lights SUBARU SOLTERRA 2023 Workshop Manual

3135-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
5
Driving
■The system can be operated
when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Intuitive parking assist function is
on.
●The vehicle speed is less than
about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●A shift position other than P is
selected.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are
limited to the areas around the
vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.
●The following situations may occur
during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the
detection distance may shorten, or
detection may be impossible.
• Detection may be impossible if static objects draw too close to the
sensor.
• There will be a short delay between static object detection
and display (warning buzzer
sounds). Even at low speeds,
there is a possibility that the object
will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm)
before the display is shown and
the warning buzzer sounds.
• It might be diffic ult to hear the
buzzer due to the volume of the
audio system or air flow noise of
the air conditioning system.
• It may be diffi cult to hear the
sound of this sys tem due to the
buzzers of other systems.
WARNING
●Do not damage the sensors,
and always keep them clean.
●Do not attach a sticker or install
an electronic component, such
as a backlit license plate (espe-
cially fluorescent type), fog
lights, fender pole or wireless
antenna near a radar sensor.
●Do not subject the surrounding
area of the sensor to a strong
impact. If subjected to an
impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota
dealer. If the fr ont or rear
bumper needs to be
removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not modify, disassemble or
paint the sensors.
●Do not attach a license plate
cover.
●Keep your tires properly
inflated.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable
the function as it may operate
even though there is no possibility
of a collision.
●Failing to observe the warnings
above.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspen-
sion (lowered suspension, etc.)
is installed.
■Notes when washing the vehi-
cle
Do not apply intensive bursts of
water or steam to the sensor
area.
Doing so may result in the sensor
malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure
washer to wash the vehicle, do
not spray the sensors directly,
as doing so may cause a sensor
to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the
vehicle, do not direct steam too
close to the sensors as doing so
may cause a sensor to malfunc-
tion.

3305-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_enintuitive parking assist-sensor,
RCTA, and RCD all together.
Mute will be canceled automatically
in the followin
g situations:
●When the shift position is
changed.
●When the vehicle speed exceeds
a certain speed.
●When there is a malfunction in a
sensor or the system is temporar-
ily unavailable.
●When the operating function is
disabled manually.
●When the power switch is turned
off.
■Situations in which the system
may not operate properly
●Some pedestrians, such as the
following, may not be detected by
the rear camera detection func-
tion, preventing the function from
operating properly:
• Pedestrians who are bending for- ward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area
• People riding a bicycle, skate- board, or other light vehicle
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing such as a rain coat, long
skirt, etc., making their silhouette
obscure
• Pedestrians whose body is par- tially hidden by an object, such as
a cart or umbrella
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night
●In some situations, such as the
following, pedestrians may not be
detected by the rear camera
detection function, preventing the
function from operating properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is
obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc., are
attached) or scratched
• When a very bright light, such as the sun, or the headlights of
another vehicle, shines directly
into the rear camera
• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness
changes suddenly, such as at the
entrance or exi t of a garage or
underground parking lot
• When backing up in a dim envi-
ronment such as during dusk or in
an underground parking lot
• When the camera position and
direction are deviated
• When a towing hook is attached
• When water droplets are flowing on the camera lens
• When the vehicle height is extremely changed (nose up,
nose down).
• When tire chains or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
• When the rear washer is operating
• If the suspension has been modi- fied or tires of a size other than
specified are installed.
• If an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate or rear
fog light, is insta lled near the rear
camera
• If a bumper protector, such as an
additional trim strip, is installed to
the rear bumper
■Situations in which the system
may operate unexpectedly
●Even though there are no pedes-
trians in the detection area, some
objects, such as the following,
may be detected, possibly caus-
ing the rear cam era detection
function to operate.
• Three dimensional objects, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or
parked vehicle
• Moving objects, such as a car or motorcycle
• Objects moving to ward your vehi-
cle when backing up, such as
flags or puddles (or airborne mat-
ter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or
snow)
• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram rails, road repai rs, white lines,
pedestrian crossings or fallen

3505-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
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

