Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english

214 Center information display (CID)

Item

Page reference for

Available settings

the vehicle system

the setting proce-

1st menu

2nd menu

3rd menu

operation

dure

Update

Check if a new software update

Automatically Check for Up-

ON/OFF

dates

Software Update

—

Automatically Download Up-

ON/OFF

dates

Default

—

SUBARU STARLINK

General

—

OK/Cancel

Apps Recovery

SUBARU STARLINK

—

ON/OFF

Auto Connect

—

Factory Data Reset

—

Reset/Cancel

System Information

—

Free/Open Source

—

Software Information

*1: Models with navigation system

*2: Models with SUBARU STARLINK without navigation system

*3: Models without SUBARU STARLINK or navigation system

*4: Models without navigation system

*5: If equipped

*6: For details about the audio and navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio and navigation system.

*7: For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security.

*8: Displayed until valet mode is set.

NOTE

Touch to display the explanation of the items.

216 Center information display (CID)

The setting adjustments to the following items can be manually changed to meet your personal requirements.

Item

Page reference

for the vehicle

Available settings

for the setting

1st menu

2nd menu

3rd menu

system opera-

procedure

tion

Pre-Collision Braking

Setting ON/Setting OFF

All Functions/Lane Departure

Lane Departure

Prevention Function Only/

Warning Buzzer Only/OFF

Eco/Comfort/Standard/Dy-

Cruise Control Acceleration

EyeSight

namic

Lead Vehicle Acquisition

ON/OFF

Sound

—

Car

Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor

ON/OFF

Select Drive on Left/Drive on

Right Lane/Left Lane

Right

Red Indicator

ON/OFF

EyeSight Assist Monitor

Yellow Indicator

ON/OFF

Green Indicator

ON/OFF

Reverse Automatic Braking

Sonar Audible Alarm

ON/OFF

391

220

(RAB)*1

Center information display (CID)

217

Item

Page reference

for the vehicle

Available settings

for the setting

system opera-

1st menu

2nd menu

3rd menu

procedure

tion

Driver Monitoring System

ON/OFF

220

Repeat Facial Scan

Perform the user recognition.

222

User Recognition

ON/OFF

220

Automatically Retract Seat on

ON/OFF

220

Entry

222

Driver Monitoring System*1

402

Update Seat and Mirror Posi-

Re-register the driver’s posi-

222

tion

tion.

Delete the registered driver’s

Delete Driver Position

222

position.

Car

Delete User

Delete the registered user.

222

Delete All Users

Delete all registered users.

222

Audible Signal*1*2

ON/OFF

130 and

135

220

Hazard Warning Flasher

ON/OFF

130 and

135

220

20 seconds/30 seconds/40

Keyless Entry System

Security Relocking*1

seconds/50 seconds/60 sec-

137

220

onds/OFF

Driver Door Unlock*1

Driver Door Only/All

124

220

Rear Gate/Trunk Unlock*1

Rear Gate/Trunk Only/All

124

220

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218 Center information display (CID)

Item

Page reference

for the vehicle

Available settings

for the setting

system opera-

1st menu

2nd menu

3rd menu

procedure

tion

Defogger

—

15 minutes/Continuous

273

220

10 seconds/20 seconds/30

Interior Light

—

304

220

seconds/OFF

Ambient Lighting*1

—

ON/OFF

171

220

Light Sensitivity

Min/Low/Mid/Max

231

220

Auto Light Sensor

Wiper Link

ON/OFF

231

220

30 seconds/60 seconds/90

Approaching Time Set

220

seconds/OFF

Welcome Lighting

232

30 seconds/60 seconds/90

Leaving Time Set

220

seconds/OFF

One-Touch Lane Changer

—

ON/OFF

240

220

Car

Vehicle Speed/Shift into or out

Auto Door Lock

220

of PARK*1/OFF

Auto Door Lock/Unlock

139

Ignition OFF/Driver Door Open/

Auto Door Unlock

220

Shift into or out of PARK*1/OFF

Rear Seat Reminder

—

ON/OFF

220

Auto Electric Folding

ON/OFF

272

220

Door Mirror Setting*1

Reverse Tilt

ON/OFF

270

220

Power Rear Gate*1

Power Rear Gate Memory

ON/OFF

154

220

Vehicle Dynamics Control

—

ON/OFF

368

220

Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)

—

ON/OFF

376

220

Center information display (CID)

219

Item

Page reference

for the vehicle

Available settings

for the setting

system opera-

1st menu

2nd menu

3rd menu

procedure

tion

Rear Vehicle Detection (BSD/

—

ON/OFF

388

220

RCTA)*1

Models with 1 mode: ON/OFF

X-MODE

—

Models with 2 modes: Normal,

370

220

Snow/Dirt, Deep Snow/Mud

Car

Steering Responsive Head-

—

ON/OFF

238

220

lights (SRH)

Warning Volume

—

Min/Mid/Max

387, 401 and *3

220

km, km/h, Liter/

Units

—

168 and 194

220

Miles, MPH, Gallon

*1: If equipped

*2: This setting also works as the On/Off setting of the power rear gate buzzer for starting operation.

