spare wheel HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owners Manual

6. Start the engine of the vehicle
that has the discharged battery.
7. Remove the battery cables by reversing the above sequence
exactly. Start by removing thelast clamp first; that is,
remove the jumper cable from
the engine of the vehicle with
the discharged battery as the first step. Changin
g a Tir e
If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to
change it. Stopping in traffic or on
the shoulder of a busy road is
dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or
an area to stop that is far away
from the traffic lanes. 1. Park on a level surface and set
the parking brake firmly. Turn
on the hazard warning flasher, and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK.
2. Set the automatic transmission in "Park" (the manual
transmission in "Reverse")
and transfer case in gear if it is a four-wheel drive vehicle.
3. Have your passengers get out
of th
e vehicle.
4. Remove the jacking tools (see page 184) and spare tire from
their stowage areas.
I n Cas e o f Emergenc y
The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack, seriously injuring

anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by
the jack.

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

Reverse this procedure to store
the spare tire. Connect the spare
tire to the bracket with the outside
of the wheel facing up. Make sure
the tire does not catch on any part
of the underbody of the vehicle as
you are raising it, and that the spare tire is stored securely before

driving.
If the engine overheats:
The engine coolant temperaturegauge pointer will move up to
the "H" or higher. Engine "ping" will become

excessive.

Loss of engine power will be

noticed.
Either steam or boiling water
will squirt out of the radiator.
If you find that the engine is

overheating:
Stop the vehicle, and turn on
the hazard warning lights.
If you see or hear steam or
coolant coming from the
engine compartment, turn off the engine immediately. If you do not see or hear steam
or spray, turn off the A/C (if
on) and run the engine at a
speed slightly higher than idle
speed (about 1,500 rpm) for
several minutes. Watch the
coolant temperature gauge. If it
remains at the ''H" mark, turn
off the engine.
Open the hood only after all
signs of steam or hot coolant
spray have stopped. Look for
signs of an obvious leak, such
as a split radiator hose. If you
I n Cas e o f Emergenc y
Steam and spray from an

overheated engine can

seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam

is coming out.
Engin
e Overheatin g

Owne
r Safet y Check s
Promptly take any safety
problems to your Honda dealer for service advice.
Parkin g brak e — Park on a fairly
steep hill and hold the vehicle
with the parking brake only. This
checks its holding ability.

Starte r safet y switc h (automati c

transmission ) — Check the safety
switch by trying to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only with the shift
lever in the "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) position.

Starte r safet y switc h (manua l

transmission ) — To check the

safety switch, place the shift lever
in "Neutral," push the clutch
pedal halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should not
work. The starter should work only when the clutch pedal is fully

depressed.

Transmissio n shif t indicato r

(automati c transmission ) —

Check that the indicator points to
the gear chosen.
Steerin g — Be alert for any
changes in steering action. An inspection or service is needed
when the steering wheel is harder
to turn or has too much free play,
or if there are unusual sounds when turning or parking.

Whee l alignment , balanc e an d

tire s — Uneven or abnormal tire
wear, or pulling to the right or left
on a straight and level road may show the need for a wheel
alignment. A vibration of the
steering wheel or seat at normal
highway speeds means wheel balancing is needed. Check tire
pressures (including the spare) at
least monthly and whenever the
vehicle is serviced (see page 159).
Brake s — Watch for the
"BRAKE" light coming on. Other signs of possible brake trouble are
such things as repeated pulling to
one side when braking, unusual sounds when braking or between
brake applications, or increased
brake pedal travel. If you note one
of these conditions, have the system checked at once and
repaired if needed.
Car e an d Maintenanc e

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