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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 11

306 Overhead console

& Vanity mirror with light

6-4. Overhead console

heats up. Avoid storing plastic or

other heat vulnerable or flam-

CAUTION

mable articles such as a lighter

in the overhead console.

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed

. Do not pull the lid when opening

while the car is being driven to avoid

the overhead console.

being blinded by glare.

There is the risk that the over-

head console may be damaged.

& Cabin view mirror

To open the console, push up the lid lightly

that is located on the “PUSH” mark and it

will automatically open.

WARNING

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the

Do not use the overhead console

sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.

while driving. Doing so may distract

you from the road conditions ahead

The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi-

and cause an accident that may

nate when the mirror cover is opened.

result in serious injury or death.

1

Cabin view mirror

NOTE

To use the cabin view mirror, push up the

Use of the vanity mirror light for a long

“PUSH” mark located on the lid lightly and

CAUTION

period of time while the engine is not

it will automatically open.

running can cause battery discharge.

. When your vehicle is parked in

the sun or on a warm day, the

inside of the overhead console

Storage compartment

307

6-5. Storage compartment

& Glove box

CAUTION

Always keep the storage com-

partment closed while driving to

reduce the risk of injury in the

event of a sudden stop or an

accident.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive

liquids or any other dangerous

Push the lid back up half way.

items

in

the

storage

compart-

ment.

1

Rotate the key clockwise to lock.

NOTE

2

Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-

When opening the overhead console

lock.

while the cabin view mirror is in use,

To open the glove box, pull the handle.

first close the lid and then push up the

To close it, push the lid firmly upward.

“PUSH” mark to open the console.

NOTE

. The emergency key is directional. If

the key cannot be inserted, change

the direction that the grooved side is

facing and insert it again.

. For models with the “keyless access

with push-button start system”, use

the emergency key to lock or unlock

the glove box.

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308 Storage compartment

& Center console

Take care to avoid spills. Bev-

erages, if hot, might scald you

The center console box provides a storage

and/or your passengers. Spilled

space.

beverages may also damage up-

holstery or carpets.

When a cup in the rear passen-

ger’s cup holder contains a bev-

erage, do not fold down the rear

seatback. Otherwise, the bever-

age could spill and, if the bev-

erage is hot, it could scald you

and/or your passengers.

2nd-row seat’s cup holder (2nd-row cap-

tain seat models)

The cup holder is built into the center

console. To use the cup holder, pull the cup

1

Coin tray

holder lid.

2

Accessory tray

The top of the console can be used as an

armrest.

& Cup holders

CAUTION

. Do not pick up a cup from the cup

Front passenger’s cup holder

holder or put a cup in the holder

The cup holder is built into

the

center

while you are driving, as this may

console.

distract you and lead to an acci-

dent.

2nd-row seat’s cup holder (2nd-row bench

seat models)

Storage compartment

309

The cup holder is built into the armrest.

& Bottle holders

CAUTION

. Do not pick up a bottle from the

bottle holder or put a bottle in the

holder while you are driving, as

this may distract you and lead to

an accident.

. When placing a beverage in a

bottle holder, make sure it is

capped. Otherwise, the beverage

could spill when opening/closing

Rear door bottle holder

the door or while driving and, if

3rd-row seat’s cup holder (left side)

the beverage is hot, it could scald

The bottle holder equipped on each door

you and/or your passengers.

trim can be used to hold beverage bottles

and other items.

3rd-row seat’s cup holder (right side)

The cup holder is built into the rear side

Front door bottle holder

trim.

310 Power outlets

6-6. Power outlets

driving.

CAUTION

& 12 V power outlet

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at

Do not place any foreign objects,

any of the accessory power outlets when

especially metal ones, such as

the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or

coins or aluminum foil, into the

“ON” position. Accessory

power outlets

accessory power outlet. That

are located in the following places.

could cause a short circuit. Al-

ways put the cap on the acces-

sory power outlet when it is not in

use.

If the plug on your electric appli-

Power outlet in the cargo area

ance is either too loose or too

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-

tight for the accessory power

ance by connecting it to an outlet.

outlet, this can result in a poor

The maximum power rating of an appli-

contact or cause the plug to get

ance that can be connected is 120 W.

stuck. Only use plugs that fit

properly.

