The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried.
NOTE When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may not operate. For determining battery replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry System on .
Locking, Unlocking the Doors and the Liftgate

NOTE The system may not operate if you are too close to the windows or door handles, or liftgate.
Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Advanced Keyless Entry
Operational RangeIf the vehicle becomes stuck
If your Subaru Solterra becomes immobilized in mud, snow, or loose
terrain, follow the steps below to safely regain traction and mobility.
Recovering procedure
1. Turn off the EV system, apply the parking brake, and set the gear selector
to P.
2. Clear away mud, snow, or sand from around the ...
Vacuum Pump Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the plug hole plate..
2. Remove the battery and battery tray..
3. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
4. Remove in the order shown in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Vacu ...
Drive Belt Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...