tow HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owner's Guide

Warrant
y Coverage s

Your new Honda is covered by

these warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty —
Covers your new vehicle, except
for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against
defects in materials and
workmanship.

Emission Control Systems
Defects Warranty and Emissions
Performance Warranty — These
two warranties cover your
vehicle's emission control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual forexact information.
Original Equipment Battery
Limited Warranty — This warranty gives up to 100% credit

toward a replacement battery.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty —

A seat belt that fails to function
properly is covered for the useful
life of the vehicle.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — All exterior body
panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified
time period with no mileage limit.

Accessory Limited Warranty —
Genuine Honda Accessories are

covered under this warranty. Timeand mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other
factors. Please read your warranty
manual for details.

Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty — Covers all Genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and

workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited

Warranty — Provides prorated

coverage for a replacement
battery purchased from a Honda

dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime

Limited Warranty — Provides
coverage for as long as the
purchaser of the muffler ownsthe vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read
the 2000 Honda Warranty booklet
that came with your vehicle for
precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original
tires are covered by theirmanufacturer. Tire warranty
information is in a separate
booklet.
Owne r Assistanc e

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

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

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

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

Starting the Engine ......... 153

With a Dead Battery ..... 180
Steam Coming From Engine . 186
Steering Column
Ignition Lock Switch ....... 97

Steering Wheel
Adjustment ............ 111

Anti-Theft Column Lock ... 98

Stereo Sound System ...
121, 129
Sun Visor ................ 110
Supplemental Restraint System .......... 7

Additional Information ..... 40
Additional
Safety Precautions ........ 43

Components ............. 40
Hazards .............. 4, 8
How the Airbag Works ... 41 How the SRS
Indicator Light Works ... 42
Service ................ 43
Tachometer ................ 56
Tailgate Operation ......... 104
Tape Player............... 124
Technical Descriptions, Emission Control Systems . . 245
Temperature Gauge ......... 58
Three-Way Catalytic Converter ....... 168

Tilt Steering Wheel ........ 111

Time, Setting the .......... 149

Tire Chains ............... 164
Tires .................... 159
Air Pressure ....
160, 194, 235
Checking Wear ......... 161
DOT Tire Quality Grading 247
How to Change a Flat .... 182
Inflation .......
160, 167, 194
Inspection ............. 161
Replacing .............. 162
Rotation ............... 162
Snow ................. 164 Spare ................. 185
Specifications .......... 235
Wear Indicators ......... 161
Tire Wrench .............. 184
Tools, Tire Changing ....... 184
Towing .................. 187 Emergency Wrecker(Tow Truck) .......... 188
Trailer ................ 174

Alignment
and Balance ....... 167, 220
Replacement ......
.
163, 165
Windows Cleaning
......... 69, 72,

226
Power ................
. 103
Windshield Cleaning .......... 69, 72, 226
Defroster .............. 118
Winter Drive Indicator .... 67, 79 Wiper, Rear Window ........ 72
Wipers, Windshield, Operation 69
Worn Tires ............... 161Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 187
Wrench, Tire ............. 184