2014 SUBARU TRIBECA oil filter

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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Maintenance schedule....................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions................................... 11-3Before checking or servicing in the enginecompartment.................................................... 11-4When you do checking or servicing in the enginecompartment while the engine is running.......... 11-4
Engine hood....................................................... 11-4
Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-6
Engine oil............................................................ 11-7Checking the oil level......................................... 11-7Changing the oil and oil filter.............................. 11-8Recommendedgrade and viscosity.................... 11-9Synthetic oil....................................................... 11-9
Cooling system................................................ 11-10Hose and connections...................................... 11-10Engine coolant................................................. 11-11
Air cleaner element.......................................... 11-12Replacing the air cleaner element..................... 11-12
Spark plugs...................................................... 11-13Recommended spark plugs.............................. 11-13
Drive belts........................................................ 11-13
Automatic transmission fluid.......................... 11-14Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-14Recommended fluid......................................... 11-15
Front differential gear oil................................. 11-15Checking the oil level....................................... 11-15Recommended grade and viscosity.................. 11-16
Rear differential gear oil.................................. 11-16Recommended grade and viscosity.................. 11-16
Power steering fluid........................................ 11-16Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-16Recommended fluid......................................... 11-17
Brake fluid........................................................ 11-17Checking the fluid level.................................... 11-17Recommended brake fluid............................... 11-18
Brakebooster.................................................. 11-18
Brake pedal...................................................... 11-19Checking the brake pedal free play.................. 11-19Checking the brake pedal reserve distance....... 11-19
Replacement of brake pad and lining............ 11-19Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings....... 11-20
Parking brake stroke....................................... 11-20
Tires and wheels.............................................. 11-21Types of tires................................................... 11-21Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).......... 11-21Tire inspection................................................. 11-22Tire pressuresand wear.................................. 11-23Wheel balance................................................. 11-25Wear indicators............................................... 11-25Tire rotation direction mark.............................. 11-25Tire rotation..................................................... 11-26Tire replacement.............................................. 11-26Wheel replacement.......................................... 11-27
Aluminum wheels............................................ 11-27
Windshield washer fluid.................................. 11-28
Replacement of wiper blades......................... 11-29Windshield wiper blade assembly..................... 11-30Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-30Rear window wiper blade assembly.................. 11-31
Maintenance and service
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11-8Maintenance and service
.Be careful not to spill engine oilwhen adding it. If oil touches theexhaust pipe, it may cause a badsmell, smoke, and/or a fire. Ifengine oil gets on the exhaustpipe, be sure to wipe it off.
If you check the oil level just after stoppingthe engine, wait a few minutes for the oil todrain back into the oil pan before checkingthe level.
To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do notadd any additional oil above the full levelwhen the engine is cold.
&Changing the oil and oil filter
CAUTION
.If you change your own oil, besure to drain all the oil from thefilter before disposal.
.Do not dispose of used engine oilby placing it in the trash, or bypouring it onto the ground, intosewers, or into any body of water.Check with your local govern-ment office for the proper dis-posal options available to you.
Change the oil and oil filter according tothe maintenance schedule in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must bechanged more frequently than listed inthe maintenance schedule when drivingon dusty roads, when short trips arefrequently made, or when driving inextremely cold weather.
1. Warm up the engine by letting theengine idle for approximately 10 minutesto ease draining the engine oil.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface andstop the engine.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Drain out the engine oil by removingthe drain plug while the engine is stillwarm. The used oil should be drained intoan appropriate container and disposed ofproperly.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself withhot engine oil.
5. Wipe the seating surface of the drainplug with a clean cloth and tighten itsecurely with a new sealing washer afterthe oil has completely drained out.
6. Open the access cover by removingthe five clips and turning the access covercounterclockwise. The oil filter will beexposed.

