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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 18

524 Specifications

! Alternative engine oil

If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable, the following alternative oil can be used.

NOTE

Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the

temperature and other factors.

SAE viscosity No. and

Oil grade

Engine oil capacity

applicable temperature

- Adding the oil from low level to

0W-20 synthetic oil is the required oil

full level:

for optimum engine performance and

1.1 US qt (1.0 liters, 0.9 Imp qt)

protection. Conventional oil may be

used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

- Changing the oil and oil filter:

4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt)

*: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available,

5W-30 conventional oil may be used

if replenishment is needed but should

be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at

the next oil change.

or

ILSAC (International Lubricant

API (American Petroleum Insti-

Specification Advisory Commit-

tute) classification SP with the

tee) GF-6A, which can be iden-

words “RESOURCE CONSER-

tified with the ILSAC certification

VING”

mark (Starburst mark)

525

Specifications

& Front differential and rear differential gear oil

Oil

Front differential gear oil

Rear differential gear oil

. SUBARU Extra MT*3

Oil grade

. API classification GL-5 (75W-90)

Oil capacity*1

1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)

0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)

Remarks*2

“Front differential gear oil and rear differential gear oil” FP493

*1: The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other

factors. After refilling the gearbox with oil, the oil level should be checked.

*2: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.

*3: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of oil.

& Fluids

Fluid

Fluid type*1

Fluid capacity*2

Remarks*3

Models with air-cooled continuously variable transmission fluid

Continuously variable

cooler: 12.7 US qt (12.0 liters, 10.6 Imp qt)*4

“Continuously variable

Consult your SUBARU dealer.

transmission fluid

Models without air-cooled continuously variable transmission fluid

transmission fluid” FP493

cooler: 12.3 US qt (11.6 liters, 10.2 Imp qt)*5

FMVSS No. 116, DOT 3

Brake fluid

—

“Brake fluid” FP493

or DOT 4 brake fluid

*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.

*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other

factors.

*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.

*4: Continuously variable transmission type TR690SXXXX (To check the model number label for the continuously variable transmission type, refer to

“Vehicle identification” FP531.)

*5: Continuously variable transmission type TR690GXXXX (To check the model number label for the continuously variable transmission type, refer to

“Vehicle identification” FP531.)

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526 Specifications

& Engine coolant

Coolant capacity

Coolant type

11.7 US qt (11.1 liters, 9.8 Imp qt)

SUBARU SUPER COOLANT

The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other

factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “Cooling system” FP489.

& Electrical system

Battery type

LN2

Alternator

12 V - 190 A

Spark plugs

SILKFR8A6 (NGK)

& Tires

Tire size

245/60R18 105H

245/50R20 102H

Wheel size

18 6 7 1/2J

20 6 7 1/2J

Front

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)

Pressure

Rear

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)

Wheel nut tightening torque

89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)*1

*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel nuts

by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible. For the wheel nut tightening procedure,

refer to “Changing a flat tire” FP452.

Specifications

527

& Temporary spare tires

Temporary spare tire size

T165/90 D18

Temporary spare tire inflation pressure

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)

(recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

& Brake pedal

in (mm)

Pedal clearance

2.68

(68)*1

Pedal free play

0.016 - 0.07 (0.4 - 1.8)

*1: Minimum value when pedal is operated with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf)

& Brake disc

If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and the method for measuring them, we recommend that you consult your

SUBARU dealer.

& Brake pad

in (mm)

Front

0.063

(1.6)

Brake pad wear limit

Rear

0.059

(1.5)

Bulb chart

529

& Bulb chart

NOTE

Lights indicated by letters are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement.

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Vehicle identification

531

12-3. Vehicle identification

1

Emission control label

2

Tire inflation pressure label

(Vehicle

placard)

3

Certification label

4

Vehicle identification number plate

5

Model number label

6

Fuel label

7

Air conditioner label

534 For U.S.A.

13-1. For U.S.A.

13-2. Tire information

Example:

& Tire labeling

The following information has been

compiled according to Code of

Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire

Identification Number or TIN) are

(1) P = Certain tire type used on

Federal Regulations “Title

49, Part

placed on the sidewall of a tire by

light duty vehicles such as

575”.

tire manufacturers. These markings

passenger cars

can provide you with useful infor-

(2) Section Width in millimeters

mation on the tire.

(3) Aspect Ratio (= section height

! Tire size

7 section width).

