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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Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then go
out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits
checking the operation of the bul ...
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“Acc” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slo ...
Folding down the rear seatback
- When you fold down the seatback,
confirm that there are no
passengers or objects on the
rear seat. Not doing so creates
a risk of injury or property damage
if the seatback suddenly
f ...