2023 SUBARU SOLTERRA child lock

2455-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
mode, the parking brake indicator
light will turn on and stay on as
described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●When the power switch is turned
off with the parking brake set, the
parking brake indicator light will
stay on for about 15 seconds.
This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake
setting and releas ing) will be turned
on automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P. 2 4 3
■Parking brake engaged warning
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. (with the vehicle reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
■If the brake system warning
light comes on
 P. 5 1 3
■Usage in winter time
 P. 3 9 4
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there
is the danger of the vehicle mov-
ing that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the
parking brake switch.
Objects may inte rfere with the
switch and may lead the parking
brake to unexpectedly operate.
■Parking brake automatic lock
function
Never use the automatic parking
brake engagement function in
place of normal parking brake
operation. This function is
designed to reduce the risk of a
collision due to the driver forget-
ting to engage the parking brake.
Over-reliance on this function to
park the vehicle safely may lead
to an accident resulting in death
or serious injury. ( P.219)
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift
the shift position to P, set the park-
ing brake and make sure that the
vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunc-
tions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and check the warning messages.
■When the vehicle 12-volt bat-
tery is discharged
The parking brake system cannot
be activated. ( P.541)
■When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake
components overheating, which
may affect braking performance
and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately if
this occurs.

5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windo ws (turn and
hold)
*
2 Opens the windows (turn and
hold)
*
*
: These settings must be custom- ized at your Toyota dealer.
1 Depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the electronic key to
the power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake
pedal and check that is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
In the event that the EV system still
WARNING
■When using the mechanical
key and operating the power
windows
Operate the power window after
checking to make sure that there
is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts
caught in the window. Also, do not
allow children to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to
get caught in the power window.
Starting the EV system

594What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
 If you lose your keys or
mechanical keys, new genu-
ine keys or mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota
dealer. ( P.539)
 If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.539)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.497)
 Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn
the power switch off.
( P.234)
 Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors,
make sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. ( P.188)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehi-
cle when the lock is set. Open
the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. ( P.171)
 Is the charging cable con-
nected to the vehicle?
( P.102)
 Did you press the power
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
( P.231)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.187)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the EV system
can be started in a temporary
way. ( P.540)
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The EV system does not
start

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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 402Air conditioning filter ............. 494
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 402
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 408
My Room Mode .................... 129
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................................... 409
“SYNC”mode ........................ 406
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 387Function ............................... 387
Warning light ........................ 514
AC charging ............................ 105
AC charging cable .................... 87 CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-ing Device) ........................... 89
If the AC charging connector cannot be unlocked .............. 95
Indicator ................................. 90
Maintenance........................... 92
Safety functions...................... 89
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 387
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys- tem ........................................... 74
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 387
Air conditioning filter ............. 494
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 494
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 402
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 408
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................................... 409
“SYNC” mode ....................... 406
Airbags ...................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions ....36
Airbag precautions for your child
.............................................39
Correct driving posture ...........27
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions .............................37
Curtain shield air bag precautions
.............................................39
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ...................44
General airbag precautions ....39
Locations of airbags ...............34
Modification and disposal of air- bags......................................42
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................37
Side airbag precautions..........39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .............37
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................39
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ...............583
SRS airbags ...........................34
SRS warning light .................514
Alarm .........................................69 Alarm ......................................69
Warning buzzer ....................513
ALL AUTO (“ECO”) control....400
Anchor brackets ... ..............52, 61
Antenna (smart key system)..187
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning light.........................514
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)387 Function................................387
Approach warning ..................294
Armrest ......... ......................... ..437
Assist grips .............................438
Audio system-linked display .157
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................402Air conditioning filter .............494

