Subaru Ascent (2019 year). Instruction - part 3

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for the child’s age, height and
weight. Secure ALL types of child
restraint devices (including forward
facing child seat) in the REAR seats
at all times.

NEVER INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN
THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE CHILD BY PLACING THE
CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG.

According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating posi-
tions than in the front seating posi-
tions. For instructions and precau-
tions concerning child restraint sys-
tems, refer to “Child restraint sys-
tems” FP66.

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-
ing under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. Also, do not
place objects such as cushions
between the passenger and the seat-
back. If you do so, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen will
increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.

WARNING

Do not let rear passengers rest their
feet between the front seatback and
seat cushion. Doing so may lead to
defective operation of the following
systems and could result in serious
injury.

Occupant detection system

SRS side airbag

Seat heater (if equipped)

Power seat (if equipped)

Seat ventilation (if equipped)

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WARNING

Do not press your feet onto the
instrument panel. Doing so may
prevent the occupant detection
function of the SRS airbag system
from functioning correctly, and may
result in serious injury or death in
the event of an accident.

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits well
back and upright in the seat. Do not
put cushions or any other materials
between occupants and seatbacks
or seat cushions. If you do so, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
of the lap belt sliding up over the
abdomen will increase, and both can
result in serious internal injury or
death.

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo
higher than the top of the seatback
because it could tumble forward and
injure passengers in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.

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Safety tips for head restraint

WARNING

Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce the
risk of serious neck injury in the
event that the vehicle is struck
from the rear. Also, never install
the head restraints the opposite
way round. Doing so will prevent
the head restraints from function-
ing as intended. Therefore, when
you remove the head restraints,
you must reinstall all head re-
straints correctly to protect vehi-
cle occupants.

All occupants, including the dri-

ver, should not operate a vehicle
or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to mini-
mize the risk of neck injury in the
event of a crash.

Manual seat (if equipped)

Forward and backward adjustment

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to
the desired position. Then release the
lever and try to move the seat back and
forth to make sure that it is securely locked
into place.

Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the
seatback to the desired position. Then
release the lever and make sure the
seatback is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position
can spring back upward with force when
the lever is pulled. While operating the
lever to return the seatback, hold the
seatback lightly so that it may be raised
back gradually.

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Seat height adjustment (driver’s
seat)

When the lever is pushed down, the seat
is lowered.

When the lever is pulled up, the seat
rises.

The height of the seat can be adjusted by
moving the seat adjustment lever up and
down.

Power seat (if equipped)

Driver’s seat

Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or

backward. During forward/backward ad-
justment of the seat, you cannot adjust
the seat cushion angle or seat cushion
height.

Seat cushion angle control switch
To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up
or push down the front end of the control
switch.

Seat height control switch
To adjust the seat height, pull up or push
down the rear end of the control switch.

Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move
the control switch.

Lumbar support control switch (if
equipped)
To adjust the lumber support, push the
front side or rear side control switch.

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Front passenger’s seat

Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or
backward.

Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move
the control switch.

Thigh extension (driver’s seat – if
equipped)

CAUTION

When the thigh extension is pulled
out to its fullest, do not put weight on
the top of it. Doing so could break
the part.

The seat front length can be adjusted.
Pull up the lever “1” to adjust the length
and release the lever to lock it.

Memory function (driver’s seat – if
equipped)

WARNING

To avoid loss of vehicle control or

personal injury, never perform
the following operations while
driving.

– Adjusting the seat

– Retrieving the seat position

Before adjusting the seat or re-

trieving a registered seat posi-
tion, make sure that cargo or the
hands and feet of rear seat pas-
sengers are clear of the adjusting
mechanism.

Perform the seat position retrie-

val before driving. Be sure to
confirm that the select lever is in
the “P” position, and the parking
brake is applied, when adjusting
the seat position. Do not drive
until the retrieval of the seat
position is complete.

When any unusual conditions or

malfunctions occur during the
retrieval of the seat position, stop
the retrieval of the seat position
by performing any of the follow-
ing procedures.

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– Operate any of the power seat

switches

– Press the “SET” button

– Press button “1” or “2”

Some of your desired seat positions can
be registered. Register the seat position
with button “1” or “2” or each of the key fobs
and retrieve the seat position.

The following seat positions can be regis-
tered.
.

Forward/backward position of the seat

Angle of seatback

Angle of seat cushion

Height of seat

Registration of seat position with
button “1” or “2”

1. Adjust the seat position under the
following conditions.

The parking brake is applied.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

2. While pressing the “SET” button, press
and hold the desired button “1” or “2”.

A chirp sounds once, and the seat position
is registered.

Registration of seat position with
each key fob

1. Adjust the seat position under the
following conditions.

The parking brake is applied.

