2020 SUBARU ASCENT ignition

Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking
With this function, all doors and the fuel lid will automatically lock or unlock when certain
conditions are met based on your preference. You can change the setting in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the Touchscreen. Possible settings are:
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Vehicle Speed
(12 mph)Shift in/out of
PARKOFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Ignition OFF Drivers Door
OpenShift in/out of
PARKOFF
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START(if
equipped)
Your Subaru allows for customizing of the door unlock settings. The default setting is when
you unlock the vehicle, only the driver’s door and fuel lid unlock. If preferred, you can set
the vehicle to unlock all doors, the rear gate and the fuel lid. This adjustment can be
performed through the SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia Touchscreen under “Settings”,
then “Vehicle”.
Unlock Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s
door (or all doors depending on the setting). Grip the
front passenger’s handle to unlock all doors and the
rear gate. Two chirps will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the rear gate and touch the door
lock sensor (two lines) on either front door handle. 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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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.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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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.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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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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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission models.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition Switch(if equipped)
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK
®Multimedia System will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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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REAR SEAT REMINDER
The Rear Seat Reminder system assists you in
preventing a child or pet from being left in your
Subaru. The system monitors the opening and
closing of the rear side door. It does not
physically sense the presence of a child or pet.
The system turns on if your Subaru is started
within 30 minutes of a rear side door opening
or closing. It also turns on if a rear side door is
opened and closed when your Subaru is
running and stationary. The system remains on
if your Subaru is turned off and back on again
within 30 minutes and the rear side doors
remained closed.
When you turn your Subaru off, the system warns you audibly and with a “Reminder, Look
in Rear Seat” message in the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
The system operates only one time with each ignition cycle and opening and closing of a
rear side door. You can turn the Rear Seat Reminder off in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD).
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)(if equipped)
Power Rear Gate Button
Briefly press and release the button on the instrument
panel to automatically open or close the rear gate. Two
chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice. If you briefly press the button while it is
closing, it will open. If you briefly press the button
while it is opening, it will pause. Press the button again
to close the rear gate. If you attempt to open the Power Rear Gate with the doors locked,
three rapid beeps will sound.
The operation is the same using the Power Rear Gate Button on the access key fob or
transmitter.
NOTE: This button only functions to open the PRG when the doors are unlocked. If the
doors are locked, you will hear three rapid beeps from the vehicle.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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