Subaru Tribeca (2014 year). Manual

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

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.

NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warning

light illuminates 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 “Wind-

shield washer fluid” F11-28.

& Rear window wiper and

washer switch

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)

ON: Continuous
INT: Intermittent
OFF: Off

: 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 select

lever of the automatic transmission to the
“R” position, the rear wiper will switch to

continuous operation. When you move the

select 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.

Windshield wiper deicer

The windshield wiper deicer operates only

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

To turn on the windshield wiper deicer,

push the control switch. The indicator light

located on the switch illuminates while the

windshield wiper deicer is operating.

To turn it off, push the control switch again.

It also turns off when the ignition switch is

turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position.
The windshield wiper deicer will automa-

tically shut off after approximately 15

minutes. If the windshield wiper blades

have been deiced completely before that

time, push the control switch to turn it off. If

deicing is not complete, you have to push

the control switch to turn it on again.

Your SUBARU dealer can set your wind-

shield wiper deicer to the continuous

operation mode. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for details.

Once the windshield wiper deicer has

been set to the continuous operation

mode, it should be in the continuous

operation mode at any time when the

control switch is pushed to the “ON”

position.

If the battery voltage drops below the

permissible level, continuous operation of

the windshield wiper deicer is canceled

and the system stops operating.

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the

windshield wiper deicer continu-

ously for any longer than necessary.

NOTE

. Turn on the windshield wiper deicer

if the wipers are frozen to the wind-

shield.
. If the windshield is covered with

snow, remove the snow so that the

windshield wiper deicer works effec-

tively.
. While the windshield wiper deicer is

in the continuous operation mode, if

the vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15

km/h) or less for 15 minutes, the wind-

shield wiper deicer automatically stops

operating.

Rear window defogger but-

ton

The rear window defogger operates only

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

To turn on the defogger, push the control

switch that is located on the climate

control panel. The indicator light located

on the control switch illuminates while the

rear window defogger is operating.

To turn it off, push the control switch again.

It also turns off when the ignition switch is

turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position.
The defogger will automatically shut off

after approximately 15 minutes. If the rear

window has been cleared completely

before that time, push the control switch

to turn it off. If defrosting or defogging is

not complete, you have to push the control

switch to turn it on again.
Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear

window defogger to the continuous opera-

tion mode. Contact your SUBARU dealer

for details.

Once the rear window defogger has been

set to the continuous operation mode, it

should be in the continuous operation

mode at any time when the control switch

is pushed to the “ON” position.
If the battery voltage drops below the

permissible level, continuous operation of

the rear window defogger is canceled and

the system stops operating.

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.

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NOTE

The outside mirror defogger also oper-

ates while the rear window defogger is

operating.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside

mirrors are properly adjusted before you

start driving.

& Type A inside mirror (if

equipped)

The 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 headlights.

& Type B inside mirror (if

equipped)

Electronic compass display

Rear view image display

Auto dimming indicator

Multifunction button

Photosensor

The mirror has the following features.
. Rear view image display
. Auto-dimming function for anti-glare

capability
. Electronic compass display

You can display the various functions of

these features based on how long you

press the multifunction button.

Gear

position

Period of

time multi-

function

button is

pressed

Function

displayed

R (reverse)

Briefly

Rear view display

ON/OFF*

More than

3 seconds

Help lines indica-

tion ON/OFF

Except

R (reverse)

Briefly

Auto-dimming

function ON/OFF*

3 to 6

seconds

Electronic com-

pass display ON/

OFF

6 to 9

seconds

Enter the com-

pass zone setting

mode

9 to 12

seconds

Enter the com-

pass calibration

mode

*: The setting returns to “ON” as a default

setting every time the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position.

! Rear view image display
When the ignition switch is “ON” and the

select lever is set to “R”, the rear view

camera automatically displays the rear

view image behind the vehicle on the

inside mirror.

Also, the following help lines are indicated

as a guide to help you realize the actual

distance from the display.

Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper

(green horizontal line)

Approx. 6.5 feet (2 m) from the bumper

(green horizontal line)

Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper

(yellow horizontal line)

Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper

(red horizontal line)

These help lines are removable. To

remove the help lines, perform the follow-

ing procedure.
1. Display the rear view image on the

mirror.
2. Press the multifunction button for more

than 3 seconds to remove the help lines.

To display the help lines, press the multi-

function button for more than 3 seconds.

For precautions about the rear view

camera and the rear view image, refer to
“Rear view camera” F6-21.
! Auto-dimming function
The auto-dimming function is an anti-glare

capability which automatically reduces

glare coming from headlights of vehicles

behind you.

