automatic transmission HONDA PASSPORT 2002 2.G Owner's Manual

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* 2Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often. –These fluids: brake, clutch, P/S, battery, ATF,
Using SAE 10W-40 oil, or any viscosity other than those recommended, may reduce engin\
e life and affect the warranty. windshield washer
This service is recommended only. – Tire pressure
204 Care and Maintenance
R – Replace L – Lube I – Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.Service at the interval listed x1 000 il ( k ) ft th tx 1,000 miles7.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5105Service at the interval listed x1,000 miles (or km) or after thatnumber of months whicheverx 1,000 km1224364860728496108120132144156168number of months, whichever
comes first.months612182430364248546066727884
Engine and TransmissionAir cleaner elementRRR
Fuel tank, cap, pipes, hoses and connectionsI
Spark plugsR
•Engine oil and oil filter * 1RRRRRRRRRRRRRREngine drive beltIII
Cooling system, heater hoses, and connectionsIIIIIII•Engine coolantRRR
Timing beltR*
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Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Starter safety switchIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Auto cruise control linkage and hoseIIIIIII
Radiator core and A/C condenserI
Manual transmission oil and transfer case oilRRRRAutomatic transmissionSee page 216.
Shift-on-the-fly systemIIIIValve clearanceAdjust only if noisy.
Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.Inspect monthly:
Maintenance Schedule

208 Care and Maintenance
Promptly take any safety
problems to your Honda dealer
for service advice.
Parking
brake — Park on a fairly
steep hill and hold the vehicle
with the parking brake only. This
checks its holding ability.
Starter safety switch (automatic
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.
Starter safety switch (manual
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.
Transmission shift indicator
(automatic transmission)
—
Check that the indicator points to
the gear chosen.
Steering — 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.
Wheel alignment, balance and
tires —
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 163).
Brakes — 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.
Owner Safety Checks

216Care and Maintenance
Proper Fluid
Kind of Fluid
TransmissionDEXRON III
Transfer
(4WD)SAE 5W-30
(Engine oil)
Have the fluid level in the
automatic transmission checked
during the regularly scheduled
maintenance at your Honda
dealer.
If you suspect an automatic
transmission fluid leak, take the
vehicle to your Honda dealer for
inspection and repair.
Transmission damage could result
if you let the fluid level get too
low.
Drain Intervals
The automatic transmission drain
interval is not time or mileage
dependent. It will vary according
to your driving habits and vehicle
usage.
Your dealer will check the
transmission fluid’s condition and
life expectancy during regularly
scheduled maintenance, and
inform you at what mileage it
should be changed. See the Maintenance Schedule
List to determine how often the
lubricant should be changed. Add
lubricant, if needed, by filling to
the level of the filler plug hole.
Use
GL-5 gear lubricant of the
proper viscosity as shown in the
chart.
If your vehicle is equipped with
the optional limited slip
differential (on the rear axle), use
GL-5 Limited Slip Differential
Gear Lubricant together with
Limited Slip Differential Gear
Lubricant Additive (Part No.
8-01052-358-0) or equivalent.
Use the correct viscosity for the
existing ambient temperatures.
Automatic Transmission FluidFront (4WD)
and Rear Axles

223Care and Maintenance
Spark Plugs
Replace the spark plugs with the
type specified in the “Technical
Data” section.
Clutch
Check the clutch play at the pedal.
Lubricate the clutch pedal bushing
and clevis pin, at the intervals
shown in the Maintenance
Schedule, with water-resistant
chassis lubricant. If you hear a
squeaking noise coming from the
area of the bushing or clevis pin at
the clutch pedal arm when the
clutch pedal is depressed,
lubricate it with water-resistant
EP
chassis grease.
Check the fluid level in the clutch
reservoir at the interval shown in
the Maintenance Schedule. If the
fluid is low in the reservoir, it should be filled to the maximum
level line with
DOT-3 or DOT-4
fluid.
Fluid or Lubricant Levels
Check the fluid or lubricant level
in the brake master cylinder,
clutch master cylinder, power
steering reservoir, rear axle,
engine and transmission,
windshield washer reservoir and
engine coolant at specified
intervals.
Power Steering
Check the fluid level in the power
steering fluid reservoir as
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule. The fluid level should
be between the “
MIN” and
“
MAX” marks on the reservoir.
Use only automatic transmission
fluid labeled
DEXRON III.

