Subaru ascent Quick Reference Manual

2019 Quick Reference Guide

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Remote keyless entry system

Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped)

Access key
(if equipped)

Lock/Unlock doors

PANIC

* Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the

driver’s door.
Grip the front passenger’s door handle to
unlock all doors, the rear gate and fuel lid.

All doors, the rear gate and fuel lid will be locked/unlocked by the following procedures
carrying the access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)

Keyless access function (if equipped)

Side door (front door handles only): Rear gate:

1

All doors, the rear gate and fuel lid will be

locked.

2

The driver’s door will be unlocked.

(To unlock all doors, the rear gate and fuel lid

briey press the button a second time within

5 seconds.)

3

Press the button to open the rear gate.

4

The horn will sound and the hazard warning

ashes will ash.

BASIC OPERATION

For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual.

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4

1

1
2

3

4

Lock

Unlock*

Door lock sensor

Grip

Touc h

Press

Unlock

Lock

Press

3

Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.

1

Select side to adjust.

2

To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the

direction of your desired position.

Adjust each component

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Remote control mirror switch

1

Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/

telescopic lock lever down.

2

Move the steering wheel to the desired level.

3

Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in

place.

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely

locked by moving it up and down, and forward and

backward.

Driver’s seat

1

Forward and backward adjustment

2

Seat cushion angle adjustment

3

Seat height adjustment

4

Seatback reclining adjustment

5

Lumbar support adjustment (if equipped)

6

Thigh extension (if equipped)

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1

2

3

2

1

2

6

1

2

3

4

5

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Start/Stop engine

To start engine:

STEP1: Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’s

seat.

STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
STEP3: Shift the select lever into the P position.
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on

the push-button ignition switch turns green.

STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the

push-button ignition switch.

To stop engine:

STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the P position.
STEP3: Press the push-button ignition switch.

OFF (Tur n e d of f) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)

Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)

The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK
only when the key is pushed in while turning
it and the select lever is in the P position.

Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)

Ignition switch (if equipped)

Every time the button is pressed

without depressing the brake pedal, the

power is switched in the sequence of

OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.

Electronic parking brake switch

P

Operation

indicator

Apply

Release

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Operate Select lever/Shift lever

Continuously variable transmission

Shift paddle:

Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle

behind the steering wheel.

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the Select lever button in.

Shift while pressing the Select lever button in.

Shift without pressing the Select lever button.

With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the D position to the
M position to select the manual mode.

Select lever

button

Downshift Upshift

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

DRIVER’S AREA

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Headlights

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 Headlightasher,High/Lowbeamchange

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Turn signal

Headlight switch/Turn signal lever/Front fog light switch (if equipped)

A

The high beam assist function automatically changes
the headlight from high beam to low beam (or vice

versa).

The high beam assist function is activated when:

1. The light control switch is in the AUTO position and

the low beam headlights are on automatically.

2. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.

When the high beam assist function is activated,
the indicator (green) on the combination meter will
illuminate.

High beam assist function (if equipped)

High beam assist indicator

D

H

FG

E

3

3

1

2

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A

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4

Front fog lights (if equipped)

To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to

.

Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch
is in...

-

position.

- AUTO position and the headlights are on.

1

Windshield wiper:

To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off

AUTO

: Automatic operation (if equipped)

: Intermittent (if equipped)

: Low speed
: High speed

2

Sensor sensitivity control

3

Wiper intermittent time control

4

Windshield washer:

5

Rear window wiper and washer

To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;

: Continuous
: Intermittent

: Off
: Washer

Rotate knob to

. The washer uid sprays and the

wiper operates.

Wiper and washer switch

B

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

with automatic rain
sensing windshield
wipers

without automatic
rain sensing
windshield wipers

To turn on the hazard warning asher, push the button.
Use the hazard warning asher when you have to park
under emergency conditions.

 Hazardwarningasherswitch

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1

2

4

3

1

4

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the
instrument panel.

To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.
When the control dial is turned fully upward, the

illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the
automatic dimming function does not work at all.

Illumination brightness control dial

D

1

Defroster button:

Press the button to defrost the windshield.

2

,

Rear window defogger button:

Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,

outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer
(if equipped). The function will automatically shut off
after approximately 15 minutes.

