Subaru Ascent (2022 year). Manual in english

(415,1)

Jack

Screwdriver

Towing hook (eye bolt)

Jack and jack handle

The jack and jack handle is stored under
the cargo area.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”

P418.

9-3. Spare tire

The spare tire is stored in the spare tire
holder located under the cargo area.
The spare tire holder has a hoist mechan-
ism that can lower and raise the spare tire
easily.
The spare tire holder is designed to carry
only the following kinds of tires.

The temporary spare tire that came with

your vehicle

A full-size flat tire

A full size flat tire should be stowed in the
spare tire holder in an emergency only.
After having the full-size flat tire repaired,
immediately swap it with the temporary
spare tire.

Before using the temporary spare tire,
carefully read “Temporary spare tire”

P417 for instructions and precautions.

Removing the spare tire

1. Take the wheel nut wrench, screwdri-
ver, and extension out of the tool box.
Refer to “Maintenance tools”

P412.

2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the
cargo area.
3. Take out the jack.

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Spare tire

413

In
case

of
emergency

(416,1)

4. Open the cover located at the center of
the luggage floor by screwdriver.

5. Remove the rubber cap.

6. Fit the two extensions onto the hex-
head hoist shaft end.

7. Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the
extension.
8. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclock-
wise with the wheel nut wrench until the

cable is extracted fully.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove (not simply

keep it open) the subfloor storage
lid before turning the wheel nut
wrench, otherwise the lid may be
damaged.

Do not put your fingers into the

center hole of the temporary
spare tire while pulling it out,
because they might be pinched
in between the wheel and the
retainer.

Spare tire

414

(417,1)

9. Tilt up the spare tire, then remove the
tire retainer as showing in the figure.
10. After the temporary spare tire is re-
moved from the cable, the cable must be
wound up completely by turning the hoist
nut shaft clockwise until you hear a clicking

sound. Also visually inspect the cable to
make certain that there is no longer any
slack present.

WARNING

Do not use the extension when

turning the wheel nuts. If you did,
you would not be able to achieve
sufficient tightening torque. The
wheel nuts could then come
loose, resulting in a serious acci-
dent.

When using the spare tire hoist:

After the temporary spare tire is
removed from the cable, wind the
cable up completely until the
retainer at end of the cable sits
against the underside of the ve-

hicle. Driving with the cable not
retracted fully could result in
damage to the adjacent under
floor parts and lead to a serious
accident.

The spare tire holder is designed

to carry only the following kinds
of tires.

– The temporary spare tire that

came with your vehicle

– A full-size flat tire

A full size flat tire should be
stowed in the spare tire holder
in an emergency only. After hav-
ing the full-size flat tire repaired,
immediately swap it with the
temporary spare tire.

Never stow a full-size tire that is
not flat in the spare tire holder.
Doing so can result in damage to
adjacent under floor parts and
can lead to a serious accident.

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Spare tire

415

In
case

of
emergency

(418,1)

CAUTION

When using the spare tire hoist:

Do not use air tools or power tools to
turn the spare tire hoist shaft end. If
you do, it could result in severe
mechanical damage to the spare tire
hoist.

Re-storage of spare tire

1. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end
counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench to loosen the cable sufficiently
enough to allow the cable end retainer go
through center hole of the temporary spare
tire.

2. Insert the retainer through the center
hole of the temporary tire as showing in the
figure.

3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise with
the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable up
completely until you hear a few clicking
sounds. Confirm that the temporary spare
tire holding cable has been wound up
completely by shaking the temporary tire.

CAUTION

If the temporary spare tire is not
stored securely, it could damage
adjacent areas of the vehicle and
make an abnormal noise.

4. Install the rubber cap.
5. Install the cover.
6. Store the wheel nut wrench, two
extensions, jack and jack handle in their
storage locations.

Spare tire

416

(419,1)

7. Fit the lid of the cargo area.

CAUTION

When stowing a flat tire in the

spare tire holder, turn the hoist
shaft end only slowly. If it is
turned quickly, the wheel disc of
the flat tire could be damaged.

