SUBARU ASCENT 2021 Getting Started Guide

Lane Departure Warning
This function provides audible and visual
warnings if you are about to depart your lane
of travel. Using the EyeSight
®camera, the
Lane Departure Warning function identifies
lane markings when traveling at speeds of
approximately 30 mph or greater. These
warnings are displayed in the Combination
Meter Display (CMD) with audible beeps. Lane
Departure Warning does not provide any
corrective actions.
You can turn this system on or off by using
the Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (see
page 96).
Lane Sway Warning
This function detects repetitive or unusual
side-to-side vehicle movement within a lane
of travel that may indicate a drowsy or
inattentive driver. Using the EyeSight
®
camera, the Lane Sway Warning function
identifies lane markings when traveling at
speeds of approximately 37 mph or greater.
Warnings are displayed in the Combination
Meter Display (CMD) with audible beeps.
Lane Sway Warning does not provide any
corrective actions.
You can turn this system on or off by using
the Lane Departure Warning OFF switch (see
page 96).
Lane
Departure
Stay Alert
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Lane Departure Prevention
This function provides steering assistance to
keep you in the lane of travel when driving on
expressways, freeways, and interstate
highways at approximately 37 mph or greater.
Lane Departure Prevention uses the EyeSight
®
camera to identify lane markings and assists
steering operation to help prevent lane
departure.
This function is turned on or off using the Lane
Keep Assist button on the right side of the
steering wheel. Once the system is turned on,
a white Lane Keep Assist icon will be
displayed on the Combination Meter Display
(CMD). Lane marking graphics on the CMD
change to white to indicate that the right and/or left lane markings have been successfully
identified by the EyeSight
®camera. If the vehicle is about to depart the driving lane, the
system assists steering by gently guiding the vehicle back into your lane. When the system
is actively providing assistance, the Lane Keep Assist icon in the CMD will change from
white to green.
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control is a driving support system intended to reduce the
burden on you when driving on an expressway (including during congestion and when
driving at high speed). Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering work
together to assist you by automatically controlling the accelerator, brake, and steering.
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
This system provides cruise control with the
ability to keep a safe distance from the car in
front of you. Using the EyeSight
®camera, the
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control function
identifies vehicles in front of you in the same
lane, and your vehicle follows the vehicle in
front (up to the maximum of your set speed).
While following, your vehicle will automatically
maintain a following distance that
corresponds to the speed of the vehicle in
front. The vehicle is capable of being
controlled at a speed between 0 mph and
approximately 90 mph.
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You can turn the Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control on or off using the Adaptive Cruise
Control On/Off button on the right side of the steering wheel (see page 93). Once the
system is turned on, a white Adaptive Cruise Control icon will be displayed on the
Combination Meter Display (CMD). When all the operational conditions are met, “READY”
appears underneath the Adaptive Cruise Control icon.
To set Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control, push down the “SET/–” switch on the right side
of the steering wheel. The CMD will indicate a target speed and the icon will turn green.
This speed can be adjusted up or down using the “RES/SET” switch (see page 93).
When a vehicle in front of you is identified, a Lead Vehicle icon will be displayed on the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) and/or Multi-Function Display (MFD). You can change
the desired following distance from the lead vehicle by pressing the “Increase Distance” or
“Decrease Distance” buttons (see page 93).
Lane Centering
The stereo camera detects lane markings
(including Botts’ dots) of the lane and the lead
vehicle, and the system assists the steering
operation by working with the electric power
steering to help keep your vehicle in its lane
when driving on expressways, freeways and
interstate highways.
This function can be used by pressing the
Lane Keep Assist switch when the Advanced
Adaptive Cruise Control is activated. When
driving at speeds of 0 mph to approximately
90 mph, the system detects the lane markings
and/or the lead vehicle and assists you with
steering in order to keep the vehicle close to
the center of the lane.
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Conventional Cruise Control
Conventional Cruise Control maintains a
constant traveling speed you set, but it does
not adapt to the other vehicles in front of you.
To activate Conventional Cruise Control, press
the Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off button to
set Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control into
standby status. Then, with Advanced Adaptive
Cruise Control in standby status, press and
hold the “Increase Distance” or “Decrease
Distance” button on the steering wheel for
approximately two seconds.
The Cruise Control indicator on the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) will change
from the Adaptive Cruise Control icon to the
Conventional Cruise Control icon. Use the accelerator to reach the desired speed, then
use the RES +/SET - switch to set the vehicle speed.
Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function will provide a visual and audible
alert when a stopped vehicle in front of you
begins to move, and your vehicle remains
stationary. Warnings are displayed in the
Combination Meter Display (CMD) with
audible beeps. Lead Vehicle Start Alert is
helpful in situations where you may become
temporarily distracted at a traffic light, and the
vehicle ahead begins to move.
This function can be customized. To change
this setting, use the steering wheel mounted
“i/SET” switches to access the EyeSight
®
settings menu on the CMD.
Vehicle Ahead
Has Moved
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
1Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off:Press
to turn Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
on or off.
2Lane Keep Assist:Press to turn on or off
Lane Centering or Lane Departure
Prevention.
3Increase Distance:Press to increase the
following distance setting while using
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control. Press
and hold to change to Conventional
Cruise Control.
4Decrease Distance:Press to decrease
the following distance setting while using
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control. Press and hold to change to Conventional Cruise
Control.