However, you cannot change the warning buzzer setting for a detecting jam, etc.

*3: For details about EyeSight system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the EyeSight system.

NOTE

Touch to display the explanation of the items.

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Center information display (CID)

221

Touch “Default” to revert to the factory

! Birthday List

setting.

If a birthday or anniversary is approaching,

! Favorite Widgets

a message will be shown when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position. This

function can be set to on or off by

“Reminder Screen”. For details, refer to

“General settings” FP210.

1. Touch

(HOME).

(Settings)

? “General”

? “Birthday List”

6. Enter the name.

? “Next”.

The menu on the favorite screen can be

customized.

1. Touch

(HOME).

(Settings)

? “General”

? “Favorite Widgets”

5. Select the icon of the display position.

6. Select the display item.

? “Add”

8. Enter the date.

? “OK”

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222 Center information display (CID)

NOTE

Repeat Facial Scan:

Touch

(HOME).

1. Adjust the seat position, outside mirror

A maximum of 5 birthdays can be

stored.

(Settings)

angle, and reverse tilt-down outside

mirror angle so that you are seated in

? “Car”

! Anniversary List

the correct driving posture.

? “Driver Monitoring System”

The procedure for setting an anniversary is

? “Repeat Facial Scan”

NOTE

the same as “Birthday List” FP221, except

Start the user registration after ad-

that in step 4 “Anniversary List” is selected.

justing the seat position, outside

! Driver Monitoring System (if

mirror angle, and reverse tilt-down

equipped)

outside mirror angle. If they are

adjusted during user registration, it

The Driver Monitoring System settings can

may be disrupted.

be changed.

Refer to “Power seat” FP34 or “Out-

For setting method for the following menu

side mirrors” FP269.

on the Driver Monitoring System, refer to

If the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON/OFF setting” FP220.

“OFF” position before user registra-

. Driver Monitoring System

tion is complete, the information of

. User Recognition

the adjusted seat position, outside

. Automatically Retract Seat on Entry

mirror angles, and reverse tilt-down

? “OK”

outside mirror angle will not be

While seated in the driver’s seat, face

saved.

forward and wait for a few moments.

Touch

(HOME).

When the scan is completed, the

(Settings)

completion screen is displayed on the

? “Car”

combination meter (color LCD).

? “Driver Monitoring System”

? “Register User”

224 Center information display (CID)

NOTE

Update Seat and Mirror Position:

1. Touch

(HOME).

. If user registration cannot be per-

formed, turn your face forward as

(Settings)

shown in the illustration, then turn to

? “Car”

the display.

? “Driver Monitoring System”

. There are some cases where user

? “Update Seat and Mirror Position”

registration cannot be registered

properly. In those cases, refer to

“Driver Monitoring System” FP402.

. If

“Unable to register. Try again.”

appears, repeat the procedure be-

ginning from step 5.

12. Select the preferred icon.

13. ? “Set”

NOTE

. An existing user can be overwritten

by selecting a registered number.

When a user is registered by over-

? “Set”

writing, the individual fuel economy

data is reset.

NOTE

. When “User Recognition” is set to

. Start the user registration after ad-

OFF, user registration cannot be

justing the seat position, outside

selected.

mirror angle, and reverse tilt-down

10. Enter the name.

outside mirror angle. If they are

11. ? “Next”

adjusted during user registration, it

may be disrupted.

Refer to “Power seat” FP34 or “Out-

side mirrors” FP269.

Center information display (CID)

225

. If the ignition switch is turned to the

Delete User:

“OFF” position before user registra-

1. Touch

(HOME).

tion is complete, the information of

(Settings)

the adjusted seat position, outside

? “Car”

mirror angles, and reverse tilt-down

? “Driver Monitoring System”

outside mirror angle will not be

saved.

? “Delete User”

Delete Driver Position:

1. Touch

(HOME).

