2023 SUBARU SOLTERRA key battery

3505-4. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
●Only use Remote control func-
tion on level road surfaces
which are not slick. Do not use
Remote control function for
parking spaces on a downward
or upward incline.
●While Remote control function
is operating, if a malfunction or
system limitation is detected,
the following will occur automat-
ically:
• Remote control function will be canceled
• The vehicle will stop
• The shift position will change to P and the parking brake will be
engaged
• The power switch will turn off
(for some malfunctions, the
power switch will not turn off or
cannot be turned off. Enter the
vehicle and take corrective
action accordin g to the mes-
sage displayed on the smart-
phone.)
• The doors will remain locked
●When starting Remote control
function, unlock the doors with
wireless remote control by elec-
tronic key.
●When Remote control function
is operating, the driver should
remain within approximately 9.8
ft. (3 m) of the vehicle. If the
driver becomes more than
approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m)
away, Remote control function
will be suspend ed and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
smartphone. Re mote control
function operation can be
resumed by approaching the
vehicle.
●The headlights will be turned on
if the surrounding area is dark.
●If system operation is canceled
due to a malfunction, the emer-
gency flashers will flash.
The emergency flashers will
turn off if any of the following
conditions are met:
• A door is opened
• 3 minutes have elapsed since the emergency flashers began
flashing
●Remote control function can
only be started when the follow-
ing conditions are met:
• When the EV system is starting, after assist mode is selected
• When the power switch is off
• When the remote air condition- ing is operating
●After unlocking the doors using
the wireless remote control, if
the doors are lo cked using the
smart entry function, the lock
operation may be delayed.
NOTICE
■Precautions for use
Advanced Park
If the 12-volt battery was dis-
charged or has been removed
and installed, fold and extend the
outside rear view mirrors.
■When using Remote control
function

3525-4. Using the driving support systems
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Cameras and sensors are used
to detect parked vehicles, mak-
ing it easier to identify parking
spaces.
Front camera
Side cameras
Rear camera
Sensors
 P.311
■Camera images
As special cameras are used, the
colors in displaye d images may dif-
fer from the actual color.
■Precautions for use
For details on the following, refer to
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
●Displayable range of the screens
●Cameras
●Differences between displayed
images and the actual road
●Differences between displayed
images and the actual objects
■Detection range of the cameras
and sensors
●If a parked vehicle is behind the
target parking space and the dis-
tance between it and the vehicle
NOTICE
●After Remote control function
completes, the parking brake
will be engaged as per regula-
tions. As the parking brake may
freeze and not be able to be
released, avoid using Remote
control function in extremely
cold areas. Also, if the parking
brake freezes, it may make a
noise when it is released. How-
ever, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Do not use the remote function
with an electronic key that has a
depleted battery.
●The remote function cannot be
started while the vehicle
charging connector is con-
nected. If support is accidentally
started, it may end abnormally.
Type of Advanced Park
cameras and sensors

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3Press the Advanced Park
main switch.
If the switch is pressed while assis-
tance is being performed, the assis-
tance will be canceled.
4Select the button dis-
played on the multimedia dis-
p l a y.
NOTICE
●When using Remote control
function, make sure carry an
electronic key in your pocket,
etc.
●If an electronic key is held
together with a smartphone,
etc., the electronic key may not
be able to be detected.
●Remote control function cannot
be used when carrying only a
digital key. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.
●When entering the vehicle after
using Remote control function,
make sure that the electronic
key is brought i nto the vehicle
and all of the doors are closed.
●If the power switch is turned off
when Remote control function
operation has finished or been
canceled, the doors will be
locked automatica lly. However,
if a door is open , it may not be
locked. Check the vehicle con-
dition after Remote control func-
tion operation has finished.
●When the doors are locked after
Remote control function opera-
tion has finished or been can-
celed, an alarm may sound if
someone is detected inside the
vehicle.
■Situations in which the func-
tion may not operate cor-
rectly
●When the functions of the smart
entry & start system may not
operate correctly: P. 1 9 0
●When the vehicle is near fluo-
rescent lights
■Radio wave interference
 P. 1 9 1
■Electronic key battery con-
sumption
●When Remote control function
is being used, the electronic key
battery will be used as the elec-
tronic key will continuously send
and receive radio waves.
●If the electronic key battery is
depleted: P. 4 9 7
■Situations in which the sen-
sors may not operate prop-
erly
 P. 3 1 4
●When using Remote control
function, visibility of the area
around the vehicle may be lim-
ited. Make sure to check the fol-
lowing when using Remote
control function:

