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Quick way to enable X-Mode?

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#1 ·
A couple of weeks ago we introduced our ' 21 OB Limited to forest dirt and rocky roads, it handled it well and during the drive we decided to see what X-Mode was about. My complain is that we couldn't figure out how to enable it quickly, we had to stop, put it in parking and go thru Settings, Car,... in order to get to it.

Is there a shortcut or way to place it on the screen for easy activation?
 
#3 ·
While recognizing this option does not work on OP's Limited, putting it here for others to reference....

The top of the screen x-mode button is shown at the top of the display any time you activate the forward facing camera (applies to Onyx and Touring Trims).
 
#4 ·
+1, the Car button on the bottom left should be your one-stop shop for anything you need "right away" during driving.

Remember, X-Mode will automatically disable once you exceed a certain speed, depending on the mode you've selected. That being said, first-hand experience in "Snowpacalypse" outside NYC area in January/February 2021, and I used X-Mode to get going on inclines. I probably didn't need to use it at all. Car did great, even after it turned off due to forward speed.
 
#5 ·
+1, the Car button on the bottom left should be your one-stop shop for anything you need "right away" during driving.

Remember, X-Mode will automatically disable once you exceed a certain speed, depending on the mode you've selected. That being said, first-hand experience in "Snowpacalypse" outside NYC area in January/February 2021, and I used X-Mode to get going on inclines. I probably didn't need to use it at all. Car did great, even after it turned off due to forward speed.
Ya i never use it in mine 12mph it cuts out on all but the wilderness. I just upgraged tires and moved on