By briefly pressing the multifunction but-

ton, the auto-dimming function is toggled

on or off. When the auto-dimming function

is on, the auto dimming indicator light

(green) will illuminate.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,

the mirror surface turns bright if the

transmission is shifted into reverse. This

is to ensure good rearward visibility during

reversing.

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The mirror has a photosensor attached on

both the front and back sides. Use care

not to cover the sensors with stickers, or

other similar items. Periodically wipe the

sensors clean using a piece of dry soft

cotton cloth or an applicator.

NOTE

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

towel or similar item dampened with

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass

cleaner directly on the mirror surface.

By doing so, the sprayed glass cleaner

could enter the inside of the mirror

housing. That may cause a malfunction

in the mirror.

! Electronic compass display
By pressing the multifunction button for 3

to 6 seconds, the compass display is

toggled on or off. When the compass

display is on, an illuminated compass

reading will appear on the mirror.

Using the electronic compass properly,

the following compass zone adjustment

and compass calibration will be neces-

sary.

! Compass zone adjustment

1. The compass zone has been set to

zone “8” at the time of shipment from the

factory. Refer to the “Compass calibration

zones” map, which is attached to the end

of this manual to verify that the compass

zone setting is correct for your geographi-

cal location.
2. Press and hold the multifunction but-

ton for 6 to 9 seconds, and then release it.

The zone number will be displayed.
3. Press the multifunction button repeat-

edly to cycle the display through all

possible zone settings. Stop cycling when

the correct zone number for your location

is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will

exit the zone setting mode.

! 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 multifunction but-

ton for 9 to 12 seconds, and then release

it. The compass will enter the calibration

mode, then “C” and the direction will be

displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “C”

disappears from the display. Driving in

two or three circles might be necessary.

The compass is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary

should outside influences cause the com-

pass to read inaccurately. You will notice

any outside influence if the compass tends

to read in only one particular direction.

Should you encounter this situation, return

to step 1 of the above procedure and

recalibrate the compass.

& Type C inside mirror (if

equipped)

Left button

Auto dimming indicator

Photosensor

Right button

This mirror has an anti-glare feature which

automatically reduces 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

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 if the

transmission is shifted into reverse. This

is to ensure good rearward visibility during

reversing.

! Photosensors

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

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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! 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.

& 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.

! Remote control mirror switch

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.

! Outside mirror defogger

The outside mirror defogger shares the

control switch with the rear window de-

fogger. Therefore, the outside mirror de-

fogger always operates with the rear

window defogger.

If the rear window defogger is set to the

continuous operation mode, the outside

mirror defogger also follows the contin-

uous setting.

For details, refer to “Rear window defog-

ger button” F3-37.

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the de-

fogger continuously for any longer

than necessary.

! Power folding mirror switch (if

equipped)

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

by switch operation. If the outside

mirrors are still unstable, fold the

mirrors again manually and then unfold

them by switch operation.

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Ventilator..............................................................

4-2

Airflow ................................................................

4-2

Ventilator ............................................................

4-4

Automatic climate control system .....................

4-5

Control panel ......................................................

4-5

Rear air conditioner.............................................

4-9

Temperature sensors...........................................

4-9

Operating tips for heater and air

conditioner....................................................... 4-10

Cleaning ventilator grille..................................... 4-10
Efficient cooling after parking in direct

sunlight ........................................................... 4-10

Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant

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

4-10

Checking air conditioning system before summer

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

4-10

Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and

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

4-10

Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine

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

4-11

Refrigerant for your climate control system ........

4-11

Air filtration system ...........................................

4-11

Replacing the air filter........................................

4-11

Climate control

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.
. The vehicle has a rear air condi-

tioner. The fan speed of the rear air

conditioner can be adjusted, but other

adjustments (outlet air temperature, air

distribution, etc.) are not possible for

the rear air conditioner. For details,

refer to “Rear air conditioner” F4-9.
The automatic climate control system

automatically controls outlet air tempera-

ture, fan speed, airflow distribution, air

inlet control, and air conditioner compres-

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

Temperature control dial (driver’s side)

Defroster button

Fan speed control dial

Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“Rear window defogger button” F3-37.)

Temperature control dial (passenger’s

side)

Air conditioner button

Airflow mode selection button

Air inlet selection button

OFF button

10) AUTO button

! AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:

When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the

indicator light on the button illuminates. In

this state, fan speed, airflow 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 turn off. You can then manually control

the system as desired using the button

you operated.
To change the system back to the AUTO

mode, press the “AUTO” button.

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Climate control

! OFF button

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 introduction mode (air inlet

selection OFF) is automatically selected.

! Temperature control dial

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

It is possible to make separate tempera-

ture settings for the driver’s side and

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.

With the minimum temperature set, the

system gives maximum cooling perfor-

mance. With the maximum temperature

set, the system gives maximum heating

performance.

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