2012 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

2012
Tribeca

Quick Reference Guide

Complete U.S. specifications and illustrations may not have been available at time of publication. Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some equipment shown may be optional at extra cost. Specific options may be available only in combination with other options. Specific combinations of equipment or features may vary from time to time and by geographic area. Certain accessories and equipment may not be available at the time of publication.

This Quick Reference Guide applies to all Tribeca models. Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Subaru of America, Inc., reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice, prices, colors, materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. Colors shown may vary due to reproduction process.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Instrument Panel

Gauges

Personalize

Controls

While Operating

Safety/In Case of Emergency

Additional Information

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4 - 5

6 - 7

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Remote Keyless Entry

Lock/Arm (cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:1)(cid:69)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:1)

and rear gate and activate the security alarm.

(cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:42)(cid:71)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:79)(cid:90)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:71)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:69)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)

rear gate are not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed.

(cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:53)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:87)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:87)(cid:70)(cid:73)(cid:74)(cid:68)(cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:253)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)

function, press three times (within five seconds). If you are within 30 feet of the vehicle, the horn will sound one time and the hazard lights will flash three times.

Unlock/Disarm (cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:86)(cid:79)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:1)

the driver’s door.

(cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:9)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:253)(cid:87)(cid:70)(cid:1)

seconds) to unlock all doors.

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button is pressed, the dome and map lights will illuminate if the dome light switch is in the middle position.

Unlocking the Rear Gate Press to unlock the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard lights will flash twice.

Panic Alarm (cid:1) (cid:116)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:73)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:1) will sound and the hazard lights will flash.

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remote to deactivate.

Immobilizer When the security alarm is activated, the immobilizer interrupts the starter motor to prevent an intruder from starting your vehicle without a registered key.

Seating

Power Driver’s Seat: Memory (if equipped) You can memorize two seat positions. s. To memorize seat positions: 3. (cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:52)(cid:38)(cid:53)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:15) 4. Within five seconds after pressing the (cid:105)(cid:52)(cid:38)(cid:53)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:18)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:19)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:15)(cid:1) (cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:15) A buzzer will sound one time to inform you that the memorizing is finished.

To move the seat to a memorized position ion (cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:87)(cid:70)(cid:73)(cid:74)(cid:68)(cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:70)(cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:49)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:9)(cid:49)(cid:66)(cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:10)(cid:1) (cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:10) (cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:81)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:70)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:18)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:19)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:15)(cid:1) (cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:15) The seat will move to the stored position. n.

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Power Driver Seat: 8-way Adjust 1. Forward/Backward, Angle and Height Move the switch toward the front or rear to move the seat forward or backward. Pull the switch up or push down on the front of the switch to adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Pulling the switch straight up or pushing the switch straight down will adjust the height of the entire seat cushion.

2. Seatback Move the switch in the corresponding direction to adjust the angle of the seatback.

Midway Stopping Feature for 2nd Row Seats The 2nd row seats are equipped with a midway stopping feature on the sliding mechanism. Release the midway stopping feature by pushing the lever located on the outside of the 2nd row seat forward and slide the seat.

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Gauges

Immediate Attention

Caution

Informational

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob

Tachometer

Temperature Gauge

Seatbelt warning

Front passenger seatbelt warning

SRS airbag system

Security indicator light

Door open

Charge warning

Brake system

Rear Differential oil temperature warning

High beam indicator light

AT OIL TEMP warning

ABS warning

Low fuel

Oil pressure warning

All-Wheel Drive warning

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Trip meter and odometer

Vehicle Dynamics Control/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF

CHECK ENGINE / Malfunction indicator

Tire pressure warning light

Front passenger frontal airbag ON

Front passenger frontal airbag OFF

Low windshield washer fluid

Turn signals

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)

Headlight indicator light

Cruise Control indicator light

Cruise control set indicator light

SPORT mode

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Steering Column Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise position of the column. Firmly push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving.

Power Exterior Mirrors (cid:53)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:67)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:45)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:69)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1) (cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:85)(cid:14)(cid:73)(cid:66)(cid:79)(cid:69)(cid:1)(cid:78)(cid:74)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:51)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:69)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:1) the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror, then return the knob to the neutral/center position. The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

HomeLink® (if equipped) Three buttons on the driver’s side sun visor control indoor or outdoor devices (such as a garage door) from inside your vehicle.

