HONDA 2015 Pilot - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 355)

354
uu When Driving u VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System *
Driving
VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System *
Senses a traction loss caused by a road condition change, and automatically
transfers some power to the rear wheels.
Use the VTM-4r LOCK to increase more torque to the rear wheels.
1. Stop your vehicle with the engine running.
2. Move the shift lever to
( 1 , ( 2 , or ( R .
3. Press the VTM-4r LOCK button.
u The indicator in the button comes on.
Any of the following disengages the VTM-4r LOCK:
• Pressing the VTM-4r LOCK button again.
• Moving the shift lever to
( D or ( d .
• Turning the ignition switch to the LOCK ( 0 position.
■
To Engage the VTM-4r LOCK
■
To Disengage the VTM-4r LOCK
1 VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System *
NOTICE
Do not continuously spin the front tires of your
vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can
cause transmission or rear differential damage.
1 To Engage the VTM-4r LOCK
Do not use the VTM-4r LOCK button on dry, paved
roads. Driving on dry, paved roads with VTM-4r
LOCK on may damage the rear differential when
making a turn. Strange noise and vibration can also
result.
The VTM-4r LOCK can be used to help free your
vehicle from being stuck in mud, sand, or gravel.
When the lock is engaged, apply light pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
When more torque is applied, the rear tires are not
likely to spin. This is normal.
If you are not able to free the vehicle, stop and
reverse direction.
As soon as this feature is no longer needed,
disengage the VTM-4r LOCK.
1 To Disengage the VTM-4r LOCK
The VTM-4r LOCK temporarily disengages when the
vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). The
indicator in the button remains on.
* Not available on all models