navigation SUBARU ASCENT 2022 Getting Started Guide

SOUND
To change the sound settings, press the “Home” button, then select “Settings”, and then
select “Sound”. Choose the setting you want to change.
SETTING FUNCTION
EQ and Sound Position Select to set sound settings.
Entertainment Volume Select to set audio volume.
Aux Volume Gain Select to set AUX volume gain.
Microphone Volume Select to adjust the mic sensitivity. This adjusts the
speaker’s voice during hands-free communication.
Navigation Volume Select to set the navigation prompt volume.
(Navigation-equipped vehicles only).
Phone Volume Select to adjust the default volume of the other party’s
voice.
Ringtone Volume Select to adjust the ringtone volume.
Speech/VR Volume Select to set the voice recognition prompts volume.
Alert Sounds Select to turn the Alert Sound on/off for traffic,
weather, or SXM game information updates.
Beep Sounds Select to turn the sound beeps on/off.
Speed Volume Select to set the speed volume. The system adjusts to
the optimum volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed to compensate for increased vehicle
noise.
PHONE
This system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system. The hands-free system lets you
make and receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
In the sound settings menu, you can adjust the microphone, ringtone, and phone volume.
On the Home Screen, select "Settings", then select the "Phone" menu to manage
connected devices and access other phone settings.
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MAPS/NAVIGATION
There are many programmable map/navigation features that can be customized. These
settings are located under the "Settings" menu and then "Navigation". Listed in the table
below are some common settings you can customize for your convenience.
SETTING FUNCTION
Route Setting Allows you to select Fastest, Shortest or Economic.
Avoid Allows you to avoid things like highways, tolls, ferries,
carpool lanes and unpaved roads.
Map Display Allows you to change the brightness by selecting auto,
day or night.
Save as Home Allows you to register or edit your home address.
Save as Work Allows you to register or edit your work address.
POI Icons Allows you to turn the icons on/off.
Arrival Time Allows you to select arrival time to be displayed in
12 hour format or 24 hour format.
Auto Zoom Allows you to turn on/off.
Rest Stop Guidance Function Allows you to turn on/off.
Low Fuel Warning Allows you to turn on/off.
Checking for Map Updates
You can update the maps to the latest information. The maps should be checked and
updated regularly for the best possible navigation experience.
Atwww.subaru-maps.com, you can update the entire USA map at once via USB. The
maps can also be updated over the air. When updating over the air, you can update eight
regions at a time. This allows you to update your home state without having to download
the entire map program for the United States. This option is great if you normally stay in
your home state and/or surrounding states.
Updating Maps Over-the-Air
To update your maps over the air, first Connect to a Wi-Fi network (see page 122). Map
updates can be found by selecting “Settings”, then “Navigation” on the Touchscreen.
For more step by step directions for updating your maps through Wi-Fi, please refer to
page 131.
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Updating Maps Using Your PC/MAC
Maps can also be updated using a USB memory device, which will
allow the entire map program to be updated at one time. This is a
great option if you are going to take a cross-country trip and your
maps have not been updated in a while.
To update the map using a USB memory device, start by going to
www.subaru-maps.com.
CLOCK
You can adjust the clock manually or set the clock to update
automatically. When set to “Auto,” the clock automatically adjusts
when a Bluetooth
®connected phone is paired (vehicles without
navigation), or through the GPS signal (vehicles with navigation
system).
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions for setting
the clock, and you can scan the QR codes for a helpful “how to”
video. Choose the appropriate QR code based on your
Multi-Function Display (Color LCD or Black and White LCD).
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Automatically
To set the clock automatically, the “Auto” mode must be selected in the clock adjustment
setting. To set the clock:
1Press the “Home” button.
2Select “Settings”.
3Select “Vehicle”.
4Select “Time/Date”.
5Select “Mode”.
6Select “Auto”. Press the “Home” button when
finished.
The clock automatically adjusts as follows:
• Systems with Navigation: Automatically adjusts the
clock when a GPS signal is available.
• Systems without Navigation: Automatically adjusts
the clock when a phone is paired and connected via
Bluetooth
®. “Phonebook Download” must be enabled in the Phone Settings.
For step-by-step procedures to pair a phone to the SUBARU STARLINK®
Touchscreen, see page 111 for Android devices or page 115 for Apple devices.
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Route Options
You can set the navigation system to avoid
various types of routes:
1. Select “Route Options” on the route
calculation screen.
2. Select the desired item to avoid.
3. Select the check mark in the upper right
corner.
NOTE: The avoidance criteria for the route
calculation can also be set from the navigation
settings screen.
Shortest/Fastest/Economic
You can set the route preferences to search for
the shortest, fastest, or most economic route.
To do this:
1. Select “Settings” on the home screen.
2. Select “Navigation”.
3. Select “Route Settings”.
4. Select the preference you would like to use:
Shortest, Fastest, or Economic.
