2021 SUBARU ASCENT Getting Started Guide

8Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 31)
9Multi-Function Display (MFD) (p. 32)
10Windshield Wipers (p. 34)
11SUBARU STARLINK
®Multimedia Touchscreen (p. 56)
12Climate Control System (p. 23)
13CVT Selector (p. 39)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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SEATING
Manual Seats
1Forward/Backward:Pull
the lever below the seat up
and slide the seat forward or
backward. Release the lever
and make sure the seat is
locked into place.
2Seat Height (Driver’s Seat):
Pulling up or pushing down
on the lever will raise or
lower the seat cushion.
3Recline Seatback:Pull the
lever up to adjust the
seatback. Release the lever
and make sure the seatback
is locked into place.
Manual Seat Levers
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Power Driver’s Seat(if equipped)
1Seat Position:Moving the
switch forward or backward
will adjust the seat in that
direction. Pulling up or
pushing down on the back of
the switch will adjust the
seat height up or down.
Pulling up or pushing down
on the front of the switch will
adjust the angle of the seat
cushion.
2Recline Seatback:Moving
the top of the switch forward
or backward will adjust the
angle of the seatback.
3Lumbar Support:Pressing
the front of the switch will
increase support. Pressing
the rear of the switch will
decrease support.
4Thigh Extension (if
equipped):Pull up on the
lever below the seat cushion
to adjust the length.
Power Seat Controls
Thigh Extension
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Head Restraint Adjustment
Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. To lower the head restraint,
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.
The angle of the front head
restraints can be adjusted by
tilting them forward. You will hear
a click when the restraint locks in
place. Pulling the head restraint
as far forward as it will go allows it
to return to the fully upright position.
Seatbelt Adjuster
To keep yourself comfortable and
safe, always position the seatbelt
adjuster so the shoulder belt
passes over the middle of your
shoulder without touching your
neck. Pull the tab out and slide
the adjuster up or down to set the
position. Release the tab and
make sure the adjuster is locked
in place.
Release Button and Head Restraint Adjustment
Seatbelt Adjustment Tab
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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
You can adjust both the height
and lengthwise position of the
steering wheel. Pull the lever on
the side of the steering column
down firmly to unlock, then adjust
the position of the steering wheel.
Push the lever firmly back up to
lock the column in place.
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Turn the knob to “L” (left side) or “R” (right
side) to select a mirror. Push the knob in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Turn the
knob back to the center position when
finished.
Steering Column Unlock
Power Mirror Knob
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Power Folding Mirrors(if equipped)
The Power Folding Mirrors make it easy to
protect your exterior mirrors when your Subaru
is parked or being washed in an automated
car wash. Press the switch to fold the exterior
mirrors and press again to unfold. The switch
works with the ignition in the “ON” or “ACC”
positions.
NOTE: Always ensure the mirrors are
unfolded before driving.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
The auto-dimming function senses distracting glare during
nighttime driving and automatically dims to eliminate the
glare and preserve your vision. Press the switch to turn
auto-dimming on or off. A green LED indicator on the
switch illuminates when the function is on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if
equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The Owner’s Manual
provides programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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Smart Rearview Mirror(if equipped)
Pull the mode lever toward you to show the image
from the camera that is on the rear gate window. This
is convenient to use when something inside your
Ascent blocks your view out of the rear window. Push
the mode lever away from you to use as a normal
mirror.
CABIN VIEW MIRROR
Gently push the lid in the
overhead console on the “PUSH”
mark, and the compartment
automatically opens to the
eyeglass holder. Push the lid back
up halfway to use the cabin view
mirror. Push the lid up all the way
to close the mirror.
POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window,
partially press down or pull up
and hold the corresponding
switch. The front windows have a
one-touch auto up/down
function. Fully press down or pull
up and release to automatically
open or close a one-touch
window.
Power Window Switches
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POWER MOONROOF(if equipped)
With the ignition in the “ON” position, you can tilt and slide the moonroof.
Opening/Closing the Sunshade
1Opening:Slide the switch
rearward, briefly hold, and
release to automatically
open the sunshade. To stop
the sunshade halfway, slide
the switch in either direction.
2Closing:Slide switch
forward, briefly hold, and
release to automatically
close the sunshade. To stop
the sunshade halfway, slide
the switch in either direction.
Tilting the Moonroof
Press and hold the moonroof switch to tilt or lower the moonroof.
Sliding the Moonroof
3Opening: Slide the switch rearward, briefly hold, and release to open the moonroof. It
will stop slightly before the fully-open position to reduce wind noise. Slide the switch
rearward again and release to fully open it.
4Closing: Slide the switch forward, briefly hold, and release to close the moonroof. It
will stop in the tilted position. Slide the switch forward and hold to fully close it.
Power Sunshade and Moonroof Switches
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