The 2026 Ascent multimedia system includes a Valet Mode that locks personal settings behind a passcode.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Documented in the 2026 Ascent Getting Started Guide; all official 2026 Ascent trims include an 11.6-inch multimedia system.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Ascent Premium 8-Passenger, 2026 Ascent Premium 7-Passenger, 2026 Ascent Limited 8-Passenger, 2026 Ascent Limited 7-Passenger, 2026 Ascent Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger, 2026 Ascent Touring 7-Passenger, 2026 Ascent Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger
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Published availability and qualifications
Documented in the 2026 Ascent Getting Started Guide; all official 2026 Ascent trims include an 11.6-inch multimedia system.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Create or confirm a Valet Mode passcode in the multimedia General settings.
- 02
Select Valet Mode on the home screen.
- 03
Enter the passcode with the keypad and select OK.
- 04
Confirm Valet Mode is active before handing over the vehicle.
- 05
To restore settings, select Valet Mode, enter the passcode and complete the OK prompts.
Important limits
- Keep the passcode secure and do not leave valuables in the vehicle.
- The optional facial-scan restoration prompt appears only on DriverFocus-equipped trims.
- Valet Mode restricts settings, not mechanical access to the vehicle or stored cargo.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the tile is not on the current home page, check the multimedia app pages and General settings.
- ✓If the passcode is rejected, use the exact code created for Valet Mode.
- ✓If settings remain restricted, repeat the deactivation flow and finish every confirmation prompt.
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2026 Subaru Ascent Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Driver Profile — Valet Mode, pages 76–80. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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