Subaru Ascent Manuals 2025 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 279

Tilt / telescopic steering wheel 273
1 Tilt adjustment 2 Telescopic adjustment 3 Tilt / telescopic lock lever
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to“ Power seat” FP36.
2. Pull the tilt / telescopic lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, and forward and backward.
& Heated Steering Wheel system( if equipped)
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The Heated Steering Wheel system warms the steering wheel at a constant temperature.
1 Heated Steering Wheel switch 2 Indicator light
To turn on the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” or“ ACC” position. Then the steering wheel will be warmed and the indicator light on the switch will illuminate. To turn off the Heated Steering Wheel system, pull the switch again. Then the indicator light will turn off.
CAUTION
. Use the Heated Steering Wheel system with the engine running. Otherwise, the battery voltage may drop below the permissible level and it may not be possible to start the engine.
. There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low temperatures if they use the Heated Steering Wheel for a long period of time. When using the Heated Steering Wheel, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.
. Do not cover the Heated Steering Wheel with an object such as a steering wheel cover. Doing so may cause the Heated Steering Wheel to overheat.
. Do not spill liquid on the steering wheel. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately and dry it before using the Heated Steering Wheel system.
Instruments and controls
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