Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown - Controls

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown combines open world driving, competitive racing and a lifestyle experience where you can leave your car, explore social spaces and visit dealerships. Getting comfortable with the controls makes everything easier, from shifting gears on a mountain road to changing camera angles and navigating the Solar Hotel.

This Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown controls guide covers driving, manual transmission, camera movement, car features, menus and walking controls for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S. It also explains PC keyboard controls, controller configuration and the advanced settings that affect steering and throttle response.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Driving Controls

The following table combines the PlayStation bindings shown in the game's Controls menu with their corresponding Xbox controller inputs. Functions marked Unassigned have no button assigned in the displayed configuration. They can be assigned manually when supported.

The controls shown above reflect the supplied PlayStation configuration. The screenshots also show separate assignments for steering, camera directions and other actions, allowing players to customise individual functions.

Manual Gearbox and Transmission Controls

If you prefer manual shifting, Cross on PlayStation or A on Xbox shifts up, while Square on PlayStation or X on Xbox shifts down. The clutch is unassigned in the displayed controller layout.

The Controls menu also includes individual assignments for first through tenth gear, reverse and neutral. All of these direct gear selection functions are unassigned in the screenshots, so you do not need to memorise separate buttons for every gear.

Automatic transmission is a sensible starting point if you are learning unfamiliar roads. Manual shifting offers more control over engine speed, particularly when accelerating out of tight corners or preparing for steep sections.

Camera and View Controls

Press R3 on PlayStation or click the right stick on Xbox to cycle camera views. Move the right stick to look around the vehicle, including checking behind you.

Different camera positions can change how easily you judge the width of your car and its position on the road. A closer driving view may feel more immersive, while a wider external view can make traffic and corner entry easier to judge.

Vehicle Features and Additional Controls

Solar Crown includes optional controls for vehicle equipment and driving assistance. Many are deliberately left unassigned in the supplied layout, meaning you must configure a button before using them directly.

You can assign useful vehicle features to available buttons or shortcuts. Remember that certain features depend on the car itself, so assigning a button does not guarantee that every vehicle supports the corresponding function.

Walking and Avatar Controls

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown allows you to move around selected locations outside your car, including dealerships and social areas. Walking uses a different control scheme from driving.

The same triggers used for braking and accelerating while driving perform different actions when controlling your avatar. This is normal because the game separates driving and walking input categories.

Menus, Map and Photo Mode Controls

The general control category includes menu shortcuts, Photo Mode and navigation. The displayed configuration has several optional shortcuts left unassigned.

The controls menu also provides navigation assignments for scrolling, directional input and shoulder buttons. These are primarily used to move between menu options and settings categories.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown PC Keyboard Controls

On PC, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown supports keyboard and mouse, compatible gamepads and supported steering wheel setups. Keyboard input covers acceleration, braking, steering, shifting, vehicle functions and menus.

The screenshots provided show PlayStation controller assignments rather than the PC keyboard profile. Keyboard bindings are configurable, and the exact key assigned to each function may differ between profiles. The driving functions themselves remain the same across input devices.

PC players can customise these assignments through Options and Controls. Steering wheels and pedals use their own input configurations, including axis settings for steering, acceleration and braking.

Advanced Controller Settings Explained

Solar Crown includes an Advanced Setup panel for individual inputs. The supplied screenshot shows options for sensitivity, dead zone, saturation, reduced interval and invert, along with a control gauge for testing input response.

Dead zone determines how much input is ignored near the resting position of a stick or pedal. Increasing it can reduce unwanted movement from a drifting stick, although setting it too high makes small steering adjustments less responsive.

Saturation affects how much physical movement is needed to reach the maximum registered input. Sensitivity changes the input response, while inversion reverses the direction of a selected axis.

Adjust one setting at a time and test the result. If your car wanders on straight roads, examine steering dead zone first. If steering feels too abrupt, review sensitivity and saturation before changing several settings together.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Controls FAQ

How do you change gears in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown?

With manual transmission enabled, press Cross to shift up and Square to shift down on PlayStation. On Xbox, use A to shift up and X to shift down.

How do you use the handbrake?

Press Circle on PlayStation or B on Xbox. The handbrake is useful for tight turns but can cause the rear wheels to lose traction.

How do you change the camera?

Press R3 on PlayStation or click the right stick on Xbox to switch camera views.

How do you open the map?

Press the touchpad on PlayStation. The corresponding Xbox controller mapping uses the View button.

How do you honk?

Press L3 on PlayStation or click the left stick on Xbox.

How do you use the turn signals?

The turn signal functions are unassigned in the supplied default controller configuration. You can assign them through the Controls menu.

Can you change the controls?

Yes. The game provides configurable input assignments and advanced settings for supported devices.

Can you use a steering wheel?

The PC version supports compatible steering wheel and pedal setups. Compatibility and available features depend on the specific hardware and game version.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown PC Keyboard Controls

PC players can drive using a keyboard and mouse, a controller or a compatible steering wheel. The following table covers the documented default keyboard bindings, including driving, manual gears, camera controls, menus and avatar movement.

Keyboard shortcuts can be reassigned through the Controls settings. PC players using a gamepad can use the corresponding controller layout, while steering wheel users can configure individual steering, pedal and button inputs.