2014 SUBARU TRIBECA cruise control

&Instrument panel1) Door locks (page 2-5)2) Illumination brightness control(page 3-29)3) Remote control mirror switch(page 3-42)Power folding mirror switch (if equipped)(page 3-43)4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-36)5) Traction Control system OFF switch(page 7-25)6) Headlight beam leveler (if equipped)(page 3-30)7) Light control switch (page 3-27)8) Combination meter (page 3-5)9) Wiper control lever (page 3-33)10) Cruise control (page 7-29)11) Horn (page 3-44)12) SRS airbag (page 1-45)13) Tilt steering (page 3-44)14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)15) Fusebox (page 11-34)16) Power windows (page 2-21)
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&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Driver’s seatbelt warninglight3-10
Front passenger’s seat-belt warning light3-10
SRS airbag systemwarning light3-11
CHECK ENGINE warn-ing light/Malfunction indi-cator light3-12
Charge warning light 3-13
Oil pressure warning light3-13
AT OIL TEMP warninglight3-13
/ABS warning light 3-15
/Brake system warninglight3-16
Door open warning light3-17
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Low fuel warning light 3-17
AWD warning light 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol warning light (U.S.-spec. models andCanada-spec. models)/Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol operation indicatorlight (all models)
3-18
Traction Control systemOFF indicatorlight (U.S.-spec. models andCanada-spec. models)
3-19
Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol warning light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)/Traction Control systemOFF indicator light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)
3-19
Security indicator light 3-21
Turn signal indicatorlights3-21
High beam indicator light3-22
Front fog light indicatorlight3-22
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Headlight indicator light 3-22
Cruise control indicatorlight3-22
Cruise control set indica-tor light3-22
Low tire pressure warn-ing light3-14
Passengerairbag ON in-dicator light3-12
Passenger airbag OFFindicator light3-12
SPORT mode indicatorlight3-21
Windshield washer fluidwarning light3-17
Rear differential oil tem-perature warning light3-13

Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3LOCK.................................................................. 3-3Acc ..................................................................... 3-4ON ...................................................................... 3-4START ................................................................ 3-4Key reminder chime............................................ 3-4Ignition switch light............................................. 3-4
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-5Combination meter illumination........................... 3-5Canceling the function for meter needle/gaugemovement and combination meter sequentialillumination upon turning on the ignitionswitch............................................................... 3-5Speedometer....................................................... 3-6Odometer............................................................ 3-6Double trip meter................................................ 3-7Tachometer......................................................... 3-7Fuel gauge.......................................................... 3-8Temperature gauge............................................. 3-8
Warning and indicator lights.............................. 3-9Seatbelt warning light and chime........................ 3-10SRS airbag system warning light........................ 3-11Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFFindicators......................................................... 3-12CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunctionindicator light................................................... 3-12Charge warning light.......................................... 3-13Oil pressure warning light.................................. 3-13AT OIL TEMP warning light................................. 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature warninglight................................................................ 3-13Low tire pressure warning light.......................... 3-14ABS warning light.............................................. 3-15Brake system warning light................................ 3-16Low fuel warning light....................................... 3-17Door open warning light.................................... 3-17Windshield washer fluid warning light................ 3-17All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................. 3-18Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (U.S.-spec models and Canada-spec. models)/VehicleDynamics Control operation indicator light (allmodels)........................................................... 3-18Traction Control system OFF indicator light(U.S.-specmodels and Canada-spec.models)........................................................... 3-19Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (LatinAmerica-spec. models)/Traction Control OFFindicator light (Latin America-spec. models)..... 3-19Security indicator light....................................... 3-21SPORT mode indicator light............................... 3-21Select lever/Gear position indicator.................... 3-21Turn signal indicator lights................................. 3-21High beam indicator light................................... 3-22Cruise control indicator light.............................. 3-22Cruise control set indicator light........................ 3-22Headlight indicator light..................................... 3-22Front fog lightindicator light.............................. 3-22
Clock.................................................................. 3-22
Outside temperature indicator.......................... 3-23Low outside temperature warning...................... 3-24
Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normaloperating range, safely stop thevehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to“Engine overheating”F9-14.
Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lightsilluminate momentarily and then turn offwhen the ignition switch is initially turnedto the“ON”position. This permits check-ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn theignition switch to the“ON”position. Forthe system check, the following lightsilluminate and turn off after several sec-onds or after the engine has started:
: Driver’s seatbelt warning light(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the driver fastens theseatbelt.)
: Front passenger’s seatbelt warninglight(The seatbelt warning light turns offonly when the front seat passengerfastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-function indicator light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light
/: ABS warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light(U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec.models)/Vehicle Dynamics Control op-eration indicator light (all models)
: Traction Control system OFF indicatorlight (U.S.-spec. models and Canada-spec. models)
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light(Latin America-spec. models)/TractionControl system OFF indicator light(Latin America-spec. models)
/: Brake system warning light
: AWD warning light
: Low tire pressure warning light
: SPORT mode indicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ONindicator light
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFFindicator light
: Low fuel warning light
: Cruise control indicator light
: Cruise control set indicator light
: Rear differential oil temperature warn-ing light
: Windshield washer fluid warning light
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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.

