2021 SUBARU ASCENT tow bar

Presets
You can preset 18 stations. Presets can be set
for SiriusXM®, FM, or AM stations, allowing
you to switch among the three with the press
of a single button. To preset a radio station:
1. Tune to the desired channel.
2. Press and hold the desired preset station
button at the bottom of the screen.
MEDIA
Bluetooth®
Your Subaru has Bluetooth®hands-free technology to manage your phone and audio
systems. Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones link directly through your Touchscreen
automatically once connected. Bluetooth®Hands-free allows you to receive and initiate
calls, or play music directly from your device while keeping it stowed for safety.
For step-by-step instructions on how to pair a Bluetooth
®device to the Touchscreen,
please see page 107 for Android devices or page 111 for Apple devices. A QR code and
link to more information on pairing a Bluetooth
®device can also be found on page 68.
CD
The CD player holds a single disc. To access the CD menu, put a CD in the player or select
the CD icon on the “Media” Screen. Depending on the CD format, the CD album art work
may appear on the Touchscreen.
USB / iPod
You can plug in a USB memory storage device or iPod into the USB ports. This will bring
up the media screen with controls. If using an iPod, make sure to use an Apple certified
cable or MFi certified cable for proper operation.
Aux Input
The Aux jack is a port that allows input from an
audio device such as MP3 players, portable
music players, and iPods. To access the Aux
menu, plug in the device to the Aux jack and
the menu will appear, or select the Aux menu
from the “Media” Screen.
MULTIMEDIA
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SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW
STARLINK®Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These
include Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced
Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine
Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK
®system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK®experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK®call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
• Press the i-button
for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).*
• To cancel a SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge
call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select the “End
Call” button if displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head towww.Subaru.com/STARLINKto see all the SUBARU
STARLINK
®subscription services and packages.
* Access to STARLINK®Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK®subscription. Remote Engine Start available on keyless access
with push-button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control
available on vehicles with keyless access with push-button start and
automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual
transmission.
STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS..... 59
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control . . 93
Customizing EyeSight
®Settings . . . 94
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . 100
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE
APPS . . . . . . . ........... 71
aha™ by HARMAN ...........71
Android Auto™ . . . ..........72
Apple CarPlay
®.............72
Pandora®................71
SiriusXM®Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 72
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP . . 73
Chimani . . . . . . . ..........74
eBird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Quick Reference Guide........73
Yelp....................74
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT . . . . . ........... 79
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . ........ 70
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN . . . . . ........... 19
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . ........ 55
TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU . . . . . . . . . ........ 6
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 54
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...... 43
Without Push-button Ignition .....43
With Push-button Ignition.......43
TURN SIGNALS . . . . . ......... 34V
VIEW/ENTER Switch . . . . ....... 32
VOICE RECOGNITION.......... 59
Common Commands..........61
Tips....................60
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 37
WELCOME . . . . . . . . . ......... 4
WI-FI . . . . ................ 119
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . 119
Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription.....120
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD . . ........... 100
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . . . ....... 34
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers . . . 34
X
X-MODE
®.................. 42
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . .....42
INDEX
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