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Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Telltale screen

Subaru Ascent telltale screen displaying warning indicators and system alerts

  1. Telltale screen

When specific conditions or system states occur in the Subaru Ascent, corresponding telltale indicators are displayed on this screen to notify the driver. These indicators provide immediate visual feedback regarding vehicle status and potential issues.

NOTE

  • When multiple warning messages are present, the Subaru Ascent prioritizes their display across five indicator positions, starting from the left and ordered by severity.
  • If more than five warnings are active, the system cycles through them sequentially to ensure all alerts are visible to the driver.

Subaru Ascent door open warning light icon Door open warning light

Subaru Ascent engine hood open warning light iconEngine hood open warning light

Subaru Ascent AT oil temperature warning light icon AT OIL TEMP warning light

Subaru Ascent all-wheel drive system warning light iconAll-Wheel Drive warning light

Subaru Ascent LED headlight system warning indicator LED headlight warning light

Subaru Ascent high beam assist indicator light iconHigh beam assist indicator light

Subaru Ascent steering responsive headlight OFF indicatorSteering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light

Subaru Ascent steering responsive headlight warning light iconSteering Responsive Headlight warning light

Subaru Ascent rear differential oil temperature warning light icon Rear differential oil temperature warning light (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent engine low oil level warning light iconEngine low oil level warning light

Subaru Ascent rear automatic braking warning indicator RAB warning indicator (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent rear automatic braking OFF indicator RAB OFF indicator (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert warning indicatorBSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent BSD RCTA system OFF indicatorBSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent automatic headlight beam leveler warning iconAutomatic headlight beam leveler warning light

Subaru Ascent windshield washer fluid low warning indicator Windshield washer fluid warning light

Subaru Ascent hill descent control indicator light Hill descent control indicator

Subaru Ascent driver monitoring system active indicator greenDriver Monitoring System operation indicator light (green) (if equipped)

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

Subaru Ascent driver monitoring system OFF indicator light Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator light (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent driver monitoring system temporary stop indicator Driver Monitoring System temporary stop indicator light (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent icy road surface warning indicator icon Icy road surface warning indicator

Subaru Ascent one-touch interior illumination indicatorOne-touch Interior Illumination indicator (if equipped)

Subaru Ascent sonar audible alarm OFF indicatorSonar Audible Alarm OFF indicator

In real-world driving, the Subaru Ascent display system acts as a central hub of awareness, quietly supporting the driver with timely insights and subtle alerts that help maintain both efficiency and safety without overwhelming attention.

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