2008 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

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& Average fuel consumption

U.S.-spec. vehicles

& Driving range on remaining

fuel

U.S.-spec. vehicles

last reset. Pressing the trip knob toggles the indica- tion between the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consump- tion corresponding to the B trip meter indication. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset. NOTE . The indicated values vary in accor- dance with changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the actual values and should thus be treated only as a guide. . When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica- tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1
mile (or 1 km).

Except U.S.-spec. vehicles

This indication shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was

Except U.S.-spec. vehicles

The driving range indicates the distance

that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving range indication flashes for 5
seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.)

U.S.-spec. vehicles

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& Journey time

Except U.S.-spec. vehicles the driving range is shown as “

”, If there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi- ately. NOTE . The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must imme- diately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on. . When the low fuel warning light is lit, the display automatically shows “ ” even if the currently selected indication is not for the driving range on remain- ing fuel.

The journey time shows the time that has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the “START” position.

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display is giving an indication other than the journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds, and returns to its original indication each time a complete hour has elapsed. NOTE The journey time is reset when the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. It is also reset if the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position prior to restarting of the engine.

Light control switch

& Headlights

WARNING

To prevent battery discharge result- ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. In any other position, the vehicle’s lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a road- side at night, use the hazard warn- ing flasher to alert the other drivers.

The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.

first position

Parking lights, instrument panel illumina- tion, tail lights and license plate light are on.

second position

Headlights, parking lights, instrument pa- nel lights, and license plate light are on.

illumination,

tail

& High/low beam change (dim-

mer)

& Headlight flasher

& Daytime running light system

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WARNING

The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “ ” position when it is dark outside.

The high beam headlights will automati- cally come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following conditions: . The parking brake is fully released. . The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ position. NOTE When the light switch is in the “ ” position, the front side marker lights, parking lights and license plate lights are illuminated.

”

To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the instru- ment panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the light switch is in the “OFF” position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the instrument panel also comes on.

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Turn signal lever

Illumination brightness con- trol

NOTE is turned fully When the control dial upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the auto- matic dimming function does not work at all.

To activate the right turn signal, push the lever up. To activate the left turn signal turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return automatically to the neutral position when you release it.

When the light switch is in the “OFF” position, you can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. The brightness of audio, air conditioner, multi-function display (if equipped) and instrument panel illumination automati- cally dims when the light switch is in the “ ” position. You can adjust brightness of the illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward.

” or “

Headlight beam leveler (if equipped)

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Adjust the headlight beam level with the following dial positions according to the number of passengers and load condition:

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& For 5-seater models

Dial position

Number of front seat

occupants

Number of rear seat

occupants

Load in the luggage compartment area

1 or 2

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

No load

No load

Not applicable

Not applicable

Full load

Full load

Full load

Full load

Trailer towing

No

No

Not applicable

Not applicable

No

Yes

No

Yes

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

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& For 7-seater models

Dial position

Number of front seat

occupants

Number of 2nd seat

occupants

Number of 3rd seat

occupants

Load in the luggage compartment area

Trailer towing

1 or 2

No load

No load

No load

Full load

Full load

No

No

No

No

Yes

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Full load

Full load

No

Yes

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Parking light switch

Front fog light switch

The indicator light located on the combi- nation meter will illuminate when the fog lights are on.

The parking light switch operates regard- less of the ignition switch position.

By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on. – Parking lights – Front and rear side marker lights – Tail lights – License plate lights

To turn off, push the rear end of parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.

the

” position.

The front fog lights operate only when the light switch is in the “ However, the front fog lights turn off when the headlights are switched to high beam. To turn on the front fog lights, turn the fog light switch on the turn signal lever upward to the “ ” position. To turn off the front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the “OFF” position.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer con- tinuously for more than 10 sec- onds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. . Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the wind- shield washer.

If

. In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper mo- tor to burn out. the wiper blades are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defog- ger before turning on the wiper. . If the wipers stop during opera- tion because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper op- eration.

. Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. Refer to the “Windshield washer

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fluid” section in chapter 11. Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera- tures, use non-freezing type wi- per blades.

. Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzine. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.

