2020 SUBARU ASCENT climate control

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)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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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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Heated Seats
Press the front seat heater switch located on the
climate control system. There is a separate switch for
the driver and passenger. Each time you press the
switch, the mode will change as follows: High, Mid,
Low, Off. Yellow indicators will illuminate indicating the
level.
Ventilated Seats(if equipped)
Press the ventilated seat switch located on the climate
control system. There is a separate switch for the
driver and passenger. Each time you press the switch,
the mode will change as follows: High, Mid, Low, Off.
Blue indicators will illuminate indicating the level.
Second-row Heated Seats(if equipped)
Press the rear seat heater switch located on the rear of
the center console. There is a button for each of the
seats. Each time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows: High, Low, Off. Yellow indicators
will illuminate indicating the level.
Heated Steering Wheel(if equipped)
To activate, pull the heated steering wheel switch
while the ignition is “ON”. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate. To deactivate, pull the switch
again. The heater will stay on for approximately
30 minutes.
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Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to Subaru STARLINK®Owner's Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this
feature.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
Power Outlets
Power outlets (12V) are located at the front of the center console and in the cargo area.
Electrical power is available for use with in-vehicle electrical appliances with a maximum
power rating of 120W. You may also have a 120V AC power outlet located below the rear
climate control panel (if equipped).
1Auxiliary 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 your Subaru’s
speakers. Press the “Source” button located on
the steering wheel or the “Media” button on the
Touchscreen to select the auxiliary mode. For more information, refer to the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Owner’s Manual.
2Dual USB Ports
The USB ports are located in the front of the center console and the rear seat areas.
You can connect a variety of USB-equipped devices to the front port, such as
portable music players or smartphones, to enjoy your favorite music through your
Subaru’s speakers. These ports also provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. For more
information, refer to the SUBARU STARLINK
®Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
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2.4 L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
A
ACCESSING THE THIRD-ROW . . . . . 34
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
Power Outlets . . . ...........20
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL......21
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES........2
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . .........21
C
CABIN VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . 14
CARGO COVER . . . . . .........38
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS..........35
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . ......19
Heated Steering Wheel . . ......19
Rear Climate Control Panel......18
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . .........20
Second-row Heated Seats . . . . . . . 19
Three-zone Automatic Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . .........16
Ventilated Seats . . . .........19
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 29
Paddle Shift Control Switches . . . . . 29
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . ......31
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . .........41
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ..........41
EXITING THE THIRD-ROW........34F
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
Second-row Seat . . ..........34
Third-row Seat . . . . . . . ......34
FORWARD ..................2
FUEL . . ...................33
FUEL CAPACITY . . . . . . ........33
FUEL FILLER LID . . ............33
G
GAUGES . . . . . . . . . . . . ......27
H
HOOD PROP . ...............39
I
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . 2
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Subaru Roadside Assistance......3
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security..................3
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES (LOWER
LEFT)...................25
I/SET SWITCH . . . ............22
J
JACK AND TOOLS . ............38
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START
Locking Using Door Handles......6
Locking Using the Rear Gate ......7
Opening the Rear Gate . . .......7
Unlock Using Door Handles .......6
INDEX
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