2022 Subaru Outback X-MODE (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback X-MODE (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)

X-MODE (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)

WARNING

• Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with X-MODE could easily lead to a serious accident.
• Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with a hill descent control function could easily lead to a serious accident. Be especially careful, and depress the brake pedal if necessary when driving on an extremely steep downhill, frozen, muddy, or sandy roads. Failure to control the vehicle’s speed may cause a loss of control and result in a serious accident

CAUTION

• Even if your vehicle is equipped with X-MODE, winter tires should be used when driving on snow-covered or icy roads; in addition, vehicle speed should be reduced considerably.
• Simply having X-MODE does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid accidents in any situation.
• Activate X-MODE when you encounter a very slippery surface at low speed. However, having X-MODE is no guarantee that full vehicle control will be maintained at all times and under all conditions. When activating X-MODE, the speed of the vehicle should be reduced considerably.
• Whenever suspension components, steering components, or an axle are removed from a vehicle, have the system inspected by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
• Observe the following precautions in order to ensure that X-MODE is operating properly:
  • All four wheels should be fitted with tires of the same size, type, and brand. Furthermore, the amount of wear should be the same for all four tires.
  • Keep the tire pressure at the proper level as shown on the label attached to the vehicle’s door pillar.
  • Use only the special temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire. With a normal temporary spare tire, the effectiveness of X-MODE is reduced and this should be taken into account when driving the vehicle in such a condition.
• If the hill descent control function has operated continuously for a long time, the temperature of the brake disc may increase and the hill descent control function may be temporarily disabled. In this case, the hill descent control indicator will disappear. When the hill descent control indicator disappears, the hill descent control function is disabled

X-MODE is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system, etc. for driving with bad road conditions. Using X-MODE, you can drive more comfortably even in slippery road conditions including uphill and downhill. X-MODE has the following functions.

Hill descent control function:

Using the hill descent control function, you can keep the vehicle at a consistent speed driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is likely to increase, the brake control system will be activated to adjust the vehicle speed.

Driving ability control:

This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving ability as well as enables smooth application of torque for easier control of the steering wheel.

To Activate/Deactivate X-MODE

X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)

1. X-MODE indicator

X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)

1. DEEP SNOW/MUD mode indicator
2. SNOW/DIRT mode indicator

To activate or deactivate X-MODE, operate the center information display. Refer to “Car settings” P223 (11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle setting icons” P242 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

	Speed range
	Low-speed range (less than 25 mph (40 km/h))	Medium to high-speed range (25 mph (40 km/h) or higher)
Outback	X-MODE: Available	X-MODE: Not avail- able*3

	Speed range
	Low-speed range (less than 25 mph (40 km/h))	Medium to high-speed range (25 mph (40 km/h) or higher)
Subaru Outback Wilderness	DEEP SNOW/MUD: Avail- able*1*2
	SNOW/DIRT: Available	X-MODE: Not avail- able*3
Outback	DEEP SNOW/MUD: Available
	SNOW/DIRT: Available

1. When DEEP SNOW/MUD is operating, X-MODE is automatically switched to the low-speed range when the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and to the highspeed range when the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. However, it is not possible to switch to SNOW/DIRT while the vehicle is operating in the high-speed range. If you attempt this, the buzzer sounds twice.
2. To switch DEEP SNOW/MUD off, operate the center information display. Refer to “Car settings” P223 (11.6-inch display models).
3. 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

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.
• 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.
• If the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it may not be possible to activate X-MODE. Even while X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will be deactivated when the engine coolant temperature increases.
• The Auto Start Stop system will be stopped while X-MODE is activated. 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 fo driving on a road covered with deep snow where the points of contact between the tires and road surface are not visible, or for driving on a muddy road.

Hill Descent Control Function

• The hill descent control function will be in standby mode when X-MODE is activated and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
• The function will operate when the vehicle speed is less than approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less than approximately 10%.
• The function will turn off when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is depressed.

CAUTION
The braking power of the hill descent control function may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed (e.g., when towing a trailer)

NOTE

• Even while the hill descent control function is operating, you can vary the vehicle speed using the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
• During braking by the hill descent control function, the hill descent control indicator will flash.
• The hill descent control function is operable regardless of the gradient of the road.
• The hill descent control function may be considered normal when the following conditions occur.
  • An operating sound is heard briefly from the engine compartment while the hill descent control function is operating.
  • The sensation of depressing the brake pedal is different, (harder than usual etc.) when the brake pedal is depressed during hill descent control function operation.

Hill descent control indicator

This indicator appears while the hill descent control function is in standby mode. It flashes while the function is operating. It will disappear when the function is in the disabled mode. When this function is changed from operational to non-operational, it will disappear when the vehicle speed reaches more than approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).