Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Illustrated index

Exterior

This detailed illustrated index provides a comprehensive overview of the Subaru Ascent exterior components, helping owners quickly identify key elements of the vehicle for maintenance, inspection, and everyday operation. The Subaru Ascent is designed with functionality and durability in mind, and understanding these exterior features enhances both safety and ownership experience.

1. Engine hood
2. Front wipers
3. Headlights
4. Replacing bulbs
5. Moonroof
6. Roof rails
7. Outside mirrors
8. Door locks
9. Tire pressure
10. Flat tires
11. Snow tires
12. Fog lights
13. Towing hook
14. Tie-down hooks

The rear exterior layout of the Subaru Ascent highlights essential components that contribute to practicality and versatility, especially for families and long-distance travel. These features are engineered to support cargo handling, towing capability, and all-weather performance.

1. Rear window defogger
2. Fuel filler lid and cap
3. Child safety locks
4. Tie-down hole
5. Replacing bulbs
6. Trailer hitch
7. Rear gate
8. Towing hook
9. Rear window wiper

Interior

Passenger compartment area

Second-row captain seat models

The Subaru Ascent interior is thoughtfully designed to maximize passenger comfort and flexibility. In models equipped with second-row captain seats, occupants benefit from enhanced accessibility and individual seating comfort, making the Subaru Ascent ideal for families and long journeys.

1. Seatbelts
2. Lower anchorages for child restraint system
3. Front seats
4. Second-row seats
5. Third-row seats

Second-row bench seat models

For drivers who require additional seating capacity, the Subaru Ascent bench seat configuration offers increased passenger space while maintaining comfort and safety standards across all rows.

1. Seatbelts
2. Lower anchorages for child restraint system
3. Front seats
4. Second-row seats
5. Third-row seats

The Subaru Ascent cockpit area includes a wide range of intuitive controls and storage solutions, designed for ease of use and driver convenience. Every element is positioned ergonomically to support a seamless driving experience.

1. Power windows switches
2. Door locks
3. Remote control mirror switch
4. Select lever
5. View monitor switch
6. 12 V power outlet
7. USB power supply
8. Glove box
9. Cup holder
10. Center console

Advanced convenience features in the Subaru Ascent include overhead controls, integrated infotainment systems, and climate management options, all contributing to a premium in-cabin environment.

1. Map light switches
2. Moonroof switch
3. Sunshade switch
4. Door interlock switch
5. Button for SUBARU STARLINK
6. Center Information Display (CID)/Climate control/Audio*/Navigation system*
7. Electronic parking brake switch
8. 120 V power outlet
9. Rear climate control panel
10. USB power supply
11. Cup holder

*: For details about how to use the audio and navigation system, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner's Manual.

NOTE

For models with SUBARU STARLINK: Refer to the Owner's Manual supplement for SUBARU STARLINK.

Instrument panel

The Subaru Ascent instrument panel combines modern technology with user-friendly controls, allowing drivers to access critical information quickly while maintaining focus on the road.

1. Seat position memory switch
2. Power rear gate switch
3. One-touch Interior Illumination switch
4. Illumination brightness control dial
5. Combination meter
6. Hazard warning flasher switch
7. Camera for Driver Monitoring System
8. Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel
9. Fuse box
10. Hood release knob

NOTE

About the EyeSight system: Refer to the Owner's Manual supplement for the EyeSight system.

Steering wheel

The multifunction steering wheel in the Subaru Ascent integrates essential controls, allowing the driver to manage audio, communication, and driving assistance systems without distraction.

1. Audio control switch*1
2. Talk switch for voice command system*1
3. Cruise control switches*2
4. Shift paddles
5. Heated Steering Wheel switch
6. SRS airbag
7. Horn
8. Hands-free phone switch*1
9. Control switches for combination meter display (color LCD)

*1: For details about how to use the switches, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner's Manual.
*2: For details about how to use the switches, refer to the Owner's Manual supplement for the EyeSight system.

Light control and wiper control levers/switches

The Subaru Ascent provides intuitive control over lighting and wiper systems, ensuring optimal visibility in all driving conditions, from heavy rain to nighttime travel.

1. Windshield wiper
2. Mist
3. Windshield washer
4. Rear window wiper and washer switch
5. Wiper intermittent time control switch /Sensor sensitivity control
6. Windshield wiper and washer switches
7. Light control switch
8. Fog light switch
9. Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO
10. Headlight flasher High/Low beam change
11. Turn signal lever

Combination meter

U.S.-spec. models

The illustration above is a typical example. For some Subaru Ascent models, the combination meter may differ slightly depending on configuration and market specifications.

1. Tachometer
2. Select lever/gear position indicator
3. Combination meter display
4. Trip meter and odometer
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel gauge
7. Digital speed screen
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge

Except U.S.-spec. models

This version of the Subaru Ascent instrument cluster is adapted for non-U.S. markets, while maintaining the same core functionality and driver information display.

1. Tachometer
2. Select lever/gear position indicator
3. Combination meter display
4. Trip meter and odometer
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel gauge
7. Digital speed screen
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge

Warning and indicator lights

The Subaru Ascent is equipped with a comprehensive range of warning and indicator lights designed to keep the driver fully informed about vehicle status, safety systems, and potential issues. Understanding these indicators in your Subaru Ascent ensures safer driving, своевременное обслуживание та повний контроль над автомобілем.

  Seatbelt warning light

Front passenger's seatbelt warning light

Rear seatbelt warning light

  SRS airbag system warning light

Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator light

Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light

Charge warning light

Oil pressure warning light

  Engine low oil level warning light

AT OIL TEMP warning light

Rear differential oil temperature warning light (if equipped)

ABS warning light

Brake system warning light

Electronic parking brake indicator light

Door open warning light

Engine hood open warning light

AWD warning light

Power steering warning light

Auto Vehicle Hold indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

LED headlight warning light

High beam indicator light

High beam assist indicator light

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light

Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light

Steering Responsive Headlight warning light

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)

Access key warning indicator (if equipped)

Security indicator light

Headlight indicator light

X-MODE indicator

Hill descent control indicator

Low fuel warning light

Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)

Windshield washer fluid warning light

BSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped)

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped)

RAB warning indicator (if equipped)

RAB OFF indicator (if equipped)

Sonar Audible Alarm OFF indicator

Icy road surface warning indicator

One-touch Interior Illumination indicator (if equipped)

Driver Monitoring System operation indicator light (green) (if equipped)

Driver Monitoring System warning light (yellow) (if equipped)

Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator light (if equipped)

Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator light (if equipped)

Function settings

Function settings and adjustments on the center information display

The Subaru Ascent allows flexible customization through the center information display, enabling drivers to tailor system behavior, alerts, and driving preferences to suit individual needs for a more комфортного та безпечного керування.

Individual settings and adjustments excluding center information display

Additional adjustments for the Subaru Ascent can be configured manually through specific controls. Refer to the corresponding sections for detailed instructions and optimal usage recommendations.

Function settings and adjustments performed by a dealer

*1: If equipped
*2: The audible signal volume cannot be set under level 5 for the warning chime.