5Resume (RES)/Increase Speed and Set (SET)/Decrease Speed:Press the switch
down to set an initial target speed. Once set, press up or down to adjust the target
speed.
•Adjust by 5 mph:
• Briefly press the switch up to increase the target speed by 5 mph.
• Briefly press the switch down to decrease the target speed by 5 mph.
•Adjust by 1 mph:
• Press and hold the switch up to increase the target speed in 1 mph increments.
• Press and hold the switch down to decrease the target speed in 1 mph
increments.
• The Cruise Control Acceleration Characteristics can be adjusted to four different
levels depending on your preference. The four levels are:
•Lv.1Eco
• Lv. 2 Comfort
• Lv. 3 Standard
• Lv. 4 Dynamic
To change this setting, use the steering wheel mounted “i/SET” switches to access
the EyeSight
®settings menu on the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
Switches
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Customizing EyeSight®Settings
The EyeSight®system features customization
of certain preferences and warnings. Use the
steering wheel mounted “i/Set” and arrow
switches to navigate through the Combination
Meter Display (CMD) to adjust settings such as:
• Warning Volume: Min/Mid/Max
• Cruise Control Acceleration Characteristics:
Eco/Comfort/ Standard/Dynamic
i/Set and Arrow Switches
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EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR (EAM)
The EyeSight®Assist Monitor (EAM) provides a
heads-up display of EyeSight®system functions in the
lower windshield area allowing you to keep your eyes
on the road ahead.
The EAM indicators can be changed using the
steering wheel mounted “i/SET” switches to access
the EyeSight
®settings menu on the Combination
Meter Display (CMD). Below are the indications provided by the EAM function:
LED
COLORPATTERN WARNING CONDITION
GreenSolid
illuminationA lead vehicle is detected ahead while Advanced Adaptive
Cruise Control is operating.
Yellow
Flashing on one
sideThe Lane Departure Warning is operating. The side where
the vehicle has left its lane flashes, and the side that has
not left its lane illuminates.
Flashing
alternatelyLane Sway Warning is operating.
Flashing
simultaneously• Steering wheel operation is not be detected for a certain
period of time.
• Lane Centering or Lane Departure Prevention Function
was canceled automatically by the system (flashing
rapidly).
Red
Flashing
simultaneously
(4) indicators• Following Distance Warning, Pre-Collision Braking
System, Obstacle Detected Warning, or Pre-Collision
Throttle Management is operating.
• Lane Centering Function was canceled when there was
no operation of the steering wheel.
Flashing on one
sideLane Centering Function is active and the vehicle appears
likely to depart the lane. The side where the vehicle has left
its lane flashes, and the side that has not left its lane
illuminates.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND PRE-COLLISION
BRAKING SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES
Lane Departure Warning OFF Switch
Press and hold this switch on the overhead console
for two seconds to turn off the Lane Departure
Warning and Lane Sway Warning functions. Press and
hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the
functions on.
When these functions are off, a yellow Lane Departure
Warning OFF indicator will be illuminated in the
Combination Meter. It may be helpful to turn these functions off when lane markings on the
road are inconsistent.
Pre-Collision Braking OFF Switch
Press and hold this switch on the overhead console
for two seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking,
Pre-Collision Brake Assist, and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management functions. Press and hold the switch
again for two seconds to turn the functions on.
When these functions are off, a yellow Pre-Collision
Braking OFF indicator illuminates in the Combination
Meter. It may be helpful to turn these functions off when using a drive-through carwash.
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REAR-VISION CAMERA
This function provides a clear view of the area
behind the vehicle to help avoid obstacles.
Using a wide-angle camera mounted on the
rear of the vehicle, an image is automatically
displayed on the multimedia screen when you
place the select lever in the “R” position. The
displayed image features a centerline
indicator, colored distance markers, and
dynamic guidelines that move as the steering wheel is turned.
FRONT VIEW MONITOR(if equipped)
The Front View Monitor provides you with
visibility from the front grille shown in the
Multi-Function Display, improving visibility
when making turns with an obstructed view or
pulling into a narrow parking spot. A guide line
is also displayed to provide distance and
width references.
Press the “VIEW” switch on the
center console to display the
Front View Monitor image on the
Multi-Function Display (MFD). You
can manually turn off the Front
View Monitor by pressing the
“VIEW” switch again or the
function will automatically turn off.
View/Enter Switch
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BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/ REAR CROSS-
TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)(if equipped)
This system uses radar sensors mounted behind the rear bumper on the left and right
sides that warn you if another vehicle is sensed in your blind spots. These functions
provide additional awareness when changing lanes or driving in reverse.
Blind-Spot Detection (BSD)
This function senses if a vehicle is in your blind spot and provides a
visual warning (yellow light) in the corresponding side mirror frame.
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Change Assist (LCA) works with Blind Spot Detection to
provide an additional level of warning if you attempt to change lanes
with a vehicle in your blind spot. LCA will rapidly flash the corresponding side mirror
indicator if you operate your turn signal when a vehicle is sensed in your blind spot.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
This function detects a vehicle approaching from
either side as you reverse and provides audible and
visual warnings. Warnings will appear in the upper
corners of the Rear-Vision Camera display and side
mirrors, and audible beeping will sound.
BSD/RCTA can be turned on or off by pressing the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch in the instrument panel. When
this function is off, a yellow BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
will be displayed in Combination Meter.
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