4116-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 1 6 2
■When the electronic key bat-
tery is fully depleted
 P. 4 9 7
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C”
on the wireless remote control) can
be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures: P.575)*: If equipped
WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote
Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people
are in the vehicle.
Even when the system is in use,
the internal temperature may
still reach a high or low level
due to features such as the
automatic shut-off. Children and
pets left inside the vehicle may
suffer heatstroke dehydration or
hypothermia, or could result in
death or serious injury.
●Depending on the surrounding
environment, signals from the
wireless switch may transmit
further than expected. Pay
appropriate attention to the
vehicle’s surroundings and use
the switch only when necessary.
●Do not operate “A/C” if the hood
is open. The air conditioning
may operate unintentionally and
objects may be drawn into the
electrical cooling fan.
NOTICE
■To prevent the traction bat-
tery from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use “A/C” only when necessary.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heat-
ers*/seat ventila-
tors*/radiant heater*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good airflow on the
seat upholstery by sucking air
into the seats
 Radiant heaters
Warm up the feet of the front
seats
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)

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Interior features
Fold down the armrest for use.
The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
NOTICE
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
●Electric wave type wireless
remote controls are being used
nearby
●The electronic key is not inside
the vehicle
●2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray at
the same time
If charging is abnormal or the
operation indicator light contin-
ues to flash for any other reason,
the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■To prevent malfunctions and
data corruptions
●When charging, bringing a
credit, or other magnetic card,
or magnetic storage media
close to the charge area may
clear any stored data due to
magnetic influence. Also, do not
bring a wristwatch or other pre-
cision instrument close to the
charge area since doing so may
cause it to malfunction.
●Do not charge with a non-con-
tact IC card such as a transpor-
tation system IC card inserted
between the charging side of a
portable device and the charge
area. The IC chip may become
extremely hot and damage the
portable device or IC card. Be
especially careful not to charge
a portable device inside a case
or cover with a non-contact IC
card attached.
●Do not leave portable devices
inside the vehicle. The inside of
the vehicle can become hot in
extreme heat, which could
cause a malfunction.
■If the smartphone OS has
been updated
If the smartphone OS has been
updated to a newer version, its
charging specifications may have
changed significantly.
For details, check the information
on the manufacturer’s website.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the wireless charger
for a long period of time when the
EV system is stopped.
Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Coat hooks

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 448
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 451
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 455
General maintenance.. 456
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 459
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 460
Hood ........................... 462
Positioning a floor jack 464
Motor compartment ..... 465
Tires ............................ 472
Replacing the tire ........ 485
Tire inflation pressure.. 491
Wheels ......... ...............493
Air conditioning filter .... 494
Electronic key battery.. 497
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 499
Headlight aim .............. 501
Light bulbs................... 502

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7-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restor-
ing coating that is resistant to small
surface scratches caused in a car
wash, etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years
from when the vehicle is delivered
from the plant.
●The restoration time differs
depending on t he depth of the scratch and outside temperature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys,
coins, etc., cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abra-
sives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable
in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased
risk of damage to vehicle.
●When the shift position needs to
be held in N, refer to P.239.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do
not bring the nozzle tip near the
gaps around the doors or perimeter
of the windows, or spray these
areas continuously.
■Note for a smart key system
●If the door handle becomes wet
while the electronic key is within
the effective range, the door may
lock and unlock repeatedly. In that
case, follow the following correc-
tion procedures to wash the vehi-
cle:
• Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-
saving mode to disable the smart
key system. ( P.188)
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
Cleaning instructions

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Maintenance and care
and that there are no loose con-
nections, cracks, or loose
clamps. Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Checking 12-volt battery
fluid
Check that the level is between
the “UPPER LEVEL” and
“LOWER LEVEL” lines.
“UPPER LEVEL” line
“LOWER LEVEL” line
If the fluid level is at or below the
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled
water.
■Adding distilled water
1 Remove the vent plug.
2 Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER LEVEL” cannot be
seen, check the fluid level by look- ing directly at the cell.
3
Put the vent plug back on
and close it securely.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-
tery produces hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. There-
fore, observe the following precau-
tions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-
tery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on
the charger is off when connecting
and disconnecting the charger
cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
●The EV system may not start. Fol-
low the procedure below to initial-
ize the system.
1 Shift the shift position to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the EV system.
●Unlocking the doors using the
Smart key system may not be
possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this
happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the EV system with the
power switch in ACC. The EV sys-
tem may not start with the power
switch turned off. However, the EV
system will operate normally from