When I test drove a Sport, the salesman kept trying to get me to drive into a subdivision to test the Mud and Snow Modes on dry pavement. Won't that damage the drivetrain?
No, it's not like driving full time four wheel drive on dry pavement. Mud, snow and sand modes simply change the way the transmission starts and shifts. If I remember correctly, snow mode for example, starts out in second gear to reduce tire spin.
Thanks, darksky! I also emailed Honda for their input. I think you're right, because it's full-time AWD, but I want to be sure before I buy used. My guess is that no one is going to put it into Sand Mode on pavement (besides the salesman) anyway.
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