CAUTION

Use of an electric appliance in the

. Do not attempt to use a cigarette

accessory power outlet for a long

lighter in the accessory power

period of time while the engine is

Power outlet

outlets.

not running can cause battery

discharge.

. Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 12 V DC.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on

The maximum power rating of an

your electrical appliance will not

appliance that can be connected

interfere with shifting gears and

is 120 W. Do not use an appliance

operating the accelerator and

which exceeds the indicated wat-

brake pedals. If they do, do not

tage for each outlet.

use the electrical appliance while

Power outlets

311

. When using appliances con-

so may cause the plug to stick

WARNING

nected to two outlets simulta-

and overheat, creating a potential

neously, the total power con-

To avoid being burned, never grasp

fire hazard.

sumed by them must not exceed

the lighter by the end with the

120 W. Overloading the acces-

heating element. Doing so could

sory power outlet can cause a

result in injury and could also da-

& 120 V power outlet (if

short circuit. Do not use double

mage the heating element.

equipped)

adapters or more than one elec-

Electrical power (120 V AC) is available at

trical appliance.

any of the power outlets when the ignition

CAUTION

switch is in either the

“ACC” or

“ON”

Do not hold the lighter pushed in,

position. Power outlets are located in the

& Use with the cigarette lighter

because it will overheat.

following places.

(dealer option)

The electrical power socket is

To use the accessory power outlet as a

originally designed to use a gen-

cigarette lighter socket, purchase the

uine SUBARU cigarette lighter

cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional

plug. Do not use a non-genuine

accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is

cigarette lighter plug in the sock-

available from your SUBARU dealer.

et. Doing so may cause a short-

The cigarette lighter operates only when

circuit and overheating, resulting

the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”

in a fire.

position.

If the socket is ever used for a

To use the cigarette lighter, push in the

plug-in accessory such as a cell

knob and wait a few moments. It will

phone, that may damage the

automatically spring up when ready for

portion of the socket’s internal

use.

mechanism that causes a cigar-

Power outlet behind the center console

ette lighter plug to “pop out” after

The maximum power rating of an appli-

its lighter element is heated.

ance that can be connected is 100 W.

Therefore, do not place a cigar-

ette lighter plug in a socket that

has been used, even once, to

power a plug-in accessory. Doing

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312 USB power supply

CAUTION

6-7. USB power supply

If a device is connected for a long

time when the engine is not

Use only electrical appliances

running, the battery may be dis-

which are designed for 120 V

CAUTION

charged. Even when the engine is

AC. The maximum power rating

running, we recommend that you

The specification of a USB term-

of an appliance that can be con-

do not connect a device for an

inal that can be used is the Type-

nected is 100 W. Do not use an

unnecessarily long time.

A and Type-C. If a different spe-

appliance which exceeds the in-

Do not connect a malfunctioning

cification of terminal is con-

dicated wattage for each outlet.

device. Doing so may cause

nected, power supply or charging

The maximum power rating of an

smoke and fire.

may not be possible, or the

appliance that can be connected

device may malfunction.

Remove the USB electronic de-

is 100 W. Do not use an appliance

vice from the console USB power

which exceeds the indicated wat-

There is a risk that a connected

supply before operating the sec-

tage for each outlet.

device may malfunction or data

ond-row seat slide. There is a risk

may be damaged. The connec-

When using appliances con-

that the USB power supply or

tion of a device shall be per-

nected to two outlets simulta-

USB electronic device may be

formed at your responsibility.

neously, the total power con-

damaged.

sumed by them must not exceed

To avoid an electric shock or a

Put the cap on the 3rd-row seat

100 W. Overloading the acces-

malfunction, observe the follow-

USB terminal when it is not in

sory power outlet can cause a

ing precautions.

use. If any foreign objects get

short circuit. Do not use double

- Do not connect a USB hub.

into the USB terminal, that could

adapters or more than one elec-

- Do not insert any metal or

cause a short circuit.

trical appliance.

other foreign objects into the

Remove the plug from the power

USB terminal.

outlet before operating the sec-

NOTE

- Do not spill water or other

ond-row seat slide. There is a risk

. The rated voltage of each USB

liquid on the USB terminal.

that the 120 V power outlet or

terminal is DC 5 V. For details about

plug may be damaged.

