Subaru Solterra (2023 year). Manual in english

2-1. Electric vehicle system

release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.



Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so
can help reduce excessive
electricity consumption.

In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to
reduce the burden on the air condi-
tioning system and reduce electric-
ity consumption as well.
In winter: Excessive or unneces-
sary heating should be avoided.
Also, electricity consumption can
be improved by avoiding overuse of
the heater.



When using the Remote Air
Conditioning System
(



P.413) while the AC

charging cable is connected
to the vehicle, electricity con-
sumption immediately after
starting off will be reduced
because air conditioning is
operated mainly using elec-
tricity from an external power
source.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.

Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor electricity con-
sumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads will lead to
poor electricity consumption.
Use tires that are appropriate for
the season.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor electricity consumption.
Avoid carrying unnecessary lug-
gage.

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation
pressure

Luggage

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A value for which a sufficient
level of driving performance can
be provided is estimated based
on the remaining charge of the
traction battery, the state of the
traction battery, the outside tem-
perature, etc., and is displayed
on the multi-information display.
(



P.150)

When the outside temperature
is low, the traction battery output
may be decreased, causing the
possible driving distance to be
shorter. However, this is not a
malfunction. Charge the trac-
tion battery earlier than usual.

Possible driving distance varies
significantly depending on how
the vehicle is driven, road condi-
tions, the weather, the outside
temperature, usage conditions
of electrical components and the

number of occupants.
Possible driving distance could
be extended if the followings are
performed:



Maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front and avoid
unnecessary acceleration and
deceleration



Accelerate and decelerate the
vehicle as smoothly as possi-
ble



Drive at moderate speeds as
much as possible and main-
tain a constant speed



Set the air conditioning sys-
tem to a moderate tempera-
ture and avoid using the
heating and cooling functions
excessively.



Use tires of the specified size
and maintain the specified tire
pressure



Do not add unnecessary
weight to the vehicle

The followings indicate that
charging has been carried out
properly.



The AC charging indicator
turns off



“Charging complete” is dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display when a door is
opened while the power

Driving range

The driving range dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display, etc., shows the
reference distance that driv-
ing is possible, and the
actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that
displayed.

Displayed value

Tips for extending the
driving range

Display when charging is
completed

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2-2.Charging

AC charging inlet

Charging indicator (



P.84) and Charging inlet light

DC charging inlet

Charging port lid (



P.83)

AC charging cable (



P.85)

Charging port

■

Open

Slightly open the charging port
lid by pressing the rear edge of it
(the position shown in the illus-
tration)
Fully open the charging port lid

by hand.

Charging equipment

Charging equipment and names

Opening/closing the
charging port lid

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■

Close

Move the charging port lid to the
slightly open position and then
press the rear edge (the position
shown in the illustration) to close
it.

■

Lid lifter

●

The charging lid is not closed if

the lifter is pushing in before clos-

ing the charging lid. In that case,

while unlocking the door, push

again and release the lid lifter, and

close the charging lid again.

■

Charging port lid open/close

detection switch

When the charging port lid is open,

do not touch the charging port lid

open/close detection switch (Posi-

tion shown in the figure).
If you touch it by mistake, the vehi-

cle may incorrectly display the

opened/closed status of the

charging port lid, or the charging

connector may not be able to

lock/unlock normally.

The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of
the charging status in the follow-
ing ways.

Charging indicator

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:The indicator is dimmed when

the charging is done

:Flashes for a certain period of

time, and then turns off.

Illumina-

tion/flashi

ng pat-

tern

Vehicle condition

Illumi-
nated



Charging is in prog-
ress



Battery heater (



P.97)

is operating

Flashes
nor-
mally

When charging sched-
ule is registered
(



P.116) and AC

charging cable is con-
nected to vehicle

Flashes
rapidly

When charging cannot
be carried out due to
malfunction in a power
source or the vehicle,
etc. (



P.133)

AC charging cable

The function, correct oper-
ating procedure, etc., of the
AC charging cable are
explained.

WARNING

■

When using the AC charging

cable and CCID (Charging

Circuit Interrupting Device)

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause an

unexpected accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Do not attempt to disassemble

or repair the AC charging cable,

charging connector, plug or

CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-

rupting Device). If a problem

arises with the AC charging

cable or the CCID (Charging

Circuit Interrupting Device), stop

charging immediately and con-

tact your SUBARU dealer.