(Settings)

? “Car”

? “Driver Monitoring System”

? “Delete Driver Position”

? “Yes”

6. Select the preferred user from the list.

? “Yes”

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Center information display (CID)

227

NOTE

! Maintenance screen

Oil Filter change reminder:

The setting procedure is the same as the

The vehicle posture indication may

“Engine Oil” reminder, but touch the “Oil

differ from the actual vehicle pos-

Filter” item in step 2.

ture.

When X-MODE has been turned on,

Tires rotation reminder:

the screen of the center information

The setting procedure is the same as the

display will be changed to the

“Engine Oil” reminder, but touch the “Tires”

X-MODE screen.

item in step 2.

The vehicle posture angle varies not

Maintenance Schedule setting:

only due to the angle of the road

The setting procedure is the same as the

surface, but also due to the vehicle

“Engine Oil” reminder, but touch the

tilt caused by the occupants, cargo,

“Maintenance Schedule” item in step 2.

and acceleration or deceleration.

NOTE

Maintenance reminders can be set.

. Touch “Reset” to reset each setting.

Engine Oil change reminder:

. Touch “Update” to revert to the

1. Touch

“Maintenance” from the

2nd

default value.

menu in the car info screen.

(Engine Oil)

3. Select “Notification Date” or “Notifica-

tion Distance” of the reminder.

? “Set”

228 Clock

3-9. Clock

& Setting the clock automati-

cally

For models with a genuine SUBARU

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

navigation and/or audio system, the clock

position.

can be adjusted using either auto mode or

manual mode.

& Setting the clock manually

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

? “Manual”

? or

? “OK”

NOTE

2. Touch

(HOME).

The clock setting screen can also be

(Settings)

displayed by touching the clock on the

? “General”

status bar.

? “Clock”

? “Time Setting”

7. Models with navigation system:

2. Touch

(HOME).

? “AUTO”

(Settings)

? “General”

? “Clock”

? “Time Setting”

Clock

229

Models with SUBARU STARLINK Safety

tem. For details, refer to

“Bluetooth

FP210 for the setting.

and Security without navigation system:

SETTINGS” in the supplemental Own-

NOTE

? “AUTO”

er’s Manual for the audio/navigation

system. The clock will be adjusted

When “Time Setting” is set to

Models without SUBARU STARLINK

automatically.

“AUTO”, you can change “Daylight

Safety and Security or navigation system:

Saving Time” and “Time Zone” set-

? “Sync With Phone”

tings.

NOTE

When “Daylight Saving Time” is set

! Models with navigation system

Depending on the model of smart-

to “AUTO”, the “Time Zone” setting

The clock will be set automatically where a

phone, the settings of the connected

can only be set to “AUTO”.

GPS signal is available.

smartphone may need to be changed.

(ex: For iOS or other models, notifica-

! Models with SUBARU STARLINK

tion settings may need to be activated.)

Safety and Security without naviga-

For details, check the instructions on

tion system

connecting smartphones.

The clock will be set automatically where a

DCM (Data Communication Module in

& Time Zone (models with na-

vehicle cellular connection) signal is avail-

vigation system)

able.

You can configure the “Time Zone” setting

! Models without SUBARU STARLINK

on the clock setting screen.

Safety and Security or navigation

If a GPS signal is available when “AUTO”

system

is selected, “Time Zone” is set automati-

The clock will be set and adjusted auto-

cally. Refer to “Main screen” FP210 for the

matically when a smartphone is connected

setting.

via Bluetooth® for transferring phonebook

data.

& Daylight Saving Time (mod-

1. Register the smartphone to the audio

els with navigation system)

system. For details, refer to “Bluetooth

You can configure the “Daylight Saving

SETTINGS” in the supplemental Own-

Time” setting on the clock setting screen.

er’s Manual for the audio/navigation

If a GPS signal is available when “AUTO”

system.

is selected, “Daylight Saving Time” is set

2. Transfer phonebook data to the sys-

automatically. Refer to

“Main screen”

230 Valet Mode

2. Enter the passcode.

3-10. Valet Mode

3. Touch “OK”.

When leaving your vehicle with a valet

service, such as at a hotel or restaurant,

NOTE

you can set the valet mode, which disables

If you enter the passcode incorrectly

the navigation, audio, and vehicle setting

three times in a row when setting or

functions. The display cannot be operated,

canceling valet mode, a message

preventing the leakage of personal infor-

prompting you to contact a SUBARU

mation. The valet mode is designed to help

dealer will be displayed, but it is still

prevent personal information leaks.

possible to enter the passcode even

after the fourth attempt.

