Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Illumination brightness control

In the Subaru Ascent, the brightness level of the combination meter and the center information display is automatically reduced under specific lighting conditions to ensure optimal visibility and reduce glare for the driver.

• When the light switch is set to the " " or " " position and ambient lighting conditions are dark.
• When the light control switch is set to "AUTO" and the Subaru Ascent headlights activate automatically due to low surrounding light levels.

You can manually adjust the brightness of the Subaru Ascent displays to match your personal preference and driving conditions.

To increase brightness, rotate the control dial upward.

To decrease brightness, rotate the control dial downward.

NOTE

• If the brightness control dial in the Subaru Ascent is turned fully upward, maximum brightness is achieved and the automatic dimming function will be disabled.
• The selected brightness setting remains stored even after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position.

Auto dimmer cancel function

When ambient lighting conditions are bright, the Subaru Ascent automatically sets the display brightness to its maximum level regardless of the control dial position. In this situation, manual brightness adjustment is not available.

When ambient lighting becomes darker, the dimming function is reactivated, allowing the driver to adjust brightness using the control dial as needed.

The operational status and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel function in the Subaru Ascent can be customized by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Contact your dealer for detailed configuration options.