Subaru Tribeca owners manual page 250

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Starting and operating7-7 Preparing to drive Starting the engine tor pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started. You should perform the following checks Ifthe engine does not start, try the and adjustments every day before you CAUTION following. start driving. (1) Turn the ignition switch to the 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and. Do not operate the starter motor“LOCK” position and wait for at least lights are clean and unobstructed.continuously for more than 1010 seconds. After checking that the 2. Check the appearance and conditionseconds. If the engine fails toparking brake is firmly set, turn the of the tires. Also check tires for properstart after operating the starterignition switch to the “START” position inflation. for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10while depressing the accelerator pedal seconds or more before tryingslightly (approximately a quarter of the 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign ofagain. full stroke). Release the accelerator leaks. . If you restart the engine while thepedal as soon as the engine starts. 4. Check that the hood and rear gate arevehicle is moving, shift the select(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn fully closed. lever into the “N” position. Dothe ignition switch back to the “LOCK” 5. Check the adjustment of the seat.not attempt to place the selectposition and wait for at least 10 6. Check the adjustment of the insidelever of a moving vehicle into theseconds. Then fully depress the accel- and outside mirrors. “P” position. erator pedal and turn the ignition 7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your switch to the “START” position. If the passengers have fastened their seatbelts.1. Apply the parking brake.engine starts, quickly release the 8. Check the operation of the warning2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-accelerator pedal. and indicator lights when the ignitioncessories. (3) If this fails to start the engine, turn switch is turned to the “ON” position.3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N”the ignition switch again to the “LOCK” 9. Checkthegauges,indicatorandwarn-position (preferably“P” position). Theposition. After waiting for 10 seconds ing lights after starting the engine.starter will only operate when the selector longer, turn the ignition switch to the lever is at the “P” or “N” position.“START” position without depressing NOTE 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”the accelerator pedal. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,position and check the operation of the(4) If the engine still refuses to start, washer fluid and other fluid levels warning and indicator lights. Refer tocontact your nearest SUBARU dealer should be checked daily, weekly or at“Warning and indicator lights” F3-9.for assistance. fuel stops. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”6. Confirm that all warning and indicator position without depressing the accelera-lights have turned off after the engine has – CONTINUED –

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