2022 SUBARU ASCENT ESP

BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)(if equipped)
This system uses radar sensors mounted behind the rear bumper on the left and right
sides that warn you if another vehicle is sensed in your blind spots. These functions
provide additional awareness when changing lanes or driving in reverse.
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Blind Spot Detection senses if a vehicle is traveling at the same
relative speed in your blind spot and provides a visual warning.
If the system detects a vehicle in your blind spot, the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light in the corresponding side mirror frame
illuminates. If you operate the turn signal lever in the direction the
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminated, the system provides an additional level
of warning by rapidly flashing the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Change Assist (LCA) provides an additional level of protection by warning you of
rapidly approaching vehicles in the neighboring lanes. If LCA detects a vehicle
approaching at a high speed in the neighboring lanes, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light in the corresponding side mirror frame illuminates. If you operate the turn signal lever
in the direction the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminated, the system rapidly
flashes the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
This function detects a vehicle approaching
from either side as you reverse, helping you
check the rear and side areas of the vehicle
when moving backward. If RCTA detects a
vehicle approaching from either side while
moving backward, the system provides visual
and audible warnings: The BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light(s) on the side mirror(s)
flash, the BSD/RCTA warning indicator
appears in the upper corner of the Rear-Vision
Camera display, and a warning buzzer sounds.
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF
BSD/RCTA can be deactivated by pressing the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch in the instrument panel. Press
the switch again to turn BSD/RCTA back on. When
these functions are off, a yellow BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator will be displayed in the Combination Meter.
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)
This function uses the EyeSight®cameras to automatically switch the
headlights between high and low beam settings, enhancing safety for
both you and other drivers on the road. To activate High Beam Assist,
set the headlight control switch to the “AUTO” position and push the
headlight lever forward to the high beam position. The green HBA
indicator illuminates on the Combination Meter.
HBA automatically activates the high beams when the forward area is dark, there are no
preceding/oncoming vehicles or sharp curves in the road, and your speed is approximately
20 mph or greater. When a preceding/oncoming vehicle is detected, the forward area is
bright, your speed decreases to 10 mph or less, or the EyeSight
®system is malfunctioning
or is temporarily stopped, HBA automatically switches to low beams.
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS (SRH)
The Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) system aims the headlight beams in the
direction you are steering, improving visibility at corners and intersections when driving at
night. You can turn the SRH system on or off using the steering wheel mounted “i/SET”
switches to access the settings menu on the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
For more information, please refer to “Instruments and Controls” in your Owner’s
Manual.
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING (RAB)(if equipped)
This system uses four rear bumper mounted sonar
sensors to detect objects when moving between
1 and 9 mph in reverse. RAB uses the Rear-Vision
Camera image to display colored proximity alerts
when an object is detected. As an object becomes
closer to the rear of your vehicle, audible beeps
provide additional awareness in progressive levels.
If RAB determines that a collision with an object is
possible, the system can automatically apply the
brakes to help prevent or minimize the impact.
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) OFF
In some cases, such as connecting a trailer, it may be helpful to temporarily turn the
system off. RAB can be turned off using the buttons in the lower corners of the
touchscreen when the select lever is in the “R” position.
Select and hold the “RAB ON” button in the lower part of the touchscreen
until it changes to “RAB OFF” to disable the automatic braking functions of
the RAB system.
Select and hold the “P))) ON” button in the lower part of the touchscreen until
it changes to “P))) OFF” to disable the audible beeping of the RAB system.
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EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER
EyeSight®is a driver assist technology which may not operate optimally under all driving
conditions. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System
effectiveness depends on many factors such as vehicle maintenance, weather and road
conditions. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operations and limitations.
The Pre-Collision Braking system is designed to provide automatic braking that either
prevents a collision or reduces the severity of a frontal impact.
The Pre-Collision Throttle Management system is designed to reduce acceleration and
minimize the severity of certain frontal impacts.
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control and Brake Light Recognition are designed to assist the
driver and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving.
Lane Centering function operates only when used in conjunction with Advanced Adaptive
Cruise Control.
Lane Departure Prevention operates only when the lane markings are visible, and system
effectiveness depends on many factors.
Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are systems
designed to assist the driver by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle during a
lane change or reversing and are not a substitute for safe and attentive driving.
The Reverse Automatic Braking System is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving.
System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as vehicle maintenance, weather
and road conditions. Always exercise caution and use vehicle mirrors and the Rear-Vision
Camera when backing up. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation
and limitations.
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S
SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW . . 81
SEATING . . . . . ............. 26
Head Restraint Adjustment . .....28
Manual Seats . .............26
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) . . . 27
Seatbelt Adjuster ............29
SETTINGS AND UPDATES OVERVIEW . 84
Connect to Home Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . 84
Performing Software Updates.....84
SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 85
SPARE TIRE . . . . ............ 53
STARTING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . 41
Without Push-button Ignition .....41
With Push-button Ignition.......41
STEERING RESPONSIVE HEADLIGHTS
(SRH) . . . . . . . ........... 103
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS..... 64
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control . . 97
Customizing EyeSight
®Settings . . . 98
STEREO CAMERA PRECAUTIONS . . 104
SUBARU STARLINK
®IN-VEHICLE
APPS . . . . . . . ........... 76
aha
®by HARMAN ...........76
Android Auto™ . . . ..........77
Apple CarPlay
®.............77
Pandora®................76
SiriusXM®Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 77
SUBARU STARLINK®MOBILE APP . . 78
SUBARU STARLINK®WI-FI HOTSPOT . 83
T
TEXT MESSAGES . . . . . ........ 75
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN . . . . . ........... 29TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . ........ 59
TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . ...... 63
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU................. 6
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . . . . . 58
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE . . . . . . 46
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 46
With Push-button Ignition . . . . . . . 46
TURN SIGNALS . . . . .......... 21
V
VIEW/ENTER SWITCH . . . . . ..... 20
VOICE RECOGNITION.......... 64
Common Commands..........66
Tips....................65
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 17
WELCOME . . . . . . . . . ......... 4
WI-FI . . . . ................ 122
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . 122
Wi-Fi Hotspot Subscription.....124
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD . . ........... 104
WINDSHIELD WIPERS . . . ....... 22
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers . . . 22
X
X-MODE
®.................. 45
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . .....45
INDEX
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