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Subaru Tribeca (2014 year). Manual - part 20

of the tire facing up).

3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise with

the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable up

completely until you hear a few clicking

sounds. Confirm that the temporary spare

tire holding cable has been wound up

completely by shaking the temporary tire.

CAUTION

If the temporary spare tire is not

stored securely, it could damage

adjacent areas of the vehicle and

make an abnormal noise.

4. Place the wheel nut wrench and

extension back into the tool bag and store

the jack and tool bag in their storage

locations.

5. Fit the lid of the cargo area.

CAUTION

. When stowing a flat tire in the

spare tire holder, turn the hoist

shaft end only slowly. If it is

turned quickly, the wheel disc of

the flat tire could be damaged.

. A full-size flat tire should be

stowed in the spare tire holder

in an emergency only. After hav-

ing the flat tire repaired, immedi-

ately swap it with the temporary

spare tire.

. Remember that the tread width of

a flat tire is wider than that of the

temporary spare tire. When car-

rying a flat tire stowed in the

spare tire holder, make sure the

tire does not touch any obsta-

cles.

Temporary spare tire

WARNING

. Never tow a trailer when the

temporary spare tire is used.

The temporary spare tire is not

designed to sustain the towing

load. Use of the temporary spare

tire when towing can result in

failure of the spare tire and/or

less stability of the vehicle and

may lead to an accident.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/trans-

mitter being transferred, the low

tire pressure warning light will

illuminate steadily after blinking

for approximately one minute.

This indicates the tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) is un-

able to monitor all four road

wheels. Contact your SUBARU

dealer as soon as possible for

tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.

In case of emergency

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In case of emergency

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire

other than the original. Using other

sizes may result in severe mechan-

ical damage to the drive train of your

vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and

lighter than a conventional tire and is

designed for emergency use only. Re-

move the temporary spare tire and re-

install the conventional tire as soon as

possible because the spare tire is de-

signed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-

porary spare tire periodically to keep the

tire ready for use. The correct pressure is

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

When using the temporary spare tire, note

the following.
. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
. Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,

a tire chain will not fit properly.
. Do not use two or more temporary

spare tires at the same time.
. Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

has a smaller diameter, so road clearance

is reduced.

Tread wear indicator bar

Indicator location mark

. When the wear indicator appears on

the tread, replace the tire.
. The temporary spare tire must be used

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire

gets punctured, replace the wheel with a

rear wheel and install the temporary spare

tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never

brake suddenly; keep driving straight

ahead while gradually reducing speed.

Then slowly pull off the road to a safe

place.

& Changing a flat tire

WARNING

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.

The jack can come out of the

jacking point or sink into the

ground and this can result in a

severe accident.

. Use only the jack provided with

your vehicle. The jack supplied

with the vehicle is designed only

for changing a tire. Never get

under the vehicle while support-

ing the vehicle with this jack.

. Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground

using the jack. Never swing or

push the vehicle supported with

the jack. The jack can come out

of the jacking point due to a jolt

and this can result in a severe

accident.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and

shift in the “P” (Park) position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher

and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

Jack handle

Jack

Spare tire

5. Take out the jack and jack handle.
The jack and jack handle are stored under

the floor of the cargo area.
6. Remove the spare tire.
Refer to “Spare tire” F9-2 for its location,

instructions and precautions.

Carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9-

5 and strictly follow the instructions.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated

before using it.

Chrome plated wheels

7. Insert the tip (wrapped in vinyl tape or

a cloth) of a flat-head screwdriver into the

slot between the wheel and cap. Use it to

remove the cap. (Only vehicle equipped

with chrome plated wheels)

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In case of emergency

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the

front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat

tire.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

higher than necessary.
11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.
12. Remove the tire cover if the temporary

spare tire has a cover.

13. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and hub

with a cloth.
14. Put on the spare tire. Replace the

wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the

wheel studs or nuts when the spare

tire is installed. This could cause the

nuts to become loose and lead to an

accident.

15. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the vehicle.

CAUTION

There are 2 types of wheel nut

wrenches that apply to different

lengths.
For models with silver-colored alu-

minum wheels, the 10.8-inch (275

mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped

as a maintenance tool. And for

models with optional chrome-fin-

ished wheels, the 13.2-inch (335

mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped

as well. Confirm the equipped wheel

nut wrench type when you replace a

tire. If the wheel nut wrench is the

different type, it cannot be tightened

to the specified torque.

