2013 HONDA PILOT wheel torque

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uuWhen DrivinguVTM (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.
uThe 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
1VTM (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.
1To 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.
1To 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

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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1.Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2.Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3.Mount the compact spare tire.
4.Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, and stop
rotating.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
94 lbf∙ft (127 N∙m, 13 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra torque using your foot or a pipe.

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Index
System ...................................................... 72
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 392, 465
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)................. 352
VTM (Variable Torque Management) System
354
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Wallpaper................................................. 179
Warning and Information Messages........ 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 450
Warning Labels.......................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 472
Watts........................................................ 464
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 419
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 439
Window Washers..................................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 401
Switch .................................................... 128
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 120
Windshield............................................... 128
Cleaning ................................................. 431
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 401
Wiper Blades........................................... 410
Wipers and Washers ............................... 128
Winter Tires.............................................. 422
Snow Tires .............................................. 422
Tire Chains.............................................. 422
Wipers and Washers................................ 128
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 410
Front ....................................................... 128
Rear ........................................................ 129
WMA................................. 193, 207, 226, 244
Worn Tires................................................. 414
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XM® Radio................................................. 223