Acceleration, Ride & Handling
One engine is available in the Tribeca, and it's a solid one. The 3.6-liter, horizontally opposed six-cylinder makes 256 horsepower and offers punchy acceleration around town. Even the lightest tap of the throttle results in quick acceleration. The engine does, however, seem to lose some of its gusto at highway speeds when trying to pass.
With only one engine, transmission (a five-speed automatic) and driveline configuration, the Tribeca's gas mileage is a somewhat unimpressive 16/21 mpg city/highway — take it or leave it. Other crossovers have the option of more efficient front-wheel-drive models, and the Highlander has a base four-cylinder engine for the gas-conscious.
One of the Tribeca's strongest driving attributes is its ride quality; the suspension absorbs road imperfections with ease, making for a very comfortable commute.
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Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position.
2. Press the “” button.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortabl ...
When there is no CD inserted
Properly insert a CD. Refer to “How to
insert a CD (type A, C and D)”/“How to insert a CD(s) (type B)”.
When a CD is loaded, the player will start
playback of the CD, beginning with the first tra ...
ABS warning light
The ABS warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and turns off after approximately 2 seconds.
This is an indication that the ABS system is working properl ...