fuel HONDA PASSPORT 2020 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. 227
Audio System P. 228
General Information on the Audio System P. 331
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 383, 408
2 Driving P. 435
Before Driving P. 436 Towing a Trailer P. 442
Parking Your Vehicle P. 541Multi-View Rear Camera P. 552
2Maintenance P. 559
Before Performing Maintenance P. 560 Maintenance MinderTM P. 563
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 586
Remote Transmitter Care P. 601
Accessories and Modifications P. 609
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 611
Tools P. 612 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 613
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 629 Fuses P. 633
Refueling P. 640 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 641
2Information P. 643
Specifications P. 644 Identification Numbers P. 646
Emissions Testing P. 649 Warranty Coverages P. 651
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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. 219
Audio System Basic Operation P. 235, 253 Audio Error Messages P. 328
Customized Features P. 354, 361 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 380
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 452 When Driving P. 454 Honda Sensing ® P. 492 Braking P. 537
Refueling P. 554 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 557
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 581
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 590 Battery P. 599
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 602 Cleaning P. 604
Engine Does Not Start P. 621 Jump Starting P. 624Overheating P. 627
Emergency Towing P. 638 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 639
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 647 Reporting Safety Defects P. 648
Authorized Manuals P. 653 Customer Service Information P. 654
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 129
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 435
MaintenanceP. 559
Handling the UnexpectedP. 611
InformationP. 643
IndexP. 655
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P161)
❚Memory Buttons* (P184)
❚SET Button* (P184)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P146)
❚Power Tailgate Button* (P152)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P555)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P187)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P48)
❚Hood Release Handle (P570)
❚Glove Box (P201)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P636)
❚Parking Brake (P537)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P635)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P205)
❚USB Port (P229)
❚Rearview Mirror (P186)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P381)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P48)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P205)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P230)
❚USB Port (P229)
❚Snow Button* (P477)
❚Mode Button* (P477)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P471)
❚Shift Button (P462)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❚Windshield Wipers (P177, 586)
❚Tires (P590, 613)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P187)
❚Headlights (P169, 581)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P169, 582)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 584)
❚Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights
(P169, 173, 582)
❚How to Refuel (P555)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P585)
❚Rear Wiper (P179, 588)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P585)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P584)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P584)
❚Brake/Taillights (P584)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P148)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P136)
❚Fog Lights* (P172, 583)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 583)
❚Back-Up Lights (P585)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P153)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P552)
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop in dicator
(green) comes on. (P470)
AtAutomatic transmissionEngine status
DecelerationStop the vehicle and depress the brake
pedal.
StopKeep the brake pedal depressed.
Start-upRelease the brake pedal.
On
Off
Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist® System
Ambient Meter●The color of the ambient meter changes
to green to indicate that the vehicle is
being driven in a fuel efficient manner.
ECON Button (P476 )
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P84 )
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
The message is displayed fo r a few seconds when the
ECON button is pressed.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator/Security
System Alarm Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (
LKAS)
Indicator (Green/
Amber) Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Econ Mode Indicator
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Driver Information Interface Tachometer
M
(Sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Gear Position Indicator/
Transmission System
Indicator Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
Gauges (P104)/Driver Information Interface (P105)/System
Indicators
(P76)
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator (Green/
Amber) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Blind spot information
System Indicator
*
Temperature Gauge
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)U.S.
Canada
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
Low Fuel Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
All-wheel drive
system (AWD)
I

ndicator
*
Intelligent Traction
Management
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P480)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P498)
●When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P488, 632)
●The TPMS monitors tire pressure.●TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.●TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P554)
aPress the fuel fill door
release button.
bAfter refueling, wait for
about five seconds
before removing the
filler nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gaso line, pump octane number 87 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
•Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.
• If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later.
• Blinks while driving if either you
and/or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.•The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
• Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt(s) - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 38
Low Fuel
Indicator
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.5 Liter left).
• Blinks if there is a problem with
the fuel gauge.•Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
• Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
• If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.•Stays on constantly - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 539
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is set to ON.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 627
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