Be careful not to pull the con-

the maximum rated power, refer to

nected cable. Doing so could

“How to use the USB power supply”

break the USB terminal and the

FP313. Before connecting a device,

connected device.

be sure to read the instruction

manual of the device and check

USB power supply

313

whether or not this specification of

& How to use the USB power

the output is supported by the

supply

device. If a device that requires

power exceeding the maximum rat-

ing is connected, power supply or

charging may not be possible. Even

if charging could be completed, the

time required for charging may be

longer than when the genuine char-

ger for that device is used.

Depending on the device, charging

may be possible only when a special

cable is used. In this case, be sure to

connect the device using the special

Console USB power supply (power supply

cable.

function only)

When a device that communicates

- USB Type-A: DC 5 V/2.4 A*

Front seat USB power supply (an audio

with a PC is connected, power

device can be connected and used)

- USB Type-C: DC 5 V/3.0 A*

supply or charging may not be

2-terminal type USB power supply

possible.

*: The available electrical power of the two USB

- USB Type-A: DC 5 V/2.4 A*

When connect a device for charging,

terminals is a maximum of 5.4 A.

disconnect the device promptly after

- USB Type-C: DC 5 V/3.0 A*

charging is completed.

*: The available electrical power of the two USB

terminals is a maximum of 5.4 A.

1-terminal type USB power supply

- USB Type-A: DC 5 V/2.4 A

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314 Ashtray (dealer option)

6-8. Ashtray (dealer option)

CAUTION

Do not use ashtrays as waste

receptacles or leave a lighted

cigarette in an ashtray. This could

cause a fire.

Always extinguish matches and

cigarettes before putting them

into the ashtray, and then close

the ashtray securely. If you keep

3rd-row seat USB power supply (power

the ashtray open, the fire of the

The portable ashtray can be installed in

supply function only) (if equipped)

cigarette may spread to another

each cup holder or bottle holder. For the

- USB Type-A: DC 5 V/2.1 A*

cigarette butt and start a fire.

locations of the cup holders, refer to “Cup

holders” FP308. For the locations of the

Do not put flammable material in

*: The available electrical power of the two USB

bottle holders, refer to

“Bottle holders”

the ashtray.

terminals is a maximum of 4.2 A.

FP309.

Do not leave a lot of cigarette

Use the USB terminal to use or charge an

butts in the ashtray.

When using the ashtray, open the lid of the

electronic device.

ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the

When using the terminal, open the USB

ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.

power supply cover. After use, close the

NOTE

USB power supply cover.

Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-

When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

mulate around the hinges of the ash-

“ON” position, the power can be supplied

tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a

to the electronic device.

toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended

implement.

Floor mat

315

6-9. Floor mat

. Do not use more than one floor

6-10. Assist grip

mat.

1

Assist grip

CAUTION

Retaining pins are located on the driver’s

The assist grip is to be held to support the

side floor.

body of the passengers when they are in

If the floor mat slips forward and

The floor mat should be properly secured

the seat and the vehicle is moving.

interferes with the movement of the

using the built-in grommets, by placing the

pedals during driving, it could cause

grommets over the pins and pushing them

WARNING

an accident. Observe the following

downward.

precautions to prevent the floor mat

Do not hold the assist grip when

from slipping forward.

getting up from the seat. Holding

. Be sure to use a genuine

and pulling the assist grip in the

SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-

wrong way could break the grip and

lent designed with grommets in

possibly cause injury.

the correct locations.

. Make sure that the driver’s floor

mat is placed in its proper loca-

tion and is correctly secured on

its retaining pins.

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316 Coat hook

CAUTION

6-11. Coat hook

WARNING

Do not attach heavy objects to the

Obey the following instructions.

assist grip. Doing so could break it

. Do not hang coat hangers or

and damage the object.

other hard or pointed objects on

the coat hooks. Hang clothing

directly on the coat hooks with-

out using hangers.

. Before hanging clothing on the

coat hooks, make sure there are

no pointed objects in the pock-

ets.

If these instructions are ignored, the

following may occur in sudden

A coat hook is attached

to

the

rear

stops or in a collision.

passenger’s assist grip.

. Serious injuries by the items

thrown through the cabin

. Incorrect SRS curtain airbag de-

ployment

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat

hook that might obstruct the driver’s

view or that could cause injury in

sudden stops or in a collision. And

do not hang items on the coat hook

that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.