The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.
.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

2. While holding the access key fob and
pressing the “SET” button, press the “ ”
button of the access key fob.

A chirp sounds once, and the seat position
is registered.

Retrieval of seat position regis-
tered with button “1” or “2”

WARNING

Be sure to press the correct button
to retrieve your registered seat posi-
tion. If the seat position is not
optimum for you, it may adversely
affect your driving and may reduce
the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
That could result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. While the select lever is in the “P”
position and the parking brake is applied,
press button “1” or “2”.

A chirp sounds and the seat moves to the
registered position.

NOTE

If a new position is registered for the

same button, the previously registered
seat position is deleted.
.

If the vehicle battery is removed, the

registered seat position is not deleted.
.

When the button “1” or “2” is

pressed within 45 seconds after the
driver’s door is opened, the registered
seat position can be retrieved even if
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or

“OFF” position.
.

When “1” or “2” is pressed, a chirp

sounds twice if the seat position is the
same as the registered position.

Retrieval of the seat position
registered with access key fob

1. Hold the registered access key fob.

2. Unlock the driver’s door by pressing
the “ ” button or gripping the door handle.
3. Open the driver’s door.

A chirp sounds and the seat moves to the
registered position.

NOTE

If the registered seat position cannot

be retrieved after performing the pre-
vious procedures, try the following

procedures.

(1) Press the “SET” button on the
driver’s door.
(2) Press the “ ” button on the
access key fob or touch the door
lock sensor to lock the doors.
(3) Perform the prior procedures
again.

If the keyless access function is

disabled, the seat position cannot be
retrieved by gripping the driver’s door
handle. However, the seat position can
still be retrieved by pressing the “ ”
button on the access key fob. For
information about how to enable/dis-
able the keyless access function, refer
to “Disabling keyless access function”
FP130.
.

If a new position is registered for the

same access key fob, the previously
registered seat position is deleted.
.

When the driver’s door is opened, a

chirp sounds twice if the seat position
is the same as the registered position.

Clearing the registered seat posi-
tion with access key fob

1. Close the driver’s door.
2. While holding the access key fob and
pressing the “SET” button, press the “ ”
button on the access key fob.

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A chirp will sound, and the registered seat
position will be cleared.

Second-row seats

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re-

straint when the occupant sits
well back and upright in the seat.
Do not put cushions or any other
materials between occupants
and seatbacks or seat cushions.
If you do so, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and of the lap
belt sliding up over the abdomen
will increase, and both can result
in serious internal injury or death.

Never adjust the seat while driv-

ing. Doing so is dangerous as the

seat could move rapidly and you
could be injured.

Before adjusting the seat, make

sure the hands and feet of the
third-row seat passengers are
clear of the adjusting mechan-
ism.

After adjusting the seat, move it

back and forth to make sure it is
securely locked. If the seat is not
securely locked, it may move or
the seatbelt may not operate
properly.

Do not put objects under the

second-row seats. They may in-
terfere with the seat locking and
cause an accident.

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo
higher than the top of the seatback
because it could tumble forward and
injure passengers in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.

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Forward and backward adjustment

Captain seat

Bench seat

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to
the desired position.

Reclining the seatback

WARNING

CAUTION

Never allow the third-row seat

passengers to adjust the seat-
back of the second row. Doing so
is dangerous as the seatback will
tilt rapidly and could injure the
passengers.

If the cargo area cover is
equipped, be careful not to pinch
your hand between the headrest
and the cargo area cover when
you recline the seatback.

Captain seat

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Bench seat

Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback to
the desired position.
Then release the lever and make sure the
seatback is securely locked into place.

Folding down the seatback

WARNING

Never allow passengers to ride

on the folded seatback or in the
cargo area. Doing so may result
in serious injury or death.

Secure skis and other long items

properly to prevent them from
being thrown around inside the
vehicle and causing serious in-
jury during a sudden stop, a
sudden steering maneuver or a
rapid acceleration.

If passengers are sitting on the

third-row seat, never drive while
folding the second-row seat. It
can be a serious interference at
the time of braking and impact.

If passengers are sitting on the

third-row seat, never drive while
the center seatback of the sec-
ond-row seat is folded. Doing so
may result in serious injury in the
event of hard braking or an
impact.

When you return the seatback to

its original position, shake the
seatback slightly to confirm that
it is securely fixed in place. If the

seatback is not securely fixed in
place, the seatback may sud-
denly fold down in the event of
sudden braking, or objects may
move out from the cargo area,
which could cause serious injury
or death.

After returning the seatback to its

original position, be sure to place
all of the seatbelts and the tab
attached to the seat cushion
above the seat cushion. Also,
make certain that the shoulder
belts are fully visible.

