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Research the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca  This unofficial independent Subaru Research website is designed to help you learn about Subaru and is not authorized, approved, sponsored or supported by Subaru or any dealership. 2007 Tribeca The Tribeca is a mid-size, unibody 6 cylinder SUV with optional 7 passenger seats. Available at dealerships starting May 20, 2005 ON THIS PAGE Updates - Prices - Warranty, Maintenance Schedule - Mechanical Specifications  - Safety Features -  Dimensions - Cargo Dimensions, photos, plus how to slide the middle seat for rear seat access-  Standard Features photos - Options - DVD, Navigation systems - Accessories, Parts -  Colors,Chips - Dashboard warning lights, emergency, flat tires etc  -  Order a car - Magazine articles, speed test, links - Comments ##### Tribeca Photographs page 1, page 2, Navigation System titanium silver mahogany red pearl this is an unofficial independent website not authorized, approved, sponsored or supported by Subaru or any dealership.  All photos, content, formatting, text ©J Spitz, who is solely responsible for all and any content. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Please direct all comments, tips, serious sales inquiries to Joe Spitz, internet Subaru sales, Seattle, Wa, Contact  you are here  http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tribeca/tribeca2006.html  V 11.8.13

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7/16/06 Puddle Lights are available as kit if you'd like to install them, part number H471SXA100. Thanks scoobymods
6/14/2006 The new chrome/polished stainless steel mesh grille, chromed alloys, and back-up beeper fits the 2006. The mesh grill (part J101SXA150) and the 18" chrome wheels are standard on the 07 SE package.

2/2006 Note: Tribeca's all have TPMS tire pressure monitoring system. The Monitor light may illuminate due to change of outside temperature, with cold weather causing a decrease in tire pressure causing the warning light to go on. This is normal and tire pressure should be checked and corrected seasonally
10/05 Public consumer testing magazine rates the Tribeca and other SUVs (November issue). The Tribeca is a suggested buy.
10/05  Navigation System overview, features and displays
9/29/05: pricing for new 5 passenger with Navigation system announced, see prices below. Available Ocotober 2005.
9/12/05 First Crash test results are in! 5 stars...
8/18 optional ashtray now available, fits into cupholder, has a lid that closes, see photo page #2
8/15 a few accessory prices increased slightly
7/8 Watch for Tribeca TV advertising starting week of July 11 with the rock song 'Dust In The Wind' (by Kansas) as a Tribeca drives by other SUVs as they turn to dust. New factory dealer near Dallas to help 'read' buying tastes.
6/25 i-pod plays through rear aux plug
5/28 Accessory and parts list added.
5/20 Tribeca's have started to arrive! This page updated with new information, more photographs. Also photograph page updated. Pre-order incentive through May 20, 2005 has ended. It included a $500 bonus from Subaru of either LL Bean gift certificate, Tow Package, or portable XM radio. There is dealer participation in Subaru's free gift program.
5/9/05 $10 invoice price increase announced due to higher gas prices. This is invoice only and does not affect List MSRP price.
4/8/05 Option prices, packages announced
4/5/05 Tribeca available under the VIP program, first Tribeca has been built!
4/3/05 prices announced. Option prices in a week or so.
3/29/05 general update: specs, dimensions, etc
3/25/05 Pre-orders accepted, prices TBA.
1/28/05 photograph page updated
1/10/05 Introduced January 10, 2005 at the Detroit Auto Show

B9 stands for Boxer engine, 9th model (I think it's model). Originally called the B9X, changed to B9 Tribeca 12/17/2004. Yes, Tribeca as in the New York City neighborhood. Designed by Andreas Zapatinas of Subaru's Advanced Design. He has also designed for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, BMW. Notice any similarity?

Cargo Capacity, Folding Seats All seats folded flat- 74.4cf behind 2nd row- 37.6cf behind 3rd row- 8.3cf Maximum Payload 1,464-1,560 pounds Seats fold down- middle row 40/20/40, rear row 50/50 Cargo Dimensions: unofficial and hand measured
	A 40" wide at bottom of gate, 44" at center B 16.5" C 44" to top of 3rd row headrests. D 67-78" the middle row slides app 8" so it's a range E 32" floor to roof F 21.5" G 43" H 18.5" I 13" J 18.5" K 56" many more interior photos

TO SLIDE THE MIDDLE SEAT on the 7 passenger to make room for the back seat Lever #1: Sitting in the passenger side seat, pull up lever and you can slide it forward or back slightly as indicated by white arrow. Lever #2: to slide the seat farther back as indicated by the black arrow if there are no 3rd seat passengers, pull levers 1and 2 together
the standard upper console 'Information Display' trip computer, clock, stereo, door display etc unless you get navigation	standard dual zone climate control

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OPTION PACKAGES, individual options below How to read: MSRP (invoice) these factory or port installed prices, subject to change, correction optional rear bumper cover, trailer hitch, cargo tray
option	5  passenger	5  passenger Limited	7  passenger	7  passenger DVD	7  passenger Limited	7  passenger Limited, DVD	7 passenger Limited, Navigation	7 passenger Limited, DVD & Navigation
Popular Eq Group 1: Auto Dimming Mirror/Compass,  Security System Shock Sensor:  $293 ($190)	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
Popular Eq Group 2: Aero Crossbars and Splash Guards $359 ($214)	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
Protection Group 1: Front Bumper Underguard Rear Bumper Cover All Weather Rubber floor mats, 2 rows $300 ($193)	A	A	--	--	--	--	--	--
Protection Group 2: Front Bumper Underguard Rear Bumper Cover All Weather Rubber floor mats, 3 rows $325 ($209)	--	--	A	A	A	A	A	A
Cargo Area Convenience Group 3 Cargo net, rear Cargo Tray Cargo Area Spotlight $167 ($102)	A	A	--	--	--	--	--	--
Cargo Area Convenience Group 4 Cargo net, rear Cargo Tray Cargo Area Spotlight $142 ($86)	--	--	A	A	A	A	A	A
Convenience Group 1 (dome light not available with DVD) Rear dome reading light Puddle lights $314 ($205)	A	A	A	--	A	--	A	--
model	5 passenger	5p Limited	7 passenger	7 passenger DVD	7 passenger Limited	7 passenger Limited DVD	7 passenger Limited Navigation	7 passenger Limited DVD & Navigation

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Slate Gray, Desert Beige interior, both have dark carpeting
(leather shown)

2006 B9 TRIBECA COLORS, color chips are below Subject to change, correction. Always double check and confirm all information before buying, ordering, or driving 5 PASSENGER slate gray cloth, slate gray perforated leather desert beige cloth, desert beige leather
model	model code	Obsidian  Black Pearl	Atlantic Blue Pearl	Champaign Gold Opal	Seacrest Green Metallic	Mahogany  Red Pearl	Titanium Silver Metallic	Satin White  Pearl
5 passenger, slate grey cloth	6HA	--	--	--	--	--	A	A
5 passenger, desert beige cloth	6HB	A	A	A	A	A	na	na
5 passenger Limited, slate grey leather, perforated,  with or without Navigation	6HC, 6HQ	--	--	--	--	--	A	A
5 passenger Limited, desert beige leather, with or without Navigation	6HD 6HR	A	A	A	A	A	--	--
7 PASSENGER slate gray cloth, slate gray perforated leather desert beige cloth, desert beige leather
7 passenger, slate grey cloth	6HE	A	A	--	A	A	A	A
7 passenger, desert beige cloth	6HF	A	A	A	A	A	--	A
7 passenger DVD, slate grey cloth	6HG	A	A		A	A	A	A
7 passenger DVD, desert beige cloth	6HH	A	A	A	A	A	--	A
7 passenger Limited, slate grey leather	6HI	A	A	--	A	A	A	A
7 passenger Limited, desert beige leather	6HJ	A	A	A	A	A	--	A
7 passenger Limited DVD, slate grey leather	6HK	A	A	--	A	A	A	A
7 passenger Limited DVD, desert beige leather	6HL	A	A	A	A	A	--	A
7 passenger Limited Navigation, slate grey leather	6HM	A	A	--	A	A	A	A
7 passenger Limited Navigation, desert beige leather	6HN	A	A	A	A	A	--	A
7 passenger Limited DVD and Navigation, slate grey leather	6HO	A	A	--	A	A	A	A
7 passenger Limited DVD and Navigation, desert beige leather	6HP	A	A	A	A	A	--	A
color	model code	Obsidian Black Pearl	Atlantic Blue Pearl	Champaign Gold Opal	Seacrest Green Metallic	Mahogany Red Pearl	Titanium Silver Metallic	Satin White Pearl

color chips
color availability by model and interior colors above

	2006 B9 Tribeca color sample chips.  Actual colors will vary
root beer, cinammon	lighter than this chip
	lighter than this chip

Towing your Tribeca: Tow on a flat bed truck only. However if you have no choice but to tow on the ground there's potential transmission damage, keep the speed under 20mph and the distance under 31 miles, and any damage probably won't be covered by the warranty!

Low fuel light comes on with app 2.6 US gallons left. Take to gas station.

Low tire pressure light TPMS- steady illumination when a tire is low, flashes there's a problem with the system. Take to mechanic.

VDC off light comes on when you have temporarily disabled the VDC system or when there's a problem with the system. Take to mechanic.

AWD light (AWD = all wheel drive) flashes if the vehicle is driven with mismatched or low tires which is always bad on an all-wheel-drive.

Indicates the transmission fluid is too hot. Slow down and avoid hard driving, hills, stop-go traffic etc. Take to mechanic.

Indicates rear differential fluid is too hot. Park, let it cool down and if the light goes out it's ok. Take to mechanic.

Indicates that there is a problem. Or a loose gas cap. Anyway, slow down and take to mechanic.

Jump starting
1.Connect one jumper to the positive (+) terminal on the dead battery and connect the other end to the positive (+) terminal of the good booster battery.
2. Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the good battery and clamp the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut.

Flat tires
The Tribeca has TPMS Tire pressure monitoring. When a tire's pressure drop below appr. 27psi a dashboard warning light goes on. It doesn' t say which tire so check all of them.  Using compressed tire inflator sealant may help get you home etc but will damage the TPMS sensor. When a tire or wheel is replaced, the sensor has to be programmed.
The spare is outside under the back.
To lower the spare, remove the subfloor storage lid in the cargo area, take out the jack and remove an access cover and cap. Get the hex-headed hoist shaft tool in the tool kit and fit it into the hole and put the wheel lug nut wrench onto it and turn it counterclockwise. Be sure to remove (not simply keep it open) the subfloor storage lid before turning the wheel nut wrench, otherwise the lid may be damaged. To replace the spare just wind it back up until you hear a few clicks and make sure the tire is tight.

Pre-orders by May 20th qualify for a free gift of either a portable XM radio, LL Bean gift certificate or Tow package (hitch and trans cooler) from SoA. This free offer expires mid-May and is subject to change and cancellation and there is dealer participation.

The Tribeca is expected to arrive late May, should be in short supply, and this is a way for you to get the right model, color and features.

Interested in getting a Tribeca in Seattle or the greater NW? Contact Joe Spitz

Articles more news, links and articles
10/31 We're not sure what's so "progressive" about this crossover SUV/wagon-type vehicle, but it's pretty cool nonetheless, from ign.com
10/21 10/21 Hispanic Community Newspaper, HispaniaNews.com 'Al fin, a vehicle made for Colorado, B9 Tribeca'
10/7/05 CanadaFreePress.com on the Tribeca
9/27/05 Tribeca Turbo Diesel for Europe? Subaru and Saab working with Porsche
9/2/05 Oops.. Columnist Richard Farago doesn't like the Tribeca but an over-the-top review gets him in trouble with his SF newspaper employer. Read the original review at jalopnik.com. Here's his homepage http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/resumes.html
8/10/05 Motor Trend on the 2006 line-up and a review of the Tribeca
July 2005 Automobile.com
May-June 2005 Washington Post, USA Today,  Edmunds.com, Autoweek, AutoChannel, Chicago Sun-Times, Post Gazette
April 2005- Motor Trend,  Boston Globe, globeandmail.com, Race and Ace "win a Tribeca" golf contest May 7th Bend, Oregon;
March  2005-  Car and Driver
 

Speed tests

July 2005 Motor Trend
0-60mph 8.9sec; 1/4 mile 16.7 @ 84.1 mph; 60-0 braking 124ft

Notes and comments from yours truly
It's a winner but not pefect...
the good impressions
The look This isn't a Toyota or BMW and I like it! Sure I've heard comparisons to Edsel, Alfa etc but who cares, it's different and stands out a bit.
The ride A Subaru with a smooth quiet ride, comfortable seats, easy access dashboard, many cool features.
Safety When safety is important, the Tribeca is impressive with  6 standard airbags, VDC all wheel drive, tire monitoring, 4 channel ABS and more
Features Many features, it's really very well equipped, a good value in all models, especially the lower priced ones when compared to other similar SUVs.
Navigation system, a 1st for Subaru, works well.
Cupholders galore.
Handling: Turns on a dime, fits into tight parking spaces like a small car, and corners securely without being top-heavy or tippy at all. This is a sporty SUV!
Acceleration is strong, freeways are no problem. The Sportshift automatic transmission responds quickly and smoothly.
Seating: good visibility of the front corners which is important.
Lighting: lots of interior lighting... the lights under the front seats for middle row access are well conceived, as is the red dot night-light by the overhead map lights and pale blue center console cupholder lights. IMHO the optional Puddle Lights are a big hit and may be a small thing to some folks but they're fun and a 'Subaru Difference'.
Hood with struts, long overdue.
your comments?

the bad impressions
The silly: can we just call it Tribeca or do we have to use the B9 which makes it sound like a vitamin pill.
Minor concern: no keyhole in the tailgate or way to manually unlock/open the tailgate from the front, so emergency access to the cargo area when the car is locked and the battery dead becomes a safety concern, esp if you have medicine or a pet locked back there (don't).
Missing: where is the memory seat, 8 way passenger seat, reverse-gear mirror drop-down, and telescoping steering wheel that should be standard on the Limiteds?
And where-oh-where is the ashtray? Really I can't find it, this has to be an oversight... where am I supposed to put parking meter change? UPDATE August 18: an ashtray in now optional, fits in the cupholder!

More idle thoughts: The key and remote keyfob should be combined into one unit because they are unnecessarily large and clunky.
The US navigation doesn't switch to Celcius. Canada gets C, US gets F.
The navigation screen should be recessed more to block the sun, and the touch screen shows fingerprints. Oh well...
Sterero needs iPod plugs (there are none) and more power.
The glovebox is too small for more than the owner's manual but there's lots of storage pockets to make up for it. Why is it so small anyway?
Rear headroom is tight and it's really more of a 5+2 than a true 7 passenger.
Rear cargo cover? Works but could be better.
your comments?

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