hood open HONDA PASSPORT 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 148 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 186 Adjusting the Seats P. 188
Climate Control System P. 217
Audio System Basic Operation P. 233, 251 Audio Error Messages P. 327
Customized Features P. 352, 359 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 378
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 450 When Driving P. 452 Honda Sensing ® P. 490 Braking P. 535
Refueling P. 552 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 555
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 567 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 579
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 588 Battery P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 600 Cleaning P. 602
Engine Does Not Start P. 619 Jump Starting P. 622Overheating P. 625
Emergency Towing P. 636 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 637
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 645 Reporting Safety Defects P. 646
Authorized Manuals P. 651 Customer Service Information P. 652
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 129
FeaturesP. 225
DrivingP. 433
MaintenanceP. 557
Handling the UnexpectedP. 609
InformationP. 641
IndexP. 653
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P567)
❚Windshield Wipers (P177, 584)
❚Tires (P588, 611)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P187)
❚Headlights (P169, 579)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P169, 580)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 582)
❚Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights
(P169, 173, 580)
❚How to Refuel (P553)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P583)
❚Rear Wiper (P179, 586)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P583)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P582)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P582)
❚Brake/Taillights (P582)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P148)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P136)
❚Fog Lights* (P172, 581)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 581)
❚Back-Up Lights (P583)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P153)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P550)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P609)
Flat Tire (P611)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P627)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P619)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P631)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P625)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P636)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (home) button, select Warnings, then press the
ENTER button to see the message again wi th the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.•Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
•Appears when the hood is opened.•Close the hood.
•Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.•Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 627
•Appears when the washer fluid is low*.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 578
•Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the transmission is in other than
(P.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 119
Models with color audio system
* Not available on all models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●Stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
•Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.2 Starting the Engine P. 452
•Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the sy stem that disables Auto
Idle Stop.• Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 452
•Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
• To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
after the position has auto matically been changed to
(P with the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat
belt unfastened.
●Press the park button if you leave the vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if the vehicle is stationary and the
transmission is put into
(N, the driver's seatbelt is
unfastened, and the brake pedal is released, as there
is a risk that the vehi cle might roll unexpectedly.
•Press the (P button before releasing the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 462
•Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
• Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
•If you want to set the power mode to ON, change the
gear position to
(P.
• If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 452
•Appears when you change to (N, then release the
(N button.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 464
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the gear position to other
than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 464
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• With the smart entry re mote on you, move
out of the auto lock function operation
range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and tailg ate (Walk away auto lock®)*
If equipped, the user mu st wait until the power
tailgate fully closes before the auto lock function will
be activated.
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.•The smart entry remote is put inside the tailgate.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
smart entry system.
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 588
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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