Subaru Ascent (2022 year). Manual in english — page 19

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Rear door bottle holder

The bottle holder equipped on each door
trim can be used to hold beverage bottles
and other items.

6-5. Power outlets

CAUTION

.

Do not place any foreign objects,

especially metal ones, such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use.

.

If the plug on your electric appli-

ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.

.

Use of an electric appliance in the

accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.

.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on
your electrical appliance will not
interfere with shifting gears and
operating the accelerator and
brake pedals. If they do, do not
use the electrical appliance while

driving.

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12 V power outlet

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at
any of the accessory power outlets when
the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or
“ON” position. Accessory power outlets
are located in the following places.

Power outlet below the climate control
dials

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Power outlet in the cargo area

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is

120 W

.

CAUTION

.

Do not attempt to use a cigarette

lighter in the accessory power
outlets.

.

Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 12 V DC.

The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 120 W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.

.

When using appliances con-

nected to two outlets simulta-
neously, the total power con-
sumed by them must not exceed
120 W. Overloading the acces-
sory power outlet can cause a
short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical appliance.

&

Use with the cigarette lighter
(dealer option)

To use the accessory power outlet as a
cigarette lighter socket, purchase the
cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional
accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is
available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready for
use.

WARNING

To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also da-
mage the heating element.

CAUTION

.

Do not hold the lighter pushed in,

because it will overheat.

.

The electrical power socket is

originally designed to use a gen-
uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine
cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.

.

If the socket is ever used for a

plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to “pop out” after
its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing

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so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard.

&

120 V power outlet (if
equipped)

Electrical power (120 V AC) is available at
any of the power outlets when the ignition
switch is in either the “ACC” or “ON”
position. Power outlets are located in the
following places.

Power outlet behind the center console

The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is 100 W.

CAUTION

.

Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 120 V
AC. The maximum power rating
of an appliance that can be con-
nected is 100 W. Do not use an
appliance which exceeds the in-
dicated wattage for each outlet.
The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 100 W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.

.

When using appliances con-

nected to two outlets simulta-
neously, the total power con-
sumed by them must not exceed
100 W. Overloading the acces-
sory power outlet can cause a
short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical appliance.

.

Remove the plug from the power

outlet before operating the sec-
ond-row seat slide. There is a risk
that the 120 V power outlet or
plug may be damaged.

6-6. USB power supply

CAUTION

.

The specification of a USB term-

inal that can be used is the A-
type. If a different specification of
terminal is connected, power
supply or charging may not be
possible, or the device may mal-
function.

.

There is a risk that a connected

device may malfunction or data
may be damaged. The connec-
tion of a device shall be per-
formed at your responsibility.

.

To avoid an electric shock or a

malfunction, observe the follow-
ing precautions.

– Do not connect a USB hub.

– Do not insert any metal or

other foreign objects into the
USB terminal.

– Do not spill water or other

liquid on the USB terminal.

.

Be careful not to pull the con-

nected cable. Doing so could
break the USB terminal and the
connected device.

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.

If a device is connected for a long

time when the engine is not
running, the battery may be dis-
charged. Even when the engine is
running, we recommend that you
do not connect a device for an
unnecessarily long time.

.

Do not connect a malfunctioning

device. Doing so may cause
smoke and fire.

.

Remove the USB electronic de-

vice from the console USB power
supply before operating the sec-
ond-row seat slide. There is a risk
that the USB power supply or
USB electronic device may be
damaged.

.

Put the cap on the USB terminal

when it is not in use. If any foreign
objects get into the USB terminal,
that could cause a short circuit.

NOTE

.

The rated voltage of each USB

terminal is DC 5 V/2.1 A (total 4.2 A).
Before connecting a device, be sure to
read the instruction manual of the
device and check whether or not this
specification of the output is supported
by the device. If a device that requires
power exceeding the maximum rating

is connected, power supply or charging
may not be possible. Even if charging
could be completed, the time required
for charging may be longer than when
the genuine charger for that device is
used.

.

Depending on the device, charging

may be possible only when a special
cable is used. In this case, be sure to
connect the device using the special
cable.

.

When a device that communicates

with a PC is connected, power supply
or charging may not be possible.

.

When connect a device for charging,

disconnect the device promptly after
charging is completed.

