HONDA PASSPORT 2002 2.G Owners Manual

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Contents
Owner's Identificati on Form
A Word to the Owner ........................................................................\
....................................................... .......i
Important Handling Information ........................................................................\
......................................ii
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
................................................. iv
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Off to a Good Start ........................................................................\
................................................................ 49
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
................................................... 55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Seats ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... 89
Interior Features ........................................................................\
................................................................... 99
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
............................... 119
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Driving Tips ........................................................................\
.......................................................................... 155
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, what gasoline to use, how to break-in
your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
In Case of Emergency ........................................................................\
....................................................... .183
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 195
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer and
tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body
repairs.
Technical Data ........................................................................\
..................................................................... 231
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Owner Assistance ........................................................................\
................................................................ 245
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals ........................................................................\
...........................................................253
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 255

Off-Road Driving Information

OWNER
ADDRESS
VIN
DEALER NAME DELIVERY DATE
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURESTREET
STATE/PROVINCE
CITY ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
STATE/PROVINCE
CITY ZIP CODE/
DEALER NO.
POSTAL CODE
This manual should be considered
a permanent part of your vehicle.
It should remain with the vehicle
when sold so it will provide the
next owner with important safety,
operating and maintenance
information. All information,
illustrations and specifications
contained in this manual are based
on the latest product information
available at the time of printing.
All rights are reserved to make
changes at any time without
notice. A vehicle maintenance
schedule and consumer
information are included in this
manual. A separate booklet
provides important information on
all warranties regarding your
vehicle.
Owner’s Identification

We urge you to carefully read this manual and follow its
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and trouble-free operation.
Please keep this Owner’s Manual in the glove box of your Passport as
permanent reference material.
While reading this manual you will notice that specifications are given
in both metric and English measurements. Where accuracy is not
needed, some conversions have been rounded off for your convenience.
When it comes to service, remember that your Honda dealer knows
your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction.
We thank you for choosing a Honda product, and want to assure you
that we will continue to be interested in your motoring pleasure and
satisfaction.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Preface i
A Word to the Owner

Preface ii
Your Passport has higher ground clearance than a passenger car designed for \
use only on pavement. Higher
ground clearance has many advantages for off-road driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and
rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate pr\
oblems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and r\
ides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns.\
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a ro\
llover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a\
reminder, make sure you and your
passengers always wear seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read “Driving Guidelines” on page 156 of this manual and
the Off-Road Driving Information booklet that came with your vehicle. Failure to operate this vehicle cor\
rectly
may result in loss of control or an accident.
Important Handling Information

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

Safety Labels – on the vehicle.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Your safety, and the safety of
others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating
or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.

Safety Headings – such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.

Safety Section –such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

Safety Labels – on the vehicle.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Your safety, and the safety of
others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating
or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.

Safety Headings – such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.

Safety Section –such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

Safety Labels – on the vehicle.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Your safety, and the safety of
others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating
or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.

Safety Headings – such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.

Safety Section –such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
ivPreface iv
A Few Words About Safety

3Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important
information about how to protect
you and your passengers. It shows
how to use seat belts properly. It
explains the Supplemental
Restraint System. And it tells you
how to properly restrain infants
and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions
4
. .
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features 5
Seat Belts 6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags 7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Seat-Backs 8
. . . . . .
Head Restraints 8
. . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist 9
.
Protecting Adults 10
. . . . . . . . . .
1. Close and Lock the Doors 10
2. Adjust the Front Seats 10
. .
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 11
. .
4. Adjust the Head Restraints12 5. Fasten and Position
the Seat Belts 13
. . . . . . . . .
6. Adjust the Steering Wheel15
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 16
. . . . . . .
Advice for Pregnant Women 16
Additional Safety Precautions 17
Protecting Children 18
. . . . . . . .
All Children Must
Be Restrained 18
. . . . . . . . . .
Children Should Sit in
the Back Seat 19
. . . . . . . . . .
The Passenger’s Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Children 19
If You Must Drive With
Several Children 20
. . . . . . .
If a Child Requires
Close Attention 21
. . . . . . . .
Additional Safety Precautions 21
General Guidelines for
Using Child Seats 22
. . . . . .
Protecting Infants 26
. . . . . . .
Protecting Small Children 31
. Protecting Larger Children
34
Using Child Seats
With Tethers 38
. . . . . . . . . . .
Using LATCH 39
. . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts 41
. . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt System
Components 41
. . . . . . . . . . .
Lap/Shoulder Belt 41
. . . . . . .
Lap Belt 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Maintenance 42
. . . .
Additional Information About
Your SRS 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS Components 43
. . . . . . . .
How Your Airbags Work 44
. .
How Your SRS Indicator
Light Works 45
. . . . . . . . . . .
SRS Service 46
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Safety Precautions 46
Carbon Monoxide Hazard 47
. . .
Safety Labels 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver and Passenger Safety

