2022 SUBARU ASCENT key fob

KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Press the lock/arm button to lock the doors, the rear gate,
and the fuel door and to activate the security alarm. A chirp
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash once.
• If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five
rapid chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash to
alert you.
• Press the lock/arm button three times to activate the vehicle
finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the
horn sounds once, and the hazard warning lights flash three
times.
2Unlock/Disarm
• Press the unlock/disarm button once to unlock the driver’s
door and fuel door. Two chirps sound and the hazard
warning lights flash twice. To unlock all the doors and the
rear gate, briefly press the button twice.
• The interior lights will illuminate when you press the
unlock/disarm button if they are set to the “DOOR” position
on the overhead console.
3Rear Gate
• Press the rear gate button to unlock the rear gate.
• If your Subaru has a Power Rear Gate, press and hold this
button to open or close the rear gate.
4Panic Alarm
• Press the panic alarm button to sound the horn and flash
the hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to deactivate the panic
alarm.
Transmitter
Access Key Fob
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
(if equipped)
The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features the following touch-activated
door locking or unlocking functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or purse;
simply carry the access key fob with you. You can customize the touch-activated door
locking or unlocking settings using the Combination Meter Display or through the
STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then “Vehicle”.
Unlocking Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the driver’s door (or all
doors depending on the setting).
Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors and the
rear gate. Two chirps sound and
the hazard warning lights flash
twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all the doors and the rear
gate and touch the door lock
sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the
rear gate lock. One chirp sounds
and the hazard warning lights
flash once.
Door Unlock Sensor
Door Lock Sensor
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POWER REAR GATE (PRG)(if equipped)
The Power Rear Gate allows automatic opening, and a single touch
of a button can close the gate and lock the entire vehicle. The
opening height can also be adjusted for spaces where clearance is
limited.
You can learn more about the Power Rear Gate from the video
linked in the QR code and “Keys and Doors” in your Owner’s Manual.
Power Rear Gate Button
Opening the Power Rear Gate
Press and hold the Power Rear
Gate Button on the instrument
panel to automatically open the
rear gate. Two chirps sound and
the hazard warning lights flash
twice.
Stopping the Power Rear Gate
If you briefly press the Power
Rear Gate Button while the rear
gate is opening, it will stop.
Press and briefly hold the button
again to close the rear gate.
Closing the Power Rear Gate
Press and hold the Power Rear Gate Button on the instrument panel to close the rear gate.
If you briefly press the button while the rear gate is closing, it will open.
The operation of the Power Rear Gate is the same using the Power Rear Gate Button on
the access key fob or transmitter.
NOTE: If the doors are locked when you operate the Power Rear Gate, you may hear three
rapid beeps from the vehicle. In this case, unlock the doors and then operate the Power
Rear Gate.
Power Rear Gate Button
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REAR WINDOW WIPER
Rotate the end of the lever up one position for
intermittent, or two positions for continuous
operation.
When the lever in is the intermittent position,
the wiper operates at intervals corresponding
with vehicle speed. When you move the select
lever to the “R” position, the wiper will switch
to continuous operation. It will return to
intermittent operation when you move the
select lever out of “R”.
Rotate the dial up from the continuous operation position or down from the off position to
spray washer fluid. The washer sprays and wiper operates until you release the dial, and
then returns to the previous position.
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR LIGHTING(if equipped)
When your interior lights are set to
the “DOOR” position in the
overhead console, pressing the
One-Touch Interior Lighting
Switch conveniently turns on all
the map lights and reading lights
at once. Pressing the switch again
turns all the map and reading
lights off. Once the lights are
turned on using the switch, you
can also turn them off by locking
the doors using the key
fob/transmitter, door handle, or
Power Rear Gate Lock Switch.
CONTROLS
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the audio system 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 audio
system 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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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of the
passenger side. To open the lid:
1. Make sure your Subaru is stopped and the select
lever is placed in the “P” position. Then, turn the
ignition to the "LOCK"/ "OFF" position.
2. The fuel filler lid is unlocked by using the unlock
switch in the door, access key fob, or door handles.
3. Push the rear side of the lid.
4. When the lid opens slightly, open it further by hand.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the cap
holder inside the lid.
After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it
clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain
not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
NOTE: The Check Engine warning light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not tightened
properly.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITY
2.4L Engine Fuel Specifications and Capacity
Fuel Octane Rating
87 AKI or higher
Ethanol Content Limit
No more than 15%
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 US Gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.6 US Gallons
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
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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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MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT(if equipped)
You can set the seat position and
retrieve it using the buttons on
the driver’s door or the access
key fob.
To set a seat position with a button:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position, with the parking brake applied and the
ignition in the “ON” position.
2. Adjust your seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold either button “1” or “2”. A chirp sounds
when the position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position set with a button:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. Put the select lever in the “P” position and apply the parking brake. Then, press button
“1” or “2”. The seat is automatically recalled to your preferred position.
To set a seat position with the access key fob:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position with the parking brake applied and the
ignition “OFF”.
2. Adjust your seat to the desired position.
3. While holding the “SET” button, press and hold the unlock button on the access key
fob. A chirp sounds when the position is registered.
To retrieve the seat position set with the access key fob:
1. Hold the access key fob.
2. Unlock and open the driver’s door. The seat is automatically recalled to your preferred
position.
Memory Seat Buttons
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