How to Turn 4-Wheel Drive on Honda Pilot: A Comprehensive Guide
As a proud owner of a Honda Pilot, you want to ensure that you get the most out of your vehicle’s features and capabilities. One of the key features that many pilots have is four-wheel drive, which provides increased stability, traction, and confidence in various driving conditions. But, do you know how to turn on this feature? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, covering everything from basic to advanced knowledge to ensure you’re able to engage and disengage four-wheel drive safely and correctly.
How to Turn 4-Wheel Drive on Honda Pilot
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Locating the 4WD Control Switch
Before we dive into the process, let’s find the 4-wheel drive control switch on your Honda Pilot. This is typically located on the floor between the front seats and has a center console nearby.
Turning on the 4-Wheel Drive System
To engage the four-wheel drive system on your Honda Pilot, follow these simple steps:
When the Vehicle is Not in Motion
- Press the BRKT button on the console:
- Locate the braking (BRKT) button, which is labeled "" and has a snowflake symbol next to it. Press this button while making sure the vehicle is still at a standstill and in park.
- Switch to 2-Wheel Drive mode:
Once you’ve pressed the BRKT button, the vehicle will initially enter 2-Wheel Drive (2H) mode. You will then see the display "ALL-4" flashing to indicate that the 4WD system is waiting to be engaged.
- Move the shift lever:
- Down-shift to D (Drive mode): Use the manual transmission or move the automated manual transmission to Drive mode (D) for normal driving.
How 4-Wheel Drive Works
Let’s take a step back to understand how this impressive feature works. In our everyday driving scenarios, there is no need for constant all-wheel traction; traditional front-wheel drive systems take care of the basic drive function. When engaging all-wheel drive, VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) system works as follow:
- The Vehicle sends some power to all-four wheels to increase the cornering and acceleration while entering 4H.
- On the SLOW, GRASS, rough surface, VSM allows it to maintain and steer without slipping and ensure excellent performance.
Understanding when to use 4H vs. 4F (Low)
Knowing whether you should engage the "ALL-4F** system or not may influence how well your experience
• ALL-4 is typically employed whenever navigating difficult surfaces: hillsides, uneven land trails,
• 4 F, which provides maximum bottom ground clearance (high suspension)
• ALL-FO is ideal for those on more demanding conditions as, you will gain
Why the 4-Heeled Drive on your HPM Pilot?
If four-wheeled-drive traction feels
- Your drive comfort would improve when turning:
- Aiding power at low speed. That might help improve visibility under obstacles.
What NOT To Do When Driving With FWD
Some scenarios like 4-WD could pose potential problems like;
* Drive faster using traction.
* Go from 2- speed down with a stop when, while stopped.
- Stunt driving: Keep using for off-road performance off, not off-rank to- This all may cause harm by excessive or incorrect
Why Can You Use Your ALL FO?