& Activation of Valet Mode

If you have forgotten your passcode,

consult your SUBARU dealer.

2. Enter the passcode.

3. Touch “OK”.

& Deactivation of Valet Mode

1. Touch “Valet Mode”.

1. Touch “Valet Mode” or select OFF

Light control switch

231

control switch, the illuminated lights are

& Headlights

3-11. Light control switch

turned off when the key is removed from

& Precautions and tips

the ignition switch.

NOTE

CAUTION

The light control switch can be oper-

Use of any lights for a long period

ated (except auto on/off headlights),

of time while the engine is not

even under the following conditions.

running can cause the battery to

. When the push-button ignition

discharge.

switch is turned off (models with

“keyless access with push-button

Before leaving the vehicle, make

start system”).

sure that the lights are turned off.

. When the key is not inserted into the

If the vehicle is left unattended

ignition switch

(models without

for a long time with the lights

illuminated, the battery may be

“keyless access with push-button

For U.S. models

start system”).

discharged.

If the driver’s door is opened while the

Models with “keyless access with

headlights are illuminated under such

push-button start system”:

conditions, a chirp sound will inform

The light control switch operates when the

the driver that the lights are illuminated.

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”:

For Canada models

The light control switch operates when the

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on

key is inserted in the ignition switch.

the end of the turn signal lever.

Regardless of the position of the light

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232 Light control switch

“

” position:

outside, turn the light switch to the

“OFF” position (for Canada models):

Instrument panel illumination, headlights,

“

” position.

The headlights are all off *1*2.

parking lights, front side marker lights, rear

. Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights

*1: When the light switch is switched to the

side marker lights, tail lights and license

While the light control switch is in the

“OFF” position while the vehicle is stopped,

plate lights are on.

“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-

the lights turn off. Then the light switch will

“

” position:

matically turn on when the windshield

automatically return to the “AUTO” position.

Instrument panel illumination, parking

wipers operate several times. The head-

*2: The headlights will automatically change to

lights, front side marker lights, rear side

lights will automatically turn off when the

the AUTO mode when the following condi-

marker lights, tail lights and license plate

wipers stop.

tions are met:

lights are on.

NOTE

. The engine is running.

“

” position:

The ON/OFF setting of this function can

. The parking brake is fully released.

. Auto on/off headlights

be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

. The select lever is in a position other than the

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-

“P” position.

position, the instrument panel illumination,

tails.

headlights, parking lights, front side mar-

! Welcome lighting function

ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights

“

” position (except for Canada mod-

and license plate lights are automatically

The welcome lighting function turns on the

els):

on or off depending on the level of the

low beam headlight for smooth approach-

The headlights are all off.

ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or

ambient light.

Only when the following conditions are

in a dark place.

NOTE

fulfilled, instrument panel illumination,

The function is activated while all of the

The light sensitivity of the auto on/off

headlights, parking lights, front side mar-

following conditions are met.

headlights can be changed by operat-

ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights

and license plate lights are automatically

. The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

ing the center information display. For

position.

details, refer to “Car settings” FP215.

on or off depending on the level of the

ambient light.

. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/

Also, the setting can be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU

. The engine is running.

off headlights.

dealer for details.

. The parking brake is fully released.

NOTE

. If the light control switch is in the

. The select lever is in a position other

If the engine is turned off after turning

“AUTO” position and the headlights do

than the “P” position.

off the light switch, the welcome light-

not turn on when it becomes dark

ing function may not operate

(for

Light control switch

233

Canada models).

The low beam headlights will turn off under

! Sensor for the auto on/off head-

any of the following conditions.

lights

When approaching:

3 minutes have passed since the low

While the welcome lighting function is

beam headlights were illuminated by

activated, the low beam headlights will

the welcome lighting function.

automatically illuminate when unlocking all

doors including the rear gate by using the

30 seconds have passed since the door

remote keyless entry system.

is opened and closed.*1

. The light control switch is turned to a

The low beam headlights will remain

position other than “AUTO”.

illuminated for 30 seconds*1 and then turn

. The locking procedure is performed

off. However, if any of the following

twice. When performing the unlocking

operations is done, the low beam head-

procedure after performing the locking

lights will turn off.

procedure, perform the locking proce-

. The doors are locked.

dure twice again.

. The light control switch is turned to a

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

position other than “AUTO”.

