HONDA PASSPORT 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Put the flat tyre in the storage bag provided 
with your vehicle.
u The storage bag is in the tool case.
2. Knot the top of the storage bag.
3. Securely put the jack, jack handle bar and 
wheel nut wrench back in the tool case.
4. Bore through the bag, and pass the holding 
belt through the hole of the bag and the 
wheel of the flat tire as shown.
5. Place the flat tire in the cargo area, and 
thread the belt through the rear anchor as 
shown.
6. Pass the belt through the ring, and tighten 
the belt to secure the flat tire in place.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a 
crash and can seriously injure the 
occupants. 
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely 
before driving.
Belt
Rear Anchor
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If you replace a flat tire with the spare  tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator 
comes on while you are driving. After  driving for a few miles (kilometers), the 
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on.  Tire Pressure 
Monitor Problem  appears on the driver informati on interface, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified  regular tire, the warning message on the 
driver information interface and the low tire pressure/TPMS indi cator will go off after 
a few miles (kilometers).
■TPMS with Tire Fill Assist and the Compact Spare Tire1 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist and the Compact Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare 
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure 
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with 
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind 
the valve stem.
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Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  P. 622
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range  P. 165
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery  P. 599●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses  P. 633
The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try 
to start the engine again. 
2 Starting the Engine  P. 454
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 158
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 
2 Fuel Gauge P. 104
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 637
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing  P. 638
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster  battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 624
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message 
appears on the driver information interface, the ENGINE START/STOP  button 
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows:
1.Touch the center of the  ENGINE START/
STOP button with the  H logo on the smart 
entry remote while the  ENGINE START/
STOP button is flashing. The buttons on 
the smart entry remote should be facing 
you.
u The  ENGINE START/STOP  button 
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button within 10 
seconds after the beeper sounds and the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button changes 
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode 
will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The  ENGINE START/STOP  button may be used to stop the engine due to an 
emergency situation even while driving. If  you must stop the engine, do either of the 
following operations:
• Press and hold the  ENGINE START/STOP  button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,  because turning off the engine disables 
the power assist the engine provides to  the steering and braking systems, it will 
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use 
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down  the vehicle and stop immediately in a 
safe place.
The gear position automatically changes to 
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete 
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
The gear position automatically changes to 
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete 
stop. Then press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice without depressing the 
brake pedal to change the mode VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the  ENGINE START/STOP button while 
driving unless it is absolute ly necessary for the engine 
to be turned off.
If you press the  ENGINE START/STOP button while 
driving, the beeper sounds.
U.S. models
Canadian models
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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, 
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine compartment cover, 
remove it from the pins.
2. Remove the holding clips and the air intake 
duct.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be 
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the 
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades  in cold conditions and 
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow 
the correct procedure, seriously injuring 
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking 
materials away from the battery.
Pin
Engine Compartment Cover
Air Intake Duct
Clip
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3.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from 
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the 
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while 
applying uniform upward pressure.
4. Connect the first jumper cable to your 
vehicle’s battery  + terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery  + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery 
charger to boost your 12-volt battery, 
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volts. Check the ch arger manual for the 
proper setting.
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery -  terminal.
7. Connect the other end of the second 
jumper cable to the engine hanger as 
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to 
any other part.
8. If your vehicle is connected to another 
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine 
and increase its rpm slightly.
9. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it 
turns over slowly, check that the jumper 
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Pin
Engine Cover
Booster Battery
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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following 
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery  - 
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery  + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery  + 
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the   mark or the engine suddenly loses 
power.
• Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears on 
the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present:  Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present:  Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides. 
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
needle at the   mark  may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the  Stop Driving When 
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot  message on 
the driver information interface may damage the 
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated 
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood  if steam is coming 
out.
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and 
stop the engine once the temperature 
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 
the coolant level an d check the cooling 
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, remove the engine compartment 
cover then add coolant until it reaches 
the  MAX  mark.
2Engine Compartment Cover  P. 571
uIf there is no coolan t in the reserve tank, 
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the 
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open 
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to 
the base of the filler neck, and put the 
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge. 
If the temperature gauge needle has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone 
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. 
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze 
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the 
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray 
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool 
down before removing  the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAXMIN
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