The length of the wheel nut wrench

16. Confirm the length of the equipped

wheel nut wrench and wheel nut tighten-

ing torque. Refer to “Tires” F12-8.

17. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

torque, following the tightening order in the

illustration.
Never use your foot on the wheel nut

wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench

because you may exceed the specified

torque. Have the wheel nut torque

checked at the nearest automotive service

facility.

WARNING

Do not use the extension when

turning the wheel nuts. If you did,

you would not be able to achieve

sufficient tightening torque. The

wheel nuts could then come loose,

resulting in a serious accident.

18. Store the flat tire in the spare tire

In case of emergency

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In case of emergency

holder.
Refer to “Spare tire” F9-2 for its location,

instructions and precautions.

CAUTION

. When stowing a flat tire in the

spare tire holder, turn the hoist

shaft end only slowly. If it is

turned quickly, the wheel disc of

the flat tire could be damaged.

. A full-size flat tire should be

stowed in the spare tire holder

in an emergency only. After hav-

ing the flat tire repaired, immedi-

ately swap it with the temporary

spare tire.

. Remember that the tread width of

a flat tire is wider than that of the

temporary spare tire. When car-

rying a flat tire stowed in the

spare tire holder, make sure the

tire does not touch any obsta-

cles.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing

tools in the passenger compartment

after changing wheels. In a sudden

stop or collisions, loose equipment

could strike occupants and cause

injury. Store the tire and all tools in

the proper place.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-

vides the driver with the warning message

indicated by sending a signal from a

sensor that is installed in each wheel

when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will

activate only when the vehicle is driven.

Also, this system may not react immedi-

ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for

example, a blow-out caused running over

a sharp object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, never

brake suddenly and keep driving

straight ahead while gradually redu-

cing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place. Otherwise an

accident involving serious vehicle

damage and serious personal injury

could occur.
Check the pressure for all four tires

and adjust the pressure to the COLD

tire pressure shown on the vehicle

placard on the door pillar on the

driver’s side. If this light still illumi-

nates while driving after adjusting

the tire pressure, a tire may have

significant damage and a fast leak

that causes the tire to lose air

rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace

it with a spare tire as soon as

possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

original pressure sensor/transmitter

being transferred, the low tire pres-

sure warning light will illuminate

steadily after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute. This indicates

the TPMS is unable to monitor all

four road wheels. Contact your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible

for tire and sensor replacement and/

or system resetting.
Do not inject any tire liquid or

aerosol tire sealant into the tires,

as this may cause a malfunction of

the tire pressure sensors.
If the light illuminates steadily after

blinking for approximately one min-

ute, promptly contact a SUBARU

dealer to have the system inspected.

Jump starting

WARNING

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

vehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you,

thoroughly flush the exposed

area with water immediately. Get

medical help if the fluid has

entered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally

swallowed, immediately drink a

large amount of milk or water,

and obtain immediate medical

help.
Keep everyone including chil-

dren away from the battery.

. The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is

brought near it. Do not smoke or

light a match while jump starting.

. Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It

could cause the battery to burst

or explode.

. Whenever working on or around

a battery, always wear suitable

eye protectors, and remove metal

objects such as rings, bands or

other metal jewelry.

. Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have

loose or missing insulation.

Do not jump start unless cables

in suitable condition are avail-

able.

. A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,

clothing, hair and tools away

from the cooling fan, belts and

any other moving engine parts.

Removing rings, watches and

ties is advisable.

. Jump starting is dangerous if it is

done incorrectly. If you are un-

sure about the proper procedure

for jump starting, consult a com-

petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a

run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle

may be jump started by connecting your

battery to another battery (called the

booster battery) with jumper cables.

In case of emergency

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In case of emergency

& How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12

volts and the negative terminal is

grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and

accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in

the sequence illustrated.

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the

positive (+) terminal on the discharged

battery.
(2) Connect the other end of the

jumper cable to the positive (+) term-

inal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect one end of the other

cable to the negative (−) terminal of

the booster battery.
(4) Connect the other end of the cable

to the strut mounting nut.