The sensor is as shown in the illustration.

low beam headlights remain on by the

. The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

welcome lighting function can be changed

position.

CAUTION

by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your

When exiting:

SUBARU dealer for details. Also, you can

If any object is placed on or near the

change the setting by operating the center

sensor, the sensor may not detect

While the welcome lighting function is

information display. For details, refer to “Car

the level of the ambient light cor-

activated, the low beam headlights will

settings” FP215.

rectly and the auto on/off headlights

remain illuminated even when either of the

following operation is done.

may not operate properly.

. 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”).

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234 Light control switch

& High/low beam change (dim-

& Headlight flasher

& High beam assist function

mer)

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

High beam

CAUTION

beam.

Low beam

Do not hold the lever in the flashing

. When the vehicle speed increases to or

When the headlights are on high beam, the

position for more than just a few

above 20 mph (32 km/h).

high beam indicator light

“

” on the

seconds.

. There is no preceding or oncoming

combination meter is also on.

vehicle.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

. The forward area of the vehicle is dark.

toward you and then release it. The high

. The road does not have a sharp curve.

beam will stay on for as long as you hold

the lever.

When any of the following conditions are

met, the headlight will change to low beam.

When the headlights are on high beam, the

. When the vehicle speed decreases to

high beam indicator light

“

” on the

or below 10 mph (16 km/h).

combination meter also illuminates.

. When the forward area of the vehicle is

bright.

. When there is a preceding or oncoming

vehicle.

Light control switch

235

. When the EyeSight system is malfunc-

! How to temporarily lower the sensi-

tioning or temporarily stopped.

tivity of the high beam assist func-

tion

NOTE

The sensitivity of the high beam assist

. Do not overestimate the capacity of

function can be lowered by performing the

the high beam assist function. The

following operations.

driver always has the responsibility

1. Before turning the ignition switch to the

to understand the surrounding si-

“ON” position, set the light control

tuation, to drive safely, and to

switch to the “AUTO” position and push

change the headlight mode manu-

the signal lever forward (high beam

ally if necessary.

position).

. The factory setting (default setting)

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

for this function is set as “opera-

position and within approximately 15

tional”. This setting can be changed

High beam assist indicator light

seconds, press the “

”

(following

to OFF (non-operation) at SUBARU

When the high beam assist function is

distance setting) switch more than 10

dealers. For more details, contact a

activated, the high beam assist indicator

SUBARU dealer.

times consecutively.

light on the combination meter will illumi-

nate.

! How to use the high beam assist

When the sensitivity of the high beam

function

NOTE

assist function is lowered, the high beam

The high beam assist function will be

If the high beam assist function is

assist indicator light “

” on the combina-

activated when all the following conditions

tion meter will flash.

malfunctioning or temporarily stopped,

are met.

the headlight will be fixed at low beam.

NOTE

. The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

. The sensitivity of the high beam

position and the low beam headlights

assist function cannot be lowered

are on automatically.

in the following conditions.

. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.

- The Cruise Control indicator is

illuminated.

- The EyeSight warning indicator

(yellow) is illuminated.

. The sensitivity of the high beam

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236 Light control switch

assist function returns to normal

illumination, parking lights, front

damaged.

level the next time the ignition

side marker lights, rear side marker

When the stereo camera is de-

switch is turned to the

“LOCK”/

lights, tail lights and license plate

formed or the stereo camera lenses

“OFF” position and the engine is

lights will be on.

are dirty.

restarted.

If there are lights similar to the

! Tips for the high beam assist sys-

headlights or the tail lights in the

! How to change the headlight mode

tem

surrounding area.

manually

The high beam assist function recog-

When an oncoming vehicle or ve-

Change to the low beam:

nizes the conditions surrounding the

hicle ahead is driven without its

When you return the turn signal lever to the

vehicle based on the brightness of

headlights and tail lights on.

center position, the high beam assist

illumination ahead of your vehicle, etc.

If the headlights of an oncoming

function will turn off and the high beam

Therefore, the headlight mode may

vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle

assist indicator light will turn off.

switch in some situations that do not

ahead are dirty or discolored, or if

match to the driver’s sense.

the light beams are not aimed

Change to the high beam:

A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be

correctly.

When you turn the light control switch to

detected.

