headlights HONDA PASSPORT 2002 2.G Owners Manual

D – IGNITION
F – GAUGES
G – ADJUSTING REAR AND
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
H – SHIFTING
I – PARKING
J – HEADLIGHTS
K – WINDSHIELD WIPERS
L
– TURN SIGNALS
M – HEATER CONTROLS
N – MAP LIGHT AND MOONROOF
E – STARTING THE ENGINE
SWITCH
BRAKE
51Off to a Good Start
Interior

52 Off to a Good Start
D IGNITION SWITCH
See page 101.
E STARTING THE ENGINE
See page 157.
FGAUGES
See page 58.
GADJUSTING REAR AND
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
See page 105.
HSHIFTING
For automatic, see page 76.
For manual, see page 83.
For four-wheel drive, see pages
80 and 84.
I PARKING BRAKE
See page 86.
JHEADLIGHTS
See page 72.
KWINDSHIELD WIPERS
See page 70.
LTURN SIGNALS
See page 75.
MHEATER CONTROLS
See page 120.
NMAP LIGHT AND
MOONROOF
See pages 112.
OPUTTING FUEL IN
THE VEHICLE
See page 197.
Interior

55Instruments and Controls
This section explains the controls
and displays that contribute to the
daily operation of your Honda.
All the essential controls are
within easy reach.
Control Locations56
. . . . . . . . .
Indicators and Gauges 57 . . . . . .
Gauges 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 58 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 58
. . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer/
Reset Knob 58 . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge 59 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 60 . . . .
Indicator Lights 61 . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer 70
Headlights 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Control 73 . . . . .
Rear Window Defogger 74 . .
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals75 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher 76 . . Automatic Transmission76
. . . .
Transfer Control
(4WD Models)80 . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission 83 Transfer Control
(4WD Models)84 . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake 86 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Pedal87 . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Pedal 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Controls

62Instruments and Controls
the system repaired if the light
does not come on when the key is
turned to the “
ON” position
without the engine running or
when the parking brake is set.
This light does not eliminate the
need for brake inspection and
maintenance. The brake fluid
level must be checked regularly.
See the maintenance section of
this manual for other brake
checks.
If the light remains on after
engine start up with the parking
brake released, or comes on
during operation of the vehicle, it
may mean that there is something
wrong with the brake system.
What to do?
1. Check to see if the parking brake has been fully released. 2. If it has, pull off the road and
stop carefully. Remember that:
•Stopping distances may be
longer.
•You may have to push
harder on the pedal.
•The pedal may go down
farther than normal.
3. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest Honda dealer for
repair.
Do not continue to drive with the
brake system light on. There may
be a serious problem with the
braking system. Driving under
this condition is hazardous and
could lead to an accident.
The brake system light does not
indicate that the parking brake is
fully set. When applying the
parking brake, always pull it up as
far as possible.
High Beam
The headlight high beam indicator
lights up when the headlights are
on high beam.
Charging System
This light should come on when
the key is turned to the “
ON”
position and the alternator is not
charging. The light may stay on at
engine idle; however, it should go
off and stay off above the normal
engine idle speed. If the light
comes on while driving, the
charging system should be
checked at once so the battery will
not completely discharge. Stop the
engine, and check for a broken
drive belt. If it is broken, or if the
drive belt is not responsible for
the trouble, have your Honda
dealer inspect and correct the
fault. If the drive belt is broken,

72 Instruments and Controls
In cold weather, warm the
windshield with the defrosters
before using the washers. This
will help prevent icing of the
windshield that may block your
vision.
Headlights
The rotating switch on the left
lever controls the lights. Rotating
this switch to the
position
turns on the instrument panel
lights and all exterior lights
except the headlights. Rotating
the switch to the
position turns
on the headlights.
To change between low beams
and high beams, pull back on the lever until you hear a click, then
let go. The high beam indicator
will light (see page 62) when the
high beams are selected.
To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back about half way and
then let it go. The high beams will
stay on for as long as you hold the
lever back, no matter what
position the headlight switch is in.

