traction control HONDA PASSPORT 2000 2.G Owners Manual

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.

Instrument s an d Control s

"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.

Instrument s an d Control s

hazard. This is sometimes referred
to as "stomp and steer."
You will feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal when the ABS activates, and you may hear some
noise. This is normal, it is theABS rapidly pumping the brakes.
Activation varies with the amount
of traction your tires have. On dry
pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard
before you activate the ABS. However, you may feel the ABSactivate immediately if you are
trying to stop on snow or ice.
Important Safety Reminders AB S doe s no t reduc e th e tim e
o r distanc e it take s t o sto p th e
vehicle , it only helps with steering
control during braking. You
should always maintain a safe following distance from other
vehicles.
AB
S wil l no t preven t a ski d tha t

result s fro m changin g directio n

abruptly , such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden lane change. Always drive
at a safe, prudent speed for the
road and weather conditions.
AB S canno t preven t a los s o f
stability . Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your
vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
A vehicl e wit h AB S ma y requir e
a longe r distanc e t o sto p o n
loose or uneven surfaces, such as
gravel or snow, than a vehicle
without anti-lock. Slow down and allow a greater distance between
vehicles under those conditions.
AB S Indicato r
The ABS is self-checking. You may feel a slight movement of the
brake pedal just after you start the engine. This is the ABS performing
a check. It also checks itself
whenever you use the brakes.
Drivin g Tip s

Self-Adjustin
g Brake s

The brakes on this vehicle are self-adjusting. They have been
designed so that periodic brake
adjustment is not needed.
The brakes adjust themselves each time you firmly apply them.
Thus, if the brake pedal goes down
farther than normal due to a lack of adjustment, drive backward and
forward a few times. Apply the
brakes intermittently.
See your Honda dealer if the
brake pedal height does not return
to normal or if there is a rapidincrease in pedal travel. Either is a
sign of other brake trouble. Also,
see your Honda dealer if the
parking brake needs adjustment.
Brakin
g Tip s

Control your vehicle's speed on a steep or long downhill grade by
shifting the transmission to a
lower gear. Constantly using the
brakes can cause them to overheat
and lose effectiveness.
Resting your foot on the brake
pedal when you are not intending to brake ("riding the brakes") can
cause them to overheat. This
reduces their effectiveness, wears them out faster, and can reduce
fuel mileage. It also causes your
brake lights to stay on all the time, confusing drivers behind you.

Brak e Wea r Indicator s

The front and rear brakes have built-in wear indicators. These make a high-pitched squealing or
cricket-like warning sound when the brake pads or linings are worn
to the point of replacement. Thesound may come and go or be
heard all the time when the vehicle is moving, but may stop when the
brake pedal is pushed down firmly.
Expensive damage can result if
pads or linings are not replaced immediately when needed.

Drivin g o n Slipper y Surface s

Driving, steering, and braking
traction are reduced when the
road is coated with water, snow, ice, gravel, or other materials.
Slow down and adjust your
driving to such conditions. It is important to slow down when it is
slippery because stopping

Drivin g Tip s

distances will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, avoid maneuvers involving sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking (including
engine braking due to shifting to
lower gear), that could cause the
tires to skid.
Drivers may not realize the surface is slippery until the
vehicle is skidding.
Learn to recognize warning
clues — such as enough water or ice on the road to make a
"mirrored surface"— and slow
down when there is any doubt.
Also see "Traction" under "Tires" in this section. To safely operate your vehicle,
your tires must be the proper type
and size, in good condition with
adequate tread, and correctly
inflated. The following pages give
more detailed information on how
and when to check air pressure,
how to inspect your tires for damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be

replaced.

Driving Tip s

Rapid slowing down or

speeding-up can cause loss
of control on slippery
surfaces. If you crash, you

can be injured.

Use extra care when driving

on slippery surfaces.
Using tires that are excessivelyworn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance.

Tire
s

Tractio
n

A decrease in driving, cornering, and braking traction occurs when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
materials are on the road. Vehicle speed should be adjusted to the
road conditions.
When driving on wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can buildup between the tire and road. This
is known as hydroplaning and
may cause partial or complete loss
of traction, vehicle control, and
stopping ability. To reduce the
chance of traction loss, follow
these tips:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when they are
worn to a point where 1/16inch (1.6 mm) or less tread
remains, or cord or fabric
can be seen.

4. Keep the tires properly inflated.
If your vehicle has snow tires, be sure they are the same size, load
range and construction type as your other tires. Vehicle speed should belimited to a maximum of 75 mph
(120 km/h) when equipped with
either passenger vehicle-typ e or
truck-type sno
w tires.
Tire Chains
To prevent tire chains from damaging your vehicle: Install the chains on the rear
tires as tightly as possible.Tighten them again after
driving 1/4 to 1/2 mile (0.4 to
0.8 kilometer). Using chains on
the front tires is not
recommended. They may contact the body and possibly
damage the vehicle. If youintend to use chains on the
front tires, be sure there is
enough clearance. Do not exceed 45 mph
(70 km/h) or the chain
manufacturer's suggested speed

limit if it is lower.
Drive in a restrained manner

and avoid large bumps,

potholes, severe turns or other
maneuvers that could cause the

vehicle to bounce up and down.
Follow the chain

manufacturer's instructions.

Drivin g Tip s

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

System

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) system takes some of the
exhaust gas and routes it back into
the intake manifold. Adding
exhaust gas to the air/fuel mixture
reduces the amount of NOx
produced when the fuel is burned.

Three-Way Catalytic Converter

The Three-Way Catalytic
Converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical
reactions, it converts HC, CO, and
NOx in the engine's exhaust to
carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen
(N 2), and water vapor.
Replacement Parts

The emissions control systems aredesigned and certified to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the
emissions remain low, you should use only new Genuine Honda
replacement parts or their
equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increasethe emissions from your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate
from the rest of your vehicle.
Read your warranty manual for more information.
DO
T Tir e

Qualit y Gradin g

The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also
graded for treadwear, traction, and
temperature performanceaccording to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The following explains these

gradings.

Unifor m Tir e Qualit y
Gradin g
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between the tread
shoulder and the maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwea r 20 0
Tractio n A A
Temperatur e A
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Treadwea
r

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one-and-a-half (1-1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to
variation in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Tractio n
The traction grades from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction

performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include

acceleration, cornering,

hydroplaning, or peak traction

characteristics.

Temperatur e

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all vehicle tires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades Band A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
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