Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Select lever/gear position indicator

1. Upshift indicator
2. Downshift indicator
3. Select lever/gear position indicator

In the Subaru Ascent, this indicator provides clear visual feedback about the current position of the select lever, helping the driver maintain full awareness of the transmission state at all times.

When manual mode is activated in the Subaru Ascent, the gear position indicator displays the currently selected gear, while the upshift and downshift indicators illuminate to guide the driver toward optimal gear changes. These indicators assist in improving driving efficiency, enhancing control, and supporting smoother acceleration and deceleration.

Turn signal indicator lights

The turn signal indicator lights in the Subaru Ascent confirm the activation of turn signals or lane change signals. They blink in synchronization with the exterior turn signals to provide immediate visual confirmation to the driver.

If the indicator lights fail to blink or begin flashing at an unusually rapid rate, this may indicate that one of the turn signal bulbs in the Subaru Ascent has burned out. In such cases, the faulty bulb should be replaced promptly to maintain proper signaling and road safety.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light in the Subaru Ascent illuminates whenever the headlights are switched to high beam mode, providing increased visibility during nighttime driving.

The indicator also activates when the headlight flasher function is used, allowing the driver to momentarily signal other road users.

High beam assist indicator light

The high beam assist indicator light in the Subaru Ascent turns on when the automatic high beam assist system is active. This feature automatically switches between high and low beams depending on traffic and lighting conditions, enhancing visibility without causing glare to other drivers. For more details, refer to the "High beam assist function" section.

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light

This warning light illuminates in the Subaru Ascent when the automatic headlight leveling system is not operating correctly. This system is responsible for maintaining proper headlight angle regardless of vehicle load.

If this warning appears while driving, it is recommended to have your Subaru Ascent inspected by a SUBARU dealer to ensure optimal lighting performance and road safety.

LED headlight warning light

The LED headlight warning light in the Subaru Ascent illuminates if a malfunction is detected in the LED headlight system. Since proper headlight function is critical for visibility, the vehicle should be inspected by a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light

This indicator light appears when the Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system in the Subaru Ascent has been manually turned off. The SRH system normally adjusts headlight direction based on steering input to improve visibility when cornering.

Refer to the "Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH)" section for additional details regarding system operation in the Subaru Ascent.

Steering Responsive Headlight warning light

This warning light illuminates if a malfunction occurs within the Steering Responsive Headlight system of the Subaru Ascent. If this happens, the adaptive lighting feature may not function correctly, and the system should be checked by a SUBARU dealer.

Refer to the "Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH)" section for troubleshooting and additional information.

Front fog light indicator light

This indicator light in the Subaru Ascent illuminates whenever the front fog lights are turned on, helping the driver confirm that additional low-visibility lighting is active.

Headlight indicator light

This indicator light in the Subaru Ascent illuminates under the following conditions.

• The light switch is set to the " " or " " position.
• The light control switch is set to the "AUTO" position and the headlights of the Subaru Ascent turn on automatically based on ambient lighting conditions.

Clear understanding of these indicators in the Subaru Ascent allows the driver to respond quickly to system statuses, maintain proper lighting usage, and ensure safe and confident driving in both daytime and nighttime conditions.