HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2000, Model line: PASSPORT, Model: HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.GPages: 267, PDF Size: 3.03 MB
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Treadwea
r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one-and-a-half (1-1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to
variation in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Tractio n
The traction grades from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperatur e
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all vehicle tires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades Band A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
Owne r Assistanc e
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Servic
e Manua l
This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures for repair to engine and chassis
components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanicallyinclined owners to understand.
Electrica l Troubleshootin g Manua l
This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting information for
each electrical circuit in your car.
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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
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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
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Change Oil
How to ................ 208
When ......... 200, 201, 207
Changing a Flat Tire ....... 182 Lifting Points ........... 183
Changing Engine Coolant .. . 214
Charging System Indicator ... 60
Check Engine Light ......... 61
Checking Battery Condition ....... 194
Brake Fluid ............ 219
Clutch Fluid ............ 219
Engine Belts ............ 218
Engine Coolant ..... 213, 214
Engine Oil ............ 209 5-Speed Manual Transmission Fluid .... 211
Fuses .............
189, 236
Power Steering Fluid .....
219
Radiator Coolan
t ....... 213
Shift-on-the-Fly
System Fluid .......... 216
Tire Pressure ........... 194
Windshield Wipers ..... 205
Checklist, Before Driving ... 152
Children, Protecting .......... 18
Child-Safe Door Locks .... 101
Child Seats, General Guidelines ......... 21
Cigarette Lighter .......... 112
Circuit Breaker, Checking the 104
Cleaner, Air ............. 210
Cleaning Exterior ............... 220
Interior ................ 222Seat Belts .............. 225
Vinyl ................. 225 Clock, Setting the .......... 149
Clutch Fluid .............. 219
CO in the Exhaust ......
44, 245
Consumer Information ...... 242 Control Locations .......... 54
Controls, Instruments and .... 53
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Hazard Warning .......... 74
Headlights ............. 70
Illumination Control ..... 71
Rear Window Defogger .... 72
Steering Wheel Adjustment 111
Turn Signals ............. 73
Windshield Wiper/Washer . 68
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer ............. 72
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Coolant
Adding ................ 214
Capacity ............... 232
Checking ............. 213
Proper Solution ......... 214
Temperature Gauge ....... 58
Corrosion Protection ....... 221 Courtesy Lights ........... 108
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 246
Cruise Control Operation .... 143
Customer Relations Information ............. 242
DANGER, Explanation of .... iv Dashboard ................ 54
Dead Battery, What to Do ... 180 Defects, Reporting Safety .. . 245
Defogger, Rear Window ..... 72
Defrosting the Windows .... 118
DEXRON III
AutomaticTransmission Fluid ...... 212
Digital Clock ............... 149
Dimensions .............. 239
Dimming the Headlights .... 70
Dipstick, Engine Oil ... 196, 209
Directional Signals .......... 73
Disabled, Towing Your Vehicle If .... 187
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . . 158
Dome Light .............. 107
Door Locks ............... 9 Power ................ 100 Doors, Close and Lock ....... 10
DOT Tire Quality Grading ... 247
Downshifting, 5-Speed
Manual Transmission ....... 82
Drive Belts ............... 218
Driving, On-Road Fuel Economy .......... 166In Bad Weather ......... 164
In Foreign Countries ..... 169
On Slippery Surfaces ..... 158
Economy, Fuel ............ 166 EGR System .............. 247
Emergency Brake ........... 84
Emergency Flashers ......... 74
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Emergency, In Case of ...... 179
Charging System Indicator . 60Check Engine Light ....... 61
Checking the Fuses ...... 189
Engine Overheating ...... 186 Jump Starting ........... 180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 61Oil Pressure Indicator ..... 62
Emissions Controls ........ 245
Engine
Belts .................. 218
Break-in ............... 154
Check Light ............. 61Coolant Temperature Gauge 58
Identification Number .... 228
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 61 Oil
Capacity ............. 231
Recommendation ...... 194
Oil Pressure Indicator ..... 62 Overheating ............ 186
Specifications .......... 231
Starting ............... 153
Ethanol in Gasoline ........ 197
Evaporative
Emission Controls ........ 246
Exhaust Fumes ............ 44
Expectant Mothers,
Use of Seat Belts by ...... 16
Exterior, Cleaning the ...... 220
Fabric, Cleaning.
See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever ......... 117
Features,
Comfort and Convenience . . 115
Filling the Fuel Tank ....... 193 Filters
Air .................. 210
Oil .................. 208
5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ... 211Shifting ................ 81
Flashers, Hazard Warning ....
74
Flat Tire
, Changing a ....... 182
Fluids Automatic Transmission . .
212
Capacity ............
. 233
Brake ................. 215
Clutch ................ 219
5-Speed Manual Transmission .......... 211
Capacity ............. 233
Power Steering .......... 219
Windshield Washer ...... 69
FM Stereo
Radio Reception ........ 132
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Folding the Rear Seat ........ 91
Foreign Countries,
Operation in ............. 169
Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker ...... 188
Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank ..... 193
Fuel Fill Cap ........... 193
Fuel Gauge .............. 57
Low Fuel Indicator ....... 62Octane Requirement ..... 196
Oxygenated ............ 196
Recommendation ........ 194 Tank Capacity ...... 194, 233
Fuel Injectio
n System ...... 246
Fuses
Checking the .......
189, 236
Locations .............
. 236Gas Mileage, Improving .... 166
Gasohol ................. 196
Gasoline ................ 196
See also Fuel
Octane Requirement ..... 196
Tank,
Filling the ............ 193
Gas Station Procedures ..... 193
Gauges
Engine CoolantTemperature ............ 58
Fuel ................... 57
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........... 229
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .. 745-Speed Transmission ..... 81
Glass Cleaning ............ 226 Glove Box ............... 110
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) .......... 229
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .... 239
Hazard Warning Flasher ..... 74
Head Restraints ...... 8, 12, 90
Headlights ................ 70 High Beam Indicator ...... 60
High Beams ............ 70On, Reminder ........... 71
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 239 Turning on .............. 70
Heating and Cooling ....... 116
High-Low Beam Switch ..... 70
Hood Release ......... 105, 195
Horn ...................
111
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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