Fuel...................................................................... 7-2Fuel requirements............................................... 7-2Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-3
State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-5
Preparing to drive............................................... 7-7
Starting the engine.............................................. 7-7
Stopping the engine............................................ 7-8
Remote engine start system (dealer option)..... 7-8Starting your vehicle........................................... 7-9Remote start safety features................................ 7-9Entering the vehicle while it is running via remotestart.................................................................. 7-9Entering the vehicle following remote engine startshutdown.......................................................... 7-9Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of thevehicle............................................................. 7-10Service mode..................................................... 7-10Remote engine start transmitter programmingand programmable feature option..................... 7-10System maintenance.......................................... 7-11
Automatic transmission..................................... 7-12Select lever........................................................ 7-13Shift lock function.............................................. 7-14Selectionof manual mode.................................. 7-16Driving tips........................................................ 7-17SPORT mode..................................................... 7-18
Power steering................................................... 7-18
Braking............................................................... 7-19Braking tips....................................................... 7-19Brake system.................................................... 7-19Disc brake pad wear warning indicators............. 7-20
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-20ABS system self-check...................................... 7-21ABS warning light.............................................. 7-21
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)system............................................................. 7-22Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions.......... 7-22
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-23Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-25Traction Control system OFF switch................... 7-25
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)........ 7-27
Parking your vehicle......................................... 7-28Parking brake.................................................... 7-28Parking tips....................................................... 7-29
Cruise control.................................................... 7-29To set cruise control.......................................... 7-30To temporarily cancel the cruise control............. 7-31To turn off the cruise control.............................. 7-31To change the cruising speed ............................ 7-31Cruise control indicator light.............................. 7-32Cruise control set indicator light........................ 7-32
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To release the parking brake, hold downthe brake pedal while depressing theparkingbrake pedal and slowly releasingit.
When the parking brake is set while theengine is running, the brake systemwarning light illuminates. After startingthe vehicle, be sure that the warning lighthas turned off before the vehicle is driven.Refer to“Brake system warning light”F3-16.
&Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always set theparking brake firmly and put the selectlever in the“P”(Park) position. Always setthe parking brake firmly when parking yourvehicle. Never rely on the transmissionalone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn thesteering wheel. When the vehicle isheadedup the hill, the front wheels shouldbe turned away from the curb.
When facing downhill, the front wheelsshould be turned into the curb.
Cruise control
Cruise control enables you to maintain aconstant vehicle speed without holdingyour foot on the accelerator pedal and it isoperative when the vehicle speed is 25mph (40 km/h) or more. Make sure themain switch is turned“OFF”whenthecruise control is not in use to avoidunintentionally setting the cruise control.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control underany of the following conditions.These may cause loss of vehiclecontrol.
.driving up or down a steep grade
.driving on slippery or windingroads
.driving in heavy traffic
.towing a trailer
NOTE
If you move the cruise control lever orpress the main switch button whileturning the ignition switch“ON”, thecruise control function is deactivatedand the cruise control indicator lightflashes.To reactivate the cruise controlfunction, turn the ignition switch back
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7-30Starting and operating
to the“Acc”or“LOCK”position, andthen turn it again to the“ON”position.
&To set cruise control
1. Push the main switch button.
The cruise control indicator light on thecombination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until thevehicle reaches the desired speed.
3. Push the control lever downward in the“SET/COAST”direction and release it.Then release the accelerator pedal.
At this time, the cruise control set indicatorlight is illuminated on the combinationmeter.
The vehicle will maintain the desiredspeed.
Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-creased while driving with the cruisecontrol activated. Simply depress theaccelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi-cle. When the accelerator pedal is re-leased, the vehicle will return to andmaintain the previous cruising speed.