Technical Data237
Manual Transmission and Transfer Case
2WD 4WD
Gear ratio Transmission
Rev.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Transfer case High
Low
3.873
3.767
2.248
1.404
1.000
0.809
–
–3.873
3.767
2.248
1.404
1.000
0.809
1.000
2.051
Oil capacityTransmission
3.1 U.S. quarts
(2.95 liters)3.1 U.S. quarts
(2.95 liters)
Transfer case–1.5 U.S. quarts
(1.45 liters)
Automatic Transmission and Transfer Case
2WD 4WD
Gear ratio Transmission
Rev.
1st
2nd
3rd
Overdrive
Transfer case High
Low
2.000
2.856
1.618
1.000
0.723
–
–2.000
2.856
1.618
1.000
0.723
1.000
2.051
Gear control
operationFloor control
Fluid CapacityTransmission
Transfer case
9.1 U.S. quarts (8.6 liters)
–9.1 U.S. quarts(8.6 liters)
1.5 U.S. quarts (1.45 liters)
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 U.S. gallons (75 liters)

255
A
ABS.
See Anti-Lock Brake
System
Accessories, Installation
173. . . .
ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position)101. . . . .

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 117
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Airbags (SRS)7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Air Cleaner Filter170, 214. . . . . .
Air Conditioning Maintenance
221. . . . . . . . . . .
Usage
120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Filter
Air Outlets (Vents)
124. . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure, Tires
239. . . . . . . . . Alcohol and Driving
4. . . . . . . .
Alcohol in Gasoline
200. . . . . . . .
Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts
Antifreeze
217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator
67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
159. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
102. . . .
System
152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care. See Cleaning
Ashtray
116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Grip
115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio System
125. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
76. . . .
Capacity, Fluid
237. . . . . . . . . .
Driving Pattern Selector
81. .
Fluid Temperature Indicator
70
Oil Temperature Indicator70.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
76. . . . . . .
Shift Lock
78. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Control, 4
WD80. . .
B
Battery198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
62
Jump Starting184. . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
198. . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
238. . . . . . . . . .
Before Driving
156. . . . . . . . . . . .
Belts, Seat
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
41. . .
Beverage Holder
113. . . . . . . . . .
Body Repair
225. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes Anti-Lock Brake System
159. .
Brake System Indicator
61. . .
Index

258
Emergency Flashers76. . . . . . . .
Emergency, In Case of
183. . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
62
Check Engine Light63. . . . . .
Checking the Fuses
193. . . . . .
Engine Overheating
190. . . . . .
Jump Starting
184. . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Pressure Indicator65. . . .
Emissions Controls
248. . . . . . . .
Engine Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in
158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Light
63. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gauge
60
Identification Number232. . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Capacity
235. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
198. . . . . . Oil Pressure Indicator
65. . . .
Specifications
235. . . . . . . . . .
Starting
157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol in Gasoline
201. . . . . . . .
Evaporative Emissions Controls
249. . . . . . .
Exhaust Fumes
47. . . . . . . . . . . .
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
16. . . . . .
Exterior, Cleaning the
224. . . . . .
F
Fabric, Cleaning. See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever
121. . . . . . . . .
Features, Comfort and Convenience
119. .
Filling the Fuel Tank
197. . . . . . . Filters
Air
214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level
215. . . .
Shifting
83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning
76. . .
Flat Tire, Changing a
186. . . . . . .
Fluids Automatic Transmission
216. .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission
215. . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering
223. . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer
71. . . . . .
FM Stereo Radio Reception
136. . . . . . . . .
Folding the Rear Seat
94. . . . . . .

