How do I turn on 4WD in my Honda Pilot?
Press the VTM-4 button, located to the left of the stereo. An indicator light on the dashboard will light up, showing VTM-4 is active. Press the VTM-4 button a second time to disengage it when you no longer need four-wheel drive.
What does VTM-4 mean on my Honda Pilot?
Variable Torque Management 4WD System
Page 1. The Variable Torque Management 4WD System (VTM-4) automatically transfers varying amounts of engine torque to the rear wheels under lower traction conditions. If more traction is needed when your MDX is stuck, or is likely to become stuck, you can use the VTM-4 Lock button to increase torque to the rear wheels.
How to engage the 4 wheel drive in a 2005 Honda Pilot?
How to Engage the 4-Wheel Drive in a 2005 Honda Pilot. The 2005 Honda Pilot uses a high-tech, four-wheel drive (4WD) system known as VTM-4. The VTM-4 system will automatically transfer power to your rear wheels in lower traction conditions.
Is the Honda Pilot a 4WD or FWD?
The Pilot is a FWD platform that engages the rear wheels as necessary. From what I understand, power is almost always directed to the rear wheels upon accelerating from a stop, but the amount of torque can vary based on wheel slip. The pilot is more of a awd vehicle with a lockable rear differential.
What kind of powertrain does Honda Pilot have?
A complete explanation of the 2009-2010 Honda Pilot Powertrain including the VTM-4 compentents can be found here. As good as the auto 4wd may work it still doesnt beat the switch to turn 4wd on when I want it on. As good as the auto 4wd may work it still doesnt beat the switch to turn 4wd on when I want it on.
How does the VTM-4 work on a 2006 pilot?
The VTM-4 button simply locks the rear differential, but it will only work up to 18 mph… at which point it will release the lock. The only time the VTM-4 light on the dash will light up is if there’s an issue. Not sure how your 2006 Pilot 4WD works, but it may be similar to the one used in the 2012 Pilot.
How to Engage the 4-Wheel Drive in a 2005 Honda Pilot. The 2005 Honda Pilot uses a high-tech, four-wheel drive (4WD) system known as VTM-4. The VTM-4 system will automatically transfer power to your rear wheels in lower traction conditions.
How does the Honda Pilot AWD system work?
The Pilot’s AWD/VTM-4 system was originally introduced on the MDX and was designed, as Honda then described it, to “defeat winter” – as opposed to climb rocks. However, the performance of the system will only be as good as the grip of your tires allows it to be.
Is the Honda Pilot front wheel drive or VTM 4?
Your 2004 is front wheel drive and the VTM-4 automatically activates when needed. You can also manually activate VTM-4 mode as well. XGS in one of the posts above has a great explanation of how it works.
When does Honda Pilot shut off VTM-4 lock?
The Pilot shuts off VTM-4 lock after 20 mph because there are idiots out there that would try and turn with the system on at high speeds. The Pilot will never be a rock crawler and most are used in place of mini-vans – the system it has is sufficient for snowy weather. The full time system would also a hit on mpg.