mirror HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G User Guide

distances will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, avoid maneuvers involving sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking (including
engine braking due to shifting to
lower gear), that could cause the
tires to skid.
Drivers may not realize the surface is slippery until the
vehicle is skidding.
Learn to recognize warning
clues — such as enough water or ice on the road to make a
"mirrored surface"— and slow
down when there is any doubt.
Also see "Traction" under "Tires" in this section. To safely operate your vehicle,
your tires must be the proper type
and size, in good condition with
adequate tread, and correctly
inflated. The following pages give
more detailed information on how
and when to check air pressure,
how to inspect your tires for damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be

replaced.

Driving Tip s

Rapid slowing down or

speeding-up can cause loss
of control on slippery
surfaces. If you crash, you

can be injured.

Use extra care when driving

on slippery surfaces.
Using tires that are excessivelyworn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance.

Tire
s

There are no provisions in your
vehicle to tap into its hydraulic
braking system. Any attempt toattach the trailer's brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic braking system, no matter how successfulit may seem, will lower braking
effectiveness and create a
potential hazard.

Equipmen t Chec k

Before operating your vehicle,
check all safety equipment to
ensure safe operation. Be sure
your vehicle is properly serviced
to avoid mechanical failure.
Check that your vehicle remains
level when the loaded or unloadedtrailer is hitched. Do not drive if
the rear end of your vehicle is abnormally higher or lower.
Check for proper tongue weight,
overload, improper weight
distribution, worn suspension, or

other possible causes.

Make sure the trailer load is

properly positione
d and secured

so its does not shift around whil
e

driving.

Chec k
if your rearview mirrors

comply with federal, state and

local regulations. If not, confirm
the proper mirrors required for

towing and have them installed.

Perform an equipment check of

all braking, lighting and safety

equipment to ensure they are working properly.
Your safety depends on proper
operation and installation of
equipment. Never operate a
vehicle with faulty equipment.
Limite
d Sli p Differentia l
Standard on 4WD models

The limited slip differential is
designed to improve traction by limiting wheelspin. If one rear
wheel begins to spin on a slipperysurface, the limited slip
differential will automatically
transmit driving force to the other
rear wheel.
Drivin g Tip s

Sit in the driver's seat and
perform these checks:
1. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal severaltimes; the travel distance and
effective pedal stroke should
remain unchanged.
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal fully depressed.
The brake pedal should go downa little as the engine starts.
3. Depress the brake pedal, stop the engine and hold the pedal
depressed for about 30
seconds; the brake pedal
should remain in position
without rising or going down.
4. Restart the engine and run it for about a minute, then turn it
off and depress the brake
pedal firmly several times; the
brake pedal travel should decrease each time the brake

pedal is depressed.

If the brakes do not operate
normally, have them checked and
corrected by your Honda dealer.
Exhaus t syste m — Be alert to any
changes in the sound of the exhaust system or any smell of fumes.
These are signs the system may be leaking or overheating. Have the
system checked and/or repaired at

once if these conditions exist. (Also see "Carbon Monoxide Hazard" in
the "Driver and Passenger Safety"

section and "Three-Way Catalytic

Converter" in the "Driving Tips"
section.)

Windshiel d wiper s an d
washer s — Check the operation

and condition of the wiper blades.

Check the flow and aim of the

washer spray.
Defroster
s — Check performance
by moving the controls to the
defrost setting and noting the amount of air directed against the

windshield.

Rea r vie w mirror s an d su n

visor s — Check that the friction
joints hold the mirrors and sun visors firmly in place.
Hor n — Blow the horn now and
then to be sure it works.

La p an d shoulde r belt s — Check

the belt system, including
webbing, buckles, latch plates,
retractors, guide loops and anchors for proper operation and

damage.

