Sport or rather Sequential mode allows you to use the shift paddles on the steering wheel. As far as I know it really only affects shift points for the transmission. Increases RPMs to help provide more umph. I doubt it changes suspension at all. Additionally, it is recommended to use S mode if towing when you are noticing too many shifts.

 

On Pilot, the Sport mode button only alters transmission operation. Some Acura models have IDS ( Integrated Dynamics System ) settings that influence other driving parameters such as power steering assist and sometimes shock absorber stiffness, but no Honda Pilot has this.

Sport mode and Sequential mode are not the same. Sequential mode is accessible from Sport mode. Sport mode alters the shift points to keep the engine in its power-band, at higher rpm. This enhances responsiveness at the expense of fuel economy, but it is fully automatic. Pulling a paddle shifter on the steering wheel while in Sport mode puts the transmission in Manual Sequential mode, in which the transmission will shift up or down one gear at a time in response to the paddle shifters ( hence sequential ). Once activated, it will remain in that mode until the Sport/Drive button or another shift button is pressed. The controller is smart enough to intervene under conditions that would lug the engine or over-rev it. Manual Sequential mode is also accessible from Drive, but it is temporary and the transmission controller will revert back to normal Drive automatic operation when you chill and stop yanking paddles.

 

There is no "sport" mode for any Pilot (search the user manual, you'll only find tranSPORT or tranSPORTation). You have 'D' or 'S' (sequential). In both modes, you have manual ability to control the gears via the paddle shifter. In 'S', the engine feels a bit more aggressive.

I've used the paddle shifters in 'D' for ascending/descending hills. From what I experienced, the transmission shifts from 'manual' back to 'automatic' shifting once it sits in a specific gear (no additional paddle shifter inputs) for a few minutes. Not sure if this is the same for 'S' (I would imagine it stays in the gear until you shift or hit redline as another responder mentions).

In no way shape or form does other features on the Pilot 'adjust' when using the 'D' or 'S' (ex. stiffer suspension, steering, etc.).

Aside from a more aggressive rev limit in 'S', not quite sure the differences between paddle shifting in 'S' and 'D'.

 

So what is the normal drive number,? My daughter hut the paddle shifter an I am in 5

 

Ok thank you