●

Do not subject the AC charging

cable, charging connector, plug

or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-

rupting Device) to strong force

or impact.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

the AC charging cable by force-

fully folding, twisting, pulling or

dragging the AC charging cable.

●

Do not damage the AC charging

cable with sharp objects.

●

Do not fold the charging con-

nector or plug or insert foreign

objects into them.

●

Do not put the charging connec-

tor and plug into water.

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WARNING

●

Do not bring the AC charging

cable to a high-temperature

item such as a heating device.

●

Do not apply a load to the AC

charging cable and plug-cord

(such as wrapping the AC

charging cable around the CCID

(Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) and the charging con-

nector).

●

Do not use or leave the AC

charging cable in situations

where a load is applied to the

outlet and the plug (such as

when the CCID (Charging Cir-

cuit Interrupting Device) is

hanging in the air without con-

tacting the ground).

NOTICE

■

Precautions when handling

AC charging cable

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to

observe these precautions may

result in damage to the AC

charging cable and AC charging

inlet.

●

Insert the charging connector

straight into the AC charging

inlet.

●

After inserting the charging con-

nector, do not apply excessive

force to or twist the connector.

Also, do not lean on the connec-

tor or hang any objects from it.

●

Do not step on or trip over the

AC charging cable.

●

Before removing the charging

connector, make sure that it is

unlocked. (



P.91)

●

After removing the AC charging

cable, promptly return it to its

proper location.

●

After removing the charging

connector, securely install the

AC charging inlet cap.

■

When using the AC charging

cable and related parts



P.103

■

Precautions for low tempera-

tures

In low temperatures, the AC

charging cable and plug-cord may

become hard. Therefore, make

sure to not apply excessive force

when they are hard. If excessive

force is applied to the hardened

AC charging cable and plug-cord,

they may be damaged.

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Charging connector

Latch release button

Plug

Plug-cord

CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)

Power indicator (



P.88)

Charging indicator (CCID) (



P.88)

Error warning indicator (



P.88)

The CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has the fol-
lowing safety features.

■

Electrical leakage detec-
tion function

If an electrical leakage is

detected during charging, the
power source will be automati-
cally interrupted, thus prevent-
ing fires or electrical shocks
caused by electrical leakage.

If the power source is interrupted,
the error warning indicator flashes.
If the power source is interrupted:



P.88

The names of each part of the AC charging cable

Safety functions

2-2. Charging

■

Automatic check function

This is an automatic system
check that is run before
charging begins to check for
problems in the operation of the
electrical leakage detection
function.

If a malfunction is found in the elec-
trical leakage detection function as
a result of the check, the error
warning indicator flashes to inform
the user. (



P.88)

■

Temperature detection
function

A temperature detection func-
tion is equipped to the plug.
While charging, if heat is gener-
ated due to looseness on the
outlet side etc., this function
suppresses heat by controlling
the charging current.

■

Conditions for supplying
current to the vehicle

The CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is designed
to prevent electrical current from
being supplied to the charging
connector when it is not con-
nected to the vehicle, even if the

plug is inserted into the outlet.

■

Indicator operation

3 indicators are used to indicate
the following conditions.

Power indicator

Illuminates when electricity is flow-
ing to the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device).

Charging indicator

Illuminates when charging is in
progress.

Error warning indicator

Flashes when there is an electrical
leakage or when a malfunction
occurs in the CCID (Charging Cir-
cuit Interrupting Device).

■

When a malfunction occurs during charging

The indicators on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
use a combination of different statuses (not illuminated, illuminated
or flashing) to inform the user of internal malfunctions.

When the error warning indicator is illuminated or flashing, temporarily
remove the plug from the outlet and then reconnect it to check if the error
indicator turns off.
If the error warning indicator turns off, charging is now possible.

CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) indi-
cators

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If it does not turn off, perform the correction procedure in the following
chart.

Status

Power indica-

tor

Error warning

indicator

Details/Correction procedure

Charging sys-
tem error

Not illumi-
nated

Not illumi-
nated or illu-
minated

An electrical leakage is
detected and charging is
canceled, or there is a mal-
function in the AC
charging cable.



