Subaru Solterra (2023 year). Manual in english

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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

Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear



Excessive tire squeal when
cornering



Strange noises related to the
suspension system



Other noises related to the EV
system



Stumbling or running roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one
side when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one
side when driving on a level
road



Loss of brake effectiveness,

spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

If you think something

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light

■

Charging system warning light

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have
the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Red)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your SUBARU dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The regenerative braking system;



The electronically controlled brake system; or



The parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.

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SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

ABS warning light

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:



The Brake Override System;



The Drive-Start Control



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accelerator
pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System
is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

■

Traction battery charge warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer

)

: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the
seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period
of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red)

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the remaining charge of the traction battery is
low and charging is required
When the outside temperature is low, this light may turn on
earlier than usual to urge the driver to charge the traction
battery early.



Charge the traction battery. (



P.96)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat
belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer

)

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear pas-
senger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1
minute (a buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes



After the temperature of the tires has lowered suffi-
ciently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and
adjust them to the specified level.(



P.516)

Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and per-
form the necessary actions (



P.522)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

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■

Driving assist information indicator

■

SUBARU Parking Assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates of the following systems is malfunctioning.



PCS (Pre-Collision System)



LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or
disabled.



PKSB (Parking Support Brake)



RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped)



BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



SEA (Safe Exit Assist)



RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the SUBARU Parking Assist
function



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

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Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Slip indicator

■

Parking brake indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control
system.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illu-

minates)

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information
display.



Illuminates when the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC system;



The TRAC system; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)
(Flashes)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released



Operate the parking brake switch once again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released,
the system is operating normally.

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■

Brake hold operated indicator

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not

be heard due to being in a noisy

location or audio sound.

■

Front passenger detection sen-

sor, seat belt reminder and

warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front

passenger seat, the front passen-

ger detection sensor may cause

the warning light to flash and the

warning buzzer to sound even if a

passenger is not sitting in the

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat,

the sensor may not detect a pas-

senger, and the warning light may

not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors

the airbag sensor assembly, front

impact sensors, side impact sensors

(front door), side impact sensors

(front), side impact sensors (rear),

driver’s seat position sensor,

driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front

passenger occupant classification

system sensors, “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light, front passenger’s seat

belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-

sioners, airbags, interconnecting

wiring and power sources. (



P.42)

■

Electric power steering system

warning light (warning buzzer)

When the 12-volt battery charge

becomes insufficient or the voltage

temporarily drops, the electric power

steering system warning light may

come on and the warning buzzer

may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning

light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is

punctured.
If a tire is punctured:



P.529

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the power switch off then turn it

to ON. Check if the tire pressure

warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute

then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the

tire pressure warning system. Have

the vehicle inspected by your SUB-

ARU dealer immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light

comes on

After the temperature of the tires

has lowered sufficiently, check

the inflation pressure of each tire

and adjust them to the specified

level.

If the warning light does not turn

off even after several minutes

have elapsed, check that the

inflation pressure of each tire is

at the specified level and perform

the tire inflation pressure setting

procedure. (



P.485)

If the warning light does not turn off

even after several minutes have

elapsed since performing the tire

inflation pressure setting proce-

dure, have the vehicle inspected by

your SUBARU dealer as soon as

possible.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer
immediately.

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The tire pressure warning light

may come on due to natural

causes

The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes such

as natural air leaks and tire inflation

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the

tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not

function properly



P.476

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake

system warning lights remain

Stop your vehicle in a safe place

immediately and contact your

SUBARU dealer.

The vehicle will become

extremely unstable during brak-

ing, and the ABS system may fail,

which could cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

When the electric power

steering system warning light

comes on

When the light comes on yellow,

the assist to the power steering is

restricted. When the light comes

on red, the assist to the power

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel

become extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations

are heavier than usual, grip the

steering wheel firmly and operate

it using more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning

light comes on

Be sure to observe the following

precautions.

Failure to do so could cause a

loss of vehicle control and result

in death or serious injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place

as soon as possible. Adjust the

tire inflation pressure immedi-

ately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light

comes on even after tire infla-

tion pressure adjustment, it is

probable that you have a flat

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is

flat, repair the flat tire by using

emergency tire puncture repair

kit.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and

braking.

If the vehicle tires deteriorate,

you could lose control of the

steering wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air

leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system

may not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label (tire and

load information label). (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

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WARNING

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light) when one or more

of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your

tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly

under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning

light). When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system)

from functioning properly. Always

check the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) to continue to function

properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure

warning system operates

properly

Do not install tires with different

specifications or makers, as the

tire pressure warning system may

not operate properly.