When a rapid change of brightness

the “

” position, the headlight mode will

Under the following situations, the

continues while driving.

be changed to the high beam.

brightness of ambient illumination may

When driving on a road with many

At this time, the high beam assist function

not be detected correctly and the high

ups and downs or uneven surfaces.

will turn off, the high beam assist indicator

beam assist function may not work

When driving on a road with many

light will turn off and the high beam

properly. As a result, the glare of the

curves.

indicator light will turn on.

high beam may disturb the oncoming

When there are some objects that

vehicle or vehicle ahead. Also, the low

NOTE

reflect light strongly, such as a road

beam mode may continue although

. After manually changing the head-

sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.

there are no oncoming vehicles and

light mode to the high beam, if you

When the rear part of the vehicle

vehicles ahead. In the such cases,

turn on the high beam assist func-

ahead, such as a container, reflects

change the headlight mode manually.

tion, return the light control switch

light strongly.

- In bad weather (fog, snow, sand

to the “AUTO” position.

When the headlights of your vehicle

storm, heavy rain, etc.).

. When manually changing the head-

are damaged or dirty.

- When the windshield glass is dirty or

light mode to the high beam, if you

When your vehicle is tilted, such as

fogged.

turn the light control switch to the

in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is

- When the windshield is cracked or

“

” position, the instrument panel

being towed.

Light control switch

237

– Immediately after the engine has

lights of a vehicle ahead.

The daytime running lights will automati-

started.

The headlights of the oncoming

cally illuminate when the following condi-

In the following conditions, the head-

vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle

tions are fulfilled.

light mode will not be automatically

ahead are covered with mud, snow,

. The engine is running.

changed from the high beam to the low

etc.

. The parking brake is fully released.

beam.

Movement and direction of an on-

. The light control switch is in “AUTO”,

- When your vehicle passes an on-

coming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.

“

” or “OFF” (for Canada models).

coming vehicle suddenly in a blind

When the headlights of an oncom-

. The select lever is in a position other

curve.

ing vehicle or the tail lights of a

than the “P” position.

- When another vehicle passes in

vehicle ahead illuminate on only one

front of your vehicle.

side.

NOTE

- When an oncoming vehicle or ve-

When the oncoming vehicle or

When the light switch is in the “

”

hicle ahead comes in and out of

vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.

position, the instrument panel illumina-

view because of continuous curves,

Conditions of a road (slope, curve,

tion, front side marker lights, tail lights

median strips, roadside trees, etc.

road surface, etc.).

and license plate lights are also illumi-

If the stereo camera detects the light of

Number of passengers and weight

nated.

the front fog lights of an oncoming

of loaded cargo.

vehicle, the headlight mode may

Limitation of the detection ability of

change from the high beam to the low

the stereo camera.

beam automatically.

& Daytime running light system

The headlight mode may change from

the high beam to the low beam, or the

low beam mode may continue, when

WARNING

affected by a street light, traffic signal,

When the daytime running lights are

illumination of an advertisement board,

illuminated, the tail lights do not

or a reflective object such as a road

illuminate. When it becomes dark

sign and signboard.

outside, turn the light switch to the

The timing of the change of headlight

“

” position to illuminate the head-

mode may differ due to the following

lights and tail lights. This will im-

factors.

prove visibility and allow other dri-

- Color or brightness of the headlights

vers to see your vehicle more easily.

of an oncoming vehicle or the tail

238 Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH)

If SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH warning

3-12. Steering Responsive

indicator on the combination meter display

Headlight (SRH)

(color LCD) illuminates and a message

appears on the warning screen when the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It

indicates that SRH has been deactivated.

Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-

tion.

NOTE

The SRH function operative/non-op-

erative status is kept when the

engine is turned off, even if the

SRH OFF indicator light

engine is restarted.

When you turn the ignition switch to

The SRH OFF indicator

light on the

the

“ON” position, the SRH OFF

combination meter display

(color LCD)

indicator light will illuminate and

The target area of illumination when SRH

illuminates when SRH is turned off.

is activated

turn off after several seconds.

The target area of illumination when SRH

SRH only activates when the vehicle

is not activated

is traveling forward at the speed of

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or

SRH is a function that automatically moves

more.

the headlight beam to the left or right in

accordance with the steering angle and

vehicle speed. This function helps to

improve the visibility at night by illuminat-

ing the road ahead at corners and inter-

sections.

You can turn the SRH function on or off.

The settings can be changed by using the

center information display. For details,

refer to “Car settings” FP215.

SRH warning indicator

Headlight beam leveler

239

3-13. Headlight beam leveler

3-14. Fog light switch (if

equipped)

The LED headlights produce more light

than conventional halogen headlights.

