Intelligent Traction Management System
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I will have to experiment when we have snow on the ground.
I think that the main difference when in the Snow setting is the "slower" start or acceleration from a stop. The ECO Mode feels similar, so maybe that is also a good option, but I'm not even sure if the ECO Mode stays on once set.
I think that the main difference when in the Snow setting is the "slower" start or acceleration from a stop. The ECO Mode feels similar, so maybe that is also a good option, but I'm not even sure if the ECO Mode stays on once set.
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Not to my knowledge. I have snow mode on my AWD Genesis, if the snow mode is anything like the car then it is useless for everyday use. It will not control traction, only gas pedal input and maybe start you off in second gear. Basically you have very low power input and not something you want to keep engaged all the time. On a very slippery day when in blizzard condition it may be helpful if you do not know how to drive in snow that is. Personally I found it dangerous as input was that bad. I have no experience with the RL yet but the snow will soon fly. :wink:
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Yes it does along with distance setting for the smart cruise control.
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So when there saying the rear is locked are they describing that it works like a a E-Locker on a 4X4 truck where both rear tires are locked and spinning at the same speed? Also does this unlock when a certain speed is reached or is it limited to how fast the Ridgeline can accelerate to?
Sand: Basically the same as “mud,” but with all the needles moved even more aggressively. It has maximum rear-bias (a Honda rep told me 70 percent) and an electronically “locked” rear differential.
Sand: Basically the same as “mud,” but with all the needles moved even more aggressively. It has maximum rear-bias (a Honda rep told me 70 percent) and an electronically “locked” rear differential.
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Check out this video I'd linked to awhile back .. It shares some info :wink::nerd:
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/2236970-post23.html
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/2236970-post23.html
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Old thread, but wanted to add for folks googling who find this thread. See attached from Honda. I found this chart super helpful.
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Just leave in in normal. Most winter driving is packed white snow, wet/dry very cold pavement or <6 inches of dry powder, wet heavy or other types. Normal almost always is better. I would save snow mode for slow crawling (say a driveway that hasn't been plowed), novice winter drivers (and I include those without winter tires here), or "maybe" a steep grade you've had to stop at the valley in because other drivers with all seasons can't get up. We had a great snow driving winter here last winter and I used mud/sand a few times to let the back loose, or normal. I put on snow once to experiment - from what I can tell it's for plodding along slowly when normal got you stuck. This truck is a traction monster.
There's once trail/driveway situation I have yet to experiment with and that's 6-18 inches of soft under a thick ice crust over top. IMO thats one of the toughest driving conditions, and that's where I would probably try normal>snow> reverse the hell out of there.
There's once trail/driveway situation I have yet to experiment with and that's 6-18 inches of soft under a thick ice crust over top. IMO thats one of the toughest driving conditions, and that's where I would probably try normal>snow> reverse the hell out of there.
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I don't have any snow experience in my RL yet, but if that works for you great! As you can see, snow mode doesn't make significant changes to the system parameters (which aligns with your experience of normal working well)... simply backing off the throttle response and providing a bit more bias to the rear wheels. That may result in slightly less time to "find traction" when you would've otherwise slipped.
I'm not really sure what happens with Snow+Eco... is there a compounding effect on throttle response? I'm guessing not.
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I use Mud just last week. They are a gooood idea.
Get stuck in the snow. You will be pushing that button like a madman lol. 😁
Virtually no snow in ND so far this season...
We have owned our Ridgeline for nearly 3-years now and have yet to push this button. So, I am just curious to hear those folks thoughts and impressions of when they have had he opportunity to use the Intelligent Traction Management system, have you found it to be helpful?
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