NOTE . The front wiper motor is protected against overloads by a circuit breaker. The motor operates continuously un- der an unusually heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip to stop the motor temporarily. If this happens, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the wiper switch, and wait for approxi- mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker will reset itself, and the wipers will again operate normally. . Clean your wiper blades and win- dow glass periodically with a washer solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window.

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. Grease, wax, insects or other mate- rial on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer sur- face of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water. . If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Replacement of wiper blades” section in chapter 11 for replacement instructions.

& Windshield wiper and washer

switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position.

! Windshield wipers

! Mist (for a single wipe)

OFF: Park

: Intermittent LO: Low speed HI: High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” position.

For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever. ! Wiper intermittent time control

NOTE

When the wiper switch is in the “ ” position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- ing interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted in nine steps. The intermittent operation interval varies depending on the vehicle speed in any of the adjustment steps (longer when the vehicle speed is low; shorter when the vehicle speed is high). ! Washer

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& Rear window wiper and

washer switch

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers operate while you push the button.

The windshield washer fluid warning light comes on when the washer fluid level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light illumi- nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the tank refilling method, refer to the “Windshield washer fluid” section in chapter 11.

: Washer (accompanied by wiper opera-

tion)

ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Park

: Washer

! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “INT” or “ON” position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” position. With the switch turned to the “INT” position, the rear wiper will operate inter- mittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed (longer when the vehicle

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speed is low; shorter when the vehicle speed is high). When you subsequently move the selec- tor lever of the automatic transmission to the “R” position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the selector lever from the “R” position to some other position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever downward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob.

is not complete, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind- shield wiper deicer for continuous opera- tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

Once the windshield wiper deicer has been set for continuous operation, press- ing the button results in continuous opera- tion. The windshield wiper deicer auto- matically stops operating if any one of the following conditions occurs during contin- uous operation. . The outside temperature becomes 418F (58C) or higher. . The vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15 minutes. . The battery voltage decreases below the permissible level.

Windshield wiper deicer

The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the wind- shield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automa- tically shut off after approximately 15
minutes. the windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “Acc” or “ LOCK” position. If deicing

If

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CAUTION

. Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window.

. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror defogger, the outside mirror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is operating.

Rear window defogger but- ton

the ignition switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear window defogger for continuous opera- tion. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

If

for continuous operation,

Once the rear window defogger has been set the rear window defogger repeatedly operates for 15 minutes, stops for two minutes, and again operates for 15 minutes. the battery voltage drops below the permis- sible level, continuous operation is can- celed and operation stops as described in the following. . If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level within 15 minutes of depression of the button, continuous operation is canceled and the rear window defogger stops operating 15 minutes later. . If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level after the rear window defogger has, following depression of the button, operated for 15 minutes, stopped operating for two minutes, and started operating again, the rear window defogger immediately stops operating.

The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The rear window defogger button is located on the climate control panel.

To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the rear window defogger is operating.

The defogger will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. the window clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when

If

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Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.

& Inside mirror

& Auto-dimming mirror/com-

pass (if equipped)

button, the compass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. ! Photosensors

if

The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night position reduces glare from head- lights.

Left button

1) 2) Auto dimming indicator 3) Photosensor 4) Right button

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which automatically re- duces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass. . By pressing and releasing the left button, the automatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate. . By pressing and releasing the right

The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or

! Compass zone adjustment 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration zone” map attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location. 2. Press and hold the right button for 3
seconds then release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear and then the zone number will be displayed. 3. Press the right-hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the correct zone setting for your location is displayed. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.

other similar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator. ! Compass calibration 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut. 2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 3. Press and hold the left button for 3
seconds then release, and the compass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed. 4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display (approxi- mately two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should outside influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately. You will know that this has occurred if your compass begins to read in only limited directions. Should you encounter this situation, return to step one of the above procedure and recali- brate the mirror.

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& Outside mirrors

! Convex mirror (Passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the actual size and dis- tance of objects that you view in convex mirror.

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! Remote control mirror switch

! Outside mirror defogger

The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. 1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right-hand mirror. 2. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the knob to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu- ally.

