2022 Subaru Ascent Meters and Gauges Owners Manual

2022 Subaru Ascent Meters and Gauges

Meters and gauges

NOTE

Some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter use liquid-crystal displays. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed.

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from over-revving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

Odometer

1. TRIP RESET switch
2. Combination meter

This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.

NOTE
If you press the TRIP RESET switch when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up.

The indicators will turn off when:

• The TRIP RESET switch is not operated for approximately 10 seconds.
• The driver’s door is opened and then closed.

Double trip meter

1. TRIP RESET switch
2. Combination meter

This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. The display can be switched as shown in the following sequence by pressing the TRIP RESET switch.

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pressing the TRIP RESET switch and keep the knob pressed for more than 2 seconds.

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

NOTE

• If the connection between the combination meter and the battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost.
• If you press the TRIP RESET switch when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit in addition, it is possible to reset the trip meter by pressing and holding the TRIP RESET switch. The indicators will turn off when:
  • The TRIP RESET switch is not operated for approximately 10 seconds.
  • The driver’s door is opened and then closed.

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/ “OFF” or “ACC” position, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank contains fuel.
The gauge may move slightly due to fuel level movement in the tank (e.g., during braking, turning or acceleration). If you press the trip reset switch while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the fuel gauge’s dial will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip reset switch for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” position and the dial and needle will turn off.

NOTE
You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler lid is located on the right side of the vehicle.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

1. Normal operating range

The engine coolant temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The engine coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the engine coolant temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.

CAUTION

If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to “Engine overheating” P425.

ECO gauge

The ECO gauge shows the difference between the current rate of fuel consumption and the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset. If the ECO gauge moves towards the right side, this indicates better fuel efficiency.

NOTE

• The ECO gauge shows only an approximate indication of fuel efficiency.
• After resetting the trip meter, the average rate of fuel consumption is not shown until you have driven for 1 mile (or 1 km). Before that time, the ECO gauge does not operate.

Combination meter settings

Meter and vehicle settings can be set on the combination meter. Meter and vehicle settings can be set on the combination meter display. Refer to “Menu screens” P200.