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Subaru Ascent (2022 year). Manual in english - page 14

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Guidance screen

Models with front view monitor

Other models

When the “ENTER” or “VIEW/

” button

on the instrument panel is pressed and
held on this screen, the setting screen can

be displayed.
For details, refer to “Setting screen”

P215.

Setting screen

1. Press and hold the “ENTER” or “VIEW/

” button on the guidance screen. The

top menu is displayed.
2. Operate the “

” or “

” button to

select the preferred menu from the top
menu.
3. Press the “ENTER” or “VIEW/

”

button to enter the selected menu.
4. Operate the “

” or “

” button to

select the preferred menu from the 2nd
menu.
5. Press the “ENTER” or “VIEW/

”

button to enter the selected menu.

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The menu lists are as follows.

Items that can be set when stopped:

Top menu

2nd menu

Description

Page

Date

Birthday

Set a birthday.

218

Anniversary

Set an anniversary day.

218

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Display/Beep

Screen Off

Turn the screen off.

Yes or No

218

Favorite

Set and customize the triple meter.

219

Bypass Screen

Set the bypass screen for each item.

On or Off

219

Beep

Adjust the beep sound volume.

High, Low or Off

219

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Camera set-
tings (if
equipped)

Brightness

Set and adjust the brightness of a display.

220

Contrast

Set and adjust the contrast of a display.

220

Camera Shift Link

Set the camera shift link.

On or Off

220

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Maintenance

Engine Oil

Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date.

221

Oil Filter

Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date.

221

Tires

Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date.

221

Maintenance Schedule

Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date.

221

ON/OFF

Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

On or Off

221

Clear All Settings

Clear all settings for maintenance items.

Yes or No

222

Go Back

Return to the 1st menu.

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Top menu

2nd menu

Description

Page

Initialize

—

Reset all settings to the default settings.

Yes or No

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Go Back

—

Return to the setting screen.

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Items that can be set while driving:

Menu

Description

Page

Screen Off

Turn the screen off.

Yes or No

218

Go Back

Return to the setting screen.

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For safety reason, we recommend that you stop the vehicle in a safe location when the setting.

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Date and time settings

You can set the date, time and 12h or 24h
format settings.

Current date and time setting

For details about clock setting, refer to
“Clock”

P223.

Birthday setting

If a birthday or anniversary is approaching,
a message will be displayed when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. This function can be set to on or
off. For details, refer to “Bypass screen
setting”

P219.

1. Select “Birthday” from the 2nd menu in
the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Select from the list the number that you

want to register.

3. Enter the date and the text by using the
control switches.
4. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

NOTE

You can store a maximum of 5 birth-
days.

Anniversary setting

1. The procedure for setting an anniver-
sary is the same as “Birthday setting”

P218, except that in step 1 “Anniversary”

is selected.

NOTE

You can store a maximum of 5 anniver-
saries.

Display/Beep settings

You can set the display settings and
volume settings.

Screen OFF setting

1. Select “Screen Off” from the 2nd menu
in setting screen. Refer to “Setting screen”

P215.

2. Select “Yes” to turn off the screen.
Select “No” to return to the previous
screen.

Restoring the screen

When the “ENTER” or “VIEW/

” button is

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operated after the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” or “ACC” position, the screen
will be restored. The screen will be
restored with the basic screen that was
displayed when the screen was turned off.

Favorite setting

1. Select the “Favorite” from the 2nd
menu in setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Set the desired items by using the
control switches. For details about items,
refer to “Favorite screen”

P212.

3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

NOTE

You can display a maximum of the 3

items.

The same item cannot be selected

for the left, center or right location.

Weather information for 3 hours

later or 6 hours later can be displayed.

Bypass screen setting

1. Select “Bypass Screen” from the 2nd
menu in the setting screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

P215.

2. Select “On” or “Off” to turn the display
of items on or off by using the control
switches.
3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

NOTE

Traffic information setting is only dis-
played for the audio unit with SiriusXM
satellite radio.

Beep setting

1. Select “Beep” from the 2nd menu in the
setting screen. Refer to “Setting screen”

P215.

2. Set the beep volume by using the
control switches.
3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

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Camera settings (if equipped)

You can set the front camera display
settings.

Brightness setting

1. Select “Brightness” from the 2nd menu
in the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Select the brightness level by using the
control switches.
3. Press the “VIEW/

” button to confirm

the setting.

Contrast setting

1. Select “Contrast” from the 2nd menu in
the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Select the contrast level by using the
control switches.
3. Press the “VIEW/

” button to confirm

the setting.

Camera shift link setting

1. Select “Camera Shift Link” from the
2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

P215.

