SUBARU ASCENT 2022 Getting Started Guide

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your Subaru has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
tracks the pressure of each individual tire. You can learn more by
scanning the QR code to see a video with tips and more information
about your Subaru’s TPMS.
The TPMS screen shows individual tire pressure in the
Combination Meter Display. Use the “i/Set” switch to
display the TPMS screen.
Units for the TPMS can be customized to psi or kPa in the
Combination Meter Display. Pull and hold the “i/Set” switch on the
Menu Entering Screen, select “Screen Settings,” and then select
“Tire Pressure Units.” Scan the QR code for a helpful “how to”
video on adjusting the settings.
TPMS Screen
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Tire pressure specification is listed on the tire
inflation pressure label located on the driver’s
side door pillar and in the table below. For
complete tire pressure specifications and
information, please refer to the tire
specifications in your Owner’s Manual.
Ascent (Base), Premium
Tire Inflation Pressure
Front Wheel Rear Wheel Temporary Spare Tire
35 psi 35 psi 60 psi
Onyx, Limited, Touring
Tire Inflation Pressure
Front Wheel Rear Wheel Temporary Spare Tire
33 psi 33 psi 60 psi
NOTE: The temporary spare tire must be used only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a rear wheel and install the temporary spare tire in
place of the removed rear wheel.
Tire Inflation Pressure Label
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OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
SUBARU STARLINK®Multimedia combines the radio along with the ability to connect your
phone* through Bluetooth®to the multimedia system for making calls, sending text
messages and listening to your favorite songs on your phone.
* Compatible smartphone and application required. For applications to operate, latest version of each
application required. Data provided by smartphone is displayed on the Touchscreen. Some state laws
prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Smartphone apps
should only be launched when vehicle is safely parked. Your wireless carrier’s rates may apply.
Various Systems
Depending on your model and trim level there are several types of SUBARU STARLINK®
Multimedia systems. Some of the functions described in this guide will vary by system.
• 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus
• 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation
BUTTONS
Radio Functions
1Power/Volume Control
Press the power/volume
control knob to mute or
un-mute the audio and
pause playback of cache
radio and other media
devices. Rotate the knob to
decrease or increase the
volume.
2Radio
Press the RADIO button to
display the AM/FM/SXM
screen. The different tuner
modes can be selected by touching the source you want to hear.
3Media
Press the MEDIA button to display the media screen. Select the media source you
want to hear. Connected media will display in white.
4Tune
Rotate the knob to change the radio station or select the next track, media file, or list
item. Press the knob to choose the list item selected with the cursor. Press and hold
the knob to display the sound settings screen.
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5Seek
Press the seek up or seek down button to seek the next or previous radio frequency.
You can also use the seek up or down buttons to select different audio tracks from
media sources. Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
CD Player Functions
6Load
Insert the disc into the loading slot. The CD will automatically be drawn in and begin
playing the first track.
7Eject
Press the Eject button on the left side of the loading slot to remove the CD from the
player.
Other Functions
8Home
Displays the Home screen apps. The Home screen allows you to customize which
apps appear and rearrange the icons in a personalized order.
9Map(if equipped)
Displays the map and navigation features available on the screen.
10Apps
Displays the installed apps that are available on your vehicle.
Controlling the Volume
Adjusting the Volume:Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. The volume stays at
the level you set after an ignition cycle.
Muting the Volume:You can mute the audio system by pressing the volume knob once,
and un-mute the audio by pressing the knob again. It will un-mute automatically after an
ignition cycle.
Turning the System Off:To turn the system off, press and hold the volume knob for about
three seconds. The system remains off after an ignition cycle. Press the volume knob again
to turn the system back on.
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TOUCHSCREEN
Operations are performed by touching the screen directly with your finger.
MOTION ACTION USE
Touch
Quickly touch and release once.Changing and
selecting various
settings
Double Touch with one finger*
Quickly touch and release twice with
one finger.Enlarging the scale
of the map screen
Double Touch with two fingers*
Quickly touch and release twice with two
fingers.Reducing the scale
of the map screen
Drag**
Touch and drag your finger on the
screen to move the screen to the desired
position.•
Scrolling lists
• Scrolling the
map screen*
Swipe**
Quickly move the screen by swiping with
your finger.•
Scrolling lists
• Scrolling the
map screen*
Pinch*
Move your two fingers further apart
(pinch-out) to zoom in on the map.
Move your two fingers closer together
(pinch-in) to zoom out on the map.Changing the scale
of the map screen
* 8-inch with Navi system only
** The operations may not be performed on all screens.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
1Presets/Skip:Press to toggle through
your presets or change a track or media
file. Press and hold to scan radio stations
or fast-forward/rewind.
