The 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid includes Dual-Function X-MODE with Normal, Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud choices.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The 2026 comparison sheet lists Dual-Function X-MODE as standard on Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid, and the 2026 Crosstrek/Crosstrek Hybrid guide documents the menu.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Crosstrek Sport Hybrid, 2026 Crosstrek Limited Hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications
The 2026 comparison sheet lists Dual-Function X-MODE as standard on Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid, and the 2026 Crosstrek/Crosstrek Hybrid guide documents the menu.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Reduce vehicle speed below 12 mph before activating X-MODE.
- 02
Select the Car Settings icon on the Center Information Display.
- 03
Open Vehicle Control and select X-MODE.
- 04
Choose Snow/Dirt for visible-contact slippery surfaces, or Deep Snow/Mud where the tires may become buried.
- 05
Confirm the selected X-MODE indicator appears in the Combination Meter Display.
Important limits
- Activation is available below 12 mph, and X-MODE cancels if speed reaches 25 mph.
- Surface modes improve control but do not create traction beyond tire and road limits.
- Deep Snow/Mud intentionally permits more wheel slip than Snow/Dirt.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the selection is unavailable, slow below 12 mph and try again.
- ✓If X-MODE cancels, check whether vehicle speed reached 25 mph.
- ✓If the expected indicator does not appear, return to Vehicle Control and confirm the mode selection.
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Operating the Vehicle — X-MODE, pages 41–42. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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