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Alphabetical Index599
Charging ......................... 105, 113AC charging ......................... 105
AC charging cable .................. 87
Charging components ............ 85
Charging indicator .................. 90
Charging methods .................. 98
Charging procedure ..... 105, 113
Charging schedule function.. 118
Charging time may increase 104
Charging tips ........................ 100
DC charging ......................... 113
Display . 101, 121, 129, 131, 140
Information related to charging display 101, 121 , 129, 131, 140
Locking and unlocking the AC charging connector............... 93
My Room Mode .................... 129
Opening and closing the charging port lid s .................. 85
Power sources precautions .... 97
Power sources th at can be used
............................................. 96
Safety functions.............. 89, 102
Things to know before charging ........................................... 102
Warning messages............... 140
When AC charging cannot be performed ........................... 133
When charging schedule func- tion cannot be performed ... 138
When DC charging cannot be performed ........................... 135
Charging equipment ................ 85
Charging methods.................... 98 AC charging ......................... 105
DC charging ......................... 113
Charging ports Charging port lid ..................... 85
Locking and unlocking the AC charging connector............... 93
Opening and closing .............. 85
Charging schedule function .. 118 Setting ..................................121
Charging tips ..........................100
Charging-linked functions My Room Mode ......................98
Traction battery cooler ............99
Traction battery heater ...........99
Traction battery warming control.............................................99
Child restraint system ..............50 Fixed with a LATCH system ...59
Fixed with a seat belt..............54
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................44
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 12-volt battery precautions ...544
Airbag precautions .................39
Back door precautions..........172
Child restraint system .............52
Electronic sunshade .............427
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Power window lock switch ....214
Power window precautions...213
Rear door child-protectors ....171
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions........29, 49
Child-protector........................171
Cleaning ..........................448, 451 Aluminum wheels .................449
Brake calipers.......................449
Digital Rear-view Mirror ........206
Exterior .................................448
Interior ..................................451
Radar sensor ........................261
Seat belts .............................451
Clock ................................152, 154

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Coat hooks .............................. 437
Console box ............................ 419
Coolant Capacity ............................... 552
Checking ...................... 465, 467
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 393
Cooling system EV system overheating ........ 545
Coussins gonflables Modification et é limination en fin
de vie des coussins gonflables ........................................... 589
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ............. 585
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau........................................... 585
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant........................................... 585
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau ................ 585
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ............ 585
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................... 288, 296
Warning lights....................... 517
Cup holders ............................ 419
Current Power consumption . 157
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 566
D
Daytime running light system248
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 502
DC charging ............................ 113
Deck board .............................. 422
Deck under tray ...................... 423
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .....404
Rear window.........................404
Windshield ............................403
Digital key................................165
Digital Rear-view Mirror .........201
Dimension ...............................550
Dinghy towing .........................230
Display Charging101, 121, 129, 131, 140
Cruise control .......................297
Dynamic radar cruise control 291
Intuitive parking assist ..........312
Multi-information display.......155
Pedestrians Rear of the Vehicle ...........................................340
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ...........................................328
Rear Camera Detection (RCD) ...........................................328
Warning message.................522
Do-it-yourself maintenance .455, 460
Door lock Back door .............................172
Side doors ............................167
Smart key system .................187
Wireless remote control........164
Door trim ornament lights .....415
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................171
Back door .............................172
Door glasses ........................212
Door lock ..............................167
Open door warning buzzer ...170
Outside rear view mirrors .....210
Rear door child-protectors ....171
Side doors ............................167
Drive distance .........................158
Drive information ....................158
Drive-start control ..................224
Driving .....................................219

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Alphabetical Index607
ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 497
Fuses ................................... 499
Light bulbs ............................ 502
Tires ..................................... 485
Replacing the tire ................... 485
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ................. 581
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 580
Road Sign Assist (RSA) ......... 286
Roof luggage carri er .............. 225
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......... 286
S
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 308
Safety Connect ......................... 64
SEA (Safe Exit Assist) ............ 307 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 308
Seat belt reminder light . 515, 516
Seat belts .................................. 29 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ....................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................... 31
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 54
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.............................. 451
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 31
How to wear your seat belt..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use................................. 29
Reminder light and buzzer . 515, 516
Seat belt extender .................. 30 Seat belt instructions for Cana-
dian owners ........................581
Seat belt pretensioners ..........32
SRS warning light .................514
Seat heaters ............................ 411
Seat ventilators .. ..................... 411
Seating capacity .............228, 550
Seats ................................192, 193 Adjustment ...................192, 193
Adjustment precautions ........193
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................50
Cleaning ...............................451
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...........................................194
Head restraints .....................196
Properly sitting in the seat ......27
Seat heaters ......................... 411
Seat ventilators..................... 411
Secondary Collision Brake ....388
Sécurité de l’enfant Précautions avec les coussins gonflables ...........................585
Sensor Automatic headlight system .248
Automatic High Beam (AHB) 250
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...303, 308
Digital Rear-view Mirror ........205
Dynamic radar cruise control 260
Inside rear view mirror ..........201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 311
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..281
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....276
Moving Vehicle Rear of the Vehi- cle ...............................303, 308
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................... 311
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .260
Radar sensor ........................260
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........................................255