2020 SUBARU ASCENT power steering

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.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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X-MODE®
X-MODE is the integrated control system of the
engine, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system and Vehicle
Dynamics Control (VDC) systems. It helps to maximize
traction in slippery conditions such as mud or snow. In
certain situations, such as deep mud or snow, it may
help to turn VDC off to allow for more wheel spin.
X-MODE functions with the select lever in the “D” or
“R” position.
Press the X-MODE button with the vehicle speed less
than 12 mph to activate the system. When active, the
Multi-Function Display (MFD) shows the steering direction, vehicle angle and power
distribution. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph while X-MODE is active, the system is
cancelled and you will need to activate it again once you reach a lower speed.
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
This function helps maintain a constant vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or
declines. HDC is automatically engaged with X-MODE and functions with the select lever
in the “D” or “R” position.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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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KEYLESS ENTRY
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking . . 5
L
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LIGHT CONTROLS
Daytime Running Lights . . . .....22
Illumination Brightness . . . . . . . . . 22
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN . . .......41
O
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR LIGHTING . . . 25
OVERHEAD PANEL . . . . ........26
P
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Folding Mirrors . . . ......13
POWER MOONROOF
Opening/Closing the Moonroof . . . . 15
Opening/Closing the Sunshade . . . . 15
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . ......15
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)
From the Rear of the Vehicle . . . . . 36
Memory Height . . . . . . .......37
Power Rear Gate Button . . . . . . . . 36
Power Rear Gate Lock . . .......37
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . .......14
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 28
R
REAR SEAT REMINDER . . . . . . . . . . 36
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . .......13
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 13Smart Rearview Mirror.........14
REAR WINDOW WIPER..........24
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . 41
S
SEATING
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 10
Manual Seats . . ............10
Memory Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seatbelt Adjuster . ...........12
SPARE TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 28
With Push-button Ignition . . .....28
T
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) . . ................42
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU . . ................4
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 41
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 32
With Push-button Ignition Switch . . 32
TURN SIGNALS . . . ...........23
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 27
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers . . . 23
X
X-MODE
®
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . 30
INDEX
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