Subaru Ascent Manuals 2025 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 264

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Mirrors
! Maintenance
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1 Camera
. Make sure to clean the Smart Rearview Mirror and the area around the camera regularly. If these parts are not clean, the screen cannot be seen clearly.
. Wipe off the Smart Rearview Mirror and the area around the camera by using a dry soft cloth. If the foreign matter cannot be removed, first wipe the area off using a wet soft cloth, and then wipe using a dry cloth.
. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning. Doing so could result in discoloration, deterioration, or malfunction.
. Make sure to clean the rear gate glass regularly. When you clean the rear gate glass, first soak a soft cloth with diluted mild detergent to wipe it off, and wipe using a dry cloth.
. Do not attach stickers on the rear gate glass that is in front of the camera.
. When installing a roof box or a similar accessory, do not block the area in front of the camera lens to avoid interfering with the camera image on the mirror.
! Tips
S03AP1105
. Do not use the display mode for a long time while the engine is not running. Doing so could result in the battery discharge.
. Do not install radio antennas around the Smart Rearview Mirror. Radio waves may disturb the Smart Rearview Mirror screen.
. Observe the following instructions. Not doing so could result in malfunction or the main mirror unit falling off. – Do not push the button too strongly or move the lever too forcibly. – Do not turn the main mirror unit more than 90 degrees. – Do not impact the main mirror unit. – Do not impact the camera or camera cover that are installed on the upper part of the rear gate.. If the screen is hard to see because of light, select the mirror mode.
. If LED lights or scattered reflections are caught in the camera, the screen may flicker. However, this is not a malfunction.
. If something moves rapidly near the camera, the display may not be able to catch the item. However, this is not a malfunction.
. If the display mode is used, the view of the rear will be different from the normal use of the inner mirror or the mirror mode. Do not rely solely on the Smart Rearview Mirror; check the rear visually if necessary. Pay attention to traffic conditions for safe driving.
. Adjust the brightness of the screen appropriately. If the screen is too bright, the driver’ s eyes may get tired while driving.
. When it is raining, use the rear wiper. If the screen of the Smart Rearview Mirror is still unclear, even though rear wiper is being used, check the condition of the rubber of the rear wiper blade.
. When using the rear wiper, the screen may flicker when the rear wiper passes through the front of the camera. However, this is not a malfunction.
. If the screen of the Smart Rearview Mirror is not clear, clean the rear gate glass around the camera. If it is still not clear, there is a possibility that the