Shopping bag hook

317

6-12. Shopping bag hook

6-13. Cargo area cover (if

WARNING

equipped)

Do not place anything on the ex-

CAUTION

tended cover. Putting excessive

The cargo area cover is provided for

weight on the extended cover can

covering the cargo area and to protect its

Do not hang items on the shopping

break it and an object on the cover

contents from direct sunlight. This cover is

bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or

could tumble forward in the event of

detachable to make room for additional

more.

a sudden stop or collision. This

cargo.

could cause serious injury.

& Using the cover

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the rear

gate stays while extending and re-

winding the cover.

Scratches on the stays could cause

leakage of gas from the stays, which

may result in their inability to hold

the rear gate open.

A shopping bag hook is attached to each

side of the cargo area.

To extend the cover, pull the end of the

cover out of the housing, then insert its

hooks into the catches as shown. To

rewind it, unhook it from the catches and

it will rewind automatically. You should

hold on to the cover and guide it back into

the cover housing while it is rewinding.

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318 Cargo area cover

& To remove the cover housing

& Stowage of the cargo area

floor board.

cover

1. Rewind the cover.

The cargo area cover can be stowed in

under the cargo floor.

2. Shorten the cargo area cover, then

stow it under the cargo area floor.

2. Push the cover housing to the right, to

3. Put the cargo floor board back.

shorten the length of the cover.

3. Remove it from the retainer.

NOTE

To stow, insert the right end of the

cover into the recess of floor. To take it

out, lift up the left end of the cover, then

pull it out from the recess.

1

Straps

1. Raise and fold the rear end of the cargo

Cargo tie-down hooks

319

& To install the cover housing

6-14. Cargo tie-down hooks

3. Insert both ends of the cover housing

1

Cargo cover inner housing

into the recesses of the retainers.

2

Cargo cover outer housing

The cargo area is equipped with several

3

Cargo cover button

tie-down hooks so that cargo can be

NOTE

secured with a cargo net or ropes.

1. Hold the cover inner housing and outer

Store the window-side seatbelt in the

When using the tie-down hooks, turn them

housing. Press the cover housing

holder before using the cover housing.

down out of the storing recesses.

button and lengthen the cover housing.

2. Shorten the cover housing.

CAUTION

The cargo tie-down hooks are de-

signed only for securing light cargo.

Never try to secure cargo that ex-

ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The

maximum load capacity is 22 lbs (10

kg) per hook.

320 Under-floor storage compartment

The under-floor storage compartment is

6-15. Under-floor storage

6-16. Surround View Monitor

located under the floor of the cargo area

compartment

(if equipped)

and can be used to store small items. To

open the lid, pull the tab and keep the lid

Surround View Monitor is a feature that

CAUTION

using the strap on the seatback.

displays camera images on the center

Always keep the lid of the under-

information display to allow the driver to

floor storage compartment

check the blind spots of the vehicle. You

can use it to check the area in the front of

closed while driving to reduce

the vehicle, when starting the vehicle or

the risk of injury in the event of

while driving, and the area to the rear of the

sudden stop or an accident.

vehicle, when backing up. You can also

Do not store spray cans, contain-

use it to check your surroundings when

ers with flammable or corrosive

parking the vehicle.

liquids or any other dangerous

items in the under-floor storage

WARNING

compartment.

Never rely on only the Surround

View Monitor when driving the

vehicle. The image on the moni-

tor screen may appear different

from the vehicle’s actual sur-

roundings. If you drive the vehi-

cle by viewing only the monitor

image, a collision or an accident

may occur. When driving the

vehicle, always remain alert and

the check the surrounding traffic

directly and by using the mirrors.

Do not use the Surround View

Monitor in the following situa-

1

Straps

tions.

- You are driving on a dirt road

Surround View Monitor

321

or a road covered in snow.

& How to change the display of

– The camera malfunctions (e.g.

Surround View Monitor

the lens or bracket is broken).

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

- The outside mirrors are re-

position, you can operate the select lever

tracted.

and the view monitor switch to display the

image on the Surround View Monitor.

- The front door is not fully

closed.