4Driver and Passenger Safety
Yo u
’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this
manual. The recommendations on
this page are the ones we consider
to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection
in all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inflate only in a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. So even though your
vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your
passengers always wear your seat
belts, and wear them properly.
(See page 13.)
Restrain All Children
Children are safest when they are
properly restrained in the back
seat, not the front seat. A child
who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a
child safety seat. (See page 18.)
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags save lives, they can
cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to
them, or are not properly
restrained. Infants, young
children, and short adults are at
the greatest risk. Be sure to follow
all instructions and warnings in
this manual. (See page 7.)
Don’t Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don
’t mix.
Even one drink can reduce your
ability to respond to changing
conditions, and your reaction time
gets worse with every additional
drink. So don’ t drink and drive,
and don’ t let your friends drink
and drive either. Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor
in crash injuries and deaths.
Generally, the higher the speed
the greater the risk, but serious
accidents can also occur at lower
speeds. Never drive faster than is
safe for current conditions,
regardless of the maximum speed
posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be
extremely hazardous. To reduce
the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressure and
condition frequently, and perform
all regularly scheduled
maintenance. (See page 204.)
Important Safety Precautions

POWER DOOR
LOCKSAIRBAGS
SEAT BELTS
SAFETY CAGE
COLLAPSIBLE
STEERING
COLUMN
CRUSH
ZONES
5Driver and Passenger SafetyYour vehicle is equipped with
many features that work together
to protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some safety features do not
require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel
framework that forms a safety
cage around the passenger
compartment; front and rear crush
zones that are designed to
crumple and absorb energy during
a crash; and a collapsible steering
column.
These safety features are designed
to reduce the severity of injuries
in a crash. However, you and your
passengers can
’t take full
advantage of these safety features
unless you remain sitting in a
proper position and always wear
your seat belts properly. In fact,
Your Vehicle ’s Safety Features

6Driver and Passenger Safety
some safety features can
contribute to injuries if they are
not used properly.
Seat Belts
For your safety, and the safety of
your passengers, your vehicle is
equipped with seat belts in all
seating positions.
Your seat belt system
also includes a light on
the instrument panel to remind
you and your passengers to fasten
your seat belts.
Why Wear Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most
effective safety device for adults
and larger children. (Infants and
smaller children must be properly
restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt
properly increases the chance
of serious injury or death in a
crash, even if you have
airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
When properly worn, seat belts:
•Keep you connected to the
vehicle so you can take
advantage of the vehicle
’s
built-in safety features.
•Help protect you in almost
every type of crash, including
side and rear impacts and
rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is more
likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Your airbag
can only be helpful in a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
•Help keep you from being
thrown against the inside of the
vehicle and against other
occupants.
•Keep you from being thrown
out of the vehicle.

7Driver and Passenger Safety
•Help keep you in a good
position should the airbags ever
deploy. A good position
reduces the risk of injury from
an inflating airbag, and allows
you to get the best advantage
from the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
What you should do: Always
wear your seat belt, and make
sure you wear it properly.Airbags
Your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with
frontal airbags to help protect the
driver and a front seat passenger. This system also
includes an indicator
light on the instrument panel to
alert you to a possible problem
with the system.
The most important things you
need to know about your airbags
are:
•Airbags do not replace seat
belts. The seat belts are the
occupants’ primary protection
in all types of collisions. The
airbags supplement the seat
belts by providing extra
protection for the head and
chest of each front seat
occupant in a moderate to
severe frontal collision.
•Airbags offer no protection in
side impacts, rear impacts,
rollovers, or minor collisions.
Airbags are designed to deploy