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How to use the USB power
supply

Front seat USB power supply (an audio
device can be connected and used)

Console USB power supply (power supply
function only)

USB power supply

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3rd-row seat USB power supply (if
equipped)

Use the USB terminal to use or charge an
electronic device.
When using the terminal, open the USB
power supply cover. After use, close the
USB power supply cover.
When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position, the power can be supplied
to the electronic device. Up to DC 5 V/2.1 A
can be supplied from each terminal (total
of 4.2 A).

6-7. Ashtray (dealer option)

CAUTION

.

Do not use ashtrays as waste

receptacles or leave a lighted
cigarette in an ashtray. This could
cause a fire.

.

Always extinguish matches and

cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely. If you keep
the ashtray open, the fire of the
cigarette may spread to another
cigarette butt and start a fire.

.

Do not put flammable material in

the ashtray.

.

Do not leave a lot of cigarette

butts in the ashtray.

NOTE

Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended
implement.

The portable ashtray can be installed in
each cup holder or bottle holder. For the
locations of the cup holders, refer to “Cup
holders”

F

P295. For the locations of the

bottle holders, refer to “Bottle holders”

F

P296.

When using the ashtray, open the lid of the
ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the
ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.

Ashtray (dealer option)

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6-8. Floor mat

CAUTION

If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.

.

Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-
lent designed with grommets in
the correct locations.

.

Make sure that the driver’s floor

mat is placed in its proper loca-
tion and is correctly secured on
its retaining pins.

.

Do not use more than one floor

mat.

Retaining pins are located on the driver’s
side floor.
The floor mat should be properly secured
using the built-in grommets, by placing the
grommets over the pins and pushing them
downward.

6-9. Assist grip

1)

Assist grip

The assist grip is to be held to support the
body of the passengers when they are in
the seat and the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Do not hold the assist grip when
getting up from the seat. Holding
and pulling the assist grip in the
wrong way could break the grip and
possibly cause injury.

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CAUTION

Do not attach heavy objects to the
assist grip. Doing so could break it
and damage the object.

6-10. Coat hook

A coat hook is attached to the rear
passenger’s assist grip.

WARNING

Obey the following instructions.

.

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or pointed objects on
the coat hooks. Hang clothing
directly on the coat hooks with-
out using hangers.

.

Before hanging clothing on the

coat hooks, make sure there are
no pointed objects in the pock-
ets.

If these instructions are ignored, the
following may occur in sudden
stops or in a collision.

.

Serious injuries by the items

thrown through the cabin

.

Incorrect SRS curtain airbag de-

ployment

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the driver’s
view or that could cause injury in
sudden stops or in a collision. And
do not hang items on the coat hook
that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.

Coat hook

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6-11. Shopping bag hook

CAUTION

Do not hang items on the shopping
bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or
more.

A shopping bag hook is attached to each
side of the cargo area.

6-12. Cargo area cover (if
equipped)

The cargo area cover is provided for
covering the cargo area and to protect its
contents from direct sunlight. This cover is
detachable to make room for additional
cargo.

&

Using the cover

To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding.

WARNING

Do not place anything on the ex-
tended cover. Putting excessive
weight on the extended cover can
break it and an object on the cover
could tumble forward in the event of
a sudden stop or collision. This
could cause serious injury.

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the rear
gate stays while extending and re-
winding the cover.

Scratches on the stays could cause
leakage of gas from the stays, which
may result in their inability to hold
the rear gate open.

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To remove the cover housing

1. Rewind the cover.

2. Push the cover housing to the right, to
shorten the length of the cover.
3. Remove it from the retainer.

&

Stowage of the cargo area
cover

The cargo area cover can be stowed in
under the cargo floor.

1)

Straps

1. Raise and fold the rear end of the cargo

floor board.

2. Shorten the cargo area cover, then
stow it under the cargo area floor.
3. Put the cargo floor board back.

NOTE

To stow, insert the right end of the
cover into the recess of floor. To take it
out, lift up the left end of the cover, then
pull it out from the recess.

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To install the cover housing

1)

Cargo cover inner housing

2)

Cargo cover outer housing

3)

Cargo cover button

1. Hold the cover inner housing and outer
housing. Press the cover housing button
and lengthen the cover housing.
2. Shorten the cover housing.

3. Insert both ends of the cover housing
into the recesses of the retainers.

NOTE

Store the window-side seatbelt in the
holder before using the cover housing.