A full-size flat tire should be

stowed in the spare tire holder
in an emergency only. After hav-
ing the flat tire repaired, immedi-
ately swap it with the temporary
spare tire.

Remember that the tread width of

a flat tire is wider than that of the
temporary spare tire. When car-
rying a flat tire stowed in the
spare tire holder, make sure the
tire does not touch any obsta-
cles.

9-4. Temporary spare tire

WARNING

Never tow a trailer when the

temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accident.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is un-
able to monitor all four road
wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for
tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.

CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechan-
ical damage to the drivetrain of your
vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Re-
move the temporary spare tire and re-
install the conventional tire as soon as
possible because the spare tire is de-
signed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-
porary spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. For the correct tire
pressure, refer to “Temporary spare tires”

P490.

When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.

Drive with caution when the temporary

spare tire is installed. Avoid hard accel-
eration and braking, or fast cornering, as
control of the vehicle may be lost.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

Do not put a tire chain on the temporary

spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,
a tire chain will not fit properly.

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Temporary spare tire

417

In
case

of
emergency

(420,1)

Do not use two or more temporary

spare tires at the same time.

Do not drive over obstacles. This tire

has a smaller diameter, so road clearance
is reduced.

Tread wear indicator bar

Indicator location mark

When the wear indicator appears on

the tread, replace the tire.

The temporary spare tire must be used

only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a
rear wheel and install the temporary spare
tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

9-5. Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.

Changing a flat tire

WARNING

Use only the jack and the jack

handle provided with your vehi-
cle. The jack supplied with the
vehicle is designed only for chan-
ging a tire. Never put any part of
your body under the vehicle while
the vehicle is being supported by
the jack. Doing so could result in
serious injury or death.

Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in
serious injury or death.

Before jacking up the vehicle, be

sure that there are no occupants
or cargo on board.

Do not jack up the vehicle with an

object on or underneath the jack.
The jack can be unstable and this
can result in a severe accident.

Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out of
the jacking point due to a jolt and
this can result in serious injury or
death.

All passengers must exit the

vehicle before you raise it with
the jack. Raising the vehicle with
someone inside of it could result
in serious injury or death.

Do not start the vehicle while it is

supported by the jack. Doing so
could result in serious injury or
death.

CAUTION

Do not hit and bend the disc rotor
backing plate when removing and
installing the tire. A bent backing
plate may scrape against the disc
rotor and cause noise while the
vehicle is in motion.

Flat tires

418

(421,1)

NOTE

Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking
up the vehicle using a garage jack.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and
shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and
unload all occupants and luggage from the
vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

Wheel nut wrench

Jack handle

Jack

5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
The tools are stored under the cargo area.
Refer to “Maintenance tools”

P412.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.

6. Remove the spare tire.
Refer to “Removing the spare tire”

P413

and strictly follow the instructions.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

“Temporary spare tire”

P417 and

strictly follow the instructions.

7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

Jack-up points

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Flat tires

419

In
case

of
emergency

(422,1)

8. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

9. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.
10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat
tire.

11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

the mounting surface of the wheel and hub
with a cloth.
12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts when the spare tire is
installed. This could cause the nuts
to become loose and lead to an
accident.

13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.

14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the
illustration.

Flat tires

420

(423,1)

For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer
to “Tires”

P490. Never use your foot on

the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension
on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut
torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.

WARNING

Do not use the extension when
turning the wheel nuts. If you did,
you would not be able to achieve
sufficient tightening torque. The
wheel nuts could then come loose,
resulting in a serious accident.

15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
holder.

Refer to “Removing the spare tire”

P413

for its location, instructions and precau-
tions.
16. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench in their storage locations.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing
tools in the passenger compartment
after changing wheels. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place.

Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel when
tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven.
Also, this system may not react immedi-
ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a blow-out caused running over
a sharp object).

