Subaru Tribeca 2013 Owner's Manual

2013

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Tribeca

Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

Room for all the memories

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you can create.

Tribeca 3.6R Limited in Ice Silver Metallic with optional Power Moonroof Package.

Versatile

Every journey requires its own cargo, and that’s why Tribeca offers all kinds of smart ways to pack, store and secure it, including a 3-way, split-sliding second row.

Responsive

The balance, responsiveness and smooth ride found in the Tribeca is rarely seen in other CUVs, thanks to its SUBARU BOXER® engine, AWD and well-tuned suspension. The combination of these features make for a punchy and safer ride around town.

The 2013 Subaru Tribeca

You’ll always remember the little things. The perfect restaurant you found in that tiny town. Ice cream victory celebrations with the kids. Sundays at the park with the dog. Fortunately, your Tribeca is built to help them all happen, with a refined and comfortable cabin for up to seven, and storage for all your belongings. And because no two road conditions are ever the same, the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system sends power to all wheels for maximum control and to deliver a responsive drive. Wherever you’re headed, time spent together will be the time of your life.

Comfortable

With three rows of roomy seating, flexible design for cargo capacity and thoughtful extras like 10 cup holders, the Tribeca has a comfortable place for everyone and everything.

Protective

Tribeca safety features include impressive active and passive safety systems making it—in a worst-case scenario—one of your best possible bets.

“One of the Tribeca’s strongest driving attributes is its ride quality;

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the suspension absorbs road imperfections with ease, making for

a very comfortable commute.”

—Cars.com, May 2011

Tribeca 3.6R Limited in Ice Silve r Metallic with optional Power Moonroof Package.1 Accolade based on 2011 Tribeca.

Quicker Response

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There are only four small patches of rubber that keep you in control of your vehicle. The more your tires are engaged the more control you have. Subaru Tribeca has an AWD system that keeps more power routed to all four tires than some other AWD systems that only fully engage as a reaction to slippage that has already occurred.

Better Balance

Every Tribeca is built for AWD from the ground up. This allows us to build a balanced, symmetrical drivetrain that is free of the extra components some other systems need to get power to all four wheels. This symmetry and balance means stability that helps make driving your Tribeca safer and agility that makes it more fun.

All wheels. All roads. All the time.

Efficient Design

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Wherever, whenever, or however you drive, control and confidence come from one place—where your tires meet the road. Subaru has spent nearly 40 years developing a system to get the most of those few points of contact, for traction and control that will help you feel empowered on rough roads and in bad weather. A system that can make smooth roads more engaging, and can help you avoid danger with greater confidence. Discover the balance and stability that Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers, knowing that your Subaru is ready to get you out there—wherever that may be.

Because power in some AWD systems must route through extra components, these systems not only sacrifice efficiency, but also can incur more wear and tear. The AWD in Tribeca routes power directly from the engine to all four wheels to keep components— and frictional power losses—to a minimum.

Low proﬁle. Big difference.

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Subaru Boxer Engine

Better engines start with better ideas. That’s why we think about engines a little differently. And it’s why every Subaru is powered by the SUBARU BOXER

engine. It features a unique horizontally opposed design and symmetrical layout. The design advantages it has over “V” or inline engines means it provides powerful, yet smooth acceleration, while at the same time it helps create a more stable and balanced vehicle. It’s an insightful difference that has the power to make driving more engaging.

Horizontally Opposed Design

The pistons move in 180-degree opposition to each other on a horizontal plane, so each naturally cancels out the vibration of the piston opposite it.

Durable Construction

The engine’s ﬂat design is inherently rigid, and reduces the amount of vibration that “V” or inline engines—with more upright pistons—are subjected to during operation.

Lower Center of Gravity

The ﬂatter proﬁle and perfectly symmetrical design of the engine block, and the fact that it sits lower in the chassis, make the overall vehicle feel more balanced and nimble versus other designs.

Smoother Operation

Step on the accelerator and the revs come on smooth without the extra engineering other engines require. It’s comfortable and controlled, with plenty of power when you need it.

Increased Durability

An engine subjected to less vibration lasts

longer. It’s no wonder 96% of Subaru vehicles built in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

1 Based on Polk registration data in the U.S. 2002–2011.

Greater Agility

The vehicle responds more quickly to changes in direction, which gives a feeling

of tightness in turns. And it’s more likely to feel stable during maneuvers, giving you an increased feeling of being in control at all times.

Tribeca 3.6R Limited in Graphite Gray Metallic.

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