instrument panel HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G User Guide

Hazar
d Warnin g Flashe r
Push the button to turn on the
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). All four outside turn signal lights and both indicators in
the instrument panel will flash.
Push the button again to turn them
off.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights
are on. Use the hazard warning lights to
warn other drivers that your
vehicle is a potential road hazard.
Avoid stopping on the roadway if

possible.

Cruis e Contro l
Refer to page 143 for operation of this system. Automati
c Transmissio n
The shift lever position indicator is in the instrument panel. The
appropriate letter or number
illuminates to show what position
the shift lever is in.
The 4-speed automatic transmission shift lever is
arranged with "P" (Park) position
at one end, followed in sequence
by "R" (Reverse), "N" (Neutral)Instrument s an d Control s

Make sure the rear window wiper
is off and in its parked position.
Turn the key clockwise and push
the outside lock to unlock the
glass. Raise the glass, then pull
the door handle to unlock the door.
Hoo
d Releas e

The hood release lever is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
T o Ope n
1. Pull the lever to release the hood lock. 2. Lift the under-hood lever
while lifting the hood slightly.
Interior Feature s

Pul l

positions. Move the steering
wheel to the desired position, then
release the lever. Try to move the steering wheel up and down to
make sure it is locked in position.
Make sure the steering wheel does
not block your view of any of the instrument panel gauges or
indicators.
Cigarett
e Lighte r

The cigarette lighter is on the instrument panel. The ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY
or ON for the cigarette lighter to
work. To operate, push it in.
When it heats, it automatically
pops out ready for use. Avoid
holding the lighter in by handwhile it is heating, as damage to
the heating element may result.
Ashtray
s

To open either ashtray, pull it out.
To remove the front ashtray for
cleaning, open it, then remove the inner part of the ashtray by lifting
up on both sides near the front.

Interio r Feature s

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.

Cruis
e Contro l
Cruise control allows you to
maintain a set speed above 25
mph (40 km/h) without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
It should be used for cruising on straight open highways. It is not
recommended for conditions such as city driving, winding roads,slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad
weather. You should have full
control of the vehicle under those
conditions.
Operatio
nSetting a Desired Speed

1. Tur
n on the cruise control
system by pressing the
CRUISE ON/OFF button on the dashboard. The light in the
button will come on.
2. Accelerate to your desired speed using the accelerator

pedal.
3. When you reach the desired
speed, quickly press and release
the "SET/COAST" button. The
CRUISE SET light in the instrument panel will come on,
and the system will retain that
cruising speed.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open highways in good weather.

If anything goes wrong, the ABS
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on (see page 65). This
means th
e anti-lock function of
the braking system has shut down.
The brakes still work like a conventional system without
anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability. You should have
the dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible if this light stays
on after you start the engine, or
comes on while driving. Drivin
g Wit h We t Brake s
Driving through deep water may get the brakes wet and reduce
their effectiveness. As a result, the
vehicle may not slow down
normally or may pull in one direction or the other.
If you drive through deep water,apply the brakes lightly to see if
the water has affected them. To
dry the brakes quickly, press
lightly on the brake pedal while
maintaining the same speed with the accelerator pedal. Continue
this until the brakes operate
normally.
Powe
r Brake s

The braking system uses engine vacuum to provide power assist. If
the power assist fails because of astalled engine or other reason, the
reserve vacuum in the system will usually allow you to apply the
brakes at least one time.
The reserve vacuum is partly used up each time the brake pedal isapplied and released. Do not
pump the brakes when the power assist has been lost, except when
needed to maintain steering
control on slippery surfaces.
You can still stop the vehicle
without the power assist by pushing
harder on the brake pedal.
However, the stopping distance
may be longer, even though the
brakes themselves remain fully
operational.

Driving Tip s

Rear Wheels off the Ground
1. Transfer case in 2H (4WD model only).
2. Transmission in Neutral position.
3. Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h).
4. Maximum distance 50 miles (80 kilometers).
If you need to tow your vehicle by
this method, secure the steering
wheel to keep the front wheels
pointed straight ahead. Do not
rely on the steering column lock; it is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight while
towing. The ignition switch must
be in the OFF position.
Inoperativ
e Electrica l Device s

If you have electrical problems without extreme damage to any
electrical parts, check for burned out fuses, broken wires, poor
connections or poor grounding. Correct as necessary.
The fuse boxes are located under
the left hand side of theinstrument panel and in the right
hand side of the engine compartment. (See "Fuses" on
page 236.)
Replacing a fuse with one that has

a higher rating greatly increases
the chances of damaging the
electrical system. If you do not

have a replacement fuse with the

proper rating for the circuit,
install one with a lower rating.

In Cas e o f Emergenc y

NOTIC
E

Hoo
d Releas e
The hood release lever is on the left side of the instrument panel.

To Open

1. Pull the lever to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the under-hood lever

while lifting the hood slightly.
3. Raise the hood, and hold it
open with the hood support
rod in the hole on the right side of the hood.
Car e an d Maintenanc e

Vehicl
e Identificatio n

Vehicl e Identificatio n

Numbe r (VIN )

This is the legal identification of the

vehicle. It appears on a plate attached

to the left top of the instrument panel
and can be easily seen through the

windshield from outside the vehicle.

The VIN also appears on the
vehicle's Certification Label onthe driver's door lock pillar.
Engin
e Identificatio n

You can identify your engine from
the VIN. The eighth character of
the VIN is the engine code that
gives the engine model (refer to
the illustration).
Some information in this section
may refer to the engine model.
The engine number is stamped on the left side of the cylinder block
near the starter.
Servic
e Part s Identificatio n

The Vehicle Information Plate (Service Parts ID Plate) is
provided on all vehicle models.
It is located on the center dash
wall inside the engine compartment. The plate lists the
VIN (Vehicle Identification
Number), paint information and
all production options and special
Technica l Dat a

Engin
e typ e — W; 6VD 1 3.2 L

Fuse
s

Fuse boxes are installed on the left side of the instrument panel and the right side of the engine
compartment. Each fuse box contains spare fuse

cartridges.

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher ratinggreatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replacement
fuse with the proper rating for the circuit, install one with a lower rating.

Technica l Dat a
NOTIC
E

Automatic Transmission .... 74
Capacity, Fluid .......... 233
Driving Pattern Selector . . 79
Fluid Temperature Indicator 68
Oil Temperature Indicator . . 68Shift Lever Position Indicator ....... 74
Shift Lock ............. 76
Transfer Control, 4WD .... 79
Beverage Holder .......... 109

Body Repair .............. 221

Brakes

Anti-Lock Brake System . . 155
Brake System Indicator .... 59
Break-in ............... 154
Fluid .................. 215
Parking ................. 84

Power ................. 157
Wear Indicators ......... 158

Break-in, New Vehicle ...... 154

Brightness Control, Instrument
Panel. See Illumination Control

Brights, Headlights ......... 60

Bulb Replacement
Specifications ............ 239
Cables, Jump Starting with . . 180

Capacity Charts ........... 231

Carbon Monoxide Hazard ... 44

Care and Maintenance ...... 191

Cargo

Loading ............... 229
Carrying ................ 171
Cassette Player Care .................. 137
Operation .............. 124

Catalytic Converter,
Three-Way .............. 168

CAUTION, Explanation of .... iv

CD Change
r .............. 127

Certification Label ........ 230
Chains, Tire .............. 164

Battery .................. 194

Charging System Indicator . 60
Jump Starting ........... 180
Maintenance ........... 194Specifications .......... 234
Before Driving ............ 152
Belts, Seat ................ 6 Additional Information ... 38