wheel HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G User Guide

Interio
r
D IGNITION SWITCH
See page 97.
E STARTING THE ENGINE
See page 153.
F GAUGES
See page 56.
G ADJUSTING REAR AND
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
See page 101.
H SHIFTING
For automatic, see page 74.
For manual, see page 81.
For four-wheel drive, see pages
78 and 82.
I
PARKING BRAKE

See page 84.

J HEADLIGHTS

See page 70.

K WINDSHIELD WIPERS
See page 68.
L TURN SIGNALS
See page 73.
M HEATER CONTROLS
See page 116.
N MAP LIGHT AND

MOONROOF

See pages 108. O
PUTTING FUEL IN
THE VEHICLE
See page 193.
Of f t o a Goo d Star t

Indicator
s an d Gauge s

TUR N SIGNA L INDICATO R LIGH T
SR S INDICATO R LIGH T
CHEC K ENGIN E
INDICATO R LIGH T
LO W OI L PRESSUR E
INDICATO R LIGH T
ENGIN E COOLAN T
TEMPERATUR E GAUG E
CHARGIN G SYSTE M
INDICATO R LIGH T TUR
N SIGNA L INDICATO R LIGH T
SPEEDOMETE R
POWE R DRIV E
INDICATO R LIGH T
SEA T BEL T

REMINDE R

LIGH T

ANTI-LOCK BRAK E

SYSTE M INDICATO R CRUIS
E SE T
INDICATO R LIGH T
FUE L GAUG E
TRI P ODOMETE R
RESE T KNO B
TACHOMETE R 4-WHEEL DRIV E (4WD )
INDICATO R LIGH T

Instrument s an d Control s

HIG
H BEA M INDICATO R LIGH T
BRAK E SYSTE M INDICATO R LIGH T
TRIP ODOMETE R
WINTE R DRIV E
INDICATO R LIGH T
LO W FUE L
INDICATO R LIGH T
REDUCE
D POWE R
INDICATO R LIGH T

CHECKTRAN S

INDICATO R LIGH T

(A/ T only )
A/
T OI L TEM P
INDICATO R LIGH T

(A/ T only )

ODOMETER

as indicated by the "U/S" (upshift)
light on the instrument panel.
If vehicle speed drops below
20 mph (30 km/h), or if the
engine is not running smoothly,
you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may need to
downshift two or more gears to
keep the engine running smoothly or for satisfactory performance.
This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the "ON"
position. 4-Whee
l Driv e
(4WD ) Indicato r

4WD models only

This indicator lights when the 4-Wheel Drive system is engaged.
With the 4WD-2WD switch in the "OFF" or 2WD position, this light
will come on to provide a "bulb
check" when the key is turned to the "ON" position, but should go
out after the engine is started.
If the 4WD-2WD switch is in the "ON" or 4WD position, this light
will come on when the key is
turned to the "ON" position and
remain on after the engine is
started.
Anti-Loc
k Indicato r
This light will come on and go out when the ignition switch is turned
to the "ON" position. (If the light
does not come on, see your Honda
dealer to have the system

repaired.)

If the light remains on after
engine start-up or comes on
during operation of the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and turn
the key off. Then start the engine
to reset the system. If the light stays on, or it comes on again
while you're driving, the anti-lock
brake system should be checked at your Honda dealer.
Until you get it fixed, you'll have
normal brakes, but you won't
have anti-lock.
Instrument s an d Control s

AB
S

Tur
n Signa l Leve r

Push the lever fully up to signal a
right turn. Push it fully down to signal a left turn. Lights on the
front and rear of the vehicle will

flash.
The turn signal will cancel itself as
the turn is completed. In some
driving maneuvers, such as
changing lanes on an expressway, the steering wheel is not turned
back sufficiently after completing the turn to automatically cancel the
turn signal. In such maneuvers the
driver should manually return the
lever to the neutral or canceled
position when the turn is
completed.

Lane Change Signal In some turns, such as changing
lanes, the steering wheel is not
turned far enough to cancel the
turn signal. For convenience, you
can flash the turn signal by
moving the lever part way (to the
first stop) and holding it there.
The lever will return to the
horizontal position when you
release it. A green light on the instrument
panel flashes to indicate proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights. If the green
light remains on, but does not
flash, check for defective bulbs If the green light does not lightwhen the lever is moved, check
the fuse and indicator bulb.
Instrument s an d Control s

Transfe
r Contro l

4WD Models

The "4WD" indicator light illuminates when 4WD is engaged
with the 4WD-2WD switch.
"2H" (High Range, 2-Wheel

Drive)

Use this for normal driving on dry

pavement. This position gives

greater economy, quieter ride and

the least drivetrain wear.
"4H" (High Range, 4-Wheel

Drive)

Use this for normal driving on

gravel, wet, icy or snow-covered

roads. This position provides

greater traction than two-wheel

drive. Top speed is limited to 65

mph(105km/h).
"4L" (Low Range, 4-Wheel

Drive)

Use this for maximum power andtraction. Top speed is limited to
65 mph (105 km/h). Use "4L" for
climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.

Operating the 4WD-2WD Switch
2H 4H:To shift between
ranges, push the switch
with the vehicle goingin a straight line at any
speed below 65 mph
(105 km/h). The 4WD indicator will blink for
a short time as the
system completes the
shift.

Instrument s an d Control s

Shifting the Transfer Control

Lever
4H 4L: Stop the vehicle. Place
the transmission leverin "N" (Neutral)
position. Then move the transfer controllever from 4H to 4L,
or 4L to 4H.
Move the transfer control lever
quickly and securely between
positions. Do not stop midway.
The transfer gear box can be
damaged if the control lever is not
firmly in gear. Some noise is
normal when shifting.
Always stop the vehicle before shifting between low and high range (4H 4L or 4L 4H).
If the 4WD indicator continues to
blink rapidly, it indicates that the system was shifted out of
sequence. Stop the vehicle, select 4WD with the 4WD-2WD switch,
shift the lever from 4L to 4H, then
select 2WD. Drive in a straight
line to reset the system. If the indicator continues to blink, see
your Honda dealer.
Do not use 4-wheel drive for
driving on dry pavement. This
causes noise and wear, and taking
tight turns can damage thetransfer case and driveshafts. It
also reduces fuel economy.
Be careful that you do not exceed
the following maximum allowable speeds when accelerating.
Drivin
g Patter n Selecto r

You can select a driving pattern suitable for existing driving
conditions.
When neither "POWER" nor
"WINTER" lights are illuminated, the normal driving program for
general driving conditions is
operative.

Instrument s an d Control s

Shif
t Spee d Char t

The lower gears of the transmission are used for normal
acceleration of the vehicle to the
desired cruising speed. The
highest gear of the transmission is used to maintain the desiredspeed. The fifth gear is
recommended for use in
maintaining highway cruising speeds. Use of the fifth gear in
city traffic is not recommended.
The shift speed chart shows the speeds at which each upshift of
the transmission should be made
to get the best vehicle
performance and fuel economy. For cruising, choose the highest
gear for that speed (cruising speed
is defined as a relatively constant
speed operation).
The upshift indicator (U/S) lights to show recommended upshift
points. (Refer to "Indicator Lights.")
If the engine is "lugging" (the speed you are traveling at is too
slow for the gear the transmissionis in), downshift to the next lower
gear. You may need to downshift
two or more gear positions to
keep the engine from "lugging" or
to keep the performance at a satisfactory level.
Transfe
r Contro l

4WD Models
The "4WD" indicator lightilluminates when 4WD is engaged
with the 4WD-2WD switch.

"2H" (High Range, 2-Wheel

Drive)

Use this for normal driving on drypavement. This position gives
greater economy, quieter ride and
least drivetrain wear.
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"4H" (High Range, 4-Wheel
Drive)
Use this for normal driving on
gravel, wet, icy or snow-covered
roads. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel
drive. Top speed is limited to 65
mph (105 km/h).
"4L" (Low Range, 4-Wheel

Drive)

Use this for maximum power and
traction. Top speed is limited to
65 mph (105 km/h). Use "4L" for
climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.

Operating the 4WD-2WD Switch
2H 4H:To shift between
ranges, push the switchwith the vehicle going
in a straight line at any
speed below 65 mph
(105 km/h). The 4WD
indicator will blink for
a short time as the system completes the
shift.
Shifting the Transfer Control
Lever
4H 4L: Stop the vehicle.
Depress the clutch, then
move the transfer
control lever from 4Hto 4L, or 4L to 4H.
Move the transfer control lever
quickly and securely between
positions. Do not stop midway.
The transfer gear box can be
damaged if the control lever is not
firmly in gear. Some noise is
normal when shifting.
If the 4WD indicator continues to
blink rapidly, it indicates that the system was shifted out of
sequence. Stop the vehicle, select
4WD with the 4WD-2WD switch,
shift the lever from 4L to 4H, then
select 2WD. Drive in a straight
line to reset the system. If the
indicator continues to blink, see
your Honda dealer.

Instrument s an d Control s

parking brake first, then place the
transmission in "P" (Park)
position, even on level surfaces.
When parking a vehicle equippedwith a manual transmission on an
upward slope or on a levelsurface, place the shift lever in the
" 1" (first gear) position.
When parking a vehicle equipped
with a manual transmission on a
downward slope, place the shift lever in the "R" (Reverse)
position. Accelerato
r Peda l
The accelerator pedal is used to vary engine power and thus
regulate engine and vehicle speed. Clutc
h Peda l
Manual Transmission The clutch pedal is used to engageor disengage the clutch, thereby
connecting or disconnecting the
engine from the manual
transmission and driveline to the
driving wheels.
When the pedal is fully released,the clutch is engaged, driving the
transmission and the drive wheels.
Do not allow your foot to rest on the clutch pedal when not using
the clutch.
Instrument s an d Control s

ACCELERATO
R
PEDA L
CLUTCH
PEDA L

Interio
r Feature s
Keys and Ignition .......... 97
Steering Column Lock/
Ignition Switch ........ 97 LOCK .............. 97
ACC ................ 97
ON ................. 97START .............. 97
Key Removal ........... 98
Key Reminder .......... 98

Guard Against Theft ..... 98

Locks ................... 99 Power Door Locks ...... 100
Child-Safe Door Locks .. 101

Mirrors ................. 101 Interior Mirror ......... 101Power Mirrors ......... 101Vanity Mirror .......... 102 Power Windows .......... 103
Checking the CircuitBreaker ............. 104
Tailgate ................ 104 Operation ............. 104
Hood Release ............ 105
Interior Lights ........... 107 Luggage Light ......... 107Dome Light ........... 107
Courtesy Lights ........ 108
Map Lights............ 108
Moonroof ............... 108 Conveniences ............ 109
Beverage Holder ....... 109
Sun Visor ............. 110Glove Box ............ 110

Assist Grip ............ 111
Horn Button ........... 11

Tilt Steering Wheel ..... 1
11

1
Cigarette Lighte
r ....... 112

Ashtrays .............. 112
Accessory Power Outlets . 113
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