2022 SUBARU ASCENT tow

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
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......16
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................17
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SWITCHES (LOWER LEFT).....18
AUDIO CONTROLS...........18
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL..........19
i/SET SWITCH...............19
VIEW/ENTER SWITCH........20LIGHT CONTROLS...........20
TURN SIGNALS.............21
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........22
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......23
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR
LIGHTING..................23
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........24
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................26
TILT AND TELESCOPIC
STEERING COLUMN.........29
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 30
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........31
CABIN VIEW MIRROR.........32
POWER WINDOWS..........32
POWER MOONROOF........33
CLIMATE CONTROL..........34
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 40
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........41
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................41
STARTING THE VEHICLE......41
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......42
ELECTRONIC PARKING
BRAKE (EPB)...............43
X-MODE
®..................45
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...46
TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............47
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
AND CAPACITY..............47
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
ACCESSING THE THIRD-ROW . 48
EXITING THE THIRD-ROW.....48
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...49
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......50
LATCH/ANCHOR............51
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......51
CARGO COVER.............52
SPARE TIRE................53
JACK AND TOOLS...........54
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................55
2.4 L ENGINE...............56
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......57
ENGINE OIL................57
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......57
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY.......58
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 58
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............59
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM........61
BUTTONS..................61
TOUCHSCREEN.............63
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................64
VOICE RECOGNITION........64
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......67
REARRANGING ICONS.......67
ADDING SHORTCUTS........68
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER
PROFILE...................69
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................71
MEDIA.....................72
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........73
MAKING A CALL.............73
RECEIVING A CALL..........74
TEXT MESSAGES............75
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®
IN-VEHICLE APPS...........76
SUBARU STARLINK®
MOBILE APP................78
MYSUBARU................79
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............80
CREATING HOME AND
WORK PROFILES............80
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................81
ENROLLMENT..............82
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....82
SUBARU STARLINK
®
WI-FI HOTSPOT.............83
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................84
SOUND....................85
PHONE....................85
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........86
CLOCK....................87
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......90
OPERATION................91
FUNCTIONS................91
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................97
EYESIGHT
®ASSIST MONITOR
(EAM).....................99
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
AND PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES.....100
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please
refer to “Safety and Security
Overview” on page 81 in this
Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and Security
Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Ascent is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru retailer or a commercial towing service.
For more information, please refer to “In Case of Emergency” in your Owner’s Manual.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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VIEW/ENTER SWITCH
Use the arrows to cycle through
useful information in the
Multi-Function Display (MFD).
Navigate to the “Settings” menu
and hold the “VIEW/ENTER”
switch to adjust a number of
settings.
For more information, please
refer to “Instruments and
Controls” in your Owner’s Manual.
LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO:Rotate the end of the lever to set
your headlights to automatically turn on
or off, depending on the level of light
outside. When in the “AUTO” position,
the headlights will automatically turn on
when the windshield wipers operate
several times.
NOTE: The sensitivity of the automatic
headlights can be adjusted through the
STARLINK
®multimedia display.
2Parking Lights:Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the instrument panel
illumination, parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
3Headlights:Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the headlights, instrument panel
illumination, parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights. To
flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you, then release. The high beams will stay
on as long as you hold the lever.
4High Beams:Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. When
set to the “AUTO” position, pushing the lever forward also activates the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system. Pull the lever back to center to return to low beam.
5Fog Lights:If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights when the headlights
are on low beams in the “
” or “AUTO” position.
CONTROLS
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
1Intermittent:Push the wiper control lever
down one position for intermittent
operation. When the lever is in the
intermittent position, you can rotate the
dial to adjust the operating interval of the
wipers.
2Low Speed:Push the wiper control lever
down two positions for low speed wiper
operation.
3High Speed:Push the wiper control lever
down three positions for high speed wiper operation.
4Mist:Push the wiper up from the OFF position for a single wipe.
5Windshield Washer:Pull the lever toward you to wash the windshield. The washer
will spray and the wipers will operate while you pull the lever.
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers(if equipped)
Press the wiper control lever down one
position. When the wiper control lever is in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers operate
automatically when the rain/light sensor on the
windshield glass detects moisture on the
windshield. Rotate the dial to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain/light sensor. All other
functions of the wiper system work the same
as above.
NOTE: Make sure to turn off this function
before entering an automatic car wash.
CONTROLS
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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror(if equipped)
The auto-dimming function senses distracting glare
during nighttime driving and automatically dims to
eliminate the glare and preserve your vision. Press the
switch to turn auto-dimming on or off. A green LED
indicator on the switch illuminates when the function is
on.
HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. The “Instruments and
Controls” chapter in your Owner’s Manual provides
programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
Smart Rearview Mirror(if equipped)
Pull the mode lever toward you to show the image
from the camera that is on the rear gate window. This
is convenient to use when something inside your
Ascent blocks your view out of the rear window. Push
the mode lever away from you to use as a normal
mirror.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
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Paddle Shift Control Switches
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches.
To upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
To apply the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and pull
the parking brake switch up.
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 with the ignition in
the “ON” position. 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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