1. Store the armrest.
2. Store the seatbelt buckle.

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Holder

3. Store the window-side seatbelt in the
holder.
4. Lower the headrest to the storage
position.
Refer to “Head restraints” FP47.

5. Pull the lever and tilt the seatback
forward.

6. Pull the lever to unlock the seatback.
The seatback will be folded down.
7. Slide the folded second seats back-
ward until they lock.

8. To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks
into place. Make sure it is securely locked.

Armrest

WARNING

Do not hook the seatbelt onto the
armrest when the seatbelt is fas-
tened. The seatbelt may be unable to
fulfill its intended function in the
event of an accident, possibly re-
sulting in serious injury.

Captain seat

Lower the armrest to use it.
To lower the armrest position:
First lift it all the way to the top position,

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then lower it to the bottom position.
To raise the armrest position:
Lift the armrest from the bottom position to
the desired height.

Bench seat

To lower the armrest, pull on the armrest’s
top edge.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, passengers
must never be allowed to sit on the
center armrest while the vehicle is in
motion.

Third-row seat

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo
higher than the top of the seatback
because it could tumble forward and
injure passengers in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.

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Third-row seat

Pull the strap up and adjust the seatback to
the desired position.
Then release the strap and make sure the
seatback is securely locked into place.

Access to the third-row seat

There are levers on both window sides of
the second-row seat. Each lever is used to
facilitate access to the third-row seat.

WARNING

In its slid-forward position with the
seatback tipped forward, the sec-
ond-row seat is not locked and is
free to move. Do not drive the
vehicle with the seat in this state or
allow anyone to sit on the seat
unless it is completely locked. Doing

so may result in serious injury or
death.

CAUTION

When getting into or out of the third-
row seat, make sure the second-row
seat is in the completely slid-for-
ward position and be sure to watch
your step.

To access the third-row seat

Captain seat

Bench seat

Fold the seatback forward and slide the
seat toward the front.
Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/
aft position of the second-row seat, raise
the seatback, and make sure the seatback
is securely locked in position.

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To get out from the third-row seat

Captain seat

Bench seat

Raise the lever from the third-row seat.
The seatback of the second-row seat will
tip forward and the seat will slide forward.

Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/
aft position of the second-row seat, raise
the seatback, and make sure the seatback
is securely locked in position.

Folding down the seatback

WARNING

Never allow passengers to ride

on the folded seatback or in the
cargo area. Doing so may result
in serious injury or death.

Secure skis and other long items

properly to prevent them from
being thrown around inside the
vehicle and causing serious in-
jury during a sudden stop, a
sudden steering maneuver or a
rapid acceleration.

When you return the seatback to

its original position, shake the
seatback slightly to confirm that
it is securely fixed in place. If the
seatback is not securely fixed in
place, the seatback may sud-
denly fold down in the event of
sudden braking, or objects may
move out from the cargo area,
which could cause serious injury
or death.

After returning the seatback to its

original position, be sure to place
all of the seatbelts and the tab
attached to the seat cushion
above the seat cushion. Also,
make certain that the shoulder
belts are fully visible.

1. Store the seatbelt buckle.

Holder

2. Store the window-side seatbelt in the
holder.
3. Lower the headrest to the storage
position.
Refer to “Head restraints” FP47.

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4. While pulling the straps, fold down the
seatbacks.

From inside

From outside

5. When returning the seatbacks to their
original positions, either press up on the
seatbacks from inside the vehicle, or from
outside the vehicle pull up on the strap
located on the back of the seatback. Lift
the seat up securely until it locks in place.

Head restraints

WARNING

Do not change the head restraint to
the head restraint from a different
seat. The head restraints were each
designed specifically for the front
seat, second-row seat, and third-row
seat.

NOTE

It is possible to adjust the angle of the
front seat head restraints only. When
installing the front seat head restraints,
make sure that the angle of the head
restraints can be adjusted.

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Front seats

Both the driver’s seat and the front
passenger’s seat are equipped with head
restraints. Both head restraints are adjus-
table in the following ways.

Height adjustment

Head restraint

Release button

To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.
To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.

To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that
are located on the top of the seatback until
the head restraint locks. Press and hold
the release button to lower the head
restraint.

Each head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

NOTE

When the head restraint cannot be
pulled out or installed due to insuffi-
cient clearance between the head re-
straint and the roof, tilt the seat and
then perform the installation and re-
moval tasks.

Angle adjustment

The angle of the head restraint can be
adjusted in several steps. While maintain-
ing a suitable driving posture, adjust the
head restraint to a position where the back
of your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.

To tilt:
Tilt the head restraint by hand to the
preferred position. A click will be audible
when the head restraint is locked.
To return:
Tilt the head restraint once as far forward
as it can go. The head restraint will
automatically return to the fully upright
position. Then, adjust the head restraint
again to the preferred angle.

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