3705-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
NOTICE
●If a parking space has been reg-
istered in situations such as the
following, assistance may not
be able to be started later or
assistance to the registered
position may not be possible.
• When shadows are cast on the parking space (there is a carport
over the parking space, etc.)
• When there are leaves, gar- bage, or other objects which will
likely move, in the parking
space
• When the road surface around the parking space has the same
repeating pattern (brick, etc.)
●In situations such as the follow-
ing, it may not be possible for
the system to provide assis-
tance to a registered parking
spot:
• When the appearance of the parking space is affected by the
shadow of the vehicle or trees
• When an object is detected in the registered parking space
• When a pedestrian or passing vehicle is detected during assis-
tance
• When the position the vehicle is stopped when assistance is
started differs from the position
when registration was per-
formed
• When the registered parking space cannot be reached due to
the existence of parking blocks,
etc.
• When the road surface around the parking space has changed
(road surface has degraded or
been resurfaced)
• When the sunlight conditions differ from when registration
was performed (due to weather
or time of day)
• When the sun is shining directly into a camera, such as in the
early morning or evening
• When the color or brightness of the road surface is uneven
• When a light is temporarily shined on the parking space
(lights of another vehicle, secu-
rity light, etc.)
• When the road surface around the parking space has the same
repeating pattern
• When there is a low protrusion on the road surface near the
parking space
• When the parking space is on a slope
• When a camera has been splashed by hot o r cold water
and the lens has fogged up
• When a camera lens is dirty or covered with water droplets

3765-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
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:

3835-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
5
Driving
“X-MODE” switch
Grip Control switch ( P.385)
Indicators
Press the “X-MODE” switch
repeatedly until the system
switches to the desired driving
mode while the vehicle is
stopped or traveling at a speeds less than approximately 13 mph
(20 km/h).
1
Normal mode
Has a good balance of electrical
consumption performance, quiet-
ness, and driving performance, and
is suitable for driving in urban
areas.
2SNOW/DIRT mode
When the tires are likely to slip or
slip on slippery roads such as
snowy roads, gravel roads, etc., the
tire spinning is reduced, making it
easier to drive.
At this time, the SNOW/DIRT mode
indicator lights up in green on the
meter.
3 D.SNOW/MUD mode
In special cases such as the tires
being buried in de ep snow or mud,
the TRAC (Traction Control) func-
tion is temporarily canceled, and
the tires are idle d as needed to
make it easier to start.
At this time, the D.SNOW/MUD
mode indicator lights up in green on
the meter. In addition, the VSC OFF
indicator and PCS warning light will
be turned on in the meter.
WARNING
■Conditions in wh ich it may
not function correctly
When driving on the following
road surfaces, it may not be pos-
sible to maintain a constant speed
of the vehicle, whi ch may lead to
an unexpected accident.
• Extremely steep inclines
• Rough road surfaces
• Slippery road surfaces such as snowy roads and frozen road
surfaces
System Components
Selecting the Drive Mode

3845-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
■When “X-MODE” is not avail-
able
In the following cases, the system
does not operate.
• When the EV system is not started
• When SNOW/DIRT mode or D.SNOW/MUD mode is not
selected
• When Regeneration Boost is selected
• When Advanced Park is being used
• When the EV system is malfunc- tioning
■About Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control or Cruise Control
Dynamic radar cruise control and
cruise control cannot be used during
“X-MODE”. If dynamic radar cruise
control or cruise control are being
used, it will be automatically can-
celed.
■During “X-MODE”
• In “X-MODE”, VSC does not switch ON/OFF even if the VSC
OFF switch is operated. It is fixed
as ON in SNOW/DIRT mode and
OFF in D.SNOW/MUD mode.
• During “X-MODE”, even if the Eco mode switch or regeneration
boost switch is operated, opera-
tions will not switch to the respec-
tive modes.
■“X-MODE” Automatic Release
• “X-MODE” is automatically can- celed when the po wer switch is
turned OFF.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds about 25 mph (40 km/h), the X-
MODE is canceled, the “X-MODE”
indicator on the meter lights up in
white, and switches to the normal
mode.
• When the vehicle speed is approximately 22 mph (35 km/h)
or less, “X-MODE” indicator lights
up in green and switches to X- MODE again.
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
For safety, the fo llowing operations
are not accepted when “X-MODE” is
ON.
• Eco mode switch operations
• Regeneration Boost switch opera- tions
When the “X-MODE” switch is
pressed and SNOW/DIRT mode
or D.SNOW/MUD mode is
selected, the Downhill Assist
Control automatically enters the
standby state and operates
under the following conditions.
• When the vehicle speed is
approximately 18 mph (30
km/h) or less
• Neither the accelerator pedal or brake pedal are not oper-
ated
■When changing the target vehi-
cle speed
When changing the target vehicle
speed, adjust it with the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal. When the
foot is removed from the pedal, the
system will operate at the vehicle
speed at that time.
■Downhill Assist Control during
“X-MODE”
• In SNOW/DIRT mode or D.SNOW/MUD mode, the down-
hill assist control can be set to
standby state. The operation indi-
cator changes depending on the
operating status of the downhill
When selecting “X-
MODE”, Downhill Assist
Control