The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is operating.

The defogger will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. the mirror clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging

If

is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. NOTE . While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates. . When the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, the outside mirror defogger also operates continuously. Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” section in this chapter.

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the de- fogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

! Power folding mirror switch (Latin

American models, if equipped)

1) Power folding mirror switch

The power folding mirror switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. To fold the outside mirrors, push the power folding mirror switch. To unfold the mirrors, push the switch again. NOTE . When the temperature is low, the outside mirrors may stop during opera- tion. Push the switch again. When the outside mirrors do not work by switch operation, move them several times manually. This makes it possible to operate them by switch operation.

. When you operate the power folding mirror switch continuously, it may temporarily stop working. This is not a malfunction. Operate it again after waiting for a short period of time. . When you unfold the outside mirrors manually, the mirrors may become unstable. Be sure to unfold the mirrors the outside by switch operation. mirrors are still unstable, fold the mirrors again manually and then unfold them by switch operation.

If

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Tilt steering wheel

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats” section in chapter 1. 2. Pull the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

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5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

Ventilator........................................................... Air flow ............................................................ Ventilator ......................................................... Automatic climate control system .................. Control panel ................................................... Rear air conditioner (if equipped)...................... Temperature sensors........................................

Operating tips for heater and air

conditioner................................................... Cleaning ventilator grille................................. Efficient cooling after parking in direct

sunlight .......................................................

Climate control

4-2
4-2
4-4
4-5
4-5
4-8
4-9

4-10
4-10

4-10

Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant

circuit...........................................................

Checking air conditioning system before summer

season .........................................................

Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and

low temperature weather conditions ..............

Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine

is heavily loaded...........................................

Refrigerant for your climate control

system ......................................................... Air filtration system ........................................ Replacing the air filter.....................................

4-10

4-10

4-10

4-10

4-10
4-11
4-11

4-2 Climate control

Ventilator & Air flow

! Air flow mode selection

Climate control 4-3

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& Ventilator ! Center ventilators

! Side ventilators

! Rear ventilators (if equipped)

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.

1) Open 2) Close

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward. To close it, turn the wheel downward.

Automatic climate control system

NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant tem- perature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidify- ing in cold weather, press the “A/C” button. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compres- sor automatically and the “A/C” indi- cator light on the control panel comes on. . Seven-seater models each have a rear air conditioner. The fan speed of the rear air conditioner can be ad- justed, but other adjustments (outlet air temperature, air distribution, etc.) are not possible for the rear air condi- tioner. For details, refer to “Rear air conditioner” in this section. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air tempera- ture, fan speed, air flow distribution air- inlet control, and air conditioner compres-

Climate control 4-5

sor operation. It activates when the “AUTO” button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compartment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 858F (18 to 328C).

& Control panel

10) AUTO button

! AUTO button AUTO mode operation:

Temperature control dial (driver’s side)

1) 2) Defroster button 3) 4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to

Fan speed control dial

the “Rear window defogger button” in chapter 3.) Temperature control dial side)

(passenger’s

5)

6) Air conditioner button 7) Air flow mode selection button 8) Air inlet selection button 9) OFF button

When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light on the button comes on. In this state, fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner com- pressor operation are automatically con- trolled.

Manual mode operation: If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the “OFF” button and temperature control dial during auto- matic mode operation, the indicator light will go out. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated.

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To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” button. ! OFF button

! Temperature control dial

Driver’s side

The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the “OFF” button is pressed. When the “OFF” button is pressed, the outside air inlet selection OFF) is automatically selected.

introduction mode (air

Passenger’s side

It is possible to make separate tempera- the driver’s side and ture settings for

passenger’s side. Each temperature setting is shown on the display. With the dial set at your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the tempera- ture of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. Turning the dial counterclockwise and releasing it reduces the temperature by 18F (0.58C). Turning the dial clockwise and releasing it increases the temperature by 18F (0.58C). Holding the dial in either turned position causes the temperature to change continuously. the With the minimum temperature set, system gives maximum cooling perfor- mance. With the maximum temperature set, the system gives maximum heating performance.

!

