adding oil HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owners Manual
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This section includes instructions
for simple maintenance tasks,
such as checking and adding oil.
Any service items not detailed in
this section should be performed
by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic.
Some of the most important safety
precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of
every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether or
not you should perform a given
task.
Importan
t Safet y Precaution s
Before you begin any
maintenance, make sure your
vehicle is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is on.
Also, be sure the engine is off.
This will help to eliminate several
potential hazards:
Carbo
n monoxid e poisonin g
fro m engin e exhaust . Be sure
there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the engine.
Burn
s fro m ho t parts . Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
before touching any parts.
Injur y fro m movin g parts . D o
not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
Read the instructions before you
begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire or
explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline or
batteries. Use a commercially
available degreaser or parts
cleaner, not gasoline, to clean
parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from the battery and
all fuel-related parts.
You should wear eye protection
and protective clothing when
working near the battery or when
using compressed air.
Car e an d Maintenanc e
Failure t
o properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner's
manual.
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Inde
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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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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