4WD HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owners Manual

Instrument
s an d Control s
This section explains the controls
and displays that contribute to the
daily operation of your Honda.
All the essential controls are
within easy reach. Control Locations ......... 54
Indicators an
d Gauges ...... 55
Gauges .................. 56 Tachometer ............ 56Speedometer ........... 56
Odometer ............. 56
Trip Odometer/ Reset Knob ........... 56
Fuel Gauge ............ 57
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .... 58
Indicator Lights ........... 59
Switches ................. 68 Windshield Wiper/Washer 68Headlights ............. 70
Illumination Control ..... 71
Rear Window Defogger . . 72
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer .............. 72
Turn Signals ............ 73 Hazard Warning Flasher . .
74
Automatic Transmissio
n .... 74
Transfer Control (4WD Models) ......... 78
5-Speed Manual Transmission 81 Transfer Control(4WD Models) ......... 82
Parking Brake ............ 84
Accelerator Pedal .......... 85
Clutch Pedal ............. 85
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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

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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

Automati
c Transmissio n

4-WHEE L DRIV E (4WD )
INDICATO R LIGH T
ANTI-LOC
K BRAK E SYSTE M
INDICATO R

Manua l Transmissio n
UPSHIFT INDICATO R LIGH T
Upshif
t Indicato r
Manual transmission only A "U/S" (upshift) light will come
on to indicate that you can get
better fuel economy by shifting to
the next higher gear if conditions
permit. Best fuel economy can be achieved by accelerating slowly
and shifting to the next higher gear
when the "U/S" light comes on.
Safe operation of the vehicle may
require a different shifting schedule than indicated by the
"U/S" light to adapt to weather,
road, or traffic conditions. The
"U/S" light should be ignored when downshifting or when hard
acceleration is required for satisfactory performance.
For the best compromise between
vehicle performance and fuel
economy, upshift the transmission

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U/S

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.
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AB
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.

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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.

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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.

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Ne
w Vehicl e Break-I n

You may drive your new vehicle
from its very first mile/kilometer without following a formal
"break-in" schedule. However,
there are things you can do during
the first few hundred miles/
kilometers of driving that will add
to the future performance and
economy of your vehicle.
It is recommended that your speed
during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers) be limited to a
maximum of 55 mph (90 km/h) and that you do not drive for long
periods at any one constant speed, either fast or slow. During this
period, avoid full-throttle starts and, if possible, avoid hard stops;
especially during the first 200
miles (320 kilometers) of driving.
Always drive at moderate speed
until the engine has completely warmed up.
Parkin
g

When leaving your vehicle

unattended:
Set the parking brake.
Place the shift lever in "P" (Park) position for automatic

transmission.
When parking a vehicle equipped
with a manual transmission on an
upward slope, or on a level surface, place the shift lever in
the "1st" position.
When parking a vehicle
equipped with a manual
transmission on a downward slope, place the shift lever in
the "R" (Reverse) position. Turn the key to the "LOCK"

position.

Remove the key. The beeper
will remind you. Close all windows and lock all

doors.
Check to make certain the
lights are turned off. The
beeper will remind you. If your vehicle is equipped with

a transfer case (4WD), make

sure the shift lever is in 4H or

4L.

Parkin g Tip s

Never drive the vehicle with
the parking brake set. This can

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.

Drivin g Tip s

air cleaner, so it's important to
replace the air cleaner filter at
required intervals. See "Care and Maintenance." A dirty air cleaner
filter reduces engine performance
and can waste fuel.

Air Conditioning
Turn off the air conditioning whenit is not needed. The air
conditioning compressor is not on
in this position and the reduced
engine load can improve fuel

economy.

Tuned Engine

An engine that is properly
maintained will provide better
fuel economy than one that is not.
One misfiring spark plug will cut
fuel economy significantly, and
will make a difference in the
amount of pollution emitted from
your vehicle.
Excessive Weight

Fuel economy is related to thework the engine must do. The
heavier the load, the more fuel it takes to run your vehicle. Keep
weight to a minimum by removing
unnecessary luggage or cargo.

Tire Inflation

Underinflation not only causes
needless tire wear but can also
waste fuel. It's a good idea to
check tire pressure often and keep your tires inflated to the pressures
shown on the tire placard located
on the driver's doorjamb.
Wheel Alignment

Improper alignment will cause the
front tires to roll at an angle that
will result in faster tire wear. It takes power to overcome this
improper alignment, which, inturn, wastes fuel.

Use of 4-Wheel Drive

In normal driving, put the 4WD-2WD switch in the 2WD
position.
Driving Tip s