clock HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owners Manual

Headlights-On Reminder

You will hear a continuous tone
when the key is out of the ignitionswitch and the driver's door is
opened with the headlight switch in the "ON" position. This will
remind you to turn the headlights off. Never leave the headlights onwhen the engine is not running.
They can rapidly discharge the

battery.
Fo
g Light s

EX model only
When fog or heavy mist reducesyour forward vision, push thisswitch to turn the fog lights on.
The indicator light in the switch
turns on. Push the switch again to turn off the fog lights.
The fog lights operate only when the headlight low beams are in

use.
Illuminatio
n Contro l

The instrument panel lights turn on when the light switch is on.
Brightness of the instrument panel
lights is controlled by turning the illumination control knob
clockwise for brighter or counterclockwise for dimmer.
Instrument s an d Control s
DIMMER BRIGHTE
R

Make sure the rear window wiper
is off and in its parked position.
Turn the key clockwise and push
the outside lock to unlock the
glass. Raise the glass, then pull
the door handle to unlock the door.
Hoo
d Releas e

The hood release lever is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
T o Ope n
1. Pull the lever to release the hood lock. 2. Lift the under-hood lever
while lifting the hood slightly.
Interior Feature s

Pul l

Comfor
t an d Convenienc e Feature s

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environmentin all weather conditions.
The audio system has many
features. This section describes
those features and how to use

them.
Heating and Cooling ...... 116
Ventilation .............. 118
Audio System ............ 121 AM/FM/Cassette StereoAudio System (LX, EX) 121 Operating the Radio .. 121
Adjusting the Sound .. 123
Operating the
Cassette Player ..... 124
Caring for the
Cassette Player ..... 126
Operating the Optional CD Changer ........ 127
AM/FM/Cassette/ CD Changer StereoAudio System (EX-L) . 129 Operating the Radio . . 129
Adjusting the Sound . . 131
Radio Frequencies ... 132Operating the Cassette Player ..... 134
Caring for the Cassette Player ..... 137 Operating the
CD Changer ........ 138
Protecting
Compact Discs ...... 142
Cruise Control ........... 143
Keyless Entry ........... 147
Anti-Theft System ........ 148
Digital Clock ............ 149
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

begin blinking rapidly to indicate
the system is active.
Deactivatin g th e Syste m

Unlocking the doors or the

tailgate with the key or the remote

transmitter turns off the system.

You can also turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY

position.

Doing any of the above will also

reset an alarming system before
the three minutes have elapsed. The digital clock displays the time
at all times, regardless of ignitionswitch position. To set the time: Press and hold the H button to
set the hours. The numbers will
advance rapidly. Release the
button when the desired time is

reached.

Press and hold the M button to set the minutes. The numbers
will advance rapidly. Release
the button when the desired
time is reached.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Digita l Cloc k

HOU R MINUT
E

5. Block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the one to

be changed.

6. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning the
wrench counterclockwise.
7. There are two jacking points on each side of the vehicle.Set the jack in position, as

shown.
REA
R
Unde r th e rea r axl e
housin g nea r th e wheel .

Position the jack at the correct
jack point as shown.
Make sure that the jack is
positioned on a level and solid
surface.
Do not position the jack at any
points other than those specified.

In Cas e o f Emergenc y
JAC K

JAC K BA R
JAC K

HANDL
E

FRON T

Bottom surfac e o f th e cros s
membe r a t th e concav e position .

8. Turn the jack handle
clockwise with a slow, smooth
motion to raise the vehicle sothe inflated spare tire will
clear the surface.
9. Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.
10. Install the wheel and replace the whee
l nuts with the
cone-shaped end toward the
wheel, then hand-tighten each
nut. The wheel must be seated on the hub.
11.
Lower the vehicle by turning
the jac
k handle counter-
clockwise, then fully tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscrosssequence by turning the
wrench clockwise. Have the
wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service

facility.

87 lb-ft ( 118 N.m)
12.
Stow the jacking tools and flat
tire i
n their proper locations.

Too
l Location s

The jack is stored in a
compartment on the driver's side

rear wheel panel.

To remove the jack from itscompartment, turn the handle
counterclockwise. Disconnect the
hold-down strap.
I n Cas e o f Emergenc y
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and
tools securely before driving.

The tire wrench and jack handle
are concealed under the right rear
seat cushion.
UNDERSIDE
O F RIGH T REA R
SEA T CUSHIO N
TIR E WRENC H AN D JAC K HANDL E Spar
e Tir e Remova l
LX model The spare tire is mounted on the
rear door. To remove it, unlockthe spare tire lock (if so
equipped). Use the wheel wrench
to remove the retaining bolts.
When replacing the spare tire,
make sure you put it on the carrier
with the outside of the wheel
facing out. Tighten the bolts securely. EX model
The spare tire is stored under the
cargo area floor. To lower it, open
the rear door. Insert the jack
handle between the body and the top of the rear bumper. Insert the
end of the jack handle into the slot in the tire winch, then turn the
handle counterclockwise to lower the tire. Lower the tire to the
ground, then remove the bracket
in the center of the wheel.
In Cas e o f Emergenc y

Servic
e Statio n Informatio n
Fuel Fil l Ca p
To remove the fuel fill cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the fill
cap, turn it clockwise until you
hear it click at least three times.
Put the fuel fill cap in the cap
holder while refueling.
If you need a replacement, use only a genuine Honda fuel fill cap. An
improper fuel fill cap can affect the
fuel system, the emissions system,
and allow fuel spillage.
Car e an d Maintenanc e

Componen t Location s
ENGIN E
OI
L
FILLE R CA P CLUTC
H MASTE R
CYLINDE R
RESERVOI R

POWE R

STEERIN G
RESERVOI R
ENGIN
E
OI L DIPSTIC K
BRAKE MASTE R
CYLINDE R
RESERVOI R
WINDSHIEL
D
WASHE R
RESERVOI R

BATTER Y
RADIATO R

RESERV E

TAN K
RADIATO
R CA P
AIR CLEANE R

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

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