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Warning messages

The warning messages explained

below may differ from the actual

messages according to operation

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not

be heard due to being in a noisy

location or audio sound.

■

If “EV system stopped Steering

power low” is displayed

This message is displayed if the EV

system is stopped while driving.

When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering

wheel firmly and operate it using

more force than usual.

■

If “EV system overheated Out-

put power reduced” is dis-

played

This message may be displayed

when driving under severe operat-

ing conditions. (For example, when

driving up a long steep hill.)

Handling method:



P.548

■

If “Shift System Malfunction

Shifting Unavailable Drive to a

Safe Place and Stop” or “Shift

System Malfunction Driving

Unavailable” is displayed

There is a malfunction in the shift

control system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your SUBARU dealer

immediately.

■

If “Shift is in N Release acceler-

ator before shifting” is dis-

played

The accelerator pedal has been

depressed when the shift position is

in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and

shift the shift position to D or R.

■

If “Press brake when vehicle is

stopped EV system may over-

heat” is displayed

The message may be displayed

when the accelerator pedal is

depressed to hold the vehicle while

the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

etc. The EV system may overheat.

Release the accelerator pedal and

depress the brake pedal.

■

If “Auto Power Off To Conserve

Battery” is displayed

Power was turned off due to the

automatic power off function. Next

time when starting the EV system,

operate the EV system for approxi-

mately 5 minutes to recharge the

12-volt battery.

If a warning message

is displayed

The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of
system malfunctions, incor-
rectly performed opera-
tions, and messages that
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate
to the message.

If a warning message is dis-
played again after the
appropriate actions have
been performed, contact
your SUBARU dealer.

Additionally, if a warning
light comes on or flashes at
the same time that a warn-
ing message is displayed,
take the appropriate correc-
tive action for the warning
light. (



P.516)

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■

If “Regenerative Braking Lim-

ited Press Brake to Decelerate”

is displayed

Regenerative braking may be

restricted in the following situations.

Firmly depress the brake pedal to

decelerate the vehicle.

●

When electrical energy cannot be

regenerated any more as the trac-

tion battery is fully charged

●

When the temperature of the trac-

tion battery is extremely high or

extremely low

●

When the temperature of the elec-

tric motor or power control unit,

etc. is extremely high

■

If “High Power Consumption

Power to Climate Temporarily

Limited” is displayed

Turn off unnecessary electronic

equipment to reduce power con-

sumption.
Please wait until the power supply

returns to normal.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played

The following systems may be mal-

functioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your SUBARU dealer

immediately.

●

The LED headlight system

●

Automatic High Beam

■

If “System Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

●

SEA (Safe Exit Assist)

●

SUBARU Parking Assist

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if

equipped)

Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately.

■

If “System Stopped See

Owner’s Manual” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

●

SEA (Safe Exit Assist)

●

SUBARU Parking Assist

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if

equipped)

Follow the following correction
methods.
• Check the voltage of the battery
• Remove any dirt or foreign matter

from the front/rear side radar sen-

sors

■

If “System Stopped Front Cam-

era Low Visibility See Owner’s

Manual” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

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Follow the following correction
methods.
• Follow the following correction

methods.

• Using the windshield wipers,

remove the dirt or foreign matter

from the windshield.

• Using the air conditioning system,

defog the windshield.

• Close the hood, remove any stick-

ers, etc. to clear the obstruction in

front of the front camera.

■

If “System Stopped Front Cam-

era Out of Temperature. Range

Wait until Normal Temperature”

is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.
• If the front camera is hot, such as

after the vehicle is parked in the

sun, use the air conditioning sys-

tem to decrease the temperature

around the front camera

• If a sunshade was used when the

vehicle was parked, depending on

its type, the sunlight reflected from

the surface of the sunshade may

cause the temperature of the front

camera to become excessively

high

• If the front camera is cold, such

after the vehicle is parked in an

extremely cold environment, use

the air conditioning system to

increase the temperature around

the front camera

■

If “System Stopped Front Radar

Sensor Blocked Clean Radar

Sensor” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.
• Check if there is any foreign mat-

ter attached to the radar sensor or

radar sensor cover and clean

them if necessary (



P.262)

• This message may be displayed

when driving in an open area with

few nearby vehicles or structures,

such as a desert, grasslands, sub-

urbs, etc.

The message may be cleared by
driving the vehicle in an area with
structures, vehicles, etc. nearby.

■

If “System Stopped Front Radar

Sensor Out of Temperature.

Range Wait until Normal Tem-

perature” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.
• The temperature of the radar sen-

sor is outside of the operating

range. Wait for the temperature to

become appropriate.

