seats HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owner's Manual

All the lap/shoulder belts except
the driver's have an additional
locking mechanism that must beactivated to secure a child seat.(See pages 25 and 30 for
instructions on how to secure
child seats with this type of seat

belt.)
If the shoulder part of the belt is

pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt

will retract, but it will not allow a

passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the locking

mechanism, unlatch the buckle
and let the seat belt fully retract.

To refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

See page 13 for instructions on

how to wear the lap/shoulder belt

properly.
La
p Bel t

The lap belt has one manually adjusted belt that fits across the

hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch

plate into the buckle marked
CENTER, then tug on the belt to

make sure the buckle is latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red

PRESS button.
See page 14 for how to lengthen
the lap belt, and how to properly
position the belt.

Sea t Bel t Maintenanc e

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts
regularly.
Pull each belt out fully and look
for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work smoothly and that the lap/shoulder
belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working
properly will not provide good protection and should be replacedas soon as possible.
Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y

Of
f to a Goo d Star t

To make it easier for you to enjoyyour new Passport, we've
gathered together the bits and
pieces of information that will get you "off to a good start." Eachitem in this section refers you to a
page of the manual for detailed instructions on that aspect of
vehicle operation. While you should take the time to become
familiar with all the information in this manual, we hope that thissection saves some time in getting
you safely behind the wheel.
Seats .................... 48

Interior .................. 49
Engine Compartment ....... 51
Off t o a Goo d Star t

Operatio
n

To set the parking brake, fully
pull up on the handle between the seats. To release the parking
brake, pull upward slightly. Then
depress the pushbutton and push
down all the way.
To help remind you, the brake system warning light is designed
to come on if the parking brake control is not fully released when
the key is on.
Always pull the parking brake
lever as far up as possible to make
sure it sets fully. If the parking
brake is not fully set, the vehicle
could roll if it is parked on an
incline.
Parkin g Tip s
Never drive away with the
parking brake still set. This may
overheat the rear brakes, reducing their effectiveness and causing
excessive wear or damage.
Always apply the parking brake
whenever you leave the vehicle, whether it is equipped with a
manual or automatic transmission. If your vehicle is equipped with
an automatic transmission, you
should set the parking brake
whenever you leave the driver's seat. If the vehicle is parked on a
grade and the shift lever is placed in "P" (Park) position before the
parking brake is set, the weight of the vehicle may exert so much
force on the parking mechanismin the transmission that you may
have difficulty moving the shift lever out of "P" (Park).
To prevent this, apply the parking
brake BEFORE you move theshift lever to "P" (Park) position.
When preparing to drive away,
move the shift lever out of the
"P" (Park) position BEFORE you
release the parking brake. It is good driving practice to set the
Instrument s an d Control s
Parkin
g Brak e

RELEAS E

Seat
s
Seat Adjustment .......... 88Fore/Aft Seat Adjustment . 89
Reclining Adjustment .... 89
Head Restraints ......... 90
Rear Seat ................ 91 Folding ............... 91
Unfolding ............. 92
Seats

Fore/Af
t Sea t Adjustmen t
See pages 10-11 for important
safety information and warnings
about how to properly position

seats and seat-backs.

The front seats may be adjusted
forward or backward by pulling

up on the lever at the front of the seat and then using body pressure
to move the seat to the desired

position.
Let go of the lever and the seat
will lock into the desired position.
After adjusting the seat, use your
body weight to try to move it
forward and backward. Seat
movement indicates that at least
one of the seat adjusters did not
latch. Lift the lever and readjust
the seat. If the seat will not latch
firmly in position after several attempts, take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. An unlatched seat could increase your chance of
injury in an accident.
Always adjust the seat before you start driving. Trying to move the
seat while the vehicle is moving
could cause you to lose control.
Reclinin
g Adjustmen t

The front seat-backs can be tilted backward if so desired, using the
lever on the door side of each
front seat.
Raise the lever and use body
pressure to move the seat-back to
the desired position. Let go of the
lever and the seat-back will lock
into the desired position.

