2020 SUBARU ASCENT instrument panel

2PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
5ENTRY AND EXIT
8INSTRUMENT PANEL
10GETTING COMFORTABLE
21CONTROLS
27GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
28OPERATING THE VEHICLE
33REFUELING
34PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
39ENGINE COMPARTMENT
41ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
43INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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
8

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
9

Operation in Manual Mode
4Air Conditioner Button:Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
5MAX A/C Button:Press this button for quickest cooling.
6Airflow Mode Selection Button:Press the button to select the desired airflow mode.
The selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, feet-defrost or defrost – is
shown on the display.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Bi-Level
Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
Ventilation 2
Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than bi-level
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and
some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-DefrostWindshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side
outlets of the instrument panel
DefrostWindshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel
7Fan Speed Control Dial:Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
8Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press this button to prevent outside air from
entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
9Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
NOTE: The air conditioning may turn on to defrost the windshield more quickly.
However, the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate.
10Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous
operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the SUBARU STARLINK
®
touch screen.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
17

I/SET SWITCH
Use the controls to display and change selected items
in the Combination Meter Display (CMD). Pull and hold
this switch to access the settings menu. Pull the
arrows to move up or down the menu.
LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO:If equipped, rotate the end of the
lever to automatically turn your headlights
on or off, depending on the level of
outside light.
2Daytime Running Lights:Rotate the end
of the lever to turn on the instrument
panel lights, parking lights, side marker
lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
3Headlights:Rotate the end of the lever to
turn on the headlights, instrument panel lights, parking lights, side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights.
4High Beams:Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. Pull the
lever back to center to return to low beam. If equipped, this also activates the High
Beam Assist (HBA) system.
5Fog Lights:If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights.
Illumination Brightness
While the light switch is on, rotating the dial on the instrument panel
upward will make the instrument panel illumination brighter. When
the dial is fully rotated upward (dots aligned), the instrument panel
illumination stays at full brightness. Rotating the dial downward
dims the instrument panel illumination.
For map equipped vehicles, this setting also affects the day/night
view and illumination level.
CONTROLS
22

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.
CONTROLS
25

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
36

From the Rear of the Vehicle
To open the rear gate, unlock your Subaru or have
your access key fob with you. Then, briefly press the
button on the underside trim near the license plate.
The rear gate will automatically open. If you briefly
press the button while the gate is opening, it will
pause. Press the button again to close the rear gate.
To close the rear gate, briefly press the Power Rear
Gate Button on the inside edge of the rear gate. If you
press the button again, the rear gate will open.
Power Rear Gate Lock
With the rear gate open, press the lock button on the
inside edge of the rear gate. All doors, the rear gate
and the fuel lid will lock, and the rear gate will close.
Memory Height
You can set where the rear gate stops when it opens.
To set the height:
1. Make sure the ignition is in the “LOCK”/”OFF”
position.
2. Open the rear gate using the Power Rear Gate
function.
3. Stop the rear gate when it reaches the desired
height by pressing the PRG button on the rear gate,
instrument panel, or key fob.
4. Press the memory switch in the instrument panel to
select the “ON” status (switch indented).
5. With the rear gate at the desired height, press and hold the Power Rear Gate Button on
the inside edge of the rear gate. A chirp will sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash three times to confirm the height is set.
When the memory switch is in the “ON” status, the rear gate will stop at the set memory
height when you use any of the Power Rear Gate switches.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
37