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■

If “System Stopped Front Radar

In Self Calibration See Owner’s

Manual” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

Follow the following correction
methods.
• Check if there is any foreign mat-

ter attached to the radar sensor or

radar sensor cover and clean

them if necessary (



P.262)

• The radar sensor may be mis-

aligned and will be adjusted auto-

matically while driving. Continue

driving for a while.

■

If “Cruise Control Unavailable

See Owner’s Manual” is dis-

played

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

Cruise control

A message is displayed when the
driving assist switch is pushed
repeatedly.
Press the driving assist switch
quickly and firmly.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for visiting your SUBARU

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your SUBARU dealer immedi-

ately.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for the rotary shifter oper-

ation is displayed

To prevent the rotary shifter from

being operated incorrectly or the

vehicle from moving unexpectedly, a

message that requires shifting the

shift position may be displayed on

the multi-information display. In that

case, follow the instruction of the

message and shift the shift position.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for referring to Owner’s

Manual is displayed

●

If any of the following messages

are shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, follow the instruc-

tions.

• “Battery Low” (



P.544)

• “Check Charging System Close

Charging Port Lid” (



P.138)

• “Charging system malfunction”

(



P.138)

• “Charging stopped High energy

use” (



P.138)

●

If any of the following messages

are shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, it may indicate a mal-

function. Have the vehicle

inspected by your SUBARU

dealer immediately.

• “Entry & Start System Malfunction”

• “Traction battery system malfunc-

tion”

• “Accelerator system malfunction”

• “Plug-in Charging System Mal-

function”

• “EV system malfunction”

• “Shift System Malfunction Apply

Parking Brake Securely When

Parking See Owner’s Manual”

• “Shift System Malfunction See

Owner’s Manual”

• “Shift System Malfunction Stop in

a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-

ual”

• “P Switch Malfunction Apply Park-

ing Brake Securely When Parking

See Owner’s Manual”

• “Shift System Unavailable Apply

Parking Brake Securely When

Parking See Owner’s Manual”

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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e

tro
ub
le

• “Battery Low Shifting Unavailable

See Owner’s Manual”

●

If any of the following messages

are shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, it may indicate a mal-

function. Immediately stop the

vehicle and contact your SUBARU

dealer.

• “Braking Power Low”

NOTICE

■

If “High Power Consumption

Power to Climate Temporar-

ily Limited” is displayed fre-

quently

There is a possible malfunction

relating to the charging system or

the 12-volt battery may be deteri-

orating. Have the vehicle

inspected by your SUBARU

dealer.

■

If “Battery Low” is displayed

frequently

The 12-volt battery may have

deteriorated. As the battery may

discharge in this state when left

unattended, have the battery

inspected by your SUBARU

dealer.

■

If “Maintenance Reqd. For

Traction Battery At Your

Dealer” is shown

The traction battery is scheduled

to be inspected or replaced. Have

the vehicle inspected by your

SUBARU dealer immediately.

●

Continuing to drive the vehicle

without having the traction bat-

tery inspected will cause the EV

system not to start.

●

If the EV system does not start,

contact your SUBARU dealer

immediately.

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is not
equipped with a spare tire,
but instead is equipped with
an emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail
or screw passing through
the tire tread can be
repaired temporarily using
the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.

(The kit contains a bottle of
sealant. The sealant can be
used only once to temporar-
ily repair one tire without
removing the nail or screw
from the tire.) Depending on
the damage condition of the
flat tire, it may not be able to
repaired with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair
kit.

After temporarily repairing
the tire with the kit, have the
tire repaired or replaced by
your SUBARU dealer.

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat

tire.
Driving even a short distance with

a flat tire can damage the tire and

the wheel beyond repair, which

could result in an accident.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency



Stop the vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift position to P.



Stop the EV system.



Turn on the emergency flash-
ers.



Check the degree of the tire
damage.

A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw

from the tire. Removing the object
may widen the opening and make
emergency repair with the repair
kit impossible.

• To avoid sealant leakage, move

the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned
at the top of the tire.

■

A flat tire that cannot be

repaired with the emergency

tire puncture repair kit

In the following cases, the tire can-

not be repaired with the emergency

tire puncture repair kit. Contact your

SUBARU dealer.

●

When the tire is damaged due to

driving without sufficient air pres-

sure

●

When there are any cracks or

damage at any location on the

tire, such as on the side wall,

except the tread

●

When the tire is visibly separated

from the wheel

●

When the cut or damage to the

tread is 0.16 in. (4 mm) long or

●

When the wheel is damaged

●

When two or more tires have been

punctured

●

When more than one sharp

objects such as nails or screws

have passed through the tread on

a single tire

Before repairing the vehi-
cle

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