7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filterwrench.
8. Clean the rubber seal seating area ofthe bottom of engine and install the oilfilterby hand turning. Be careful not totwist or damage the seal.
9. Tighten the oil filter by the amountindicatedin the following table after theseal makes contact with the bottom ofengine.
Oil filter color Part numberAmount of ro-tation
Black 15208AA0313/4 rotation
CAUTION
.Never over tighten the oil filterbecause that can result in an oil
leak.
.Thoroughly wipe off any engineoil that has spilled over theexhaust pipe and/or under-cover.If left unremoved, the oil couldcatch fire.
10. Reinstall thecover under the oil filter.
11. Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
For the oil capacity guideline, refer to“Engine oil”F12-4. The necessary quan-tity of oil depends on the quantity of oil thathas been drained. The quantity of drainedoil differs slightly depending on the tem-perature of the oil and the time the oil isleft flowing out. After refilling the enginewith oil, therefore, you must use the levelgauge to confirm that the level is correct.
12.Start the engine and make sure that nooil leaks appear around the filter’s rubberseal and drain plug.
13. Run the engine until it reaches thenormal operating temperature. Then stopthe engine and wait a few minutes to allowthe oil drain back. Check the oil levelagain and if necessary, add more engineoil.
&Recommended grade and
viscosity
CAUTION
Use only engine oil with the recom-mended grade and viscosity.
Refer to“Engine oil”F12-4.
NOTE
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affectsfuel economy. Oils of lower viscosityprovide better fuel economy. However,in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity isrequired to properly lubricate the en-gine.
&Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil thatmeets the samerequirements given forconventional engine oil. When usingsynthetic oil, you must use oil of the sameclassification,viscosity and grade shownin this Owner’s Manual. Refer to“Engineoil”F12-4. Also, you must follow the oiland filter changing intervals shown in theWarranty and Maintenance booklet.
NOTE
Synthetic oil of the grade and viscositynoted in chapter 12 is the recom-
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12-4Specifications
&Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to“Engine oil”F11-7.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommendedthat you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
!Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.
!Alternative engine oil
If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.
NOTE
.Each quantity indicated is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on thetemperature and other factors..In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and viscosity, as well as one that will enhance fuel economy. Oils of lowerviscosity provide better fuel economy. However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate theengine. The following table lists the recommended viscosities and applicable temperatures..When adding oil, different brands may be used togetheras long as they are the same API classification and SAE viscosityas those recommended by SUBARU.

Oil gradeSAE viscosity No. andapplicable temperatureEngine oil capacity
API classification SM or SN withthe words“ENERGY CONSERVING”or“RESOURCE CONSERVING”
or
ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which canbe identified with the ILSACcertification mark (Starburstmark)
Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30conventional motor oil, however 5W-30synthetic may be used for optimumengine performance.
If you do choose to use synthetic oil,we recommend that you continue usingsynthetic for the life of your vehicle.
–Adding the oil from L to F level:1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt)–Changing the oil and oil filter:6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
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Braking..................................................................... 7-19Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings................... 11-20BulbChart.................................................................. 12-12Replacing............................................................. 11-36
CCargo areaCover................................................................... 6-14Light....................................................................... 6-3Tie-down hooks..................................................... 6-16Catalytic converter....................................................... 8-3CenterConsole.................................................................. 6-6Ventilators............................................................... 4-4ChangingCoolant................................................................ 11-11Flat tire................................................................... 9-6Oil andoil filter...................................................... 11-8Charge warning light.................................................. 3-13CHECKENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicatorlight....................................................................... 3-12CheckingBrake pedal free play............................................ 11-19Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-19Coolant level........................................................ 11-11Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid).................. 11-14Fluid level (brake fluid).......................................... 11-17Fluidlevel (power steering fluid).............................. 11-16Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil)................................................ 11-7Oil level (front differential gear oil).......................... 11-15Child restraint systems................................................ 1-29Installation of a booster seat.................................... 1-36Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-32Lower and tether anchorages................................... 1-37Top tether anchorages............................................ 1-40Child safety................................................................... 5Locks.................................................................... 2-21ChimeKey........................................................................ 3-4Light..................................................................... 3-27Seatbelt................................................................. 3-10CleaningAluminum wheels................................................... 10-3Interior.................................................................. 10-5Ventilation grille...................................................... 4-10Climate control systemAutomatic............................................................... 4-5Clock................................................................ 3-22, 3-24Coat hook.................................................................. 6-12Compass........................................................... 3-38, 3-41Console..................................................................... 6-6Coolant........................................................... 11-11, 12-7Cooling system........................................................ 11-10Corrosionprotection.................................................... 10-4Cruise control............................................................ 7-29Indicator light......................................................... 3-22Set indicator light.................................................... 3-22Cup holder................................................................. 6-8Front passenger’s.................................................... 6-8
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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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