2. Select “On” or “Off” by using the control
switches.
3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

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Maintenance settings

You can set maintenance reminders.

Engine oil setting

1. Select “Engine Oil” from the 2nd menu
in the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Set the date and distance of the
reminder by using the control switches.
3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select
“Update” to change the notification dis-
tance to the default value. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

NOTE

The reminder will be displayed by

either date or distance in accordance
with the setting.

Even when either day or distance are

displayed as “_ _”, a pop-up screen will
appear.

The reminder will be displayed until

either of the following conditions is
satisfied.

– The period of time passed after
the registered notification date is 15
days or more.
– The total distance driven after the
registered notification distance is
approximately 311 miles (500 km) or
more.

Oil filter setting

The setting procedure is the same as
“Engine oil setting”

P221, but select the

“Oil Filter” item in step 1.

Tires setting

The setting procedure is the same as
“Engine oil setting”

P221, but select the

“Tires” item in step 1.

Maintenance schedule setting

The setting procedure is the same as
“Engine oil setting”

P221, but select the

“Maintenance Schedule” item in step 1.

On/Off setting

1. Select “On/Off” from the 2nd menu on
the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Select “On” or “Off” to turn the opening
screen on or off by using the control
switches.
3. Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.

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Clear setting

1. Select “Clear All Settings” from the 2nd
menu on the setting screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”

P215.

2. Select “Yes” or “No” by using the
control switches.

Initialize

You can initialize the items that have been
set to your preference.
1. Select “Initialize” from the 2nd menu on
the setting screen. Refer to “Setting
screen”

P215.

2. Select “Yes” or “No” by using the
control switches.

How to get the source code
using the open source

Free/Open Source Software Information

This product contains Free/Open Source
Software (FOSS).
The license information and/or the source
code of such FOSS can be found at the
following URL.

http://www.globaldenso.com/en/open-
source/ivi/subaru/

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3-10. Clock

The clock can be adjusted using either
auto mode or manual mode.

Auto mode: Automatic clock adjust-

ment

Manual mode: Manual clock adjust-

ment

CAUTION

The clock in the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD) cannot be adjusted,
if the SUBARU genuine navigation
and/or audio system is removed.

Setting the clock manually

Type A multi-function display (black
and white)

1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Press the

button.

3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Time/Date” and then select
“Manual”.

6. Press the “+” button or the “−” button
beside the clock.

Setting 12-hour or 24-hour dis-
play

The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour
display. Perform the following procedure to
switch the display format.
1. Turn the ignition switch in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
2. Press and hold the “−” button located
near the clock display for approximately 5
seconds. The clock display will then start
to flash.
3. While the clock display is flashing,
press and hold the “+” button for approxi-
mately 2 seconds. The clock format will
then change.

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4. The clock display will continue to flash
for approximately 3 seconds to indicate
that the clock display has been changed.

Type B multi-function display (color
LCD)

1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Press the

button.

3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Time/Date” and then select
“Manual”.

6. Set the each items plus and minus.
7. Select

to complete the clock

setting.
Select “Back” to return to the previous
screen without saving settings.

NOTE

Adjust the time, then select 12h

display or 24h display from the format.

The Birthday/Anniversary and main-

tenance reminder system function are
based on the time and date on the multi-
function display (color LCD).

Setting the clock automati-
cally

1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.

2. Press the

button.

3. Select “Settings”.
4. Select “Vehicle”.
5. Select “Time/Date”.
6. Select “Auto”.

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Models with navigation system

The clock will be set automatically where a
GPS signal is available.

Models without navigation system

The clock will be set and adjusted auto-
matically when a smartphone is connected
via Bluetooth

for transferring phonebook

data.
1. Register the smartphone to the audio
system. For details, refer to “Bluetooth
SETTINGS” in the supplemental Owner’s
Manual for the audio/navigation system.
2. Transfer phonebook data to the sys-
tem. For details, refer to “Bluetooth SET-
TINGS” in the supplemental Owner’s
Manual for the audio/navigation system.
The clock will be adjusted automatically.

NOTE

Depending on the model of smart-
phone, the settings of the connected
smartphone may need to be changed.
(ex: For iOS or other models, notifica-
tion settings may need to be activated.)
For details, check the instructions on
connecting smartphones.

Regulatory information

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.

3-11. Light control switch

Precautions and tips

CAUTION

Use of any lights for a long period

of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.

Before leaving the vehicle, make

sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.

Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:

The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light

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control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.

NOTE

The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.

When the push-button ignition

switch is turned off (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system”).