Make sure that the cables are not near

any moving parts and that the cable

clamps are not in contact with any other

metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and run it at moderate

speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle

that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

In case of emergency

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In case of emergency

Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia-

tor cap until the engine has been

shut off and has fully cooled down.

When the engine is hot, the coolant

is under pressure. Removing the

cap while the engine is still hot

could release a spray of boiling hot

coolant, which could burn you very

seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the

road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

& If steam is coming from the

engine compartment

Turn off the engine and get everyone

away from the vehicle until it cools down.

& If no steam is coming from

the engine compartment

NOTE

For details about how to check the

coolant level or how to add coolant,

refer to “Engine coolant” F11-11.
1. Keep the engine running at idling

speed.

2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine

compartment. Refer to “Engine hood”

F11-4.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If

the fan is not turning, immediately turn off

the engine and contact your authorized

dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature

has dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the

overheated zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,

check the coolant level in the reserve

tank.
If the coolant level is below the “LOW”

mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

Then remove the radiator cap and fill the

radiator with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

clockwise slowly without pressing down

until it stops. Release the pressure from

the radiator. After the pressure has been

fully released, remove the cap by pressing

down and turning it.

Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the

front wheels raised off the ground

while the rear wheels are on the

ground, or with the rear wheels

raised off the ground while the front

wheels are on the ground. This will

cause the vehicle to spin away due

to the operation or deterioration of

the center differential.

If towing is necessary, it is best done by

your SUBARU dealer or a commercial

towing service. Observe the following

procedures for safety.

& Towing and tie-down hooks

The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle

from mud, sand or snow).

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towing

hooks and tie-down hooks. Never

use suspension parts or other

parts of the body for towing or

tie-down purposes.

. Never use the tie-down hook

closest to the muffler under the

vehicle for towing purposes.

. To prevent deformation to the

bumper and the towing hook, do

not apply excessive lateral load

to the towing hooks.

Front towing hook:
1. Take out the towing hook and screw-

driver from the tool bag. Take out the jack

handle from the cargo area.

2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl

tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between

the cover and the front bumper, and use it

to pry the cover open.

NOTE

. The cover is attached to the front

bumper with five lugs.
. Do not remove the cover while

holding the slit.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

hole until the threads can no longer be

seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely

using a jack handle.

In case of emergency

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In case of emergency

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

Rear towing hook:
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver

and wheel nut wrench from the tool bag.

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper

using a screwdriver, and you will find a

threaded hole for attaching the towing

hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely

using a wheel nut wrench.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag.
Put the thread hole cover on the rear

bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

Front tie-down hooks:

The front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

Rear tie-down hooks:

The rear tie-down hooks are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down hooks only for

downward anchoring. If they are

used to anchor the vehicle in any

other direction, cables may slip off

the hooks, possibly causing a dan-

gerous situation.

& Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.
2. Press the parking brake pedal firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

properly with safety chains. Each safety

chain should be equally tightened and

care must be taken not to pull the chains

so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

& Towing with all wheels on the

ground

WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK” position while the

vehicle is being towed because

the steering wheel and the direc-

tion of the wheels will be locked.

. Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-

tion when the engine is not

running. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater

effort to operate the brake pedal

and steering wheel.

In case of emergency

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In case of emergency

CAUTION

. If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

. Do not run the engine while being

towed using this method. Trans-

mission damage could result if

the vehicle is towed with the

engine running.

. The traveling speed must be

limited to less than 20 mph (30

km/h) and the traveling distance

to less than 31 miles (50 km). For

greater speeds and distances,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

1. Release the parking brake and put the

transmission in neutral.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“Acc” position while the vehicle is being

towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

prevent damage to the vehicle.

Rear gate – if the rear gate

cannot be unlocked

In the event that you cannot unlock the

rear gate by operating the power door

locking switches or the remote keyless

entry system, you can unlock it from inside

the cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the

bottom-center of the rear gate trim using

flat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever

behind the rear gate trim panel.

3. Unlock the rear gate by moving the

lever to the right.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by

raising the rear gate handle.

Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following

maintenance tools.

Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt) (if equipped)
Wheel nut wrench
Extension

& Jack and jack handle

The jack and jack handle is stored under

the cargo area.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”

F9-6.

In case of emergency

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