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the system repaired if the light
does not come on when the key is
turned to the "ON" position
without the engine running or
when the parking brake is set.
This light does not eliminate the need for brake inspection and
maintenance. The brake fluid
level must be checked regularly.See the maintenance section of
this manual for other brake
checks.
If the light remains on after
engine start up with the parking
brake released, or comes on during operation of the vehicle, it
may mean that there is something
wrong with the brake system.

What to do?1. Check to see if the parking
brake has been fully released.
2. If it has, pull off the road and
stop carefully. Remember that: Stopping distances may be
longer.
You may have to push
harder on the pedal. The pedal may go down
farther than normal.
3. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest Honda dealer for
repair.
Do not continue to drive with the
brake system light on. There may
be a serious problem with the braking system. Driving under
this condition is hazardous and
could lead to an accident.
The brake system light does not indicate that the parking brake is
fully set. When applying the
parking brake, always pull it up as
far as possible. Hig
h Bea m
The headlight high beam indicator
lights up when the headlights are
on high beam.

Chargin g Syste m

This light should come on when
the key is turned to the "ON"
position and the alternator is not
charging. The light may stay on at
engine idle; however, it should go off and stay off above the normal
engine idle speed. If the light
comes on while driving, the
charging system should be
checked at once so the battery will
not completely discharge. Stop the engine, and check for a broken
drive belt. If it is broken, or if the
drive belt is not responsible for the trouble, have your Honda
dealer inspect and correct the
fault. If the drive belt is broken,

Instrument s an d Control s

The anti-theft steering column
lock is not interconnected with the
parking brake. You must alwaysset the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle.
To prevent discharging the battery, avoid use of electrical accessories
with the engine shut off.
For easier key operation when
unlocking, rotate the steering
wheel slightly to relieve pressure
on the steering lock.

Ke y Remova l

Manual Transmission With the vehicle fully stopped,remove the key from the switch
by turning it to the "LOCK"
position and removing it. Automatic Transmission

With the vehicle fully stopped, place
the automatic transmission shift

lever in "P" (Park) position. Turn

the key to the "LOCK" position.

Ke y Reminde r
The key reminder circuit causes a beeper to sound when the door is
held open with the key left in theignition switch. This is to help
prevent accidentally locking the
key inside the vehicle.
The beeper stops when the door is

closed or when the key is removed.

Guar d Agains t Thef t
Your new Passport has features to
help prevent theft of the vehicle, its equipment, and its contents.
These anti-theft features work
depending on how well you use

them.

Park in a well-lighted areawhenever possible.
Lock the steering column and
take the key with you.
— Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and remove the key.
This locks both the ignition switch and steering control.
Interio r Feature s
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

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

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

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