If the outside temperature is low,

the monitor screen may become

dark or the image may become

dim. In particular, the image of a

moving object may appear dis-

1

View icon

torted or disappear from the

screen. Always remain alert and

! Checking your surroundings while

check the surrounding traffic di-

the vehicle is stopped

rectly when driving.

To

display a

3D view of the vehicle’s

surroundings, press the view monitor

NOTE

switch when the select lever is in the “P”

1

View monitor switch

If there is a Surround View Monitor

position.

system malfunction, an error message

“

” or “

” is displayed on the center

information display. For details, refer to

“Malfunctions of the center information

display” FP467.

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322 Surround View Monitor

! Checking the rearward

When the select lever is move to “R”, the

image in the rearward direction is dis-

played. Pressing the view monitor switch

or touching the view icon while the image

of the rear camera is displayed will switch

the screen view.

1

Vehicle icon

2

Vehicle angle icon

When the 3D view is displayed, the display

angle switches clockwise from the starting

position. When the view returns to the

starting position, the display angle stops

switching. You can also switch the display

angle by touching the vehicle angle icon on

the screen.

NOTE

If you turn off the Surround View

Monitor or change the screen to oper-

1

Original screen

ate other functions, the next time the

2

Rear view screen/Top view screen/Re-

image is displayed, it will be displayed

verse Automatic Braking (RAB) screen

at the previously displayed angle.

3

Rear view screen/Reverse Automatic

Braking (RAB) screen

4

Top view screen

: Shift the select lever.

: Touch the view icon or press the view

Surround View Monitor

323

monitor switch.

NOTE

If you turn off the Surround View

NOTE

Monitor or use it to operate another

If you turn off the Surround View

function, the next time the image is

Monitor or use it to operate another

displayed, the previously displayed

function, the next time the image is

screen will be shown.

displayed, the previously displayed

screen will be shown.

& How to cancel Surround View

When “Rear Camera Delay Control”

is on, the rear-view image will be

Monitor

displayed on the center information

There are several ways to cancel Sur-

display for a certain period of time

round View Monitor.

after the select lever is shifted from

! Manual cancellation

the “R” position to another position

(other than the “P” position). To turn

The Surround View Monitor will be can-

the function on and off, refer to

celed by either of the following operations.

“General settings” FP210.

. Press the view monitor switch until the

original screen is displayed (when the

! Checking the front

select lever is other than the

“R”

When the view monitor switch is pressed

position).

while the select lever is in the “N” or “D”

. Move the select lever to a position other

position, the front view is displayed.

than the “R” position (when the select

lever is in the “R” position).

. Touch

(car settings icon).

. Touch

(HOME).

1

Original screen

. Touch

(driver profiles icon).

2

Top view screen

! Automatic cancellation

3

Left-side view screen/Right-side

view

screen/Front-top view screen

If any of the following conditions are met,

4

Front view screen/Front-top view screen

the Surround View Monitor is canceled

: Press the view monitor switch.

automatically.

: Touch the view icon.

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324 Surround View Monitor

When the select lever is other than in

& How to view the camera

that provide information on the distance

the “R” position

images

and direction of travel of your vehicle, as

- About 3 minutes have elapsed since

well as information on any vehicles you are

you pressed the view monitor switch

approaching.

to access the Surround View Moni-

tor.

CAUTION

When the select lever is not in the “R” or

When you drive the vehicle, do

“P” position

not rely only on the guiding lines.

- The vehicle accelerates to 13 mph

Make sure that you check your

(20 km/h) or more.

surroundings directly.

- You depress the brake pedal and

The position and other informa-

pull up the parking brake switch to

tion provided by the guiding lines

apply the parking brake.

may differ from the actual dis-

When the select lever is in the “D” or “R”

tance of objects from the vehicle

position

if it is tilting at an angle relative to

- The select lever is shifted to the “P”

1

Cameras

the road surface due to the num-

position.

ber of passengers or the distribu-

tion of cargo on board the vehi-

cle.

NOTE

. Top view and rear view only: The

display of the predicted course line

linked to the steering angle can be

turned on/off by operating “Steering

Angle Lines” in the center informa-

tion display. To turn the function on

and off, refer to “General settings”

1

Cameras

FP210.

. The camera image may be hard to

The camera image displays guiding lines

see in the following situations. This

Surround View Monitor

325

is not a malfunction.

