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Love. It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

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  • Page 1 Quick Guide Ascent 2020 Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
  • Page 2 Specific combinations of equipment or features may vary from time to time, and by geographic area. Subaru of America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE ENTRY AND EXIT INSTRUMENT PANEL GETTING COMFORTABLE CONTROLS GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS OPERATING THE VEHICLE REFUELING PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS ENGINE COMPARTMENT ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 4: Purpose Of This Guide

    Congratulations on choosing a Subaru vehicle! This Quick Guide is designed to provide information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru vehicle. The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete understanding.
  • Page 5 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 Subaru is with a flatbed truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.

  • Page 6: Entry And Exit

    • Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard warning flashers will flash three times. Unlock/Disarm •...
  • Page 7 KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START (if equipped) Your Subaru allows for customizing of the door unlock settings. The default setting is when you unlock the vehicle, only the driver’s door and fuel lid unlock. If preferred, you can set the vehicle to unlock all doors, the rear gate and the fuel lid.

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL Power windows (p. 11) Power exterior mirrors (p. 10) Instrument panel switches (p. 20) I/Set switch (p. 16) Audio controls (p. 16) Light controls (p. 17) Gauges and warning lights (p. 21)
  • Page 9 Adaptive cruise control (p. 16) 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)

  • Page 10: Getting Comfortable

    GETTING COMFORTABLE SEATING Manual Seats Forward/Backward: Pull the lever below the seat up and slide the seat forward or backward. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked into place. Seat Height (Driver’s Seat): Pulling up or pushing down on the lever will raise or lower the seat cushion.
  • Page 11 To retrieve the seat position with a button: 1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”. 2. While the select lever is in the “P” position, press button “1” or “2”. To set a seat position with the access key fob: 1.
  • Page 12 Pull the mode lever toward you to show the image from the camera that is on the rear gate window. Use when something in your Subaru is blocking your view out of the rear window. Push the mode lever away from you to use as a normal mirror.
  • Page 13 Press the switch to turn on the map lights and reading lights. Press it again to turn the lights off. The lights will also turn off if you lock your Subaru with the access key fob or transmitter, or using the front door handle or rear gate lock.
  • Page 14 GETTING COMFORTABLE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Three-zone Automatic Climate Control You can set separate temperatures for the driver, front passenger, and rear seats. Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings. Operation in Automatic Mode Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate system except defogging.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 The “AUTO” light remains illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the “AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the Starlink Safety and Security features through the MySubaru App (subscription required).
  • Page 17 You can connect a variety of USB-equipped devices to the front port, such as portable music players or smartphones, to enjoy your favorite music through your Subaru’s speakers. These ports also provide charging (5V, 2.1A) to devices. For more information, refer to the SUBARU STARLINK Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.

  • Page 18: Controls

    CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS Please refer to the SUBARU STARLINK Owner’s ™ Manual or Quick Guide. Presets/Skip Volume Source Voice recognition Hands-free calling ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Please refer to the EyeSight Owner’s Manual or ® Quick Guide. Adaptive Cruise Control Lane Keep Assist...
  • Page 19 LIGHT CONTROLS AUTO: If equipped, rotate the end of the lever to automatically turn your Subaru’s lights on or off, depending on the level of outside light. Running Lights: Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the instrument...
  • Page 20 CONTROLS WINDSHIELD WIPERS To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one position for SINGLE intermittent, two positions for low speed, or three positions for high speed. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the INT.
  • Page 21 REAR WINDOW WIPER Rotate the end of the lever up one position for intermittent, or two positions for continuous wipe. 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”...
  • Page 22 Enhanced Roadside Assistance: Press the “i” button to connect with a SUBARU STARLINK Roadside Assistance Provider. (Subscription required.) Press and ™ hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. Refer to the SUBARU STARLINK Quick Guide. ™...

  • Page 23: Gauges And Warning Lights

    GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS GAUGES Tachometer Trip meter and odometer Combination Meter Display (CMD) Select lever/gear position indicator Speedometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are: Seatbelt warning Door open Brake system Yellow lights indicate caution.

  • Page 24: Operating The Vehicle

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE 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 radio and accessory power outlets. ON: All electric systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the engine. START: Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
  • Page 25 DRIVING THE VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Shift Mode The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is electronically controlled and provides two different driving modes: normal and manual. Normal Mode When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the transmission is in normal shift mode. The select lever position indicator in the Combination Meter Display (CMD) shows “D”...
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE VEHICLE X-MODE ® X-MODE is the integrated control system of the engine, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) systems. It helps to maximize traction in slippery conditions such as mud or snow. In certain situations such as deep mud or snow, it may help to turn VDC off to allow for more wheel spin.
  • Page 27 2. Move the select lever to the “P” position. 3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”. NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU STARLINK ™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is opened, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 28: Refueling

    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 with the ignition in “LOCK”/“OFF”. 2. Unlock the lid by pressing the unlock/disarm...

  • Page 29: Passenger/Cargo Areas

    Return: To return the seatback to the upright position from inside your Subaru, lift the seatback up. From outside your Subaru, pull up on the strap on the back of the seatback. Lift the seat up securely until it locks in place.
  • Page 30 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 running and stationary.
  • Page 31 The operation is the same using the power rear gate button on the access key fob or transmitter. From the Rear of the Vehicle To open the rear gate, unlock your Subaru or have access key fob with you. Then, briefly press the button on the underside trim near the license plate.
  • Page 32 SPARE TIRE The spare tire is located in the spare tire holder located under the rear of your Subaru. The holder has a hoist mechanism that can lower and raise the spare tire. JACK AND TOOLS A jack and other maintenance tools, which are used to release the spare tire, are stored under the cargo floor.

  • Page 33: Engine Compartment

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD PROP The hood prop is located in the left front of the engine compartment. Fold it up and insert the end into the slot marked with an arrow. 2.4 L ENGINE Brake Fluid Reservoir Radiator Cap Main Fuse Box Engine Coolant Reservoir Battery Engine Oil Filter...

  • Page 34: Additional Specifications

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN The performance and long life of your Subaru are dependent on how you handle and care for your Subaru while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles: • Do not race the engine.
  • Page 35 • Premium/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 Combination Meter Display (CMD). Tire pressure specification is on the tire information placard...
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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...

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