2021 SUBARU ASCENT brake

PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH
BUTTON START............. 9
POWER REAR GATE (PRG)....11
INSTRUMENT PANEL........14
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................16
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN...................19
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 19
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........20
CABIN VIEW MIRROR.........21
POWER WINDOWS..........21
POWER MOONROOF........22
CLIMATE CONTROL..........23
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 29
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............30AUDIO CONTROLS...........30
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL..................31
I/SET SWITCH...............31
VIEW/ENTER Switch..........32
LIGHT CONTROLS...........32
TURN SIGNALS.............34
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........34
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......35
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR
LIGHTING..................35
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........36
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......37
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................37
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........38
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................38
STARTING THE VEHICLE......38
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......39
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB).....................40
X-MODE
®..................42
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...43
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Illumination Brightness
When the light controls are on (in
the
,, or “AUTO”
position), and ambient light is low,
rotating the illumination
brightness 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.
When the ambient light is bright,
the illumination brightness is set
to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine is running, the parking
brake is released, the select lever is out of the “P” position, and the light switch is set to
Off, “AUTO”, or “
”. Always turn on the headlights when it’s dark outside by rotating
the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
Illumination Brightness Dial
CONTROLS
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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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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK/OFF:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON:All electrical systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START:Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH(if equipped)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position will
change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and
accessory power outlets. Orange indicator illuminates.
ON:All electrical systems are available. Orange
indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”.
NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. When the Engine START/STOP button indicator turns green, briefly press and release
the Engine START/STOP button.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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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2.4 L ENGINE
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2Main Fuse Box
3Battery
4Windshield Washer Tank
5Engine Oil Filler Cap6Radiator Cap
7Engine Coolant Reservoir
8Engine Oil Filter
9Engine Oil Dipstick
10Air Cleaner Element
Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for recommended replacement
intervals.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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ROOF RAIL CAPACITY
CROSS BARS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS STATIC
150 Pounds 176 Pounds 700 Pounds
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY
Ascent (Base) Models
Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight*
2,000 pounds 200 pounds
Premium/Limited/Touring Models
Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight*
5,000 pounds 500 pounds
*Towing a trailer with brakes.
NOTE:
• For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as
expected due to obstruction of the radar waves. For details about the BSD/RCTA OFF
switch, refer to page 98 and/or your Owner’s Manual.
• For models equipped with the RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) driving support system,
when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the RAB button to deactivate the
system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the sonar
waves. For details about the RAB button, refer to page 99 and/or your Owner’s Manual.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details, especially if you plan to use
this vehicle for regular towing.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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