis pushed to the“ON”position.
If the battery voltage drops below thepermissible level, continuous operation oftherear window defogger is canceled andthe system stops operating.
CAUTION
.Do not use sharp instruments orwindow cleaner containing abra-sives to clean the inner surfaceof the rear window. They maydamage the conductors printedon the window.
.To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not operate thedefogger continuously for anylonger than necessary.
Instruments and controls3-37
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Ventilator.............................................................. 4-2Airflow................................................................ 4-2Ventilator............................................................ 4-4
Automatic climate control system..................... 4-5Control panel...................................................... 4-5Rear air conditioner............................................. 4-9Temperature sensors........................................... 4-9
Operating tips for heater and airconditioner....................................................... 4-10Cleaning ventilator grille..................................... 4-10Efficient cooling after parking in directsunlight........................................................... 4-10
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerantcircuit.............................................................. 4-10Checking air conditioning system before summerseason............................................................ 4-10Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity andlow temperature weather conditions................. 4-10Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engineis heavily loaded.............................................. 4-11Refrigerant for your climate control system ........ 4-11
Air filtration system........................................... 4-11Replacing the air filter........................................ 4-11
Climate control
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4-2Climate control
Ventilator
&Airflow
Ventilator and airflow: Standard: If equipped

!Airflow mode selection
*: If equipped
Climate control4-3
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4-4Climate control
&Ventilator
!Center ventilators
Move the tab to adjust the flow direction.
!Side ventilators
1) Open2) Close
Move the tab to adjust the flow direction.
To open the ventilator, turn the side grilleopen/close wheel upward.
To close it, turn the wheel downward.
!Rear ventilators
Move the tab or rotate it to adjust the flowdirection.