2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 211

Interior equipment 6-3 & Rear gate light & Automatic ambient light for center console area (if equipped) Map light The automatic ambient light illuminates when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the light control switch is in the " " position or " " position. The light dimly illuminates the area around the center console. The light turns off when the light control switch is in the "OFF" position. Also, the brightness of the light is adjusted by the illumination brightness control dial. The rear gate light is on the ceiling just inside of the rear gate. Push the right side of the switch to turn it on, and push the left side of the switch to turn it off. To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge. The light also can be turned on by use of the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer to "Remote keyless entry system" in chapter 2 for detailed information. The setting of the period for which the light stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.