HONDA PASSPORT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear window while you rotate 
the switch to this position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray 
the washer. Once released, the washer spray 
will stop and the rear wiper will return to its 
selected switch setting after a few more 
sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to 
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear 
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
INT: Intermittent
OFF ON
Washer
Front Wiper Operation Rear Wiper Operation
INT  (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO  (Low speed wipe)
HI  (High speed wipe) Continuous
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature. 
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically 
switch off.
The rear defogger automatically switches off 
after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside 
temperature. However, if the outside 
temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, it does 
not automatically switch off.1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system  for a long time while the 
engine is idling. This may  weaken the battery, making 
it difficult to  start the engine.
When the power mode is se t to ON and the outside 
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door 
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.
Models with heated door mirror
Models with heated door mirror
Models without heated door mirror
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uHeated Windshield Button
Controls
Heated Windshield Button
Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.
Canadian models
1Heated Windshield Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use 
the system for a long peri od when the engine is 
idling. This may weaken the battery, making it 
difficult to start the engine.
When the outside temperate is below 39°F (4°C), the 
heated windshield may auto matically activate. The 
system deactivates itself once the outside temperate 
reaches 43°F (6°C).
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 
(+ or (- button to adjust instrument 
panel brightness.
Brighten:  Press the 
(+ button.
Dim:  Press the 
(- button.
You will hear a beeper  when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness, you will be returned to the 
previous screen.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the display 
while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to  reduce glare when they are 
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight 
integration with the wi per is activated, the 
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness 
when the exterior lights are on, press the 
( + button 
until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper 
sounds.
The brightness can be set  differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver's seat (excep t for power lumbar) and outside mirrors 
position with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s  door with a remote transmitter, or smart 
entry system, door mirrors adjust to one of  the two preset positions and the seat 
adjusts to retracted positions of one of  the two preset positions automatically.
The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the driver in formation interface briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used  to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1  transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2  transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in 
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves to the 
DRIVER 1  or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment 
function. 2 Customized Features  P. 361
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features  P. 361
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position  is set fully to the rear.DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 
driver’s seat and th e door mirrors to the 
desired position.
2. Press the SET  button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory 
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button 
(1 or (2 
within five seconds of pressing the  SET 
button.
u You will hear two beeps, and the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on once the seat and the outside 
mirror positions have been memorized.
1. Put the transmission into 
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator 
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will 
automatically move to the memorized 
positions. When it has finished moving, you 
will hear the beep, and the indicator light 
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the  SET button, the storing operation 
will be canceled when: 
•You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position and door mirror 
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2SET  Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors  will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Put the transmission into a position other than (P.Memory Buttons
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from  your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel  in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel  up or down, and 
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up 
to lock the steering  wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.
Lever
To lock
To adjust
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare 
from headlights behind you when driving 
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror and 
power door mirror reduce the glare from 
headlights behind you. Press the AUTO button 
to turn this function on and off. When 
activated, the AUTO indicator comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 188
Tab
Daytime 
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror* and Power Door 
Mirrors*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror* and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 
(R.Sensor
Auto Button
Up
Down
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch:  Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.
■Folding door mirrors*
Press the folding button to fold in and out the 
door mirrors.
If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts do wnward when you put 
the transmission into 
(R; this improves close-
in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the transmission out of 
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON, and slide the sele ctor switch to the left 
or right side.
Selector 
Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding 
Button*
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror*
Selector 
Switch
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm)  between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible  while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient 
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position 
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
*
Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment
* Not available on all models
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