Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2014 Subaru TribecaFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Supplemental Restraint System: Inspection
Check the airbag system in accordance with the result of the self-diagnosis. < Refer to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE . >
- Make sure that airbag connectors are connected. If not, properly connect. When the ignition switch is turned ON with the connector(s) disconnected, the airbag warning light blinks to identify the fault.
- Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
- Read the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) using Subaru Select Monitor. < Refer to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
- Inspect the airbag system according to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.