Saving Destination as a Favorite
Registered points can be set as a destination.
To save a location as a favorite once you have
arrived:
1. Select the current street name.
2. Select “Save”.
3. Select to save as Home, Work, or Favorite.
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Guidance Screen Icons
The Guidance Screen Icons are the common icons used for the navigation guidance:
ICON EXPLANATION ICON EXPLANATION
Turn left.Stay in the left lane.
Turn right.Stay in the right lane.
U-Turn Left.Straight ahead at the
intersection.
U-Turn right.Turn left at the T junction.
Keep left at the fork in the
road.Turn right at the T junction.
Keep right at the fork in the
road.Go left at the roundabout.
Turn left & sharp curve.You are half way to your
destination.
Turn right & sharp curve.You have arrived at your
destination.
Map Zoom
Once on the map screen, you can zoom in or
out by touching the “+” or “-” buttons on the
screen. You can also use two fingers on the
screen and move them apart to zoom in or
together to zoom out.
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Map Updates
You can update the entire USA map at once via USB by going to:
www.subaru-maps.com
Maps can also be updated over a Wi-Fi network. To update your
maps via Wi-Fi, follow this process:
1Connect to a Wi-Fi network. If you need help with this, see
page 122.
2On the Home screen, select “Settings”
then “Navigation”. Next, select “Map
Update” on the navigation setting screen.
3Select “Select Region (Max up to 8)” to
select the regions you would like to
update.
4Select the regions for which maps are to
be updated.
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FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES
For 8.0–inch Multimedia Plus and 8.0–inch Multimedia Navigation systems, you can
update the system software via a Wi-Fi connection or the aha®application on your
smartphone (depending on your smartphone communication and transfer speed).
To accurately check for updates, make sure the clock is set to “Auto” with a GPS signal
available (system with navigation) or a phone paired via Bluetooth
®(system without
navigation). See page 87 for step by step directions on setting the clock. System
functionality will be restricted during installation.
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network or start the aha application on your smartphone
(see page 122).
2. Return to the general settings screen (if needed, press the “Home” button, select
“Settings”, and then select “General”).
3. Select “Check for Updates”.
• If “Automatically Check for Updates” is turned on at the general settings screen,
an update check will be performed automatically before proceeding to the next step.
• If “Automatically Download Updates” is turned on at the general settings screen,
the software update will be downloaded automatically before proceeding to “Update
Installation”.
4. If the “Software Update Ready to Download” pop-up is displayed, select “Download
Now” to begin the download. The download status progress is displayed in the upper
right of the screen.
5. Select “Install Now” to start the installation process. The installation process will take
several minutes to complete. If you need to stop the installation process, press
“Cancel”.
6. When the installation is complete, select “I Agree” on the confirmation message to
complete the update process. By selecting “I Agree”, the system will restart
automatically.
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Saving Destination as a Favorite . . 127
Shortest/Fastest/Economic . . . . . 127
Traffic Information . . .........129
MAPS/NAVIGATION . . . ......... 86
Checking for Map Updates . . . . . . 86
Updating Maps Over-the-Air .....86
Updating Maps Using Your
PC/MAC . . . . . . . . . . .......87
MAPS OVERVIEW . . . . . ........ 80
MEDIA................... 72
AUX Input . . . . . . . . . .......72
Bluetooth
®................72
CD ....................72
USB / iPod . . . . . . . .........72
MEMORY DRIVER’S SEAT . . . . . . . 110
MEMORY HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . 108
MYSUBARU . . . . . . .......... 79
Service Appointment Scheduler . . . 79
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION ....... 82
N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN........ 57
O
ONE-TOUCH INTERIOR LIGHTING . . 23
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . ........ 24
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Various Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
OWNER’S RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . 4P
PAIRING A PHONE ............ 73
PHONE . . ................. 85
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS..... 30
Power Folding Mirrors.........30
POWER MOONROOF.......... 33
Opening/Closing the Sunshade . . . . 33
Sliding the Moonroof ..........33
Tilting the Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . 33
POWER REAR GATE (PRG) ....... 11
From the Rear of the Vehicle . . . . . 12
Power Rear Gate Button........11
Power Rear Gate Lock . ........13
POWER WINDOWS............ 32
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 41
R
RADIO.................... 71
AM/FM Radio..............71
Presets..................72
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
REARRANGING ICONS .......... 67
REAR SEAT REMINDER......... 51
Passenger Occupant Detection and
Seatbelt Reminders ...........52
REAR VIEW MIRROR . . . . . . ..... 31
Auto-dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 31
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 31
Smart Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . 31
REAR-VISION CAMERA . . . . . . . . . 101
REAR WINDOW WIPER . . . . . . . . . 23
RECEIVING A CALL ............ 74
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB)................. 103
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
OFF ...................103
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY .......... 58
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