Subaru Outback Manuals 2026 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 340

336 STARTING AND OPERATING
Driving ability control:
This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving ability as well as enabling smooth application of torque for easier control of the steering wheel.
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Models with 1 mode
Models with 2 modes( DEEP SNOW / MUD, SNOW / DIRT)
X-MODE switch
Models with 1 mode:
To activate or deactivate X-MODE, press the X-MODE switch on the steering wheel.
Models with 2 modes( DEEP SNOW / MUD, SNOW / DIRT):
Each time the X-MODE switch on the steering wheel is pressed, the mode changes in the order of SNOW / DIRT, DEEP SNOW / MUD and off.
NOTE
. Even if you try to activate X-MODE when the vehicle speed is 12 mph( 20 km / h) or more, X-MODE will not be activated. At this time, a buzzer will sound twice.
. If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph( 40 km / h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be deactivated. X-MODE will automatically reactivate when the vehicle speed drops below 22 mph( 35 km / h).
– When you use the cruise control after X-MODE is automatically deactivated, X-MODE will not be automatically reactivated when the vehicle speed drops below 22 mph( 35 km / h).
. While the engine is running, if any of the following conditions is met, X-MODE will be deactivated. In this case, it is not possible to activate X-MODE.
– The CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction indicator light illuminates. – The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes. – The ABS warning light illuminates. – The Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light illuminates.. The Auto Start Stop system will be stopped while X-MODE is activated.
. If there is a possibility that the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it is not possible to activate X-MODE. Even while X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will be deactivated when the engine coolant temperature increases.
Models with 2 modes:
. SNOW / DIRT is suitable for driving on a snow-covered road where the points of contact between the tires and road surface are visible, or for driving on an unpaved road.
. DEEP SNOW / MUD is suitable for driving on a road covered with deep