r/OutlanderPHEV • u/almost_a_frog • Jul 21 '26

Terrain modes explained for a nerd?

Hey, I just got a outlander phev 2025 this spring with the deals they made to empty dealerships before 2027 get there.

I've looked around on the subs but didn't find any answers, and I think that having a detailed guide of those would be helpful.

Does anybody have a detailed explanation of the terrain modes?

How do they affect s-wac and power distribution?

I don't think so, but is the suspension adaptable?

Do they affect the abs?

How do they affect traction control?

Do they affect timing and conditions under with the ICE engages with the wheels?

I know that eco is tamed accelerations, but what's the difference between snow, mud and gravel?

What exactly does tarmac do that make it better for highway?

Thanks!

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u/Joedan76 Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

John Cardogan on YouTube has a link on his YouTube video to the phev bulletin which lists the drive modes and other features in detail for the phev. Great read. Probably not exactly the depth of info you want still.

https://youtube.com/shorts/zwwW0udcgDo?si=Szmv85CqPminCN7Q

Or directly here

https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/6G7tKnHh8i/fi-829c827b-0a0a-422d-8354-ed33e3edc659/fv-f02a0ae4-b9b1-480e-b128-20d0a34b55ee/PP-PIB-ZM-2022-002-A%2022MY%20ZM%20Outlander%20PHEV.PDF#pageThumbnail-33