Seats

Keep the seat belt's webbing and

latch clear of the seat parts when

you tilt the folding seats forward

or backward. This helps to

prevent damage to the seat belt
system.

Adjust the seat-back before you
start driving. Trying to adjust the

seat-back with the vehicle in

motion could cause you to lose

control.

Hea d Restraint s

See page 12 for important safety information and warnings about
how to properly position the head
restraints.
Head restraints are designed to
help reduce the risk of neck injuries. They are most effective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant's head rests against the
center of the restraint. A taller
person should adjust the restraintas high as possible. Push the lock knob to unlock the
head restraint. Move the restraint
up or down as required.
Adjust the head restraint before
you start driving. Trying to adjust it while driving could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle.
To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, push the
release button and pull the
restraint out of the seat-back.

Seat s
Pus
h t o
releas e
th e lock .

Rea
r Sea t
The rear seat can be folded
forward to provide additional
cargo area.
Foldin g
1. Pull the strap toward the outside of the seat and fold
the seat cushion up. 2. To remove a head restraint,
press the release knob and pullup on the restraint. 3. Fold the seat-back down by
pulling the release knob, and
pulling the seat-back forward.
Seats
Pul
l th e
releas e
knob .
Pul
l th e

strap .

Push t o releas e
th e lock .

3. Make sure that the head
restraints are properly
reinstalled on the top of the
seat-backs.

4. Verify that the seat belts are routed properly and nottwisted.
Reclinin
g Adjustmen t

The angle of each section of the rear seat-back can be adjusted
through three positions.
Pull up on the release knob, movethe seat-back to the desired
position, then release the knob. Push and pull on the seat-back to
make sure it is locked in position.

Seats

Driving your vehicle without
head restraints can lead to
serious injury to you and your passenger in a crash.
Make sure the head restraints
are in place and adjusted
properly before driving.

Carryin
g Item s in th e

Passenge r Compartmen t
Store or secure all items that
could be thrown around and
hurt someone during a crash. Be sure items placed on the
floor behind the front seats
cannot roll under the seats
and interfere with the driver's
ability to operate the pedals,
or with the proper operation
of the seats. Keep the glove box closed
while driving. If the lid is open,
a passenger could injure his
knees during a crash or sudden
stop.
Carryin
g Carg o in th e Carg o
Are a o r o n a Roo f Rac k Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing
the heaviest items on the
bottom and as far forward as
possible.
If you fold down the back seat,
tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle
during a crash or sudden stop. If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the hatch glass or rear door,
exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, follow the instructions on page 44. If you carry any items on a roof
rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not
exceed 200 Ib (90 kg).
Driving Tip s

Seat-bac
k latche s — Seat-back
latches are designed to prevent
forward motion of the seat-back when the vehicle stops suddenly.
Check to see that the seat-backlatches are holding by pulling
forward on the top of the folding
seat-back.

Also check to see that the
reclining seats are operating properly.
Light s an d beepers — Check
panel lighting, warning lights, and
the seat belt reminder light and
beeper. Also check the key beeper and interior lights. On the outside,
check the license plate light, sidemarker lights, headlights, parking
lights, taillights, brake lights, turnsignals, backup lights and hazard
warning flashers. Have the
headlight aim checked promptly if the beams seem to be aimed
improperly.
Glas
s — Check for broken,
scratched or damaged glass that
could reduce visibility or cause injury.
Doo r latches — Check that the
doors close, latch and lock
securely.

Hoo d latc h — Check that the
hood closes firmly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts that might prevent secure
latching. Make sure the secondarylatch keeps the hood from
opening all the way when first

released.
Flui
d leaks — Check for fuel,
water, oil or other fluid leaks by
looking at the surface beneath the
vehicle after it has been parked
for awhile. Water dripping from
the air conditioning system after use is normal. If you notice
gasoline fumes or fluid at any
time, locate the source and have it
corrected at once.
Spar e tir e an d jac k — Check that
the spare tire and all jack gear are securely stowed at all times.
Tailgat e latc h — Check that the
tailgate closes, latches and locks
securely.

Car e an d Maintenanc e