2020 SUBARU ASCENT Quick Guide

Opening the Rear Gate
Press the rear gate opener button to unlock and open
the rear gate (or also unlock all doors depending on
the setting). Two chirps will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash twice.
Locking Using the Rear Gate
Close all doors and the rear gate and press the rear
lock button. All doors and the rear gate will lock. One
chirp will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash once.
ENTRY AND EXIT
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1Power Windows (p. 14)
2Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 13)
3Instrument Panel Switches (p. 25)
4I/Set Switch (p. 22)
5Audio Controls (p. 21)
6Light Controls (p. 22)
7Gauges and Warning Lights (p. 27)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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8Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 21)
9Multi-Function Display (MFD)
10Windshield Wipers (p. 23)
11SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia Touchscreen
12Climate Control System (p. 16)
13CVT Selector (p. 29)
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SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward:Pull the lever below the
seat up and slide the seat forward or backward.
Release the lever and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2Seat Height (Driver’s Seat):Pulling up or
pushing down on the lever will raise or lower the
seat cushion.
3Recline Seatback:Pull the lever up to adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked into place.
Power Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
1Forward/Backward and Height:Moving the
switch forward or backward will adjust the seat in
that direction. Pulling up or pushing down on the
front or back of the switch will adjust the angle of
the seat cushion. Pulling up or pushing down the
entire switch will adjust the height of the
seat cushion.
2Recline Seatback:Moving the switch
forward or backward will adjust the angle
of the seatback.
3Lumbar Support (if equipped):Pressing
the front of the switch will increase
support. Pressing the rear of the switch
will decrease support.
4Thigh Extension (if equipped):Pull up
on the lever below the seat cushion to
adjust the length.
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Memory Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
You can set a seat position and retrieve it using the buttons on the driver’s door or each of
the access key fobs.
To set a seat position with a button:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold
either button “1” or “2”. A chirp sounds when the
position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position with a button:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. While the select lever is in the “P” position, press button “1” or “2”.
To set a seat position with the access key fob:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position with the parking brake on and the
ignition “OFF”.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold the unlock button on the access key
fob. A chirp sounds when the position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position with the access key fob:
1. Hold the access key fob.
2. Unlock and open the driver’s door.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it, push it
down while pressing the release button on the top of
the seatback. Each head restraint should be adjusted
so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the
top of the occupant’s ears. This adjustment should be
made for any seating position, front or rear, that has a
new occupant.
You can adjust the angle of the front head restraints by tilting them forward. You will hear a
click when the restraint is locked. Pulling the head restraint as far forward as it will go will
allow it to return to the fully upright position.
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Seatbelt Adjuster
Always position the seatbelt adjuster so the shoulder
belt passes over the middle of your shoulder without
touching your neck. Pull the adjuster out and slide it
up or down. Release the adjuster and make sure it is
locked in place.
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
Pull the lever down firmly to unlock, then adjust the
height and lengthwise position of the column. Push
the lever firmly back up to lock the column in place.
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POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Turn the knob to “L” (left side) or “R” (right side) to
select a mirror. Move the knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror. Return the knob to the
neutral center position.
Power Folding Mirrors(if equipped)
Press the switch to fold the outside mirrors.
Press again to unfold the mirrors.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
When driving at night, the auto-dimming function
senses brightness from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dims to reduce glare. Pressing the
switch will turn this function on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch will illuminate when the
function is on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace up to three hand-held radio
frequency remotes used to activate devices, such as
garage door openers, gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems, and home lighting. For programming
instructions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual or
visit www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
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Smart Rearview Mirror(if equipped)
Pull the mode lever toward you to show the image
from the camera that is on the rear gate window. Use
when something in your Subaru is blocking your view
out of the rear window. Push the mode lever away
from you to use as a normal mirror.
CABIN VIEW MIRROR(if equipped)
Push gently on the mirror “PUSH” mark and it will
automatically open (eyeglass holder). Push the lid
back up halfway to use the cabin view mirror. Push up
all the way to close the mirror.
POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window, partially press or pull up
the corresponding switch and hold. The front windows
have a one-touch auto up/down function. The rear
windows may also have auto up/down function. Fully
press down or pull up and release to automatically
open or close the window.
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