2021 SUBARU ASCENT belt

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
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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COMBINATION METER
1Tachometer
2Combination Meter Display (CMD)
3Speedometer
4Fuel gauge5Trip meter and odometer
6Select lever/gear position indicator
7Engine coolant temperature gauge
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt
warningDoor
openBrake system
Yellow lights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuelEngine oil
level warning
lightTire pressure
warning light
Green and blue lights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight
indicator
lightAuto Vehicle
Hold ONHigh beam
indicator
light
GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
To apply the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and pull
up the parking brake switch. The
indicator light on the parking
brake switch will illuminate and
“PARK” will appear in the
Combination Meter.
To release the parking brake
manually, depress the brake pedal
and push the parking brake
switch down. To automatically
release the parking brake, gently
press the accelerator pedal with
the select lever in the “D” or “R” position.
NOTE: Automatic parking brake release will not work unless all the doors are closed and
your seatbelt is fastened.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Auto Vehicle Hold gives your feet
a break by automatically holding
your Subaru in place when at a
complete stop, such as a traffic
signal, even after you release the
brake pedal. Press the Auto
Vehicle Hold switch on the center
console to turn on the function.
The AVH indicator in the
combination meter will illuminate.
While your Subaru is being held
by this function, the operation
indicator in the combination meter
will illuminate. The function is
canceled when you depress the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Press the switch again to turn it
off. The function works with the
select lever in either the “D” or
“R” position.
NOTE:
• For this system to work your
seatbelt must be fastened.
• Make sure to turn off this
function before entering an
automatic car wash.
ICON MODE
Auto Vehicle Hold ON
Auto Vehicle Hold IN
OPERATION
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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LATCH/ANCHOR
Your Subaru is equipped with Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH). For
maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH
system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation
instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to
properly install the LATCH compatible restraint
system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or
anchorages provided in your Subaru. Children
age 12 and under must properly occupy the
rear seat at all times.
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).
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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Passenger Occupant Detection and Seatbelt Reminders
To help keep your passengers
safe, your Subaru has a
passenger occupant detection
and seatbelt reminder system for
each seat, including the second
and third rows.
If passengers in the second or
third row do not fasten their
seatbelts while the ignition is in
the "ON" position, the seatbelt
warning lights illuminate or blink
for the specific seat, and a
warning chime may sound.
For more information, please
refer to “Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime” in your Subaru Owner’s Manual.
CARGO COVER(if equipped)
Use the detachable cargo cover to protect
contents in the cargo area from direct sunlight.
Pull the cover toward the rear of your Subaru
and insert both ends of the cover into the
guides.
Store the cover under the floor of the cargo
area when not in use. Instructions for
operation are included on the cargo cover
housing.
Cargo Area and Cover
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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Updating Maps Over-the-Air .....82
Updating Maps Using Your
PC/MAC . . . . . . . . . . .......83
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . ........ 76
MEDIA................... 67
Aux Input . . . . . . . . . ........67
Bluetooth
®................67
CD ....................67
USB / iPod . . . . . . . .........67
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT . . . . . . . 106
MEMORY HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . 104
MYSUBARU . . . . . . .......... 75
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 75
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....... 78
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN........ 53
O
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR LIGHTING . . 35
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . ........ 36
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Various Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
PAIRING A PHONE . . . . ........ 68
PHONE................... 81
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ..... 19
Power Folding Mirrors .........20
POWER MOONROOF . . . . . ..... 22
Opening/Closing the Sunshade . . . . 22
Sliding the Moonroof . .........22
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . 22
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) ....... 11
From the Rear of the Vehicle.....12
Power Rear Gate Button ........11
Power Rear Gate Lock . ........13POWER WINDOWS............ 21
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 38
R
RADIO.................... 66
AM/FM Radio..............66
Presets..................67
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
REARRANGING ICONS .......... 62
REAR SEAT REMINDER......... 48
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders ...........49
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . ..... 20
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 20
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 20
Smart Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . 21
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . ..... 97
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . . . . . 35
RECEIVING A CALL ............ 69
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB) .................. 99
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......... 54
S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 77
SEATING.................. 16
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 18
Manual Seats . . . . . .........16
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 17
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . . . . .....18
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW............... 80
Connect to Home Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . 80
Performing Software Updates .....80
SOUND................... 81
SPARE TIRE................ 50
STARTING THE VEHICLE ......... 38
Without Push-button Ignition.....38
With Push-button Ignition . ......38
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
INDEX
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