Subaru Solterra 2023-2026 Owner's Manual: Parking Support Brake function (moving vehicles rear of the vehicle)

In the Subaru Solterra, the Parking Support Brake system utilizes rear radar sensors to continuously monitor traffic approaching from either side behind the vehicle. When a moving vehicle is detected and the system determines that the likelihood of a collision is significant, automatic brake control is applied to help reduce impact risk and enhance overall safety during reversing maneuvers.

Examples of the function operation

This advanced Subaru Solterra feature activates in practical driving situations when a moving vehicle is detected behind the vehicle’s path.

■ When reversing and a vehicle approaches while braking is insufficient or delayed

■ The Parking Support Brake function (moving vehicles rear of the vehicle) will operate when

The system engages when the Subaru Solterra driving assist indicator is off and all of the following conditions are satisfied:

• EV system output restriction control
  • The Parking Support Brake system is enabled.
  • The Subaru Solterra is moving at approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.
  • A vehicle is approaching from the left or right rear at approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher.
  • The shift position is set to R.
  • The system determines that stronger-than-normal braking is required to prevent a collision.
• Brake control
  • EV output restriction is already active.
  • The Subaru Solterra determines that emergency braking is necessary to avoid impact with a rear-approaching vehicle.

■ The Parking Support Brake function (moving vehicles rear of the vehicle) will stop operating when

The Subaru Solterra system will deactivate under the following conditions:

• EV system output restriction control
  • The Parking Support Brake system is turned OFF.
  • The system determines that normal braking is sufficient to avoid a collision.
  • No vehicles are detected approaching from the rear sides.
• Brake control
  • The system is disabled.
  • Approximately 2 seconds have passed since the Subaru Solterra was brought to a stop.
  • The driver presses the brake pedal after the vehicle stops.