When the vehicle is carrying a heavy load

and the headlight beams are angled

upwards, the driver of an oncoming vehicle

may experience glare.

To prevent this, the automatic headlight

beam leveler adjusts the headlights to the

optimum height automatically depending

on the load the vehicle is carrying.

For Canada models

CAUTION

Headlight switch

Fog light switch

In certain circumstances, the head-

lights may become misaligned, and

Except for Canada models

The front fog lights will turn on when the

Headlight switch

fog light switch is placed in the “

” position

the headlight beam leveler will not

Fog light switch

while the headlights are in the following

reset them to the proper angle. This

may occur after transporting your

condition.

vehicle on a flat-bed truck, or if the

. The headlight switch is in the

“

”

vehicle is parked and restarted on

position.

different angles. In such cases, have

. The headlight switch is in the “AUTO”

the headlight alignment checked by

position and the low beam headlights

a SUBARU dealer.

turn on automatically.

To turn off the front fog lights, perform the

following.

. Turn the switch to

“

”

(except for

Canada models).

. Turn the switch to “OFF” (for Canada

models).

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240 Turn signal lever

3-15. Turn signal lever

& One-touch lane changer

To flash the turn signal and turn signal

indicator light three times, push the turn

signal lever up or down slightly and

immediately release it.

NOTE

You can turn the one-touch lane chan-

ger on/off by operating the center

information display. For details, refer

to “Car settings” FP215. Your SUBARU

dealer can also help you change this

setting. Contact the nearest SUBARU

The indicator light on the combination

dealer for details.

meter will illuminate when the front fog

lights are illuminated.

Right turn

Lane change right signal

Lane change left signal

Left turn

If the lever does not return after cornering,

return the lever to the neutral position by

hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn

signal lever up or down slightly and hold it

during the lane change. The lever will

return automatically to the neutral position

when you release it.

Wiper and washer

241

3-16. Wiper and washer

In freezing weather, be sure that

Refer to

“Windshield washer

the blade rubbers are not frozen

fluid” FP503.

to the windshield or rear window

. Do not clean the blade rubbers

WARNING

before switching on the wipers.

with gasoline or a solvent, such

Attempting to operate the wiper

as paint thinner or benzine. This

In freezing weather, do not use the

with the blades frozen to the

will cause deterioration of the

windshield washer until the wind-

window glass could cause not

blade rubbers.

shield is sufficiently warmed by the

only the blade rubbers to be

For models with automatic rain sen-

defroster.

damaged but also might cause

sing windshield wipers:

the wiper motor to fail. If the blade

Otherwise the washer fluid can

rubbers are frozen to the window

When the wiper switch is in the

freeze on the windshield, blocking

glass, be sure to operate the

“AUTO” position, do not touch

your view.

defroster, windshield wiper dei-

the windshield near the rain sen-

cer (if equipped) or rear window

sor and do not place a wet cloth

defogger before turning on the

on the windshield near the rain

CAUTION

wiper.

sensor. Doing so may result in

Do not operate the washer con-

unexpected wiper operation and

If the wipers stop during opera-

tinuously for more than 10 sec-

cause injury.

tion because of ice or some other

onds, or when the washer fluid

obstruction on the window, this

When washing the vehicle, make

tank is empty. This may cause

might cause the wiper motor to

sure that the wiper is turned off.

overheating of the washer motor.

fail even if the wiper switch is

Otherwise, the wipers may oper-

Check the washer fluid level fre-

turned off. If this occurs,

ate unexpectedly and cause in-

quently, such as at fuel stops.

promptly stop the vehicle in a

jury.

Do not operate the wipers when

safe place, turn the ignition

When having your vehicle

the windshield or rear window is

switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” po-

washed in an automatic car wash,

dry. This may scratch the glass,

sition and clean the window glass

make sure that the wiper is

damage the blade rubbers and

to allow proper wiper operation.

turned off. Otherwise, the wipers

might cause the wiper motor to

Use clean water if windshield

may be damaged because they

fail. Before operating the wiper

washer fluid is unavailable. In

may operate unexpectedly and

on a dry windshield or rear win-

car wash brushes could become

areas where water freezes in

dow, always use the windshield

tangled around them.

winter, use SUBARU Windshield

washer.

Washer Fluid or the equivalent.

