2009 Subaru Tribeca review

Not since the Pontiac Aztek has an SUV been so heavily criticized for its appearance as was Subaru's B9 Tribeca when it debuted. For 2008, Subaru has replaced the controversial grille that became the crossover SUV's defining characteristic, tweaked its overall appearance and increased the size and power of its horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. Subaru has also dropped the B9 portion of the model's name.

The updates make the Tribeca a better SUV than it was before. However, significant ergonomic and visibility problems and an only-adequate new engine mean that even though the styling blunder has been corrected, the Tribeca still has some catching up to do in the midsize-crossover segment.

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If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: • Press any button on the remote transmitter. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. NOTE Only registered keys will stop the alarm. ...

Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
1) Models without Hands-free system 2) Models with Hands-free system By connecting a commercial audio product to the vehicle, such as a portable audio player, you can hear its sound via the ...

If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position if the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child rest ...