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,

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Flat tires

421

In
case

of
emergency

(424,1)

never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing
speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place. Otherwise an acci-
dent involving serious vehicle
damage and serious personal
injury could occur.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the tire inflation
pressure label on the door
pillar on the driver’s side.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.

This indicates the TPMS is unable
to monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off.

If the light illuminates steadily
after blinking for approximately
one minute, promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.

9-6. Jump starting

WARNING

Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.

If battery fluid gets on you, thor-
oughly flush the exposed area
with water immediately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered
your eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical
help.

Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.

The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.

Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.

Whenever working on or around a

battery, always wear suitable eye

Jump starting

422

(425,1)

protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry.

Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.

Do not jump start unless cables
in suitable condition are avail-
able.

A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away
from the cooling fan, belts and
any other moving engine parts.
Removing rings, watches and
ties is advisable.

Jump starting is dangerous if it

done incorrectly. If you are un-
sure about the proper procedure
for jump starting, consult a com-
petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables.

How to jump start

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and the negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in
the sequence illustrated.

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Jump starting

423

In
case

of
emergency

(426,1)

Booster battery

Strut mounting nut

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the discharged
battery.
(2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) term-
inal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative (−) terminal of the
booster battery.
(4) Connect the other end of the cable
to the strut mounting nut of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

Make sure that the cables are not near any
moving parts and that the cable clamps are
not in contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and run it at moderate
speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle
that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect
the cables in exactly the reverse order.

Jump starting

424

(427,1)

9-7. Engine overheating

WARNING

Never remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and has
fully cooled down. When the engine
is hot, the coolant is under pressure.
Removing the cap while the engine
is still hot could release a spray of
boiling hot coolant, which could
burn you very seriously.

CAUTION

If the engine overheats, the engine
speed or the vehicle speed may be
reduced. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place immediately.

If steam is coming from the
engine compartment

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down.

Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-

er.

If no steam is coming from the
engine compartment

1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the
engine compartment. Refer to “Engine
hood”

P447.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, immediately turn off
the engine and contact an authorized
SUBARU dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped, turn off the engine. If the
temperature gauge stays in the over-
heated zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,
check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark.

NOTE

For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to “Engine coolant”

P453.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve
tank, add coolant to the reserve tank. Then
remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator
with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot
radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-
clockwise slowly without pressing down
until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been
fully released, remove the cap by pressing
down and turning it.

Engine overheating

425

In
case

of
emergency

(428,1)

9-8. Towing

If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the
front wheels raised off the ground
while the rear wheels are on the
ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will
cause the vehicle to spin away due
to the operation or deterioration of
the center differential.

Towing hooks and tie-down
hooks/holes

The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.

CAUTION

Use only the specified towing hooks
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.

Front towing hook

The front towing hook is located on the
bottom of the body on the front left side of
the vehicle.

Rear towing hook

1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle
out of the cargo area.

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover on
the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and
you will find a threaded hole for attaching
the towing hook.

Towing

426

(429,1)

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the fuel pump
shut off function when the vehi-
cle is struck from behind.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-
per and the towing hook, do not
apply an excessive load to the tow-
ing hook.

Front tie-down hooks

The front tie-down hooks are located
between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.

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Towing

427

In
case

of
emergency

(430,1)

Rear tie-down holes

Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the

plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,
return the plugs to their original places.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down holes only for
downward anchoring. If they are
used to anchor the vehicle in any
other direction, cables may slip out
of the holes, possibly causing a
dangerous situation.

Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your
vehicle. Use the following procedures to
ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly.

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each safety
chain should be equally tightened and care
must be taken not to pull the chains so
tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

CAUTION

If your vehicle has a bumper

under guard (optional), be careful
not to scrape it when placing the
vehicle on the carrier and when
removing the vehicle from the
carrier.

Transport by flat-bed truck may

cause the headlights to become
misaligned. In such a case, have
the headlight alignment checked
by a SUBARU dealer after trans-
porting the vehicle by flat-bed
truck.

Towing

428

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