When the key is not inserted into the

ignition switch (models without “key-
less access with push-button start
system”).

If the driver’s door is opened while the
headlights are illuminated under such
conditions, a chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illuminated.

Headlights

Except for Canada models

For Canada models

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.

“

” position:

Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.

“

” position:

Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.

“

” position:

Auto on/off headlights

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.

NOTE

The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, for models with a
combination meter display, the setting
can be changed using the display. For
details, refer to “Menu screens”

P200.

If the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights do

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not turn on when it becomes dark outside,
turn the light switch to the “

” position.

Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights

While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.

NOTE

The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

“ ” position (except for Canada mod-
els):

The headlights are all off.

“OFF” position (for Canada models):

The headlights are all off *

*1: When the light switch is switched to the

“OFF” position while the vehicle is stopped,
the lights turn off. Then the light switch will
automatically return to the “AUTO” position.

*2: The headlights will automatically change to

the AUTO mode when the following condi-
tions are met:

The engine is running.

The parking brake is fully released.

The select lever is in a position other than the

“P” position.

Welcome lighting function

The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.

The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.

The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position.

It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/

off headlights.

NOTE

If the engine is turned off after turning
off the light switch, the welcome light-
ing function may not operate (for
Canada models).

When approaching:

While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking all
doors including the rear gate by using the
remote keyless entry system.

The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds

and then turn

off. However, if any of the following
operations is done, the low beam head-

lights will turn off.

The doors are locked.

The light control switch is turned to a

position other than “AUTO”.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

When exiting:

While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.

The push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “OFF” status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).

The key is pulled out from the ignition

switch (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”).

The low beam headlights will turn off under
any of the following conditions.

3 minutes have passed since the low

beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.

30 seconds have passed since the door

is opened and closed.

The light control switch is turned to a

position other than “AUTO”.

The locking procedure is performed

twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking

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procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.

*1: The setting for the period of time in which the

low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed
by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.

Also, for models with a combination meter
display, the setting can be changed using
the display. For details, refer to “Menu
screens”

P200.

Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights

Models without automatic rain sensing
windshield wipers

Models with automatic rain sensing wind-
shield wipers

Rain/light sensor

The sensor is as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.

High/low beam change (dim-
mer)

High beam

Low beam

When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter is also on.

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Headlight flasher

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever.

When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter also illuminates.

High beam assist function

NOTE

The high beam assist function uti-

lizes the stereo camera installed at the
position of the front map lights.

For details on how to handle the

stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.

The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).

When all of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to high
beam.

When the vehicle speed increases to or

above 20 mph (32 km/h).

There is no preceding or oncoming

vehicle.

The forward area of the vehicle is dark.

The road does not have a sharp curve.

When any of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to low beam.

When the vehicle speed decreases to

or below 10 mph (16 km/h).

When the forward area of the vehicle is

bright.

When there is a preceding or oncoming

vehicle.

When the EyeSight system is malfunc-

tioning or temporarily stopped.

NOTE

Do not overestimate the capacity of

the high beam assist function. The
driver always has the responsibility to
understand the surrounding situation,
to drive safely, and to change the
headlight mode manually if necessary.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as “operational”.
This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.

How to use the high beam assist
function

The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.

The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the low beam headlights are
on automatically.

The turn signal lever is pushed forward.

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High beam assist indicator light

When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
light on the combination meter will illumi-
nate.

NOTE

If the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or temporarily stopped,
the headlight will be fixed at low beam.

How to temporarily lower the sensi-
tivity of the high beam assist func-
tion

The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
1. Before turning the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, set the light control switch to
the “AUTO” position and push the signal
lever forward (high beam position).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and within approximately 15 sec-
onds, press the “

/ ” (following distance

setting) switch more than 10 times con-
secutively.

When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
assist indicator light “

” on the combina-

tion meter will flash.

NOTE

The sensitivity of the high beam

assist function cannot be lowered in
the following conditions.

– The Cruise Control indicator or
Adaptive Cruise Control indicator is
illuminated.
– The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated.

The sensitivity of the high beam

assist function returns to normal level
the next time the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position
and the engine is restarted.

How to change the headlight mode
manually

Change to the low beam:

When you return the turn signal lever to the
center position, the high beam assist
function will turn off and the high beam
assist indicator light will turn off.

Change to the high beam:

When you turn the light control switch to
the “

” position, the headlight mode will

be changed to the high beam.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
light will turn off and the high beam
indicator light will turn on.

NOTE

After manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn
on the high beam assist function,
return the light control switch to the
“AUTO” position.

When manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn
the light control switch to the “

”

position, the instrument panel illumina-

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