Consult your SUBARU
dealer

Illuminated

Flashes

Plug tempera-
ture detection
malfunction

Flashes

There is a malfunction in
the plug temperature
detection part.



Consult your SUBARU
dealer

Plug tempera-
ture increase
detection

Flashes

Not illumi-
nated

An increase in the tem-
perature of the plug is
detected due to an
improper connection
between the outlet and
plug.



Check that the plug is
securely connected to
the outlet

AC charging
cable life
span notice

Illuminated

Flashes

The number of charges
using the AC charging
cable is nearing the end of
its usable life span.



Consult your SUBARU
dealer

AC charging
cable life
span

Illuminated

The number of charges
using the AC charging
cable has exceeded its
usable number of charges.



Consult your SUBARU
dealer

2-2. Charging

For safety, inspect the AC
charging cable on a routine
basis.

Inspecting the AC
charging cable

WARNING

■

Routine inspection

Check the following points regu-

larly.
Failure to do so may cause an

unexpected accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

The AC charging cable, plug,

charging connector, CCID

(Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device), etc., have not been

damaged

●

The outlet has not been dam-

aged.

●

The plug can be securely

inserted into the outlet.

●

The plug does not get extremely

hot during use

●

The tip of the plug has not been

deformed.

●

The plug is not dirtied by dust,

etc.

Remove the plug from the outlet

before inspecting it. If any abnor-

malities are found in the AC

charging cable as a result of the

inspection, immediately stop use

and consult your SUBARU dealer.

■

Maintaining the AC charging

cable

When the AC charging cable is

dirty, first remove the dirt with a

hard, wringed cloth, and then

wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with

water. If the AC charging cable is

washed with water, fire or electric

shock may occur during charging,

possibly resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

When not using the AC

charging cable for a long time

Remove the plug from the outlet.

Dust could accumulate on the

plug or in the outlet, possibly

causing overheating which could

lead to a fire.
Also, keep the cable in a place

free from moisture.

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Locking the charging con-
nector

The AC charging connector will
be automatically locked when
inserting it into the AC charging
inlet.
(The setting can be
changed:



P.91)

■

Unlocking the charging
connector

The AC charging connector will
be unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart key
system or wireless remote con-
trol.
The AC charging connector
locks when connected and
unlocks when the door is
unlocked, so locking/unlocking
the AC charging connector does
not necessarily correspond to
locking/unlocking the door.

If the door is unlocked and the
AC charging connector is
locked, you can unlock it by
doing the following:
• When using the smart key

system, lock the door once
and then unlock it again.
(



P.165)

• When using the wireless

remote control, press the
unlock button to unlock the
door. (



P.165)

■

Changing the AC charging
connector lock settings

The method for locking and
unlocking the AC charging con-
nector can be changed on the
multi-information display or mul-
timedia.
The charging connector lock
settings cannot be changed
when the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle.
The settings cannot be changed
when the power switch is in
ACC.



Multi-information display
operation

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

Press

of the meter

control switches to select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then

press and hold

Locking and unlock-

ing AC charging con-

nector

The AC charging connector
will be locked when it is
connected to the AC
charging inlet, preventing
the AC charging cable from
being disconnected while
charging.

Locking and unlocking
the AC charging connec-
tor

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Press

of the meter

control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then

press

The “Charging Settings” screen will

be displayed.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select
“Connector Lock”, and then

press

The “Connector Lock” screen will

be displayed.



Multimedia operation

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Vehicle customize”.

Select “Charging”.

Select “Connector lock”.

AC charging connector lock-
ing/unlocking settings can be
changed as follows.

:The AC charging connector will

be unlocked if power supply is
interrupted due to a power out-
age, etc., after the AC charging
connector is automatically
locked.

:The AC charging connector can

be unlocked by similar opera-
tions to that of “Auto Lock”
(Default setting).

:When the stop time of the

charging schedule “Start-Stop”
setting is reached, the AC
charging connector is unlocked
even if it is not fully charged.

Setting

Operation

description

“Auto Lock”

(Default setting)

The AC charging
connector is
automatically
locked when the
AC charging
connector is con-
nected.

