2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 345

Maintenance and service 11-23 1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). 2. Press the parking brake pedal SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pressing with a force of approximately 34 lbs [150 N, 15 kg].) 3. Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition. 4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this procedure. 5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the parking brake stroke is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake pedal. Parking brake stroke: 5 - 6 notches / 67 lbs (300 N, 30 kg) Parking brake stroke Tires and wheels & Types of tires You should be familiar with type of tires present on your vehicle. ! All season tires The factory-installed tires on your new vehicle are all season tires. All season tires are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round driving including snowy and icy road conditions. However all season tires do not offer as much traction performance as winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow or on icy roads. All season tires are identified by "ALL SEASON" and/or "M+S" (Mud & Snow) on the tire sidewall. ! Summer tires Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited for highway driving under dry conditions. Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snowcovered or icy roads. If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy roads, we strongly recommend the use of winter (snow) tires. When installing winter tires, be sure to - CONTINUED - Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". When the parking brake is properly adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pressing the pedal five to six notches gently but firmly (approximately 67 lbs, 300 N, 30 kg). If the parking brake pedal stroke is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at your SUBARU dealer.