HONDA 2003 Pilot - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 270)

If you get stuck, engage the VTM-4
Lock mode (see page
).
Carefully try to go in the direction
(forward or reverse) that you think
will give you the best chance of
getting unstuck.
Do not spin the tires at high speeds.
It will not help you get out and may
cause damage to the transmission or
the VTM-4 system.
You should never use a jack to try
getting unstuck. A jack only works
on firm, level ground. Also, your
vehicle could easily slip off the jack
and hurt you or someone else.
You may be able to safely tow a light
weight trailer (such as a motorcycle
trailer or small tent trailer) off-road if
you follow these guidelines:
Do not exceed a trailer weight of
1 ,000 pounds (450 kg) (including
cargo) or a tongue weight of 100
pounds ( 45 kg).(Tongue weight
should be about 10 % of the trailer
weight.)
If you are unable to free yourself,
you will need to be pulled out by
another vehicle. Your Pilot is
equipped with front and rear tow
hooks designed for this purpose.
Use a nylon strap to attach the Pilot
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.
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If You Get Stuck Towing a Trailer
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
Driving 266
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