– Defroster button

! Fan speed control dial

! A/C – Air conditioner button

Climate control 4-7

The fan speed control dial has 7 positions: AUTO position and 6 different fan speed positions. The fan speed is shown on the center of the dial. in the With the fan speed control dial AUTO position, the fan speed changes automatically corresponding the various conditions: air temperature inside and outside of the passenger’s compartment, intensity of the sunlight, etc.

”. When the “

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows, push the defros- ter button “ ” button is pushed, outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, air flow is direc- ted towards the windshield and front door windows, and the indicator light on the button comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, return the climate control system to the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” button or turn off by pushing the “OFF” button. Alternatively, push the “ ” button again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defros- ter.

If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner button to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light on the button comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the system back to the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” button. NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air tem- perature is below 328F (08C).

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! Air flow mode selection button

! Air inlet selection button

outside dusty condition clears.

NOTE When driving on a dusty road or behind a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air inlet selection button to the ON position. From time to time, return the air inlet selection button to the OFF position to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.

& Rear air conditioner (if

equipped)

The rear air conditioner blows cool air out the rear ventilators while the “A/C” of button on the control panel is in the “ON”

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. The indicator light will come on. OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty. The indicator light will go off.

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the

the desired air

Select pushing the air button. The selected air shown on the center of the dial.

flow mode by flow mode selection flow mode is

(Ventilation): Air flows through the

instrument panel outlets.

(Bi-level): Air

flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets.

(Heat): Air flows through the instru- ment panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets.

(Heat-def): Air

instrument panel outlets, defroster outlets, and the foot outlets.

flows through the the windshield

position. The fan speed of the rear air conditioner can be adjusted using the rear air conditioner dial behind the center console. The fan speed can be adjusted in four steps by turning the dial. Turn the dial to the “OFF” position to stop the fan. NOTE . When the “A/C” button is in the “OFF” position and when the “A/C” indicator is not illuminated during AUTO mode operation, the air condi- tioner compressor does not operate, meaning that the system merely blows uncooled air out of the ventilators. . The outlet air temperature of the rear air conditioner cannot be adjusted. . The rear air conditioner cannot be used as a heater.

& Temperature sensors

Climate control 4-9

– Interior air temperature sensor: on the side of the driver-side part of the center panel – Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille

Interior air temperature sensor

1) 2) Solar sensor

The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior tempera- ture correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precau- tions: – Do not subject the sensors to impact. – Keep water away from the sensors. – Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows: – Solar sensor: beside windshield defroster grille

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ventilator grille

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is impaired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.

& Efficient cooling after parking

in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the

heated interior. This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency.

& Lubrication oil circulation in

the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-season to circulate its oil.

& Checking air conditioning

system before summer sea- son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger- ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. Have your SUBARU dealer perform this check.

& Cooling and dehumidifying in

high humidity and low tem- perature weather conditions Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system.

& Air conditioner compressor

shut-off when engine is heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air condi- tioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

& Refrigerant for your climate

control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth- od of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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& Replacing the air filter

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Replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the fol- lowing. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more fre- quently. It is recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we recommend the use of a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule:

Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000
km) whichever comes first

2. Unhook the strap.

1. Remove the instrument panel side cover. NOTE The instrument panel side cover is held in place with four pins.

3. Remove the glove box by detaching the one clip on the side.

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4. Remove the air filter cover by detach- ing the five clips.

6. Replace the air filter with a new one. 7. 8.

Install the air filter cover. Install the glove box.

10. Secure the glove box with the one clip. 11. Install the instrument panel side cover.

5. Unhook the air filter and draw it out.

9. Attach the strap to the hook.

12. Label installation Attach the caution label door.

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CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter: – Reduction of the air flow through

the vents.

– Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained.

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Antenna system & Printed antenna

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window.

any other material over the antenna portion of the rear window glass.

& FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surround- ing area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause momentary static, flutter or station inter- ference. reception continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station. NOTE If a cell phone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.

