automatic transmission SUBARU ASCENT 2022 Getting Started Guide

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 select 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” and the transmission
automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In manual mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary acceleration and
engine braking. Move the select lever left from the “D” position into the “M” position to
select manual mode. The gear position indicator in the Combination Meter Display (CMD)
shows the currently selected gear. Arrow-shaped indicators show when upshifting or
downshifting is available. To shift gears, use the paddle shift control switches behind the
steering wheel.
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Paddle Shift Control Switches
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches.
To upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
To apply the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and pull
the parking brake switch up.
The indicator light on the parking
brake switch will illuminate and
“PARK” will appear in the
Combination Meter.
To release the parking brake
manually, depress the brake pedal
and push the parking brake
switch down with the ignition in
the “ON” position. To
automatically release the parking
brake, gently press the accelerator pedal with the select lever in the “D” or “R” position.
NOTE: Automatic parking brake release will not work unless all the doors are closed and
your seatbelt is fastened.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW
STARLINK®Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These
include Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced
Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine
Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK
®system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK®experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK®call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
•
Press the i-buttonfor Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if subscribed).*
• To cancel a SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge
call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select the “End
Call” button if displayed on the Touchscreen.
Head towww.Subaru.com/STARLINKto see all the SUBARU
STARLINK
®subscription services and packages.
* Access to STARLINK®Safety and Security services requires an active
STARLINK®subscription. Not available in all States. See retailer for details.
Remote Engine Start available on keyless access with push-button start
vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on select
models only. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. See
Retailer for details or visit the STARLINK
®page on Subaru.com to learn
more.
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2.4 L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
A
ACCESSING THE THIRD-ROW..... 48
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 40
ADDING SHORTCUTS . ......... 68
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL . . . . . . . . ........ 19
ANDROID AUTO™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .....119
Compatible Models . . . . . . . . . . 120
Connecting an Android Phone....119
APPLE CARPLAY
®............ 121
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .....121
Compatible Models . . . . . . . . . . 122
Connecting an iPhone . . . . . . . . 121
ASCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
B
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) / REAR
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) . . 102
Blind Spot Detection (BSD).....102
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic
Alert OFF . . . . . . . . . .......102
Lane Change Assist (LCA) . . . . . . 102
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) . . . 102
BLUETOOTH
®PAIRING . . . ...... 111
Pairing an Android Device......111
Pairing an iOS/Apple Device . . . . . 115
BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CD Player Functions . . ........62
Controlling the Volume . ........62
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61C
CABIN VIEW MIRROR . . . . ...... 32
CARGO COVER . . . . .......... 52
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . ........ 50
CLIMATE CONTROL . . ......... 34
Heated Seats..............38
Heated Steering Wheel . . ......39
Rear Climate Control Panel . . . . . . 37
Remote Engine Start with Climate
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Second-row Heated Seats . .....39
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control . 34
Ventilated Seats . ...........39
CLOCK . .................. 87
Automatically . . . . ..........89
Manually . . . . . . ...........88
COMBINATION METER . ......... 16
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . . . . 69
Retrieving a Driver Profile . . . . . . . 70
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES................ 80
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 42
Paddle Shift Control Switches .....43
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . 43
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)........44
ENGINE OIL................ 57
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ......... 57
ENROLLMENT............... 82
EXITING THE THIRD-ROW ........ 48
EYESIGHT
®DISCLAIMER....... 106
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 90
EYESIGHT®ASSIST MONITOR (EAM) . 99
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