6-13. Cargo tie-down hooks

The cargo area is equipped with several
tie-down hooks so that cargo can be
secured with a cargo net or ropes.
When using the tie-down hooks, turn them
down out of the storing recesses.

CAUTION

The cargo tie-down hooks are de-
signed only for securing light cargo.
Never try to secure cargo that ex-
ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The
maximum load capacity is 22 lbs (10
kg) per hook.

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6-14. Under-floor storage
compartment

CAUTION

.

Always keep the lid of the under-

floor storage compartment
closed while driving to reduce
the risk of injury in the event of
sudden stop or an accident.

.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the under-floor storage
compartment.

1)

Straps

The under-floor storage compartment is
located under the floor of the cargo area
and can be used to store small items. To
open the lid, pull the tab and keep the lid
using the strap on the seatback.

6-15. Front View Monitor (if
equipped)

The image from the camera mounted
inside the front grille is displayed in the
multi-function display (color LCD).

WARNING

.

Never rely on only the Front View

Monitor when driving the vehicle.
The image on the monitor screen
may be different from the actual
situation. If you drive the vehicle
by viewing only the monitor im-
age, a collision or an unexpected
accident may occur. When driv-
ing the vehicle, always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly

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with your eyes and the mirrors.

.

Always operate the vehicle as

you would without the Front View
Monitor.

.

Do not use the Front View Monitor

in the following situations.

– You are driving on a dirt road

or a road covered in snow.

– The camera malfunctions (e.g.

the lens or bracket is broken).

.

If the outside temperature is low,

the monitor screen may become
dark or the image may become
dim. In particular, the image of a
moving object may be distorted
or disappear from the screen.
You must always check the traffic
around the vehicle directly with
your eyes when driving it.

&

How to access the Front View
Monitor

1)

“VIEW/

” button

To change over to the camera screen,
perform either of the following operations
when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.

.

Press the “VIEW/

” button.

.

Shift the select lever from “R” to “D” only

when the Camera Shift Link is set to “On”.
For details, refer to “Camera shift link
setting”

F

P220.

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How to cancel the Front View
Monitor

!

Manual cancellation

Press the “VIEW/

” button again.

!

Automatic cancellation

If any of the following conditions are met,
the Front View Monitor is canceled auto-
matically.

After accessing the Front View Monitor
by pressing the “VIEW/

” button:

.

Approximately 3 minutes have passed

since the last operation.

.

The vehicle speed becomes 12.5 mph

(20 km/h) or higher.

.

The select lever is shifted to the “P”

position.

.

The parking brake is applied.

After accessing the Front View Monitor
using the select lever:

.

Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

.

The vehicle speed becomes 5 mph (8

km/h) or higher.

.

Approximately 9 seconds have passed

since the last operation.

.

The parking brake is applied.

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Range of image on screen

A)

Traffic intersection with a poor visibility
view

B)

Parking facing a wall

1)

Range of displayed image

2)

Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or
other vehicles)

WARNING

Because the range of the image
captured by the camera is limited,
always check the traffic around the
vehicle directly with your eyes when
driving the vehicle.

NOTE

.

The range of the displayed image

may differ depending on the vehicle
status or the road surface status.

.

Because the Front View Monitor

system uses a specially designed lens,
the sense of distance in the displayed
image is different from the actual dis-
tance.

.

The camera image may be difficult to

view in the following situations. This is
not a malfunction.

– Dark place (at night)
– High or low temperature around
the lens
– Water contacts lens or in high
humidity (rainy weather)
– There is foreign materials (such
as mud) around the camera.
– Sunlight or headlight beam di-
rectly shines towards the camera
lens.

.

Under an artificial light such as a

fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp
or mercury lamp, the lighted portion
may look like it is flickering (flicker
phenomenon).

.

While the display has cooled down,

the image may leave traces or become
darker than usual, causing a difficulty
in viewing the screen. Always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly with
your eyes while driving the vehicle.

.

The following incidents should not

be deemed a malfunction.

– The camera lens may become
foggy when the humidity is high on
a rainy day.
– The light from a vehicle or build-
ing located ahead may be reflected
towards the camera image while
driving at night.
– In a dark place or while driving at
night, the camera image may be
adjusted to make noises less visi-
ble. Therefore, the image may look
like a monochromatic image or the
image colors may differ from the
actual colors. The camera image
may be deteriorated in regard to
sharpness at the center and four
corners of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.

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Guiding line

1)

Guiding lines

2)

Warning message

The guiding lines that indicates the width
and the front end of your vehicle are
displayed on the display.