Defroster button/Rear window defogger button

E

Hood lock release knob

F

1

For front left window

2

For front right window

3

For rear left window

4

For rear right window

5

Lock switch

Power window switches

G

2

1

3

5

4

2

1

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Power door locking switch

H

1

To lock all doors and the rear gate and

fuel lid

2

To unlock all doors and the rear gate

and fuel lid

Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door

cannot be opened from the inside.

Pull the release knob
and slide the anchor
down.

Child safety locks

Front seat shoulder belt anchor height

To lower To rai se

Pull the release knob
and slide the anchor
up.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. It may be helpful to
temporarily deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to escape from the following

situations.

- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-coverd, or otherwise
slippery surface

- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow

Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.

Vehicle Dynamics Control mode

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode

Indicator lights on the combination meter

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

A

VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS

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G

D CB

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E

K J

F

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Cruise control buttons

B

1

(Lane Keep Assist) switch

2

(Following distance setting) switch

3

RES/+ switch

4

SET/- switch

5

(CRUISE) switch

EyeSight is a driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in
making decisions to provide a more safe and comfortable driving as well as to reduce driver

fatigue.

Multi-function display

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Outside temperature indicator

2

X-MODE indicator

3

Driving information display

4

Clock

INFO button: To change the infomation display,

press the INFO button.

Black and White (if equipped)

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2 3 4

1

3

2

2

4

5

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

1

Clock

2

Outside temperature

3

Information screen

Control switch: Press the ENTER or

button on

the instrument panel to switch the item

displayed on the basic screen. You

can operate the items on the setting

screen by using the ▲, ▼and ENTER
or buttons.

Color LCD (if equipped)

1

Eco gauge

2

Warning screen/Basic screen

3

EyeSight screen

4

Telltale screen

5

Select lever/gear position indicator

6

X-MODE indicator

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Odometer/double trip meter

Control switch: By operating ▲ or ▼ of the control

switch, the screens and selection

items can be switched. When the

/

SET switch is pulled toward you, the

item can be selected and set.

Combination meter display (color LCD)

D

Control switch

1

3

2

1
2

3

4

Control

switch

Deactivating
the Eyesight
system

Activating
the EyeSight
system

Front view

monitor models

Other models

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If the BSD/RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/RCTA

OFF indicator appears on the combination meter, and

the BSD/RCTA is deactivated.

The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind Spot

Detection and Rear Cross Trafc Alert.
These functions enable the system to detect objects

or vehicles to the rear, drawing attention to the driver
when changing a lane or when driving in reverse.

BSD/ RCTA

BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)

E

Some of your desired seat positions can be registered.

Register the seat position with button 1 or 2 or each

of the access keys (if equipped) and retrieve the seat

position.

1

2

Seat position memory function (driver’s seat - if equipped)

G

BSD/RCTA approach
indicator light

The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the surface
of the steering wheel at a constant temperature.

Heated Steering Wheel system (if equipped)

F

Pull

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

X-MODE switch

K

X-MODE assists driving more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill

and downhill.

X-MODE switch X-MODE indicator

Auto Vehicle Hold switch

J

ON : The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light will illuminate.

OFF : The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light will turn off.

Your desired rear gate height can be registered.

Power rear gate memory switch
(if equipped)

H

Power rear gate switch
(if equipped)

I

The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically

keep the vehicle stopped even after releasing the

brake pedal when the vehicle is at a complete
stop,such as at trafc signals.

Auto Vehicle Hold function

Press and hold
the switch.

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X-MODE has the following functions.

Hill descent control function:

Using this function, you can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed driving downhill. If the vehicle

speed is likely to increase, the brake control system will be activated to adjust the vehicle speed.

Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving ability as well as enabling smooth
application of torque for easier control of the steering wheel.

Seat heater

Press the front seat heater switch.Each time you
press the switch, the mode will change as follows.

HIGH

OFF

MID

LOW

Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) (if equipped)

SRH is a function that automatically moves the
headlight beam to the left or right in accordance with

the steering angle and vehicle speed. This function

helps to improve the visibility at night by illuminating

the road ahead at corners and intersections.

Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system

The SRH OFF indicator on the combination meter

turns off when SRH is turned on.

