SUBARU SOLTERRA 2023 Owners Manual

5619-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a ti re or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter o f the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacture r’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl e’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each ax le its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
*
below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are la id at alternate angles
substantially less than 9 0 degrees to the center-
line of the tread
Tire related termMeaning

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CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting withi n the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extend ing to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and
rim system in which the rim is designed with rim
flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is
designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a
manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the
air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the correspond-
ing standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming th e inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a)The sidewall that conta ins a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetri-
cal tire that has a par ticular side that must
always face outward whe n mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primar-
ily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles
Tire related termMeaning

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Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter o f an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated ti re, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an aut omotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the correspond-
ing standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoratio n, or protective bands
Tire related termMeaning

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*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a tra ction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using
the snow traction test a s described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single
Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Su rfaces, and which is
marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least
one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire t hat comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around
a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second
seat
Tire related termMeaning

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11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle

5669-2. Customization
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■Changing using the multi-
information display
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
item.
3 To switch the function on and
off, press icon to switch
to the desired setting.
4 To perform detailed setting of
the function, press and hold and display the setting
screen.
The method of deta iled setting dif-
fers for each screen. Please refer to
the advice sentenc e displayed on
the screen.
To go back to the previous screen
or exit the customize mode, press
.
■Changing by using the mul-
timedia system
1 Select on the main menu.
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 According to the display,
select the desired setting.
Various setting can be changed.
Refer to the list of settings that can
be changed for details.
■When customizing using the
multimedia system or multi-
information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place,
apply the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent
12-volt battery discharge, leave the
EV system operating while custom-
izing the features.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other fu nc-
tions being customized. Contact y our Toyota dealer for further
details.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a vari-
ety of electronic features
that can be personalized to
suit your preferences. The
settings of these features
can be changed using the
multi-information display,
multimedia system, or at
your Toyota dealer.
Customizing vehicle fea-
tures
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the EV sys-
tem is operating while
customizing features.
Customizable Features

5679-2. Customization
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Settings that can be changed using the multimedia system
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information displa y
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – =Not available
■Charging system ( P.105, 113)
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.152, 155)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Charging currentMAX8AOO–16A
Charging limitFull
90%
OO–
80%
70%
60%
50%
DC charging powerMAX
125 kW
OO–100 kW
75 kW
50 kW
Connector lockAuto Lock
Off
OO–Auto Lock & Unlock
Battery coolerOnOffOO–
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOSpanish
Unitsmiles
(miles/kWh)km
(kWh/100km) km (km/kWh)
O

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*1: For details about each function: P. 1 5 8
*2: If equipped
■Rear seat reminder ( P.169)
Power Consumption
Total average
(Average
power con-
sumption [after reset])Trip average (Average
power con-
sumption [after start])
O
Audio system linked displayOnOffO
AWD*2OnOffO
Drive Info TypeAfter StartAfter ResetO
Drive Info ItemsDistance
Average Speed
O
To t a l T i m e
Pop-up displayOnOffO
Closing displayDrive InfoCharging
ScheduleO
Suggestion functionOn
On (when the vehicle is stopped)
OO
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Indication to prevent mis-
placement in the rear seatOnOff—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting

5699-2. Customization
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■Door lock ( P.167, 539)
■Smart key system and wireless remote control ( P.164, 187)
■Smart key system ( P.187)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door unlocked in
first step, all doors
unlocked in
second step
All doors
unlocked in first step
––O
Automatic door locking func-
tion
Shift position linked door
locking opera- tionOff
O–OSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlocking
function
Shift position linked door unlocking operationOff
O–ODriver’s door linked door unlocking operation
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (emer-
gency flashers)OnOffO–O
Operation buzzer volume5OffO–O1 to 7
Time elapsed before the
automatic door lock function
is activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O–O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door reminder buzzerOnOff––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart key systemOnOff––O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doorsO–O

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*: This setting can be changed when the smart door unlocking setting is set
to Driver’s door.
■Wireless remote control ( P.164)
*: If equipped
■Power back door* ( P.175)
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as
desired––O
Time elapsed before unlock-
ing all the door when gripping
and holding the driver’s door
handle
*
2 seconds
Off
––O1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff––O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door unlocked in
first step, all doors
unlocked in
second step
All doors
unlocked in first step
O–O
Theft deterrent panic modeOnOff––O
Locking operation when door
openedOnOffO–O
The function that activates
the switch of the wire-
less remote control when
locking the door
* ( P.175)
On (Unlocking
all the door)
Off
––OOn (Unlocking back door only)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Power back door opening
position51 to 4–O–
Power back door operationOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting