In the Subaru Solterra, the outside rear view mirrors can be precisely adjusted to provide a clear and comprehensive view of the surrounding traffic, significantly improving driving awareness and safety.
■ When using the outside rear view mirrors in a cold weather
During cold weather conditions, the Subaru Solterra mirrors may become frozen, making it difficult or impossible to fold, extend, or adjust them. Before operating the mirrors, carefully remove any ice, snow, or frost to restore full functionality.
■ Defogging the mirrors
The Subaru Solterra is equipped with mirror defoggers that help clear condensation, frost, or fog from the mirror surfaces.
To activate the mirror defoggers, turn on the rear window defogger, which simultaneously powers the outside mirror heating system.
WARNING
■ Important points while driving
Always follow these safety precautions when driving the Subaru Solterra.
Failure to comply may result in loss of vehicle control and lead to serious injury or fatal accidents.
- Do not attempt to adjust the Subaru Solterra mirrors while the vehicle is in motion.
- Never drive with the mirrors folded inward.
- Ensure both driver-side and passenger-side mirrors of the Subaru Solterra are fully extended and properly adjusted before driving.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
The mirror surfaces of the Subaru Solterra may become hot during defogging operation. Avoid touching them directly to prevent burns.
Adjustment procedure
1. Select the mirror you wish to adjust by turning the mirror selection switch in the Subaru Solterra.
- Left mirror selection
- Right mirror selection
2. Adjust the mirror angle by operating the control switch.
- Up
- Right
- Down
- Left
■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The Subaru Solterra mirror adjustment system is active when the power switch is in ACC or ON mode.
■ Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
On certain Subaru Solterra models, preferred mirror angles can be stored and automatically recalled using the driving position memory system, providing convenience for multiple drivers.
Folding and extending the mirrors
Manual type
To fold the mirrors on the Subaru Solterra manually, push them gently toward the rear of the vehicle.
Power type
- Fold mirrors
- Extend mirrors
When the folding switch is set to the neutral position, the Subaru Solterra mirrors enter automatic mode, where folding and extending are synchronized with door locking and unlocking actions.
■ Customization
The Subaru Solterra allows certain mirror-related functions to be customized according to user preferences.
WARNING
■ When a mirror is moving
To prevent injury or damage, keep hands and objects away from the Subaru Solterra mirrors while they are folding or extending.
Linked mirror function when reversing (If equipped)
When the mirror selection switch is set to "L" or "R", the Subaru Solterra mirrors automatically tilt downward when reverse gear is engaged, providing a clearer view of the ground near the vehicle.
To disable this feature, return the mirror selection switch to the neutral center position.
■ Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the Subaru Solterra in reverse (R), adjust the mirror to your preferred downward angle.
This position will be stored in memory and automatically applied each time reverse gear is selected.
The stored tilt angle is linked to the normal driving position. If the standard mirror angle is changed later, the reverse tilt angle will also adjust accordingly.
If the normal mirror position is modified, readjust the Subaru Solterra reverse tilt angle to maintain optimal visibility.