If

The antenna is printed on the inner surface of the rear window glass. NOTE Antenna performance will deteriorate significantly if you apply tinting film or

XMTM satellite radio reception (if equipped)

XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers more than 160
coast to coast channels, including music, news, sports, talk and children’s program- ming. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. A service fee is required to receive the XMTM service. For more information, contact XMTM at w w w. x m r ad i o . c o m o r c a l l 1 - 8 00 - XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S. www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677) for Canada. The XMTM satellite radio receiver that is fitted to your vehicle receives the neces- sary signals from two specially designated satellites that are in a geostationary orbit over the equator. One satellite covers the east coast and the other covers the west coast. Both of their signals north. These signals are then relayed throughout the USA by a network of ground repeater stations. The satellite radio signals are transmitted as “line of sight” signals. Line of sight signals can be blocked by objects such as buildings, but the network of repeater stations allows signal coverage within urban areas such as cities.

them direct

You may experience problems in receiving XMTM satellite radio signals in the follow- ing situations. . If you are driving northward in a coastal area

the XMTM satellite You will notice that radio antenna is fixed to the upper right hand corner of your windscreen.

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. If you are driving in a tunnel or a covered parking area . If you are driving beneath the top level of a multi-level freeway . If you drive under a bridge . If you are driving next to a tall vehicle (such as a truck or a bus) that blocks the signal . If you are driving in a valley where the surrounding hills or peaks block the signal from the south . If you are driving on a mountain road where the southern direction is blocked by mountains

. If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal (10 m or more), for example on a road that goes through a dense forest . The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered by the repeater station network.

Please note that these may be other unforeseen circumstances when there are problems with the reception of XMTM satellite radio signals.

The signal comes from the south and may not be able to reach the antenna in some circumstances when you are driving north.

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Installation of accessories

Audio set

& Type B audio set

Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or they are not suited for the vehicle.

if

Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details.

& Type A audio set

. Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
. Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-22

. Radio operation: refer to page 5-5
. CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-11

Type A audio set (if equipped)

The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. & Radio operation

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(1) Satellite radio mode button (2) FM AM mode button (3) Auxiliary unit and Rear seat entertain-

ment button

(4) Tuning button (5) AUDIO button (6) Power switch, volume control dial (7) Seek button (8) Scan button (9) Tone and Balance button (10) Preset button ! Power switch and volume control The dial (6) is used for both power (ON/ OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. The dial can also be used for tone and balance adjustment. ! Tone and balance control The volume control dial (6) normally functions as a volume control. This dial becomes a control for Bass, Midrange, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate tone and balance control mode. Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The control function returns to volume control mode after approximately 5 sec- onds.

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! To change tone and balance control

modes

the “TONE BAL” Each brief press of button (9) changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume (When the radio is first control mode. turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

The “TONE BAL” button is used for selecting the following control modes:

Control mode (Range of le- vels)

Bass control (−6 to +6) Midrange control (−6 to +6) Treble control (−6 to +6) Fader control (R9 to F9)

Balance control (L9 to R9)

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

For less bass sound

For more bass sound

For less midrange sound

For more midrange sound

For less treble sound

For more treble sound

To increase rear speaker vo-

lume and decrease front speak-

er volume

To increase front speaker vo-

lume and decrease rear speaker

volume

To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker vo-

lume

To increase right speaker vo- lume and decrease left speaker

volume

Volume control (0 to 40)

For less volume

AUX volume control* (0 to 40)

For less volume

* Only when an AUX audio product is connected.

For more volume

For more volume

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! FM/AM radio ! FM/AM selection button Push the “FM AM” button (2) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received. ! Manual tuning Press the “ ” side of the TUNE TRACK button (4) to increase the tuning frequency and press the “ ” side of the button to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency interval can be changed be- tween 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2
MHz in the FM mode. If you hold down the “ the button, the tuning frequency will increase continuously, and if you hold down the “ ” side of the button, the tuning frequency will decrease continuously. Release the button when your desired frequency is reached.

