flat tire HONDA PASSPORT 2002 2.G Owner's Manual

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Identification Number,
Vehicle
232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Keys
101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing Control System
249. . .
Illumination Control
73. . . . . . .


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Indicators,
Instrument Panel
57. . . . . . . . .
Indicators and Gauges
57. . . . . .
Infants
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Inflation, Proper Tire164, 239. . .
Inside Mirror
105. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection, Tire
165. . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Brightness. See Illumination Control Interior Cleaning
226. . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lights
110. . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack, Tire187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up the Vehicle
187. . . . . .
Jump Starting
184. . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Keyless Entry151. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys
101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L
Label, Certification234. . . . . . . .
Labels, Safety, Location of
48. .
Lane Change, Signaling
75. . . . .
Lap Belt
42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lap/Shoulder Belts
41. . . . . . . .
LATCH System
39
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Lever, Transfer80, 84. . . . . . . . . .
Lifting Points
187. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter, Cigarette
116. . . . . . . . . .
Lights Bulb Replacement
243. . . . . . .
Dome Light
111. . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator
61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage
110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal
64. . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Slip Differential
182. . . .
Loading Cargo
233. . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)
101
Locks103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Steering Column
102
Child-Safe Door105. . . . . . . . .
Power Door
104. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate
108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

264
Signaling Turns. See Lane Change, Signaling
Small Children, Protecting
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Snow Chains168. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Tires
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solvent-Type Cleaners
226, 227. .
Sound System
125, 133. . . . . . . .
Spare Tire Inflating (Pressure)
164, 239. .
Removal
189
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Specifications239. . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs Replacing
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
235. . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Charts
235. . . . . . .
Speed Control
147. . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
58. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START (Ignition Key Position) 101
Starting the Engine157. . . . . . . . .
With a Dead Battery
184. . . . .
Steam Coming From Engine
190.
Steering Column Ignition Lock Switch
101. . . . . .
Steering Wheel Adjustment
115. . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Column Lock
102. .
Stereo Sound System
125, 133. . .
Sun Visor
114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System
7. . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
43
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Additional
Safety Precautions
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Components41. . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazards
4, 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How the Airbag Works
44. . .
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
45. . . Service
46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Operation
108. . . . . . . . .
Tape Player
128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
60. . . . . . . .
Three-Way Catalytic Converter
172. . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel
115. . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the
153. . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires
163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure
164, 198, 239. . . .
Checking Wear
165. . . . . . . . .
DOT Tire Quality Grading
251
How to Change a Flat186. . . .
Inflation
164, 171, 198. . . . . . .
Inspection
165. . . . . . . . . . . . .

and other useful information.
Recreational
vehicle clubs can put
you in touch with other drivers,
and

off-road magazines publish
first-hand

descriptions of driving

locations.

To help keep off-road driving areas open, stay on roads, trails
and open areas approved for
off-highway

vehicles (OHVs).
Please respect no trespassing
signs, and don't drive on private

property

without permission. Check Out Your Vehicle
Off-road driving can be hard on a
vehicle, requiring extra attention to maintenance. Before driving
off-road,
be sure all scheduled
maintenance

and service has been
done, and that you have also inspected

your vehicle. Pay
special

attention to the condition
of the tires and use a gauge to
check

the tire pressures. Improperly
inflated tires can be
more

easily damaged by rocks
and

other hard or sharp objects.
Do not let air out of your tires unless

you can reinflate them
soon after returning to pavement,
and remember to periodically
inspect the tires for signs of
damage

, especially if you hit a
large or sharp rock. Off-Road Driving Information

Get a tow from another vehicle
by using a towing rope, strap or
chain.
To be successful, the
pulling vehicle will need adequate

power and traction.
Be sure the rope, strap or chain is attached to the frames (not
bumpers
) of both vehicles, and
keep

people away in case the
connecting device breaks. Use a winch. If you have a
winch, you might be able to
attach it to another vehicle or a
sturdy, fixed object (such as a
tree).

Or another vehicle with a
winch may be able to attach it to your vehicle and pull you

out
.

Get experienced help. This is
often
the best solution,
especially if you have dug in deep, are stuck in mud or on
sloped terrain. Grounded
on a Bump or Log
You have fewer options if you bottom

out (or high-center) on a
bump,

log, or other raised

obstacle. You can try getting a
tow

(forward or backward) from
another vehicle, use a winch (see
above

for additional tips), or get
experienced help.
Flat Tire
Change a flat tire only if the vehicle

is on firm, level ground
that can safely support the jack. If

this is not the case, your options
are:

drive slowly and carefully
until you reach firm, level ground;
get a tow from another vehicle (as
described
above); or send for
experienced help. Off-Road Driving Information

Inspection and Cleaning

Check the condition of your
tires. Damaged tires are more
likely to fail and should not be

used on pavement.

If you let air out of your tires,inflate them to the
recommended
levels before
going

any distance on
pavement.
If you must drive
wit

h underinflated tires, do not
exceed
30 mph. Remove
any mud that may
have

stuck to the tires, wheels,
or driveshafts. Mud can cause
imbalance
and damage
important vehicle components.
Remove any twigs, rocks or
other objects you might have
picked up along the way.
Follow

all procedures for
shifting back to 2-wheel drive
if you've been traveling in
4-wheel
drive.
When you get home, thoroughly wash your vehicle and inspect it
closely

for signs of damage. Give
special attention to the tires, rims,
suspension and other Underbody
components, and correct any
problem you find. Also make sure all

nuts, bolts and other critical
fasteners

are properly secured. Driving off-road causes more
wear-and-tear

on the paint and
exterior trim. Stones and other debris

thrown up by your tires,
and

the tires of other off-road
vehicles you are following, can
chip

the paint and chrome. Bushes
and tree branches can cause
hairline

scratches. Although there
are some protective devices available
(mud guards, etc.) a
vehicle that is driven off-road will
incur

more damage than one that
is not. Frequent washing and
waxing may help to minimize the
damage caused by off-road
driving.
Befor

e returning to pavement:
Off-Road Driving Information