3855-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
5
Driving
assist control.
• When the system is not operating, the indicator turns on white.
■When Downhill Assist Control
is not available when selecting
“X-MODE”
In the following cases, the system
does not operate.
• When SNOW/DIRT mode or D.SNOW/MUD mode is not
selected
• When the shift position is in P
• When the Grip Control is operat- ing
• When the brake system or EV system is malfunctioning
With SNOW/DIRT mode or
D.SNOW/MUD mode selected,
press down on the Grip Control
switch.
At this time, the downhill assist
control system indicator turns off
and the Grip Control indicator
turns on.
When the vehicle is stopped,
press the brake pedal firmly and
operate the switch. The vehicle
may start moving unintentionally
on an incline.
■Set the speed of the Grip
Control
Press the Grip Control switch up
or down to set the desired
speed (approximately 2 to 6
mph [2 to 10 km/h]). The set
speed is shown on the multi-
information display. Increase Speed
Decrease Speed
Indicator Lights
■Grip Control Operations
During system operations, the
Grip Control indicator turns on
green. If the Grip Control indica-
tor is white, release the brake
pedal to activate the system.
While the system is operating,
the accelerator pedal and brake
pedal can be used to temporar-
ily accelerate or decelerate. If
operating the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal is stopped, the
speed will return to the set
speed.
■When Grip Control is
released
• Press the “X-MODE” Switch
When the Grip Control is released,
the Grip Control operation light
turns off, and af ter a while, the
downhill assist control system indi-
cator light turns on.
When using Grip Control

3885-4. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
■The Secondary Collision
Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.
■When the
TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway
Control systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operat-
ing.
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt
or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the EV system to
the wheels.
Pressing to turn the system off
may make it easier for you to rock
the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release .
The “Traction Control Turned OFF”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press again to t urn the system
back on.
■Turning off both TRAC, VSC
and Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold for more than 3 seconds while
the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems
back on.
*: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also be disabled (only pre-collision
warning is available). The PCS
warning light will come on and a
message will be disp layed on the
multi-information display.
(  P.270)
■When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information
display showing that TRAC has
been disabled even if has
not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If
the information continues to show,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Operating conditions of hill-
start assist control
When all of the fo llowing conditions
are met, the hill-star t assist control
will operate:
●The shift position is in a position
other than P or N (when starting
off forward/backward on an

3945-5. Driving tips
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.
 Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud
from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly,
keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicle ahead, and
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
 Turn automatic mode of the
parking brake off. Otherwise,
the parking brake may freeze
and not be able to be
released automatically. Also, avoid using the following
as the parking brake may
operate automatically, even if
automatic mode is off.
• Brake hold system
• Remote parking function

Park the vehicle and shift the
shift position to P without set-
ting the parking brake. The
parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the
parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an
accident.
When the parking brake is in
automatic mode, release the
parking brake after shifting
the shift position to P.
( P.244)
 If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift position
cannot be moved out of P.
 If the vehicle is left parked
with the brakes damp in cold
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle