2019 SUBARU ASCENT wheel

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Tachometer
Temperature gauge Trip meter and odometer
Gauges
Ascent
Ascent Premium
Ascent Limited
Ascent Touring
Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Trip meter reset button
ECO gauge
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Brake system
Power steering warning
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
Auto Vehicle Hold operation
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Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch while the ignition is \
in the ON position.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
To deactivate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch again.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Pull the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
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Controls
Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the front
of the center console. You can connect a portable
music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music
stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press the
“SOURCE” button located on the audio system to
select the auxiliary mode.
USB Port
The USB ports are located throughout the vehicle. You can connect a USB-equipped portable
music player to the USB port and hear the music stored on it through the vehicle speakers.
Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system touch screen or steering wheel until
the USB mode is selected.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)
Voice recognition switch;
please refer to your
Starlink Owner’s Manual.
Press the button to select the
desired audio mode – FM, AM,
SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes selected,
press the left or right arrow button

to toggle through your presets.
In CD mode, press the buttons
to skip forward or back a track.
Push the switch
up (+) to increase
volume or down (–)
to decrease volume.
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the
parking brake switch. The brake system warning light
on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will
appear in the combination meter display.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your
seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator
pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the brake pedal is depressed, push down the
parking brake switch.
X-MODE®
X-MODE® is the integrated control system of the engine,
AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Press
the “X-MODE” button to activate. Press it again to
deactivate. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
operational parameters and details about this feature.
While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
Auto Vehicle Hold Function
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even af\
ter releasing
the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic signals. To activate, press the
Auto Vehicle Hold switch. The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light on the instrument panel
will illuminate. To deactivate, press the switch again. While the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
operating, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light on the instrument panel will illum\
inate.
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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Location of Spare Tire and Jack
The spare tire is located in the spare tire holder located under the rear of your
vehicle. The holder has a hoist mechanism that can lower and raise the s\
pare tire.
A jack and other maintenance tools, which are used to release the spare tire, are
stored under the cargo floor.
Emergency Towing Your All-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes engine power to all\
four
wheels, improper towing will severely damage your AWD system. A flatbed truck
is the only recommended way to properly transport your AWD vehicle. If towing is
necessary, it is best done by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your vehicle. Coverage
is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance
is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty,
whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been af\
fixed
to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by
the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
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