Sea t adjuster s — When adjusting
a seat, be sure the seat adjusters
latch securely by pushing the seat
forward and backward.
Car e an d Maintenanc e

Inde
x

ABS. See Anti-Lock Brake
System

Accessories, Installation .... 169

ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position) ...... 97

Accessory Power Outlets ..... 113

Adding AutomaticTransmission Fluid .... 212
Brake Fluid ............ 215
Clutch Fluid ............ 219

Engine Oil ............ 208

Manual Transmission Fluid .... 211
Power Steering Fluid ..... 219
Radiator Coolant ........ 214
Windshield Washer Fluid ..
194

Adjustments
Head
Restraints .......... 12
Mirrors
Exterior ............ 101Interior ............. 101
Power. ............. 101

Seat-Backs .......... 11,
89

Reclining the Rear ...... 93

Seats, Front ......... 10,
89

Steering Wheel ..... 15,
111
Adults, Protecting ........... 10

Airbags (SRS) ............. 7
Serious Risk to Children .... 19
Air Cleaner Filter ......
166, 210
Air Conditioning
Maintenance ........... 217

Usage ................. 116

Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Filter

Air Outlets (Vents) ......... 120
Air Pressure, Tires ......... 235

Alcohol and Driving ........ 4

Alcohol in Gasoline ........ 196

Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts
Antifreeze ................ 213

Anti-Lock Brake System
Indicator Lights .......... 65

Operation .............. 155

Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ..... 98
System .................
..... 148

Appearance Care. See Cleaning

Ashtray .................. 112
Assist Grip ..............
111

Audio System ............. 121

Hot Coolant, Warning About . 214
Hydroplaning ............. 164

Identification Number,
Vehicle ................. 228

If Your Vehicle Has to Be
Towed .................. 187

Ignition Keys ................... 97Switch ................. 97
Timing Control System . . . 246
Illumination Control ....... 71 Important Safety Precautions ... 4
Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel .......... 55
Indicators and Gauges ....... 55
Infants, Protecting ........... 25 Inflation, Proper Tire . . . 160, 235
Inside Mirror ............. 101

Inspection, Tire ........... 161

Instrument Panel Brightness. See Illumination Control
Interior Cleaning .......... 222
Interior Lights ............ 106

Introduction ................
i

Jack, Tire ................ 183
Jacking up the Vehicle ..... 183
Jump Starting ............. 180
Keyless Entry .............. 147
Keys ..................... 97
Label, Certification ........ 230

Labels, Safety, Location of . . 45
Lane Change, Signaling ...... 73

Lap Belt ................. 39

Lap/Shoulder Belts ........ 38
Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 44
Lever, Transfer .......... 78, 82
Lifting Points ............. 183
Lighter, Cigarette .......... 112
Lights Bul b

Replacement ....... 239
Dome Light ............ 107

Indicator ................ 59
Luggage ............... 106

Turn Signal ............. 62
Limited Slip Differential .... 178

Loading Cargo ............ 229
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) 97
Locks .................... 99
Anti-Theft Steering Column 97
Child-Safe Door ......... 101
Power Door ............ 100
Tailgate ............... 104
Low Coolant Level ........ 213
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... 62
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a 82 Lubricant Specifications Charts ...... 231
Luggage, Loading ......... 229
Luggage Light ............ 106 Maintenance .............. 191
Periodic Checks.See Owner Safety Checks

Record ............ 202, 203
Safety ................. 197
Schedule ..... 199, 200, 201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . 61
Map Light ............... 108
Meters, Gauges ............ 56
Methanol in Gasoline ....... 197

Mirror
Adjusting the ........... 101Defogger .............. 72

Vanity ................. 102
Moonroof ................ 108
Neutral Gear Position ....... 75
New Vehicle Break-In ...... 154
Normal Shift Speeds ........ 82 NOTICE, Explanation of ...... i
Numbers, Identifications .... 228

Octane Requirement,
Gasoline ................ 196
Odometer, Trip ............. 56

Off-Road Driving. See the
Off-Road Driving Information
booklet in your owner's packet.

