2023 SUBARU SOLTERRA manual transmission

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 167
Back door ...................... 172
Smart key system ......... 187
4-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 192
Rear seats..................... 193
Head restraints.............. 196
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............. 199
Inside rear view mirror .. 200
Digital Rear-view Mirror 201
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 210
4-5. Opening, closing the win- dows
Power windows ............. 212
4-6. Favorite settings My Settings ................... 2155-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......... 219
Cargo and luggage ........ 225
Vehicle load limits .......... 228
Trailer towing ................. 229
Dinghy towing ................ 230
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 231
Transmission ................. 236
Turn signal lever ............ 242
Parking brake ................ 243
Brake Hold..................... 246
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............ 248
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 250
Windshield wipers and washer ......................... 253
5Driving

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Anti-lock brake system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toy-
ota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions
regarding installation of a mobile
two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables
on the battery electric vehicles
emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic
waves as the conventional gas-
oline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances despite of
their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in
the reception of the mobile two-
way radio.
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed/ Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems
• Images from the cameras Your vehicle is equipped with
cameras. Contact your Toyota
dealer for the location of
recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade
level and options with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and
only record images outside of
the vehicle in certain situations.

Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to
Toyota without notification to you.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded
in this computer to diagnose mal-
functions, conduct research and
development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the
recorded data to a third party
except:
• With the consen t of the vehicle
owner or with the consent of the
lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a
government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehi-
cle or vehicle owner
 Recorded image information
can be erased by your Toyota
dealer.
The image recording function can
be disabled. However, if the func-
tion is disabled, data from when the
system operates will not be avail-
able.
To learn more about the vehi-
cle data collected, used and
Vehicle data recording

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Driving
Driving
5-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 219
Cargo and luggage ..... 225
Vehicle load limits ....... 228
Trailer towing............... 229
Dinghy towing ............. 230
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 231
Transmission ............... 236
Turn signal lever.......... 242
Parking brake .............. 243
Brake Hold .................. 246
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 248
AHB (Automatic High Beam)........................ 250
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 2535-4. Using the dr
iving support
systems
Software update .......... 257
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 .................................. 259
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 265
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................. 281
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 286
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol ............................. 288
Cruise control .............. 296
Emergency Driving Stop System ...................... 299
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 302
SEA (Safe Exit Assist) . 307
Intuitive parking assist . 311
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) .......................... 322
RCD (Rear Camera Detec- tion) ........................... 328
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 331
Static Objects Front and Rear of the Vehicle .... 336
Moving Vehicle Rear of the Vehicle ....................... 339

2245-1. Before driving
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When the following unusual
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress t he accelerator
and brake pedals at the same
time during drivin g, as this may
restrain the EV system output.
●Do not use the accelerator
pedal or depress the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on
a hill.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.527)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Short in electrical components
●Traction battery caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of transmission fluid, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
●Components connected to the
traction battery.
If the shift control system is dam-
aged by flooding, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position
to P, or from P to other positions.
In this case, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift position to P. Failure
to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
■When involved in a minor
accident
Damage to the traction battery or
battery peripheral components
could cause malfunctions. Even if
it is a minor accident, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

2365-2. Driving procedures
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■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
 P. 2 2 4
■If a message about a shift oper-
ation is shown
To prevent the shift position from
being selected inco rrectly or the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly,
the shift position may be changed
automatically or operating the rotary
shifter may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following
the messages on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
 P. 4 6 9
Transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the EV system
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of sudden acceleration,
as this could result in the vehicle
skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Situations where shift control
system malfunctions are pos-
sible
If any of the follo wing situations
occur, shift control system mal-
functions are possible. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe
place on level ground, apply the
parking brake, and then contact
your Toyota dealer.
●When the warning message
indicating the shift control sys-
tem malfunction appears on the
multi-information display.
(  P.522)
●The display indicates that no
shift position is selected for
more than a few seconds.

3985-5. Driving tips
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WARNING
●When driving off-road or in rug-
ged terrain, do not drive at
excessive speeds, jump, make
sharp turns, strike objects, etc.
This may cause loss of control
or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are
also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension
and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the traction battery, EV
system or other components does
not occur.
●Water entering the motor com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the EV system.
●Water entering the transmis-
sion will cause deterioration in
transmission quality. The mal-
function indicator may come on,
and the vehicle may not be driv-
able.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the tran-
saxle case, reducing the gear
oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the riverbed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs
may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system
components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-
road driving that has taken you
through rough terrain, sand,
mud, or water. For scheduled
maintenance information, refer
to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

4577-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
(  P.466)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.471)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).
Transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the
shift position is in
P, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.
Head
restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?
Lights
• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the head- lights aimed cor-
rectly?
Parking brake
• Does the park-ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
ItemsCheck points

5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
In the following situations, it is
not possible to be towed by
another vehicle using cables or
chains, as the front wheels may
be locked due to the parking
lock. Contact your Toyota dealer
or commercial towing service.
 There is a malfunction in the
shift control system. ( P.233,
525)
 There is a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P. 6 8 )
 There is a malfunction in the
smart key system. ( P.539)
 The 12-volt battery is dis-
charged. ( P.541) The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.

The EV system warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-
information display and the
vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
( P.244)
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your Toy-
ota dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
Situations when it is not
possible to be towed by
another vehicle
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck