Enabling additional drive modes on 2025 XLT AWD Hybrid

[havoc]

Thank you all, this is a very useful thread. I have a 25 Lobo 402a and was able to add the off road mode to take advantage of the torque vectoring diff at low speeds. The AWD status screen is also just really nice to have for spirited driving in Lobo or Sport mode.

The as built IPC 720-07-02 x7xx-xx change made the AWD Status page available on the MyView menu.

I did not need to disable SDM-ABS; the only change I made was enabling 22

Sponsored

 

[usedtobef150]

Thank you all, this is a very useful thread. I have a 25 Lobo 402a and was able to add the off road mode to take advantage of the torque vectoring diff at low speeds. The AWD status screen is also just really nice to have for spirited driving in Lobo or Sport mode.


The as built IPC 720-07-02 x7xx-xx change made the AWD Status page available on the MyView menu.

I did not need to disable SDM-ABS; the only change I made was enabling 22

I enabled 22 for off road mode on my 702 lobo and added the AWD status page but I don't actually see the wheels being activated - front or back. Do you see yours? Back to the drawing board for me.

 

[lavaspill]

Thank you all, this is a very useful thread. I have a 25 Lobo 402a and was able to add the off road mode to take advantage of the torque vectoring diff at low speeds. The AWD status screen is also just really nice to have for spirited driving in Lobo or Sport mode.

The as built IPC 720-07-02 x7xx-xx change made the AWD Status page available on the MyView menu.

I did not need to disable SDM-ABS; the only change I made was enabling 22

I wonder if the Tremors can add Lobo mode and it would work with the torque vectoring? Obviously way more body roll in the corners.

 

[havoc]

Sorry, I meant to update this now after living with it for a while. Every time I plugged in the check and clear the DTCs they kept coming back with mode 22 enabled. I ended up disabling 22 and cleared the DTCs. They didn’t come back afterwards. The off road mode didn’t seem to alter acceleration or transmission programming. So it ultimately isn’t worthwhile doing this on the lobo. I did keep the AWD off road status screen but after searching for info about it the 2025+ instrument panel doesn’t indicate power that is being sent to each wheel like the 2024 and earlier models did. So all you get with this is steering angle, pitch and roll.

 

[Maverick Master]

Sorry, I meant to update this now after living with it for a while. Every time I plugged in the check and clear the DTCs they kept coming back with mode 22 enabled. I ended up disabling 22 and cleared the DTCs. They didn’t come back afterwards. The off road mode didn’t seem to alter acceleration or transmission programming. So it ultimately isn’t worthwhile doing this on the lobo. I did keep the AWD off road status screen but after searching for info about it the 2025+ instrument panel doesn’t indicate power that is being sent to each wheel like the 2024 and earlier models did. So all you get with this is steering angle, pitch and roll.

Sorry, I meant to update this now after living with it for a while. Every time I plugged in the check and clear the DTCs they kept coming back with mode 22 enabled. I ended up disabling 22 and cleared the DTCs. They didn’t come back afterwards. The off road mode didn’t seem to alter acceleration or transmission programming. So it ultimately isn’t worthwhile doing this on the lobo. I did keep the AWD off road status screen but after searching for info about it the 2025+ instrument panel doesn’t indicate power that is being sent to each wheel like the 2024 and earlier models did. So all you get with this is steering angle, pitch and roll.

Yeah i tried it too and didn't notice anything different I do hear rumor of them updating the tuning on the algorithm for the awd so it will be more aggressive on the hybrid I havent heard anything in a while but I think its still in the works

 

[Mav543]

Lobo is definitely more spirited than just sport mode with traction control off in my 26 xlt awd hybrid.

Definitely a lazy pedal in offroad mode and I haven't tested it to see if any changes are made over other modes.

 

[Chops]

Lobo is definitely more spirited than just sport mode with traction control off in my 26 xlt awd hybrid.

Definitely a lazy pedal in offroad mode and I haven't tested it to see if any changes are made over other modes.

Fun!

Do you notice a difference in the steering feel? Lobo mode in the Lobo affects the steering calibration, giving it a heavier, sportier feel with sharper feedback. Subtle but noticeable in the Lobo.

In the Lobo, it will hold the rpm’s higher before switching gears. You may notice a quicker acceleration from a stop?

Do you notice any sound enhancement? Does your Atkinson sound like an EB with a performance muffler? That would be neat

 

[Mav543]

I can't tell if the steering is any more aggressive over sport mode but acceleration is brisker from full stop in Lobo.

Sponsored