Oil

Change
How to ............. 208
When to ..... 200, 201, 207
Checking Engine ........ 209
Front and Rear Axle .... 212
Pressure Indicator ........ 62
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ........ 209
ON (Ignition Key Position) ... 97
Opening the Hood ......... 105
Opening the Tailgate ....... 104
Opening the Windows ...... 103
Operation in Foreign Countries ........ 169
Ordering Service Parts ...... 228

Overheating, Engine ....... 186

Owner Assistance .......... 241
Owner Safety Checks ....... 204 Panel Brightness Control .... 71
Park Gear Position .......... 75
Parking Brake and Brake System Light .... 59, 84
Parking Over Things That Burn ............... 155
Polishing and Waxing ...... 220

Power
Brakes ................ 157

Door Locks ............ 100 Mirror Defogger ........ 72

Mirrors ................ 101Steering ............... 219

Windows .............. 103

Power Drive Indicator .... 67, 79
Power Outlets, Accessory .... 113 Power Steering Belt.
See Drive Belts
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ..... 9
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . 16
Proper Seat Belt Usage ...... 13
Protecting Adults ............ 10 AdditionalSafety Precautions ........ 17
Adjust the Front Seat ...... 10 Adjust the Head Restraints . 12
Adjust the Scat-Backs ...... 11
Adjust the Steering Wheel .......... 15
Advice for Pregnant Woment 16 Close and Lock the Doors .. 10

Fasten and Position the Seat Belts .... 13

Protecting Children .......... 18
AdditionalSafety Precautions ........ 21
All Children Must Be Restrained ...... 18
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat ....... 19
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats ........ 21
If a Child Requires Close Attention .......... 20
If You Must Drive With Several Children .... 20

Passenger's Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Children .. 19
Protecting Infants ......... 25
Protecting Larger Children . 33
Protecting Small Children . . 29
Using Child Seats With Tethers ............ 36 Radiator Overheating ....... 186
Radio/Cassette Sound System ........... 121
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound System ........... 129
Rear End Towing .......... 189
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........ 239
Rear Seat, Folding .......... 91
Rear View Mirror .......... 101 Rear Window Defogger ...... 72
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ............... 72
Reclining the Seat-Backs Front .............. 11, 89
Rear .................. 93
Recommended Shift Speeds . . 82 Reduced Power Indicator .... 62
Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element ..... 210
Coolant .......... 200, 214
Engine Oi
l and Filter ..... 207
Fuses ................. 236
Light Bulbs ............ 239 Schedule .............. 200
Spark Plugs ............ 231
Tires .................. 162
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............ 40
Reporting Safety Defects .... 245
Reserve Tank, Coolant ...... 213
Restraint, Child ............ 18
Reverse Gear Position ...... 75
Rotation, Tire ............. 162
Rust Protection ............ 221

Transfer Control Lever
Automatic Transmission ... 78
5-Speed
Manual Transmission .... 82
Transmission Checking Fluid Level5-Speed Manual
Transmission ...... 211
Fluid Selection .......... 212 Shifting the Automatic .... 75
Shifting the 5-Speed Manual 81
Tread Wear ............... 161
Trip Meter. See Trip Odometer
Trip Odometer ............. 56
Turn Signal Indicators ....... 62
Underside, Cleaning ........ 221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 247 Unleaded Gasoline ..... 194, 196
Upholstery Cleaning ....... 222
Upshift Indicator ........... 64
Vanity Mirror ............. 102Vehicle Dimensions ........ 239
Vehicle Identification ....... 228
Vehicle Loading Information . 229
Ventilation ............... 118
VIN .................... 228

Vinyl, Cleaning ........... 225
Viscosity, Oil ............. 209 Warning Beepers
Headlights on ............ 71
Key in Ignition ........... 98
Seat Belts ..............
59
WARNING, Explanation of ...
iv
Warning Labels

, Location of . 45
Warranty Coverages ........ 244
Washer, Rear Window ...... 72
Washer, Windshield Checking theFluid Level ....... 69, 194
Operation ............... 69
Washing ................. 220
Waxing and Polishing ...... 220
Wheel Adjusting the Steering .... 111