towing HONDA PASSPORT 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 104
2Controls P. 129
Clock P. 130 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Moonroof* P. 164 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 165
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 198
2 Features P. 225
Audio System P. 226
General Information on the Audio System P. 330
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 381, 406
2 Driving P. 433
Before Driving P. 434 Towing a Trailer P. 440
Parking Your Vehicle P. 539Multi-View Rear Camera P. 550
2Maintenance P. 557
Before Performing Maintenance P. 558 Maintenance MinderTM P. 561
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 584
Remote Transmitter Care P. 599
Accessories and Modifications P. 607
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 609
Tools P. 610 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 611
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 627 Fuses P. 631
Refueling P. 638 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 639
2Information P. 641
Specifications P. 642 Identification Numbers P. 644
Emissions Testing P. 647 Warranty Coverages P. 649
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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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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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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if
there is a problem with the
transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 636●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message
P. 630
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 434
Towing a Trailer ................................ 440
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 450
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 452
Automatic Transmission ................... 459
Shifting ............................................ 460
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 468
ECON Mode .................................... 474
Intelligent Trac tion Management
*.... 475Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System............ 477
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 479Blind spot information System*........... 480
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 483Intelligent Variable To rque Management (i-
VTM4TM) AWD System*..................... 485Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 486
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 488
Honda Sensing ®................................ 490
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 493
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 505
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 518
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System ....................................... 527
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 532
Radar Sensor.................................... 534 Braking
Brake System ................................... 535
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 537
Brake Assist System ......................... 538
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 539
Parking Sensor System
*................... 541
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 546
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 550
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 552
How to Refuel ................................. 553
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 555
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 948 lbs (430 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in 1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.
2 Specifications P. 642
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 642
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
your vehicle, the amount of av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a tailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 440
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 948 lbs
(430 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
648 lbs
(294 kg)
Example2 Max Load 948 lbs
(430 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
198 lbs
(90 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything in
or on it shown in the table.
Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affect vehicle handling and performance and
can damage the engine and drivetrain.
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back.
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg).
• Each occupant has 17.6 lb (8 kg) cargo in the cargo area.
Any additional weight, cargo or accessori es reduce the maximum trailer weight and
maximum tongue load.
■Towing Load Limits1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not av ailable, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estima te it based on cargo
distribution.
Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for additional
information.
Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer duri ng your vehicle’s first 600
miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information 2 Vehicle Specifications P. 642
3WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load
Number of
occupantsAWD models with ATF coolerAWD models
without ATF cooler2WD models
25,000 lbs (2,268 kg)3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)
34,750 lbs (2,155 kg)3,250 lbs (1,474 kg)3,250 lbs (1,474 kg)
44,500 lbs (2,041 kg)3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
54,250 lbs (1,928 kg)2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Continued
Driving
■Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded
trailer on the hitch should be approximately:
Boat trailers: 5 – 15% of the total trailer
weight
Other trailers: 10 – 15% of total trailer weight
Tongue Load
Number of occupantsAWD models with or without ATF cooler2WD models
2500 lbs (227 kg)350 lbs (159 kg)
3475 lbs (215 kg)325 lbs (147 kg)
4450 lbs (204 kg)300 lbs (136 kg)
5425 lbs (193 kg)275 lbs (125 kg)
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