(4) R = Radial Construction

Your vehicle comes equipped with

P-Metric tire size. It is important to

(5) Rim diameter in inches

understand the sizing system in

! Load and Speed Rating

selecting the proper tire for your

Descriptions

vehicles. Here is a brief review of

The load and speed rating descrip-

the tire sizing system with a break-

tions will appear following the size

down of its individual elements.

designation.

! P Metric

They provide two important facts

With the P-Metric system, Section

about the tire. First, the number

Width is measured in millimeters.

designation is its load index. Sec-

To convert millimeters into inches,

ond, the letter designation indicates

divide by 25.4. The Aspect Ratio

the tire’s speed rating.

(Section Height divided by Section

Width) helps provide more dimen-

sional information about the tire

size.

535

Tire information

Example:

For example, “V” means 149 mph

the TIN with a breakdown of its

(240 km/h)

individual elements.

Type A

WARNING

(6) Load Index: A numerical code

Speed ratings apply only to

which specifies the maximum

the tire, not to the vehicle.

load a tire can carry at the

Putting a speed rated tire on

(1) DOT symbol*

speed indicated by its speed

any vehicle does not mean

(2) Manufacturer’s Identification

symbol, at maximum inflation

the vehicle can be operated

Mark

pressure.

at the tire’s rated speed.

(3) Tire Size Code

For example, “90” means 1,323 lbs

The speed rating is void if

(4) Tire Type Code

(600 kg), “89” means 1,278 lbs (580

the tires are worn out, da-

(5) Date of Manufacture

kg).

maged, repaired, retreaded,

The first two figures identify the

or otherwise altered from

week, starting with “01” to represent

WARNING

their original condition. If

the first full week of the calendar

tires are repaired, re-

Load indices apply only to the

year; the second two figures repre-

treaded, or otherwise al-

tire, not to the vehicle. Putting

sent the year. For example, 0101

tered, they may not be sui-

a load rated tire on any vehicle

means the 1st week of 2001.

table for original equipment

does not mean the vehicle can

*: The DOT symbol certifies that the

tire designed loads and

be loaded up to the tire’s rated

tire conforms to applicable Fed-

speeds.

load.

eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dards.

(7) Speed Rating: An alphabetical

! Tire Identification Number

system describing a tire’s cap-

(TIN)

ability to travel at established

Tire Identification Number (TIN) is

and predetermined speeds.

marked on the intended outboard

sidewall. Here is a brief review of

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536 Tire information

Type B

(44 PSI) MAX. PRESS”

For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2

STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-

! Maximum load rating

WALL 2 POLYESTER”

The load rating at the maximum

! Uniform Tire Quality Grad-

(1) DOT symbol*

permissible weight load for this tire.

For example, “MAX. LOAD 580 kg

ing (UTQG)

(2) Plant Code

(1,279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)

For details, refer to

“Uniform tire

(3) Manufacturer’s Code

MAX. PRESS.”

quality grading standards” FP546.

(4) Date of Manufacture

The first two figures identify the

WARNING

& Recommended tire inflation

week, starting with “01” to represent

pressure

Maximum load rating applies

the first full week of the calendar

only to the tire, not to the

! Recommended cold tire in-

year; the second two figures repre-

vehicle. Putting a load rated

flation pressure

sent the year. For example, 0101

means the 1st week of 2001.

tire on any vehicle does not

For recommended cold tire inflation

mean the vehicle can be

pressure for your vehicle’s tires,

*: The DOT symbol certifies that the

loaded up to the tire’s rated

refer to “Tires” FP526.

tire conforms to applicable Fed-

load.

eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dards.

! Construction type

! Other markings

Applicable construction of this tire.

The following makings are also

For example, “TUBELESS STEEL

placed on the sidewall.

BELTED RADIAL”

! Maximum permissible infla-

! Construction

tion pressure

The generic name of each cord

The maximum cold inflation pres-

material used in the plies

(both

sure to which this tire may be

sidewall and tread area) of this tire.

inflated. For example,

“300

kPa

Tire information

537

! Vehicle placard

The vehicle placard shows original

adjust the tire pressures to the

tire size, recommended cold tire

specific values. Driving even a short

inflation pressure on each tire at

distance warms up the tires and

maximum loaded vehicle weight,

increases the tire pressures. Also,

seating capacity and loading infor-

the tire pressures are affected by

mation.

the outside temperature. It is best to

check tire pressure outdoors before

! Adverse safety conse-

driving the vehicle. When a tire

quences of under-inflation

becomes warm, the air inside it

Driving at high speeds with exces-

expands, causing the tire pressure

sively low tire pressures can cause

to increase. Be careful not to mis-

the tires to flex severely and to

takenly release air from a warm tire

rapidly become hot. A sharp in-

to reduce its pressure.