259
Foreign Countries, Operation in
173. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank
197. . . . .
Fuel Fill Cap
197. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge
59. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel Indicator
64. . . . . .
Octane Requirement
200. . . . .
Oxygenated
200. . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
198. . . . . . . .
Tank Capacity
198, 237. . . . . .
Fuel Injection System
249. . . . . .
Fuses Checking the
193, 240. . . . . . .
Locations
240. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gas Mileage, Improving170. . . . Gasohol
200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline
200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See also Fuel
Octane Requirement
200. . . . .
Tank, Filling the
197. . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Station Procedures
197. . . . .
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
60. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
58. . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer
58. . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
233. . . . . . . . . . .
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission
76. .
5-Speed Transmission
83. . . .
Glass Cleaning
230. . . . . . . . . . . . Glove Box
114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
233. . . . . . . . . .
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs243. . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher
76. . . .
Head Restraints
8, 12, 93. . . . . . .
Headlights
72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Beam Indicator
62. . . . .
High Beams
72. . . . . . . . . . . .
On, Reminder
73. . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Halogen Bulbs
243.
Turning on
72. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and Cooling
120. . . . . . .
High-Low Beam Switch
72. . . .
Hood Release
109, 199. . . . . . . . .
Horn
115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning
168. . . . . . . . . . . . .

265
Replacing166. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation
166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare
189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
239. . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators
165. . . . . . . . .
Tire Wrench
188. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools, Tire Changing
188. . . . . . .
Towing
191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Wrecker (Tow Truck)
192. . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Control Lever Automatic Transmission
80. .
5-Speed Manual Transmission
84. . .
Transmission Checking Fluid Level5-Speed Manual Transmission
215. . . . . . Fluid Selection
216. . . . . . . . . .
Shifting the Automatic
77. . .
Shifting the 5-Speed Manual
83
Tread Wear165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Meter. See Trip Odometer
Trip Odometer
58. . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Indicators
64. . . . . .
U
Underside, Cleaning225. . . . . . . .
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
251
Unleaded Gasoline198 \b&##. . . . .
Upholstery Cleaning
226. . . . . . .
Upshift Indicator
66. . . . . . . . . .
V
Vanity Mirror106. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
243. . . . . . . . Vehicle Identification
232. . . . . . .
Vehicle Loading Information
233.
Ventilation
122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN
232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl, Cleaning
229. . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity, Oil
213. . . . . . . . . . . . .
W
WARNING, Explanation ofiv. . .
Warning Labels, Location of
48.
Warranty Coverages
247. . . . . . . .
Washer, Rear Window
74. . . . . .
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
71, 198. . . . . . . .
Operation
71. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing
224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waxing and Polishing
224. . . . . .

If you don't know the answers to
these questions before beginning
an ascent, stop, walk up the hill
and find out.

If you decide that it is safe to drive up a hill:
Selec

t a suitable low gear and
firmly grip the steering wheel. Approach
the hill with enough
speed to smoothly start up the
hill.
Maintain a steady speed as you
climb the hill.
Reduce

speed as you approach
the

top, and watch for other
vehicle

s that may be
approaching

the top from the
other

side of the hill.

// You Stall Going Up a Hill
If a hill is steeper than you
expected,

traction is poorer,
or you don't maintain sufficient speed,
you may begin to stall. If
that happens:
Consider downshifting if you
are just beginning to slow
down. If you can't downshift, or if
downshifting
doesn't help, stop
the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
I

f you have passengers, you
may want to have them get out
and

move away from the
vehicle.
I

f you are headed
straight up
the hill, shif
t into reverse,
release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down the
hill,

using the brake pedal to
control

speed.
If you
are not headed straight
uphill or you don't feel
comfortable backing down,
don't. If the engine is still
running,
leave the parking
brake

on, shift to Park
(automatic transmission) or Off-Road Driving Information