73Instruments and Controls
Headlights-On Reminder
You will hear a continuous tone
when the key is out of the ignition
switch and the driver
’s door is
opened with the headlight switch
in the “
ON” position. This will
remind you to turn the headlights
off. Never leave the headlights on
when the engine is not running.
They can rapidly discharge the
battery.
Fog Lights
EX model only
When fog or heavy mist reduces
your forward vision, push this
switch to turn the fog lights on.
The indicator light in the switch
turns on. Push the switch again to
turn off the fog lights.
The fog lights operate only when
the headlight low beams are in
use.
Illumination Control
The instrument panel lights turn
on when the light switch is on.
Brightness of the instrument panel
lights is controlled by turning the
illumination control knob
clockwise for brighter or
counterclockwise for dimmer.
DIMMER
BRIGHTER

105Interior Features
Child-Safe Door Locks
The rear doors can be locked to
prevent children from opening the
door from the inside.
FREE
LOCK
This is done by depressing the
lever shown in the illustration. To
disengage the lock, open the door
from the outside and raise the
lever.
Interior Mirror
To adjust, move the mirror right
or left and up or down.
Pull the lever to switch the mirror
to night operation. This reduces
the glare from the headlights of
following vehicles.
NIGHT
DAY
Power Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors with
the adjustment switch on the
dashboard.
SELECTOR
SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver ’ s side) or R
(passenger ’ s side).
Mirrors

152Comfort and Convenience Features
To cancel panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY.
The anti-theft system is designed
to protect your vehicle and its
contents from theft. Any attempt
to forcibly open any door, the
tailgate, or the hood without using
the key or the remote transmitter
will cause the system to alarm.
The horn sounds and the
headlights flash for approximately
three minutes. The starter motor
circuit is disabled so the engine
cannot be started. After three
minutes, the system resets.Activating the System
The system activates
automatically when all the doors,
the tailgate, and the hood are fully
closed and locked.
Lock the doors with the key, the
remote transmitter, or the door
lock button/knob. The anti-theft
system indicator will come on to
show that it is activating. After
about 10 seconds, the light will
Anti-Theft System

210Care and Maintenance
Seat-back latches — Seat-back
latches are designed to prevent
forward motion of the seat-back
when the vehicle stops suddenly.
Check to see that the seat-back
latches are holding by pulling
forward on the top of the folding
seat-back.
Also check to see that the
reclining seats are operating
properly.
Lights and beepers — Check
panel lighting, warning lights, and
the seat belt reminder light and
beeper. Also check the key beeper
and interior lights. On the outside,
check the license plate light, side
marker lights, headlights, parking
lights, taillights, brake lights, turn
signals, backup lights and hazard
warning flashers. Have the
headlight aim checked promptly if the beams seem to be aimed
improperly.
Glass — Check for broken,
scratched or damaged glass that
could reduce visibility or cause
injury.
Door latches — Check that the
doors close, latch and lock
securely.
Hood latch — Check that the
hood closes firmly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts
that might prevent secure
latching. Make sure the secondary
latch keeps the hood from
opening all the way when first
released.
Fluid leaks — Check for fuel,
water, oil or other fluid leaks by
looking at the surface beneath the
vehicle after it has been parked
for awhile. Water dripping from
the air conditioning system after
use is normal. If you notice
gasoline fumes or fluid at any
time, locate the source and have it
corrected at once.
Spare tire and jack — Check that
the spare tire and all jack gear are
securely stowed at all times.
Tailgate latch — Check that the
tailgate closes, latches and locks
securely.

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Break-in158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators
162. . . . . . . . .
Break-in, New Vehicle
158. . . . . .
Brightness Control, Instrument Panel. See Illumination Control
Brights, Headlights
62. . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement Specifications
243. . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Capacity Charts235. . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
47. . .
Care and Maintenance
195. . . . . .
Cargo Loading
233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrying
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Player
Care
141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
128. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter, Three-Way
172. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTION, Explanation ofiv. . .
CD Changer131. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label
234. . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Oil How to
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When
204, 205, 211. . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire
186. . . . . . .
Lifting Points
187. . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Coolant
218. . .
Charging System Indicator
62. .
Check Engine Light
63. . . . . . . .
Checklist, Before Driving
156. . . Children, Protecting
18. . . . . . . .
Child-Safe Door Locks
105. . . . .
Child Seats, General Guidelines
22. . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter
116. . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breaker, Checking the
108
Cleaner, Air214. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Exterior
224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior
226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the
153. . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Fluid
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO in the Exhaust
47, 249. . . . . .
Consumer Information
246. . . . . .
Control Locations
56. . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instruments and
55. . .