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Power Moonroof (if equipped) With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 2 to tilt the rear of the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch 1 to lower the moonroof. Press the switch 4 to fully open the moonroof. Press the switch 3 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the 4 side or 3 side.

Rear Seat Entertainment System (if equipped) You can enjoy watching movies or listening to music when a movie DVD or music CD is inserted into the rear seat entertainment system. You can operate the rear seat entertainment system by the remote control. You can play a video or game when a video camera or a video machine is connected to the auxiliary input jacks, located on the left rear quarter panel across from the 3rd row seats. You can listen to audio by using the wireless headphones that are included with the system.

Controls

Light Controls

Push up for right turn signal.

Turns on headlights, instrument panel illumination, parking lights, taillights and license plate lights.

Push down for left turn signal.

Turns on fog lights (if equipped).

Turns on instrument panel lights, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights.

When the dial is turned downward, illumination becomes dim. When the dial is turned upward, illumination becomes bright. When the dial is fully turned upward while the light switch is on, instrument panel illumination becomes bright.

ON

OFF

Parking Light Switch The switch is located on the top of the steering column. Press the switch to turn the lights on or off. This control operates the parking lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights when the ignition is off.

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INT.

LOW

HIGH

Windshield Wipers To turn the wipers on, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the (cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:81)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1) wipers. For a single wipe/mist, pull the lever toward you. To spray washer fluid spray, press the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever.

To operate the rear wiper, turn the knob on the end of the control lever forward to intermittent, continuous, or wash position. Turn the end of the lever backward for wash operation when the rear wiper is not in use. When the automatic transmission is placed in reverse, the rear wiper will operate continuously even when the (cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:66)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:53)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:84)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:15)(cid:1)

Daytime Running Lights Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. A reduced brightness high beam will be automatically turned on by the daytime running light system when the engine has started and the parking brake is fully released and the (cid:77)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:105) position. You must always switch on your headlights when it’s dark outside by turning the light switch to the (cid:105)

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Windshield Wiper De-Icer Remove the snow from your windshield before starting this system.

To begin de-icing, push the button (the light will illuminate while in operation). The de-icing system automatically shuts off after about 15 minutes. If more time is required, push the button to reactivate the de-icer.

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Controls

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL 1. Rear A/C Cooling

A fan speed control dial is located on the back of the center console. Turn the dial to select one of four (0-4) fan speeds. When the front passenger air conditioner is operating, cool air comes from vents on the ceiling. When the front passenger air conditioner is off, room temperature air comes from the vents.

2. Temperature Control

Separate temperature settings can be made for the driver’s side and passenger’s side by adjusting the dials appropriately. Turn the dial clockwise and release to increase the temperature by one degree. Turn the dial counterclockwise and release to reduce the temperature by one degree.

3. Heated Seats

The left button is for the driver’s seat and the right button is for the front passenger’s seat. To warm the seats, press the appropriate button. Adjust the temperature level by pressing the button. Indicator lights beside the button show the temperature level. To turn off, press the button a few times until all indicator lights go off or keep the button pressed for two more seconds.

4. Defroster Button

Push the button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows.

5. Automatic On and Off

This system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. Press (cid:105)(cid:34)(cid:54)(cid:53)(cid:48)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:87)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:48)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:15)

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6. Recirculated/Outside Air

8. Air Flow

Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the button again to allow outside air into the compartment. TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR ANY EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

7. Fan Speed

Turn the fan speed control dial to select one of six fan speeds. Turn the dial clockwise to increase fan speed; turn it counterclockwise to decrease. Fan speed level is shown on the (cid:69)(cid:74)(cid:84)(cid:81)(cid:77)(cid:66)(cid:90)(cid:1)(cid:80)(cid:71)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:69)(cid:74)(cid:66)(cid:77)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:73)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:34)(cid:54)(cid:53)(cid:48)(cid:119)(cid:1) button to automatically change the fan speed to correspond with various temperature conditions.

(cid:49)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:73)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:38)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:70)(cid:77)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:1) the desired air flow mode: ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-defrost will be displayed on the fan speed control dial.

9. Rear Window Defogger

To defog the rear window and exterior mirrors, press the rear window defogger button. The defogger will automatically shut off in about 15 minutes. To manually shut it off, press the button again.

10. Air Conditioning

(cid:49)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:84)(cid:84)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:105)(cid:34)(cid:16)(cid:36)(cid:119)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:87)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:1) air conditioning. Press it again to turn the air conditioning off.

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