&

Handling of camera

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, the system may malfunc-
tion.

.

Do not apply any strong impact to

the camera such as banging it or
hitting it with an object. The
mounting angle may change.

.

The camera unit is a waterproof

structure. Do not attempt to re-
move, disassemble or modify the
unit.

.

Do not rub strongly or polish the

camera lens with a hard brush or
abrasive compounds. The lens
may be scratched resulting in an
adverse effect to the camera
image.

.

The camera lens is made of glass

or plastic. Do not allow any
organic solvent, body wax, oil
film remover or glass coating
agent to become attached on the
lens surface. If any becomes
attached, remove it immediately.

.

Do not expose the camera lens to

any sudden temperature change,
for example, spraying hot water
on it in cold weather.

.

Do not apply the water jet of a

high pressure washer to the cam-
era or the surrounding area when
cleaning the vehicle. The impact
by the strong water pressure may
cause the camera to come off.
Also, water may enter inside the
camera and cause a malfunction.

.

If the camera is exposed to any

impact, it may lead to malfunction

of the camera. Have the camera
inspected by your SUBARU deal-
er as soon as possible.

.

Do not use a steam cleaner under

any circumstances. Some types
of steam cleaners inject hot
steam.

.

The camera surface may be da-

maged by a flying stone.

NOTE

If the camera lens is contaminated, no
sharp image is available. When the
camera is contaminated with water
drops, snow or mud, wash it with water
and wipe away any moisture with a soft
cloth. If it heavily gets dirty, wash it with
a neutral detergent.

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7-1. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 315

Fuel requirements. . . . . . . . . . . ... 315
Fuel filler lid and cap . . . . . . . . . . .. 316

7-2. State emission testing (U.S. only) . . . . . 319
7-3. Preparing to drive. . . . . . . . . . ... 321
7-4. Starting and stopping the engine (models

without push-button start system) . . . .. 321

Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 322
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . ... 323
Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 323

7-5. Starting and stopping engine (models

with push-button start system). . . . . 324

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . .. 324
Operating range for push-button start system . . 324
Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 324
Stopping engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
When access key fob does not operate

properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 326

7-6. Remote engine start system

(dealer option) . . . . . . . . . . . ... 327

Remote engine starter transceiver (fob) . . . .. 327
Alternate operation method for models with

“keyless access with push-button start
system”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Entering the vehicle while it is running via

remote start (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”) . . . . . . 331

Entering the vehicle while it is running via

remote start (models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”) . . . . . . 332

Entering the vehicle following remote engine

start shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of

the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 332

Remote transmitter program (Remote engine

starter transceiver) . . . . . . . . . . ... 332

System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .. 333
Certification for remote engine starter . . . . 334

7-7. Continuously variable transmission . . . ..335

Continuously variable transmission features . .. 335
Select lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Selection of manual mode . . . . . . . . .. 337
Shift lock function. . . . . . . . . . . .. 338
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

7-8. Power steering. . . . . . . . . . . . .340

Power steering warning light . . . . . . . .. 340
Power steering system features . . . . . . . 340

7-9. Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341

Braking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 341
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators . . . . 342

7-10. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) . . . . . .343

ABS self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 343
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 343

7-11. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

If EBD system malfunctions . . . . . . . ... 344

7-12. Vehicle Dynamics Control system . . . ...345

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

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Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor . . .. 346
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch. . . . . 346

7-13. X-MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

To activate/deactivate X-MODE. . . . . . . 349
Hill descent control function . . . . . . . ... 350

7-14. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models). . . . . . . . . ... 351

7-15. Parking your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 352

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . 352
Parking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

7-16. Hill start assist system. . . . . . . . . 359
7-17. BSD/RCTA (if equipped) . . . . . . . ... 360

System features. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 361
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . ... 363
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning

buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 364

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator . . . . . . . . . 366

BSD/RCTA warning indicator . . . . . . . .. 367
BSD/RCTA OFF switch . . . . . . . . . ... 367
Certification for the BSD/RCTA . . . . . . ... 368
Handling of radar sensors . . . . . . . . .. 369

7-18. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . .369

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 370

Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . .. 372
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system operation . . . . . . . . ... 377

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

ON/OFF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

RAB warning indicator . . . . . . . . . ... 379
Handling of the sonar sensors . . . . . . ... 379

Starting and operating