Every 2026 Solterra includes Dual-Function X-MODE and Grip Control for low-speed low-traction travel.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The 2026 Solterra comparison sheet lists Dual-Function X-MODE and Grip Control as standard on every electric trim.
- Retail trim / version
- 2026 Solterra Premium, 2026 Solterra Limited, 2026 Solterra Limited XT, 2026 Solterra Touring XT, 2026 Solterra Touring XT Leather
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Published availability and qualifications
The 2026 Solterra comparison sheet lists Dual-Function X-MODE and Grip Control as standard on every electric trim.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Slow below 13 mph before entering the rough section.
- 02
Press the X-MODE switch once for Snow/Dirt or twice for Deep Snow/Mud and confirm the indicator.
- 03
Move the Grip Control adjustment switch down to activate the low-speed crawl.
- 04
Use the same adjustment switch to choose a target speed from about 1 to 6 mph.
- 05
To exit Grip Control, press X-MODE again or stop the vehicle completely with the brake; the system also cancels automatically at its documented speed threshold.
Important limits
- X-MODE activates below 13 mph and automatically deactivates at 24 mph or more.
- Grip Control deactivates if speed reaches 13 mph or more and is intended only for a slow rough-road crawl.
- These systems do not override tire grip, clearance or safe route judgment.
Quick checks.
- ✓If X-MODE will not activate, reduce speed below 13 mph.
- ✓If Grip Control will not start, first confirm Snow/Dirt or Deep Snow/Mud is active.
- ✓If the feature exits, check speed and re-engage only after returning below the activation threshold.
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2026 Subaru Solterra Getting Started Guide
Relevant section or page: Operating the Electric Vehicle — X-MODE and Grip Control, pages 62–63. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official specs2026 Subaru Solterra Compare Specs ↗
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