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242 Wiper and washer

NOTE

ever, use detergent to clean the

the “AUTO” position.

blade rubbers. Use only a sponge

When the wiper switch is in the

The windshield wiper motor is pro-

or soft cloth (and no neutral deter-

“AUTO” position, the following si-

tected against overloads by a circuit

gent or mild abrasive cleaner) when

tuations may occur.

breaker. If the motor operates con-

you clean the blade rubbers. If you

The wipers may operate if the rain

tinuously under an unusually heavy

wipe the rubber of the blade

sensor or the windshield is vi-

load, the circuit breaker may trip to

strongly, the black coating compo-

brated or objects such as insects,

stop the motor temporarily. If this

nent will peel off, which will cause

dirt, mud, etc. are covering them.

happens, park your vehicle in a safe

the wiper to judder. Also, after wip-

Turn off the wiper unless it is

place, turn off the wiper switch, and

ing it off, check that the rubber has

raining or snowing.

wait for approximately 10 minutes.

not come loose. After cleaning the

The wipers do not operate if the

The circuit breaker will reset itself,

window glass and wiper blade rub-

rain sensor does not detect rain

and the wipers will again operate

bers, be sure to rinse them with

or snow. If necessary, push the

normally.

clean water. Rinse the window until

wiper control lever down to the

Clean your blade rubbers and win-

the water does not form beads on the

low speed position or high speed

dow glass periodically with a washer

glass. This indicates that the glass is

position.

solution to prevent streaking, and to

clean.

remove accumulations of road salt

The wipers may not operate

If you cannot eliminate the streaking

properly if the rain sensor does

or road film. Operate the windshield

even after following this procedure,

not detect the amount of rain-

washer for at least 1 second so that

replace the blade rubbers with new

drops because a water-repellent

washer solution will be sprinkled all

ones. For replacement instructions,

over the windshield or rear window.

coating, dirt, or ice is on the

refer to

“Replacement of wiper

Grease, wax, insects, or other mate-

upper half of the windshield.

blades” FP504.

rial on the windshield or the wiper

The rain sensor may be malfunc-

blade results in jerky wiper opera-

tioning if the wiper intermittent

tion and streaking on the glass. If

NOTE

operation does not vary depend-

you cannot remove the streaks after

For models with automatic rain sensing

ing on the amount of rainfall. If

operating the windshield washer or

windshield wipers:

necessary, turn the wiper switch

if the wiper operation is jerky, clean

. When the wiper switch is turned to

to any position except the

the outer surface of the windshield

the “AUTO” position while the igni-

“AUTO” position. We recom-

and rear window using a sponge or

tion switch is in the “ON” position,

mend that you contact your

soft cloth with a neutral detergent or

the wipers will operate once. This

SUBARU dealer and have the

mild-abrasive cleaner. Do not, how-

indicates that the wiper switch is in

system inspected as soon as

Wiper and washer

243

possible.

turn the wiper switch to the “High

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper

–

The wipers stop operation if the

speed” position.

control lever down. With the wiper switch in

ambient temperature decreases

In this case, contact your SUBARU

the “AUTO” position, the wipers operate

58F

(−158C) or lower. The

dealer.

automatically when the rain sensor detects

wipers resume operation when

falling rain. The wiper timing is automati-

the ambient temperature in-

cally adjusted depending on the amount of

& Windshield wiper and washer

creases to 148F (−108C) or higher.

rain.

switches

If you need to operate the wipers

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to

The wiper operates only when the ignition

under 58F (−158C), push the wiper

the “

”/“OFF” position.

switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

control lever down to the low

For a single wipe of the wipers, push the

speed position or high speed

! Windshield wipers (models with

lever up. The wipers operate until you

position.

automatic rain sensing windshield

release the lever.

The wipers may not operate if the

wipers)

temperature around the rain sen-

NOTE

sor is more than 1768F (808C)

The automatic adjusting mode of the

because the system cannot de-

wiper timing can be changed from the

tect the amount of raindrops

rain-sensing mode to the vehicle speed

under these temperatures.

interlocking mode. The setting can be

This system is also equipped with

changed by a SUBARU dealer. For more

the vehicle speed interlocking inter-

details, we recommend that you con-

mittent wiper function. When the

tact a SUBARU dealer.

vehicle stops, the wiper operation

interval will become longer com-

pared with that while driving.

This system may malfunction in a

location with strong radio waves or

noise.

/ MIST: Mist (for a single wipe)

If the wiper switch is in the “AUTO”

/ OFF: Off

position and the wipers do not

/ AUTO: Automatic operation

operate when it rains, or the wiper

/ LO: Low speed

switch is in the “Low speed” posi-

/ HI: High speed

tion and the wipers do not operate,

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