– When driving at night, the light

The 3D view displays the area around the

- Vehicle surroundings are dark

from a vehicle or building located

vehicle.

(such as at night).

ahead shines in the direction of

! Top view

- Ambient temperature outside the

the camera.

vehicle is high or low.

- When the vehicle is in a dark

- There is water or humidity on the

place or when driving at night, the

lens (such as in rainy weather).

camera image may be adjusted to

make image noise less visible.

- There is foreign material (such as

mud) on or near the camera.

Therefore, the image may look like a

- Sunlight or a headlight beam

monochromatic image or the image

shines directly shines toward

colors may differ from the actual col-

the camera lens.

ors. The image sharpness in the center

Under an artificial light such as a

and in the four corners of the screen

fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor

may differ. This is not a malfunction.

lamp or mercury lamp, the lighted

portion may appear to flicker (flicker

!

3D view

phenomenon).

1

Vehicle icon

When the display is cold, the image

2

Predicted course line*

may leave traces or become darker

*: When the select lever is in the “R” position.

than usual, causing a difficulty in

The top view displays an image of the

viewing the screen. When driving

vehicle’s surroundings from above the

your vehicle, make sure that you

vehicle. This view is useful for checking

check your surroundings directly for

the vehicle’s surroundings when you are

traffic.

driving.

The following conditions may affect

the appearance of the screen, but

any resulting image distortion on the

screen does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

- When humidity is high on a rainy

1

Vehicle icon

day, the camera lens becomes

2

Vehicle angle icon

foggy.

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326 Surround View Monitor

! Front view

! Side view

! Rear view

1

Guiding lines

1

Front-of-vehicle guiding line

1

Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

2

Side-of-vehicle guiding line

2

Approx. 10 ft (3 m) from the bumper

The guiding lines that indicate the width

3

Center-of-front-tire guiding line

(green horizontal line)

and the front end of your vehicle are

3

Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the bumper (green

displayed on the monitor.

Guiding lines that indicate the width and

horizontal line)

the front end of the vehicle are displayed

4

Approx.

3 ft

(1

m) from the bumper

on the monitor.

(yellow horizontal line)

5

Approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) from the bumper

(red horizontal line)

6

Vehicle centerline

7

Dynamic guidelines

The help lines are a guide to help you

judge distances based on the screen

image.

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327

& Range of Surround View

motion and proceed slowly. If you do

Do not vigorously rub the camera

Monitor

not, it may cause an accident or

lens or polish it using a hard

injury.

brush or abrasive compounds.

The lens may be scratched,

which can affect the camera im-

NOTE

age.

. The range of the displayed image

The camera lens is made of glass

may differ depending on the status

or plastic. Do not allow any

of your vehicle or of the road sur-

organic solvent, body wax, oil

face.

film remover or glass coating

. Because the Surround View Monitor

agent to become attached on the

system uses a specially designed

lens surface. If any becomes

lens, the sense of distance in the

attached, remove it immediately.

displayed image is different from the

Do not expose the camera lens to

actual distance.

any sudden temperature change

A

Camera to be used

such as spraying hot water on it

B

Range of displayed image

& Using the camera

in cold weather.

1

Front camera

Do not apply the water jet of a

2

Side camera (right-hand side)

CAUTION

high pressure washer to the cam-

3

Rear camera

era or the surrounding area when

4

Side camera (left-hand side)

Obey the following instructions to

5

Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the vehicle

cleaning the vehicle. The force of

prevent a system malfunction.

6

Vehicle overall length

the water pressure can dislodge

. Do not apply any strong impact to

7

Approx. 8 ft (2.5 m) from the vehicle

the camera. Also, water may

the camera such as by hitting it

enter inside the camera and

8

Vehicle overall width

with an object. Striking the cam-

cause a malfunction.

era can change the mounting

WARNING

If the camera is exposed to any

angle.

impact, it can lead to a malfunc-

. The camera unit is a waterproof

The range that can be viewed with

tion. Have the camera inspected

structure. Do not attempt to re-

the camera is limited. Always make

by your SUBARU dealer as soon

sure that you check your surround-

move, disassemble or modify the

as possible.

unit.

ings directly when the vehicle is in

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328 Rear view camera

. Do not use a steam cleaner under

6-17. Rear view camera

and mirrors, and move backward

any circumstances. Some types

at a slow speed. Moving back-

of steam cleaners inject hot

ward only by checking the rear

steam.

view image from the camera

. The camera surface may be da-

could cause an accident.

maged by a flying stone.