2Volume:Press the volume switch up or
down to increase or decrease the
volume.
3Source:Press the source button to
change the audio sources between radio
modes and media modes.
4Voice Recognition:Press to activate the
built-in voice recognition function.
Press and hold to activate the Apple
CarPlay
®/Android Auto™ voice
recognition function.
5Call/End:Press to receive or end a call without taking your hands off of the steering
wheel.
VOICE RECOGNITION
With SUBARU STARLINK®, simple voice commands can control
features like navigation, entertainment, phone calls, and, on select
models, climate control. A microphone is located in the overhead
console; however, you do not need to speak directly into it to
activate the voice command features. Press the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel to start the voice recognition system.
Press and hold the button to cancel the system.
For help with what features are available with voice recognition,
press the "Help" button on the screen or press the voice recognition
button and say "Help".
Starlink Audio Controls
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Tips
The system may not recognize the voice command due to various types of interference.
Some causes for voice command interference are:
• The command is spoken too quickly or at a low or high volume.
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
• The window is open, the climate control system is set on high, or the ventilation is
directed toward the microphone.
• Passengers are talking while the command is spoken.
NOTE: The system is designed to recognize a variety of commands, but certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
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Common Commands
Below are examples of common commands that can be used with the voice recognition
system. Please refer to “Siri/Voice Recognition System” in your STARLINK®Owner’s
Manual for a complete list.
VOICE COMMAND FUNCTION EXAMPLE
Dial [Number]Places a call to the phone
numberDial 555-123-4567
Call [Name] [Phone Type]Places a call to the contact
name and phone type of the
contact from the phonebookCall John Doe mobile
Navigate to [House Number,
Street, City, State]
1Sets a destination to the
addressNavigate to 1234 Main
Street, Lincoln, Washington
Show Map
1Displays the map screen Show Map
Where am I
1Displays current location on
mapWhere am I
Tune to [Frequency]
(AM / FM)Switches to AM/FM and
tunes to spoken frequencyTune to 99.5 FM
Preset [Number]Switches to the preset
channelPreset 3
Satellite Channel [Name /
Channel Number]Switches to satellite channel
numberSatellite Channel Prime
Country 58
Set Fan Speed to [1-7]
2Sets the fan speed to the
spoken fan speedSet fan speed to 4
Set Temperature to
[Number]
2,3Sets the temperature to the
spoken temperatureSet temperature to 70
Help Changes to help screen Help
Phone HelpDisplays a list of voice
commands related to
controlling your phonePhone Help
Media HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to the mediaMedia Help
Radio HelpDisplays a list of commands
related to the radioRadio Help
Navigation Help
1Displays a list of voice
commands related to
navigationNavigation Help
1 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system only
2 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus and 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation system only
3 When the A/C is off, the A/C setting will not change even if the voice command is accepted
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HOME SCREEN ICONS
Phone– Allows you to place and receive calls
and text messages.
Map– Allows you to enter a destination and
have route guidance to get you where you are
going.
Settings– Allows you to change the settings
to your personal choice for select systems
inside the vehicle.
Add Shortcut– Allows you to add icons for
various functions to the home screen.
Apps– Entertainment and convenience applications that can be
used to enhance your driving experience. The apps included are:
MySubaru, Pandora
®, Travel Link®, Android Auto™, SUBARU
STARLINK®, aha®, and Apple CarPlay®.
Media– Allows you to play CDs, USB/iPod music, or Bluetooth
®
audio by connecting to the device.
Radio– Allows you to select a station to listen to as well as pause
and playback live radio.
REARRANGING ICONS
You can rearrange the icons on the Home Screen when the Home Screen Shortcuts
function is turned on. You can turn on the Home Screen Shortcuts function by selecting
“Settings”, then the “General” tab.
To rearrange icons on the Home Screen:
1. Select and hold the icon you want to move.
2. Drag the icon to the desired position and release.
3. To delete an icon, drag the icon to the bottom of the screen and release.
Home Screen Icons
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ADDING SHORTCUTS
You can add shortcut icons for various functions to the Home Screen when the Home
Screen Shortcut function is turned on. You can turn on the Home Screen Shortcuts
function by selecting “Settings”, then the “General” tab.
To add shortcut icons to the Home Screen, press the "Home" button.
1. Select “Add Shortcut”.
2. Select the desired function.
3. Select the desired shortcut function.
4. Check that the shortcut icon is displayed
on the Home screen.
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