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NOTE While you are holding down either side of the TUNE TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not stop changing even if the frequency of a receivable station is reached. ! Seek tuning If you press the “ ” side of the ” or “ the radio will SEEK FLDR button (7), automatically search for a receivable station and stop at the first one it finds. This function may not be available, how- ever, when radio signals are weak. In such a situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired station. ! Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button (8) to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for 5 seconds while displaying the frequency, after which scanning will con- tinue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. Press the “ ” side of the SEEK ” or “ FLDR (7) button again to cancel the scan mode and to stop on any displayed

frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function prop- erly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills. ! Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button (10) allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six, AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset. ! How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM AM” button (2) to select FM1, FM2, or AM reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button (8) or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons (10) for more than 1.5 seconds to store the frequency. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection will remain in memory.

NOTE . If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio

it

If is necessary to reset

removal, all stations stored in the this preset buttons are cleared. occurs, the preset buttons. . If a cell phone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault. ! Satellite radio mode (if equipped) To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to install the Subaru genuine satellite recei- ver (optional part) and to enter into a contract. For details, please contact your SUBARU dealer. ! Sirius satellite radio Sirius satellite radio is a recent innovation that allows the listener to experience digital sound quality and to have a greater variety of channels to choose from (more than 160 channels with the relevant subscription). Use of satellite radio (Sirius) requires a tuner, antenna and a service contract. For details, please contact your SUBARU dealer or visit Sirius Satellite Radio at www.sirius.com or call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474) for more information. Sirius, the Sirius dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

! XMTM satellite radio XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers more than 160
coast to coast channels, including music, news, sports, talk and children’s program- ming. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. A service fee is required to receive the XMTM service. For more information, contact your SUBARU dealer or XMTM at w w w. x m r a d i o. c o m o r c a l l 1- 80 0 - XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S. www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677) for Canada. ! Satellite radio reception Satellite radio signals are best received in areas with a clear view of the open sky. In areas where there are tall buildings, trees, tunnels or other structures that may obstruct the signal of the satellites, there may be signal interruptions. Other circum- stances that may result loss include driving near a wall, steep cliff or hill, or driving on the lower level of a multi- tiered road or inside a parking garage.

in signal

To help reduce this condition, satellite radio providers have installed ground- based repeaters in heavily populated areas. However, you may still experience reception problems in some areas.

! Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner When you activate satellite radio, you should have your satellite radio tuner ID ready because each tuner is identified by its unique satellite radio tuner ID. The satellite radio ID will be needed when you activate satellite radio and receive satellite radio customer support. The satellite radio ID can be found on the audio display by tuning the channel to “0”. Turn the “TUNE TRACK” button (4) to select the satellite radio channel. ! Band selection button Push the “SAT” button (1) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “SAT” button when the radio is on to select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 recep- tion. ! Channel selection Press “ to select the next channel and press “ of channel. Keep pressing “ the button to change to the next channel continuously and keep pressing “ ” of the button to change to the previous channel continu- ously.

” of the TUNE TRACK button (4) ” the previous

the button to select

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! Category selection Press “ ” of the SEEK FLDR button (7) to display the current category. Press “ the next category, and press “ ” again to select the previous category. ! Channel scan Press the “SCAN” button (8) to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the channels until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for 5 seconds while displaying the channel number, after which scanning will continue until the entire channel has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Also during the category selection, chan- nel scan can be performed in that cate- gory. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed channel. ! Selecting preset channels Presetting a channel with a preset button (10) allows you to select that channel in a single operation. Up to six, SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 channels each may be preset. ! How to preset channels 1. Press the “SAT” button (1) to select SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 reception.

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2. Press the “SCAN” button (8) or the TUNE TRACK button (4) to select the channel. 3. Press one of the preset buttons (10) for more than 1.5 seconds to store the channel. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection will remain in memory.

NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio re- moval, all channels stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset buttons. ! Display selection Press the “AUDIO” (5) button while receiv- ing satellite radio to change the display as follows:

! Rear seat entertainment If your vehicle is equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment System, you can enjoy audio outputs from the system through the vehicle’s speakers by press- ing the “RSE AUX” button (3). Press the

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(1) CD button (2) Track button (3) AUDIO button (4) Seek and Folder button (5) Random button (6) Repeat button (7) Scan button (8) Eject button ! To playback a compact disc ! When CD is not in the player Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side up) and the player will automatically pull