2008 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 236

Main Menu Table Of Contents Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Crossing a Stream Before driving through water, stop, get out if necessary, and make sure that: The water is not deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe. You could stall and not be able to restart your engine. The water can also damage important vehicle components. The banks are sloped so you can drive out. The water is not flowing too fast. Deep rushing water can sweep you downstream. Even very shallow rushing water can wash the ground from under your tires and cause you to lose traction and possibly roll over. The banks and surface under the water provide good traction. The water may hide hazards such as rocks, holes, or mud. If you decide it is safe to drive through water, choose a suitable speed and engage the VTM-4 Lock. Proceed without shifting or changing speeds, and do not stop the vehicle or shut off the engine. After driving through water, test your brakes. If they got wet, gently ''pump'' them while driving slowly until they operate normally. If the water is deeper than the wheel hubs, some additional service may be required. This service is not covered by your warranties. If You Get Stuck If you get stuck, engage the VTM-4 Lock (see page 210 ). Carefully try to go in the direction (forward or reverse) that you think will get you unstuck. Do not spin the tires at high speeds. It will not help you get out and may cause damage to the transmission or VTM-4 system. If you are still unable to free yourself, your vehicle is equipped with front and rear tow hooks designed for this purpose. Use a nylon strap to attach your vehicle to the recovery vehicle, and carefully take out the slack in the strap. Once the strap is tight, the recovery vehicle should apply force. Remember that the recovery vehicle needs good traction to avoid becoming stuck, too. 232 2008 Pilot