“Auto Lock &

Unlock”

The AC charging
connector is
automatically
locked when the
AC charging
connector is con-
nected and auto-
matically
unlocked when
charging is com-
pleted.

*1, 2, 3

“OFF”

Not using the AC
charging con-
nector locking
system

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AC charging connector lock

function

If the AC charging connector is

locked/unlocked repeatedly, it may

not work temporarily due to protect

the system by AC charging system.

In this case, wait for a while before

connecting the AC charging connec-

tor to AC charging inlet again.
The AC charging connector lock

function does not guarantee that

theft of the AC charging cable will be

prevented, and is not necessarily

effective for all mischiefs.

■

Security function for unlocking

If the AC charging connector is not

removed within approximately 30

seconds after the vehicle is

unlocked, the security function auto-

matically locks the connector again.

■

When the AC charging connec-

tor cannot be inserted into the

AC charging inlet

If the connector lock pin is

extended, the connector lock is

operating.
Unlock the doors using the smart

key system or wireless remote con-

trol and unlock the AC charging con-

nector lock and check that the

connector lock pin is not extended.

■

If the AC charging connector

cannot be unlocked

The AC charging connector can be

unlocked by operating the emer-

gency release wire.

Open the hood. (



P.464)

Pull the emergency release wire.

The AC charging connector is

unlocked and can be removed.

After unlocking the AC charging

connector, fix the handle of the

emergency release wire to the

attachment.

This method is a temporary correc-

tion procedure for emergency use

only. If the problem persists, have

the vehicle inspected by your SUB-

ARU dealer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency

release wire when the charging con-

nector can be unlocked in the nor-

mal procedure.

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

Connect to an AC 120 V out-
let (NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and a circuit
breaker. Use of a 15A individ-
ual circuit is strongly recom-
mended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate
properly.



When charging outdoors,
make sure to connect to a
weatherproof outlet that is
certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) opera-
tion before its use is
recommended.

WARNING

■

When connecting the AC

charging connector to the AC

charging inlet

●

Do not insert hand into the con-

nector lock portion. A hand may

be caught in the connector lock

pin, resulting in an injury.

NOTICE

■

When locking the AC

charging connector

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may cause

a malfunction in the charging con-

nector locking system.

●

Check that the AC charging

connector is compatible with

this vehicle.

A charging connector of the dif-

ferent type or a charging con-

nector with damaged or

deformed insertion part may not

be locked.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

the AC charging connector

when the AC charging connec-

tor is locked.

When removing the AC

charging connector, make sure

to unlock the AC charging con-

nector.

Power sources that

can be used

An external power source
that fulfills the following cri-
teria is necessary for
charging this vehicle. Con-
firm this before charging.

WARNING

■

Warnings for electrical faults

Make sure to observe the precau-

tions in this Owner’s Manual when

charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that

fulfills the requirements, or failure

to observe regulations while

charging could lead to an acci-

dent, possibly resulting in death or

serious injury.

Power sources

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NEMA 5-15R outlet

The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.

■

The charging environment

For safe charging, the following

charging equipment and settings

are recommended.

●

Weatherproof outlet

When charging outdoors, connect
the plug to a weatherproof outlet,
and ensure that the plug remains
waterproof while the plug is con-
nected.

●

Dedicated circuit

• To reduce the risk of fire, connect

only to an at least 15A branch cir-

cuit with an over-current protec-

tion in accordance with the

National Electric Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock

when working with the plug, con-

nect to a outlet with a Ground-

Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or

that has an Earth Leakage Circuit

Breaker installed.

Outlets that can be con-
nected

WARNING

■

Power sources precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.
If you do not follow them, fire,

electrical shock or damage may

occur, possibly resulting in death

or serious injury.

●

Connect to an AC 120 V outlet

(NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-

Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI)

and supplied by a circuit

breaker per your local code.

Use of a 15A individual circuit is

strongly recommended.

●

Do not connect the AC charging

cable to a multi-outlet adaptor,

multi-plugs, or conversion plug.

●

Connecting the AC charging

cable to an extension cord is

strictly prohibited. The exten-

sion cord may overheat and

does not contain a Ground-

Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

The leakage detection function

of the CCID (Charging Circuit

Interrupting Device) (



P.88)

may not operate correctly.

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