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Replying to: x5killer (Jul 09, 2005 10:07 pm) I think I posted them as specifically as possible, but make sure you don't skip any steps. Anyone else have trouble with these directions? Let me know...I'm a teacher, and I aim to be clear and concise. members.cox.net/kamartin/seatbelt.html -Karen in AZ--currently in MT 
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Replying to: kmartin (Jul 10, 2005 1:15 pm) thats funny, when I called my dealer they said that the trick doesn't work on new outbacks nor on the Tribeca and that they agree it is annoying but don't know how to disable it yet. I'm not denying you got it to work but you are one of the rare lucky ones as noone else seems to have gotten it to work including again the dealership service dept. i spoke too. I guess its possible it works on some Tribecas but not others? 1. Turn the key to “ON” (not running, necessarily). 2. Fasten and unfasten the driver’s seat belt 20 times within 30 seconds. (This will set the passenger seat as well). 3. Setting lasts until the battery is disconnected or the system is otherwise reset. 4. If you want to do this as a temporary thing (just for one driving period), fasten/unfasten the belt 3 times in 6 seconds. The chime will reset the next time the car is started. what step could we be skipping? I think the only thing that could be unclear is whether to turn the engine on or just turn the key to on without turning on engine as you say "(not running neccesarily)" which would lead one to believe that it works both ways. Either way I've tried both and other possibilities and none work You are the only one I have seen claim to have gotten it to work. Maybe you are leaving something out. What model options do you have? do you do it before or after you hit agree on the NAV? etc. |
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That stat is based on 3 responses. Not what I'd call a valid sample size. |
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Replying to: kmartin (Jul 10, 2005 1:15 pm) I turned the key to on (I did not start the vehicle) I did not touch the NAV screen I rapidly clicked and unclicked the driver's side seatbelt 20 times within 30 secs I undid the seatbelt and just sat there..... no chime Then I started the car..... no chime I drove around the block..... nothing I guess it worked. It never had before, and the only thing I may have done differently is that I turned the key to ON without starting the vehicle Randy
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Replying to: papahawk (Jul 10, 2005 4:00 pm) Seat Belt Reminder Technology (pdf file) Steve, Host |
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Having all this knowledge available from this thread since March, I got my cousin interested in a Tribeca. We went together to Flemington Saturday - test drove a seven passenger - and he ordered a Ltd 7 white/ beige. I'm not ready yet - I just don't need another car right now. When my 97 voyager shows any sign of costly repairs..............??. I have a couple of observations from my first test drive: I noticed that the turn signal stalk blocked the temp gauge when in use. In fact , the fuel and temp gauges are so close to the edge of the steering wheel "opening" it feels awkward. Any slight turn to the wheel and some part of the gauge pod is obstructed. A few pages back in this thread there is mention of how easy it is to press the audio buttons on the steering wheel - My cousin hit it 3 times during the test drive. Juice - what's your take on this??? The info screen is hard to see in the daylight - yes the lights were off. I know the dash is laid out differently - there are things I need to get used to - I'll need to test drive a few more times. Perhaps I need to adjust my seat position? Are my observations valid? where am I going wrong here?? Charlie
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Replying to: cpp788x (Jul 10, 2005 6:00 pm) As to seeing the temp and fuel guage... yup a bit obstructed... is it an issue? Nope. Info screen? I have NAV and there are times in direct sunlight that it becomes a bit of a challenge to see. I've not been in many other cars with NAV to compare. All I can say is after 3,000 miles I love the vehicle more and more... I would like the steering wheel button to switch between presets and not scan... but you know what... you get used to it. Again, after driving it for awhile now.. I'm over missing the convienciences of my Saab layout and comfortable with the B9. Oh and I made soup today .... another batch of the GREAT gazpacho and yup washed the baby again! 
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http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Subaru/review/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-limited-road-test-p- - - art-1/1318/1 great article about the B9 someone in here i think posted earlier in the thread. All this talk for awhile about the front end looking like an Alfa Romeo and even my friend who owns a dealership and knows cars and said it screams Alfa .... and even named a certain model maybe the 147 as well not sure. But interestingly enough this article brings to my attention something that I didn't know in additoin to all the front end talk. That supposedly the side view and tail end look very much like the afore mentioned Alfa Romeo 147. "While an argument could be made for it not being Subarus fault entirely, as the man behind the Tribecas exterior design, and also the chief designer for Subaru at Fuji Heavy Industries Tokyo Studio, is none other than Andreas Zapatinas, an ex-Alfa designer who was at least partially responsible for the Fiat-owned Italian brands stylish new duds. Still, someone high up the food chain was willing to sign off on a design that looks a great deal like an Alfa Romeo 147 from the hind end and side profile." I haven't finished the article as I found this very interesting and looked up a few pictures of the Alfa Romeo 147 and sure enough there is striking similiarities. To me more in the tail end which I almost wish the emulated more especially the mesh grill at the bottom though I prefer the dual exhuast of the B9 as opposed to what looks like 2 on one side on the 147. The side i can see what the author means as well but it looks the 147 is some type of raised hatchback car with 2 door and 4 door versions so you dont see the side view looking as similiar to the B9. and the Tribeca looks better from the side especially with the side mirror blinkers , puddles lights etc. Overall I'm not bothered by this discovery at all and actually think its cool that it has similiar looks in front and now side and back (thats the whole vehicle) to an Alfa Romeo. I never was a big fan of the Alfa romeo snub nose/3 part grilles but Its grown on me with the Tribeca and everyone I have ever asked or has seen it loves the whole thing even the "controversial" front end so its funny how much talk there was that it wasnt' that attractive. And again it doesnt' bother me and in fact I personally think its kind of cool that it looks like an Alfa Rome from all sides. Its like having an Alfa Romeo SUV! which coincidentally they dont make one right? now i'm thinking about putting Alfa Romeo lettering on the back where I took off the Subaru lettering adn then you could take it a step further and replace the front and back badges as well, hah. more pictures: http://www.digitalevacuation.org/Alfa147/ even the tripod of gauges looks similiar and steering wheel buttons look similiar but other then that the tribeca has better interior styling. Subaru should have put the B9 on the left side like alfa put the 147 and the Tribeca on the right where alfa has the selespeed instead of putting subaru lettering (which I already took off) but i guess they had to cus unlike alphas badge subies doesnt' say the name just has the stars. anyone know where i could get an Alpha Badge and/or lettering and how hard it would be to change the Subie badges? cheers. |
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