The vehicle placard is attached to

crease in temperature could cause

the driver’s side door pillar.

tread separation, and failure of the

tire(s). Possible resulting loss of

Example:

vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

! Measuring and adjusting air

pressure to achieve proper

inflation

Check and, if necessary, adjust the

pressure of each tire (including the

spare) at least once a month and

before any long journey. Check the

tire pressures when the tires are

cold. Use a pressure gauge to

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Tire information

541

. Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for

Load on an individual tire that is

various designated seating capacities

determined by distributing to each

Designated seating

axle its share of the maximum

Vehicle normal load,

Occupant distribution in a

capacity, number of

number of occupants

normally loaded vehicle

loaded vehicle weight and dividing

occupants

by two.

2 through 4

2

2 in front.

. Vehicle normal load on the tire

2 in front, 1 in second

Load on an individual tire that is

5 through 10

3

seat.

determined by distributing to each

axle its share of the curb weight,

2 in front, 1 in second

accessory weight, and normal oc-

11 through 15

5

seat, 1 in third seat, 1

in

fourth seat.

cupant weight (distributed in accor-

dance with Table 1 that is appended

2 in front, 2 in second

16 through 22

7

seat, 2 in third seat, 1

in

to the end of this section) and

fourth seat.

dividing by 2.

. Wheel-holding fixture

The fixture used to hold the wheel

and tire assembly securely during

testing.

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544 Vehicle load limit - how to determine

of optional equipment + tongue load

indicated on the vehicle placard

3. The result of step 2 shows that a

of a trailer (if applicable))

with the statement “The combined

further 84 lbs (38

kg) of

cargo

weight of occupants and cargo

can be carried.

For information about vehicle load-

should never exceed 900 lbs or

ing, refer to “Loading your vehicle”

Example 1B

408 kg”.

FP426.

For example, if the vehicle has one

& Calculating total and load

occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg)

capacities varying seating

plus cargo weighing 662 lbs (300

configurations

kg).

Calculate the available load capa-

1. Calculate the total weight.

city as shown in the following

examples:

Example 1A

For example, if a person weighing

2. Calculate the available load ca-

pacity by subtracting the total

176 lbs (80 kg) now enters the same

weight from the vehicle capacity

vehicle

(bringing the number of

weight of 900 lbs (408 kg).

occupants to two), the calculations

are as follows.

Vehicle capacity weight of the ve-

hicle is 900 lbs (408 kg), which is

Vehicle load limit - how to determine

545

1. Calculate the total weight.

Example 2A

trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load =

176 lbs (80 kg)).

1. Calculate the total weight.

2.

Calculate the available load ca-

pacity.

2.

Calculate the available load ca-

Vehicle capacity weight of the ve-

pacity.

hicle is 900 lbs (408 kg), which is

indicated on the vehicle placard

with the statement “The combined

weight of occupants and cargo

3.

The total weight now exceeds

should never exceed 408 kg or

the capacity weight by 92 lbs (42

900 lbs”.

kg), so the cargo weight must be

3.

The result of step 2 shows that a

reduced by 92 lbs (42 kg) or

For example, the vehicle has one

further 162 lbs (73 kg) of cargo

more.

occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg)

can be carried.

plus cargo weighing 375 lbs (170

kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted

with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs

(10 kg), to which is attached a trailer

weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg). 10% of

the trailer weight is applied to the

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546 Uniform tire quality grading standards

Example 2B

13-4. Uniform tire quality

grading standards

This information indicates the rela-

tive performance of passenger car

tires in the area of treadwear,

traction, and temperature resis-

tance. This is to aid the consumer

in making an informed choice in the

purchase of tires.

Quality grades can be found where

applicable on the tire sidewall be-

For example, if a person weighing

tween tread shoulder and maximum

143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing

2.

Calculate the available load ca-

section width.

40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same

pacity.

For example:

vehicle

(bringing the number of

TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA

occupants to three), and a child

TEMPERATURE A

restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5

kg) is installed in the vehicle for the

The quality grades apply to new

child to use, the calculations are as

pneumatic tires for use on passen-

follows.

ger cars. However, they do not

1. Calculate the total weight.

3.

The total

weight now

exceeds

apply to deep tread, winter type

the capacity weight by 32 lbs (15

snow tires, space-saver or tempor-

kg), so the cargo weight must be

ary use spare tires, tires with

reduced by 32 lbs (15 kg) or

nominal rim diameters of 12 inches

more.

or less, or to some limited produc-

tion tires.

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