2022 SUBARU ASCENT instrument panel

X-MODE®
X-MODE®is the integrated control system of the
engine, All Wheel Drive, and Vehicle Dynamics Control
(VDC) systems for driving with bad road conditions.
Using X-MODE
®, you can drive more comfortably
even in slippery road conditions, such as mud or
snow, including uphill and
downhill. You can activate the
system when the vehicle speed is
less than 12 mph. If the vehicle
speed reaches 25 mph, the
X-MODE
®system is canceled and
can be reactivated once the once
the vehicle speed is lower.
To activate the X-MODE
®system,
press the X-MODE®switch. While
the system is active, the
X-MODE
®indicator appears, and
the Multi-Function Display shows
vehicle posture and function
operation status. To deactivate
X-MODE
®press the X-MODE®
switch again.
In certain situations, such as navigating a vehicle stuck in mud or
snow, it may be helpful to allow more wheel spin by turning off the
VDC system. To turn off the VDC system, push the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch located in the lower left instrument
panel. Push the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch again to
reactivate the VDC system.
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
The Hill Descent Control function helps maintain a consistent
vehicle speed when driving down steep hills or declines. HDC is
automatically activated and set in standby mode when X-MODE
®
is activated. The Hill Descent Control Indicator appears when in
standby mode, and the indicator will flash when HDC is operating.
X-MODE®Multi-Function
Display
X-MODE®Switch
X-Mode®Indicator
Hill Descent
Control Indicator
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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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.
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
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MEMORY HEIGHT(if equipped)
You can set where the Power Rear Gate stops when it opens.
This is a great feature to limit the upward travel of the rear gate to
ensure you can reach it or to prevent the rear gate from contacting a
garage ceiling. You can learn more about setting the Power Rear
Gate Memory Height from the how-to video linked in the QR code
and the following steps.
1Make sure the Memory
Height Switch is the “OFF”
position (the switch is raised
and you can see a white line
on the top).
2Open the rear gate using the
Power Rear Gate Button.
Pause the rear gate when it
reaches the desired height
by pressing the Power Rear
Gate Button on the rear
gate, instrument panel, or
key fob.
Memory Height Button
Power Rear Gate Button
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3Press the memory switch in
the instrument panel to
select the “ON” status
(switch is depressed and
you can no longer see the
white line on top).
4With the rear gate at the
desired height, press and
hold the Power Rear Gate
Close Button on the inside
edge of the rear gate.
A chirp will sound and the
hazard warning lights will
flash to confirm the height
is set.
When the memory switch is in the “ON” status, the rear gate will stop at the set memory
height when you use any of the Power Rear Gate buttons.
For more information, please refer to “Keys and Doors” in your Owner’s Manual.
Memory Height Button
Power Rear Gate Close Button
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F
FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE
UPDATES . . . ............ 133
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS....... 49
Second-Row Seat . . . . .......49
Third-Row Seat . . . . .........50
FRONT VIEW MONITOR . . . . . . . . 101
FUEL FILLER LID . . . .......... 47
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND
CAPACITY . . . . ............ 47
FUNCTIONS . . . . ............ 91
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
with Lane Centering . . . . . . . . . . 94
Conventional Cruise Control......96
Lane Departure Prevention . . . . . . 94
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . 93
Lane Sway Warning..........93
Lead Vehicle Start Alert . . . . . . . . 96
Pre-Collision Brake Assist.......92
Pre-Collision Braking..........92
Pre-Collision Throttle Management . . 92
H
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) . . . . . . . 103
HOME SCREEN ICONS . . . . . . . . . 67
HOOD PROP . . . . ............ 55
HOW TO OVERVIEW .......... 107
I
IGNITION SWITCH . ........... 41
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . 5
Subaru Roadside Assistance . . . . . . 5
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and
Security . . . . . . . . . .........5
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
i/SET SWITCH . . . . ........... 19J
JACK AND TOOLS . . .......... 54
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START .................. 9
Locking Using Door Handles ......9
Locking Using the Rear Gate . . . . . 10
Unlocking Using Door Handles .....9
Unlocking Using the Rear Gate....10
KEYLESS ENTRY . ............. 7
Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking . . 8
L
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM
OFF .................. 100
Lane Departure Warning
OFF Switch . . . ............100
Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF Switch . . . ............100
LATCH/ANCHOR . . ........... 51
LIGHT CONTROLS . ........... 20
Daytime Running Lights . .......21
Illumination Brightness . ........21
M
MAKING A CALL . . . .......... 73
MAPS . . . ................ 125
Arrival Time/Distance.........130
Canceling Guidance . . ........130
Finding a Destination by Address . . 125
Finding a Destination by POI.....126
Guidance Screen Icons . .......128
Map Updates .............131
Map View/Perspective . . . .....129
Map Zoom . . . . . . . . . ......128
Nearest Gas Station ..........130
Route Options . . . . . . . ......127
INDEX
135