The SRH OFF indicator on the combination meter
illuminates when SRH is turned off.

SRH is
activated

SRH is not
activated

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Sunroof switches (if equipped)

Tilting

Sliding

1

Open

2

Close

Seat ventilation (if equipped)

Sunshade switch (if equipped)

Press the ventilated seat switch. Each time you
press the switch, the mode will change as follows.

1

Open

2

Close

To open or close the sunshade using the automatic

function, slide and hold the switch toward the open/
close and release.
To stop the sunshade halfway, slide the switch again

to stop it halfway or any time.

To raise or lower the
sunroof using

automatic function,

press and hold the
sunroof switch.

HIGH

OFF

MID

LOW

1

2

1

2

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The EyeSight system warns the driver to help prevent or minimize a collision when there

is a risk of collision with an obstacle detected in front. If the driver does not take evasive

action after the obstacle is detected, the brakes will be automatically applied in order to
reduce impact damage, or if possible, prevent the collision. If the driver takes evasive

action to avoid the collision, Pre-Collision Brake Assist will operate in order to assist the
driver to prevent the collision.

Pre-Collision Braking System

Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch

Press and hold this switch for approximately 2 seconds
or longer to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System
and Pre-Collision Throttle Management.

Lane Departure Warning OFF switch

Press and hold this switch for approximately 2 seconds

or longer to turn off the Lane Departure Warning and
Lane Sway Warning functions.

This function warns the driver if the system detects that the vehicle is likely to depart the
trafc lane when the vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (30 MPH) or more.

Lane Departure Warning

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Some warning/indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves

when the ignition switch is turned ON.

Warning lights

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.

If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.

Oil pressure warning

The engine oil pressure is too
low.

Engine low oil level warning

The engine oil level decreases to

the lower limit.

All-wheel Drive warning

Tires of different diameter tted/

air pressure excessively low.

SRS airbag system warning

SRS airbag system and/

or seatbelt pretensioners

malfunction.

Power steering warning

The electric power steering

system malfunction.

AT OIL TEMP warning

Transmission uid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.

Seatbelt warning

Remind the driver to fasten

seatbelt.

Charge warning

Charging system malfunction.

Front passenger’s seatbelt warning

PASS

Remind the front passenger to

fasten seatbelt.

CHECK ENGINE warning/Malfunction indicator

Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.

Door open warning

Any door or the rear gate is not
fully closed.

Low fuel warning

Fuel tank is nearly empty. Rell
fuel immediately.

Windshieldwasheruidwarning

The uid level in the windshield
washer uid tank decreases to
the lower limit.

BSD/RCTA warning

Blind Spot Detection/Rear

Cross Trafc Alert (BSD/RCTA)
malfunction.

MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Brake system warning

Parking brake on/Low brake uid level/EBD System malfunction.
(Anti-lock Brake System warning light illuminates simultaneously)

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning

Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.

ABS warning

Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD System malfunction (Brake System
warning light illuminates simultaneously).

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the

traction control function.

Steering responsive headlight warning/
Steering responsive headlight OFF indicator

Warning : The steering responsive headlight system malfunction.
Indicator : The steering responsive headlight system is deactivated.

Icy road surface warning screen

When the outside temperature becomes 3°C (37°F) or less, the icy road surface
warning screen interrupts to inform the driver that the road surface may be

frozen.

EyeSight warning

The EyeSight systems malfunction.

LED headlight warning

The LED headlights malfunction.

High beam assist warning

The high beam assist function
malfunction.

Access key warning

The access key is not inside the
vehicle. For other situations,
refer to your Owner’s Manual.

RAB warning

Reverse Automatic Braking
System malfunctions.

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Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

Indicator lights

The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual

for more information.

Turn signal
indicator

Headlight
indicator

High beam
indicator

Front fog light
indicator

Security
indicator

BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator

Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicators

Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator

Electronic parking brake
indicator

Hill descent control indicator

Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator

Auto Vehicle Hold ON
indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control
indicator

EyeSight Temporary stop
indicator

Lane Keep Assist indicator

Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF indicator

Lane Departure Warning OFF
indicator

RAB OFF
indicator

High beam
assist indicator

X MODE
indicator

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Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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