Understand the Honda Intelligent Traction Management
Honda Intelligent Traction Management at Hendrick Honda Bradenton
When Florida roads throw you a curve, Honda’s got the tech to keep you steady. At Hendrick Honda Bradenton, we’re proud to offer vehicles equipped with Honda Intelligent Traction Management, a system that makes adapting to unpredictable driving conditions as easy as turning a dial.
Whether you're traversing through a coastal rainstorm, tackling sandy back roads near Anna Maria Island, or heading up to North Florida for a winter getaway, this feature helps keep you confident and in control.
What Is Honda Intelligent Traction Management?
Honda Intelligent Traction Management is a drive mode selector that adjusts your car's performance to better fit the road under your tires. With the press of a button, you can change between multiple traction modes tailored to deliver maximum grip and responsiveness in normal driving conditions.
It typically appears in Honda vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), including the Passport, Pilot, CR-V, and Ridgeline. It works in tandem with Honda’s Real Time AWD system to help ensure steadiness and performance on various terrain types.
Drive Modes That Adapt to You
Based on your Honda model and drivetrain, you may appreciate having several Intelligent Traction Management modes at your command:
- Normal Mode: Great for your everyday driving, offering balanced traction and fuel economy.
- Snow Mode: Adjusts the throttle and torque split to help make it simpler to maintain control on slick, icy roadways, great if you drive north in winter.
- Mud Mode: Sends more torque to the wheels with the most grip, helping you power through wet or soft terrain.
- Sand Mode: Keeps you moving across loose, shifting ground like the beaches near Bradenton or sandy trails near Myakka State Park.
All of this is available at the touch of a button – no complicated menus, no guesswork.
How Does It Work?
Honda Intelligent Traction Management communicates with onboard systems in your vehicle to adjust throttle response, shift mapping, torque output, and traction control settings. For example, in Snow Mode, the system reduces throttle sensitivity to minimize wheel spin, and in Mud or Sand Mode, it increases rear-wheel torque output and adjusts traction control thresholds to enhance traction.
This self-sensing coordination of engine, transmission, and all-wheel drive gives you a smoother, smarter response as road conditions change.
Why It Matters in Florida
Let’s face it – Florida weather can change in a flash. One minute you’re cruising under blue skies, the next you’re dealing with a sudden downpour. With Honda Intelligent Traction Management, your vehicle is ready to adjust with you.
It's also great for getting around your area. Backing a trailer down a boat ramp, driving through a grassy parking lot at a weekend outing, or driving on a sandy trail, this system operates to keep traction where you want it.
Which Honda Models Have It?
At Hendrick Honda Bradenton, you’ll find Intelligent Traction Management available in AWD-equipped versions of popular models, including:
Our team can walk you through which trims include this feature and help you compare models side by side.
Test It Out at Hendrick Honda Bradenton
Want to see how Honda Intelligent Traction Management works in real life? Stop by Hendrick Honda Bradenton for a hands-on demo and test drive. Our friendly staff is here to answer your questions and show you how this smart system can significantly impact behind the wheel.
We’re proud to serve Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, and beyond with high-quality vehicles and tech that’s built for real drivers. Let’s get you behind the wheel of something ready for any road.
