SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load.
(Refer to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.
Trailer towing
Maximum load limitsBSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer
When the BSD/RCTA system in the Subaru Ascent is active, it continuously monitors
adjacent lanes and surrounding areas to enhance driver awareness. The BSD/RCTA approach
indicator light provides a clear visual alert when another vehicle is detected traveling
in a neighboring lane. In addition, ...
Inspection
ENTERTAINMENT > Diagnostics with PhenomenonINSPECTION1. POWER WILL NOT TURN ONWiring diagram:• Audio system: Audio System > WIRING DIAGRAM">• Navigation system: Navigation System > WIRING DIAGRAM">STEPCHECKYESNO1.CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION.Check that the connec ...
Removal
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Side GarnishREMOVAL1. Remove the clips and detach the side garnish assembly.(1)Garnish ASSY - fender(2)Garnish ASSY - rear quarter(3)Garnish ASSY - side sill2. Remove the garnish assembly or protector on the fender panel.CAUTION:Do not reuse the garnish assembly and prote ...