2020 SUBARU ASCENT lock

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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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Three-zone Automatic Climate Control
You can set separate temperatures for the driver, front passenger, and rear seats. Set your
desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At
any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2Temperature Control Dial:Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
screen. You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3SYNC Button:Press the button to synchronize the driver’s, passenger’s and rear
temperatures to the driver’s temperature control dial.
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate
control display.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, “SYNC”, or
the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
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11Rear Climate Control Button:Press this button to operate the rear climate control
with the front climate control panel. Press the button while the rear climate control is
on. If equipped, press and hold to lock the rear climate control. The lock indicator will
illuminate on the front and rear climate control panels.
12Rear Climate On and Off Button:Press this button to turn the rear climate control
system on or off.
Rear Climate Control Panel(if equipped)
1Temperature Control Button:Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease
the temperature.
2Fan Speed Control Button:Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the
fan speed.
3On/Off Button:Press this button to turn the rear climate control system on or off.
4Airflow Mode Selection Button:Press this button to select the desired airflow mode.
The selected mode — ventilation, bi-level or feet — is shown on the display.
5Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the rear climate
system. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
To activate automatic mode:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate
control display.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control buttons.
If you use any of the buttons other that the temperature control buttons, the “FULL”
indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light remains illuminated. You can then manually
control the system as desired. Press the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO”
mode.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT)
1Power Rear Gate (if
equipped) (see page 36)
2One-touch Interior Lighting (if
equipped) (see following
section)
3Power Rear Gate Memory (if
equipped) (see page 37)
4Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF
5Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF (if equipped)
6Illumination Brightness (see page 22)
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR LIGHTING(if equipped)
Press the switch to turn on the map lights and reading lights. Press
it again to turn the lights off. The lights will also turn off if you lock
your Subaru with the access key fob or transmitter, or using the
front door handle or rear gate lock.
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OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency
Assistance:Press the
“SOS” button to connect
with a SUBARU STARLINK
®
Customer Care Advisor.
(Subscription required.)
Press and hold the button for
about two seconds to cancel
the call. Refer to the
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety
and Security Owner’s
Manual or the SUBARU STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
2Enhanced Roadside Assistance:Press the “i” button to connect with a SUBARU
STARLINK
®Roadside Assistance Provider. (Subscription required.) Press and hold
the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. Refer to the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Quick Guide.
3Lane Departure Warning OFF switch:Press and hold this switch for two seconds to
turn off the Lane Departure Warning and the Lane Sway Warning function. Press and
hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems back on. Refer to the
EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
4Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch:Press and hold this switch for two
seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management. Press and hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems
back on. Refer to the EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
5Automatic Illumination:When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
6Map Lights:Press a map light to turn it on or off.
CONTROLS
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON:All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START:Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH(if equipped)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON:All electrical systems will be available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”.
NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. While depressing the brake pedal, look for the Engine START/ STOP button indicator to
turn Green and then briefly press and release the Engine “START/STOP” button.
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the
passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your vehicle is stopped and the selector
placed in PARK. Then turn the ignition to the
"LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. Unlock the lid by pressing the unlock/disarm button
on the access key fob or transmitter, pressing the
unlock side of the power door locking switch, or
putting the vehicle in “LOCK”/“OFF”.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap
holder inside the lid.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels
with more than 15% ethanol. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.
FUEL CAPACITY
19.3 US gallons
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty,
at approximately 2.6 US gallons.
REFUELING
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ACCESSING THE THIRD-ROW
While pulling up the lever on the second-row seat, fold
the seatback forward and slide the seat toward the
front.
EXITING THE THIRD-ROW
From the third-row seat, raise the lever on the
second-row seatback. The seatback of the
second-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide
forward.
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
Second-row Seat
1Tilt:Pull the lever and tilt the seatback forward.
2Fold:After tilting the seatback, pull the lever to
unlock the seatback and fold it down. To return
the seatback to its original position, raise the
seatback until it locks into place, making sure
that it is securely locked.
Third-row Seat
1Fold:While pulling the strap, fold the seatback
forward.
2Return:To return the seatback to the upright
position from inside your Subaru, lift the seatback
up. From outside your Subaru, pull up on the
strap on the back of the seatback. Lift the seat
up securely until it locks in place.
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