Do not disassemble or modify the

camera, switch or wiring. If

smoke comes out or you smell a

NOTE

strange odor, stop using the rear

If the camera lens is covered in dirt, the

view camera immediately. Con-

system will not be able to produce a

tact your SUBARU dealer for an

sharp image. If there is foreign material

inspection. Continued use may

on the camera, such as water drops,

result in accident, fire or electric

snow or mud, clean it with water and

shock.

wipe away any moisture with a soft

cloth. If the camera is heavily soiled,

A rear view camera is attached to the rear

wash it using a neutral detergent.

gate. When the ignition switch is in the

CAUTION

“ON” position and the select lever is set to

“R”, the rear view camera automatically

When washing your vehicle with

displays the rear view image behind the

a high-pressure washer, do not

vehicle on the center information display.

allow water to touch the camera

directly. Entry of water in the

WARNING

camera lens may result in con-

densation, malfunction, fire or

. Since the rear view camera uses a

electric shock.

wide-angle lens, the image on the

Since the camera is a precision

monitor is different from the

device, do not subject it to strong

actual view in terms of distance.

impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,

. Since the range of the image on

fire or electric shock may occur.

the monitor is limited, always

If mud or snow sticks to or is

check the rear view and the

frozen on the camera, you must

surrounding area with your eyes

be very careful when removing it.

330 Rear view camera

there are vertical lines on the

Also, the image from the rear view camera

screen).

looks shorter than the actual distance.

& Viewing range on the screen

CAUTION

The range that can be viewed with

the rear view camera is limited.

Always be sure to check with your

eyes when moving backward and

proceed slowly. Otherwise, it may

cause an accident or injury.

Range of view

Range of view

Range of view

Image from camera

The area from the rear end of the bumper

Image from camera

can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the

bumper and areas just under the bumper

The area above the camera cannot be

cannot be viewed.

viewed. If there is an object that has a wide

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331

projection on its upper part such as a sign

Otherwise, it may cause an acci-

pole behind the vehicle, the projection

dent or injury.

cannot be seen on the screen.

. The actual position may be differ-

ent from the indication of the help

& Help lines

lines.

The help lines are a guide to help you

. Differences may occur due to the

realize the actual distance from the screen

number of passengers or the

image.

loaded cargo.

NOTE

. When the vehicle is on a slope or

inclined against the road, the

If you shift to the

“R” range within

indication is different from the

several seconds after turning on the

actual position.

ignition switch, the warning message

Help lines

may not be displayed. Wait for several

1

Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)

seconds after turning on the ignition

2

Approx. 10 ft (3 m) from the bumper

NOTE

switch before shifting to the “R” range.

(green horizontal line)

When “Steering Angle Lines” is off, the

Then, the

warning

message

will

be

3

Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the bumper (green

dynamic guidelines will be disappear

displayed.

horizontal line)

on the center information display. To

4

Approx.

3 ft

(1

m) from the bumper

turn the dynamic guidelines on and off,

(yellow horizontal line)

refer to “General settings” FP210.

5

Approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) from the bumper

(red horizontal line)

! Difference between screen image

6

Vehicle centerline

7

Dynamic guidelines

and actual road

The distance markers show the distance

When the select lever is set to “R”, the

for a level road when the vehicle is not

monitor screen displays the help lines

loaded. It may be different from the actual

together with the rear view image.

distance depending on the loading condi-

tions or road conditions.

CAUTION

. When moving backward, always

check the back with your eyes

without relying on the help lines.

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332 Rear view camera

! When there is an upward slope at

! When there is a downward slope

! Feature of distance marker

the back

at the back

1

3 ft (1 m) line

1

3 ft (1 m)

1

3 ft (1 m)

2

10 ft (3 m) line

The distance on the screen looks farther

The distance on the screen looks nearer

The distance marker shows the distance

than the actual distance.

than the actual distance.

on the road. If there is a car or another

object close behind, distance cannot be

NOTE

correctly displayed.

When cargo is loaded, the rear view

distance on the screen looks farther

than the actual distance as in an

upward slope.

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