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6

 

 Airflow Mode Selection Button: 

Press the button to select the desired airflow mode. 

The selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet, feet-defrost or defrost – is 
shown on the display.

7

 

Fan Speed Control Dial:

 

Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease  

fan speed.

8

  

Recirculated/Outside Air Button: 

Press this button to prevent outside air from 

entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru. 
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an 
extended period of time. 

9

 

 Defroster  Button:

 

Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front 

door windows. NOTE: The air conditioning may turn on to defrost the windshield 
more quickly. However, the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate.

10

  

Rear Window Defogger Button:

 

Press this button to turn on the defogger. It will 

automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before then, press 
the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield 
wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this function for continual operation 
through the Combination Meter Display (CMD).

11

 

Rear Climate Control Button:

 

Press this button to operate the rear climate control 

with the front climate control panel. Press the button while the rear climate control is 
on. If equipped, press and hold to lock the rear climate control. The lock indicator will 
illuminate on the front and rear climate control panels.

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R

ear Climate On and Off Button:

 

Press this button to turn the rear climate control 

system on or off.

ICON

MODE

FUNCTION

Ventilation

Instrument panel outlets

Bi-Level

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Ventilation 2

Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than bi-level

Feet

Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel 

and some through windshield defroster outlets

Feet-Defrost

Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and 

both side outlets of the instrument panel

Defrost

Windshield defroster outlets and both side 

outlets of the instrument panel

Summary of Contents for Ascent 2020

Page 1: ...2020 Love It s what makes a Subaru a Subaru Quick Guide Ascent...

Page 2: ...is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S p A GreenEdge is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Harman Kardon is a regi...

Page 3: ...NTRY AND EXIT 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 GETTING COMFORTABLE 16 CONTROLS 21 GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS 22 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 26 REFUELING 27 PASSENGER CARGO AREAS 31 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 32 ADDITIONAL SPECI...

Page 4: ...substitute for the Owner s Manual We strongly encourage you to review the entire Owner s Manual to ensure complete understanding ADDITIONAL RESOURCES If you re having difficulty using any of the funct...

Page 5: ...ted Warranty whichever comes first A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver s door window Subaru Roadside Assistance 1 800 261 2155 Roadside assistance helps with Towing to th...

Page 6: ...you press this button the interior lights will illuminate if set to the DOOR position 3 Rear Gate Pressing this button will unlock the rear gate If equipped with a power rear gate pressing and holdin...

Page 7: ...andle to unlock all doors and the rear gate Two chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice Locking Using Door Handles Close all doors and the rear gate and touch the door lock...

Page 8: ...UMENT PANEL 1 Power windows p 11 2 Power exterior mirrors p 10 3 Instrument panel switches p 20 4 I Set switch p 16 5 Audio controls p 16 6 Light controls p 17 7 Gauges and warning lights p 21 1 2 3 4...

Page 9: ...7 8 Adaptive cruise control p 16 9 Multi Function Display MFD 10 Windshield wipers p 18 11 SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Touchscreen 12 Climate control system p 12 13 Select lever p 23 10 11 8 9 12 13...

Page 10: ...the angle of the seat cushion Pulling up or pushing down the entire switch will adjust the height of the seat cushion 2 Recline Seatback Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the angle of...

Page 11: ...of the seatback Each head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant s ears This adjustment should be made for any seating position fr...

Page 12: ...r if equipped The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace up to three hand held radio frequency remotes used to activate devices such as garage door openers gate openers entry do...

Page 13: ...he switch in either direction Tilting the Moonroof Press and hold the moonroof switch to tilt or lower the moonroof Opening Closing the Moonroof 3 Opening Slide the switch rearward and release to open...

Page 14: ...ger s side 3 SYNC Button Press the button to synchronize the driver s passenger s and rear temperatures to the driver s temperature control dial When using automatic mode the fan speed airflow distrib...

Page 15: ...ndow clears before then press the button again to turn it off If equipped the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will also activate You can customize this function for continual opera...

Page 16: ...dicator light illuminates on the climate control display 2 Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control buttons If you use any of the buttons other that the temperature control buttons...

Page 17: ...the front of the center console and in the cargo area Electrical power is available for use with in vehicle electrical appliances with a maximum power rating of 120W You may also have a 120V AC power...

Page 18: ...NTROL Please refer to the EyeSight Owner s Manual or Quick Guide 1 Adaptive Cruise Control 2 Lane Keep Assist 3 Decrease Distance 4 Increase Distance 5 Resume Set I SET SWITCH Use the controls to disp...

Page 19: ...f equipped rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights Illumination Brightness While the light switch is on rotating the dial on the instrument panel upward will make the illumination brighter When the...

Page 20: ...the lever toward you to spray washer fluid The washer will spray until you release the lever then wipe twice Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers if equipped Press the wiper control lever down one position...

Page 21: ...responding 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 when you move the select lever out of R Rota...

Page 22: ...nd hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call Refer to the SUBARU STARLINK Quick Guide 3 Lane Departure Warning OFF switch Press and hold this switch for two seconds to turn off the Lane...

Page 23: ...re for information Some examples are 1 Tachometer 2 Combination Meter Display CMD 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter and odometer 6 Select lever gear position indicator 7 Engine coolant temperatu...

Page 24: ...y Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets The orange LED illuminates ON All electrical systems will be available The orange LED illuminates OFF Power off and indicator off STARTING THE...

Page 25: ...select lever left from the D position into the M position to select manual mode The gear position indicator in the Combination Meter Display CMD shows the currently selected gear Arrow shaped indicat...

Page 26: ...25 mph while X MODE is active the system is cancelled and you will need to activate it again once you reach a lower speed Hill Descent Control HDC This function helps maintain a constant vehicle spee...

Page 27: ...e switch again to turn it off The function works with the select lever in either the D or R position TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE Without Push button Ignition Switch To Stop the engine 1 Stop your Subaru c...

Page 28: ...ting the vehicle in LOCK OFF 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 To close t...

Page 29: ...pull the lever to unlock the seatback and fold it down To return the seatback to its original position raise the seatback until it locks into place making sure that it is securely locked Third row Se...

Page 30: ...of a child or pet The system turns on if your Subaru is started within 30 minutes of a rear side door opening or closing It also turns on if a rear side door is opened and closed when your Subaru is r...

Page 31: ...the rear gate To close the rear gate briefly press the power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate If you press the button again the rear gate will open Power Rear Gate Lock With the r...

Page 32: ...re the cover under the floor of the cargo area when not in use Instructions for operation are included on the cargo cover housing SPARE TIRE The spare tire is located in the spare tire holder located...

Page 33: ...ld it up and insert the end into the slot marked with an arrow 2 4 L ENGINE 1 Brake Fluid Reservoir 2 Main Fuse Box 3 Battery 4 Windshield Washer Tank 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Radiator Cap 7 Engine C...

Page 34: ...d acceleration except in an emergency Avoid hard braking except in an emergency ENGINE OIL Use 0W 20 synthetic with one of the follow specifications API classification SN with the words RESOURCE CONSE...

Page 35: ...Limited Touring 5 000 pounds 500 pound tongue weight TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS Your Subaru has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The individual tire pressure is found in the Combinati...

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Page 40: ...SUBARU of America Inc One Subaru Drive Camden NJ 08103 9800 MSA5B2000A Issued May 2019 Printed in USA 05 19 Love...

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