climate control HONDA PASSPORT 2023 User Guide

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary.
To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield or Auto High-
Beam Cannot Operate: Clean Windshield
message appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the au to high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.
AUTO Position
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of h eated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During Auto Idle Stop, air- conditioning is suspended,
and only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel Auto Idle
Stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor,
and back of the
center console vents
Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(Recirculation) Button
Fan Control Button A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Switch
(On/Off) Button
(Windshield Defroster)
Button
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
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Controls
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
Pressing the ON/OFF button switches the
climate control system be tween on and off. When
turned on, the system returns to your last selection.
1 Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch
over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in
recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from
humidity. This impedes visibility.
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uuClimate Control System uSynchronization Mode
Controls
Synchronization Mode
You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, front passenger side
and rear seats in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system will switch to synchronization mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control switch.
Press the SYNC button to return to synchronization mode off.
1Synchronization Mode
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronization mode.
When the system is in synchronization mode off, the
temperature for the driver, front passenger, and rear
seats can be set separately.
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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
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Controls
Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is runni ng and the climate control system is
operating.
1. Press the REAR (Rear On/Off) button.
2. Press the RR SETTINGS button.
u The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR
indicator appears on the display.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1 Rear Climate Control System
LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the
rear control panel.
Models with rear lock button
1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
Press the REAR LOCK button to turn the rear lock
mode on and off.
While the rear lock mode is on, the rear control panel
is disabled.
u REAR LOCK appears on the display.
Models with rear lock button
REAR LOCK Button
(Rear On/Off) Button RR SETTINGS Button
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Controls
3. Press the AUTO button.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
u The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain
the set rear temperature. Change the temperature if necessary.
4. To turn off the rear climate control system, press the (Rear On/Off) button.
Use the system when the engine is running and the climate control system is
operating.
1. Press the (Rear On/Off) button.
2. Press the Rear AUTO button.
3. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
4. To turn off the rear climate co ntrol system, press the button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel*1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel*
When the REAR LOCK button on the front control
panel is off, the temperat ure of the rear passenger
compartment can be cont rolled independently.
Rear floor
ventsRear console
vents and
floor vents Rear console
vents
/
(Rear Fan
Control) Buttons
(Rear On/Off) Button
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons
Rear AUTO Button
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.
Sensor
Sensor
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the white (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Change the gear position to
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
When retrieving a boat from the water, we recommend using the sequential shift
mode
(S to utilize the transmissions lower gears.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 580
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at al titudes above 8,000 feet
(2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 563
The engine may not start if the keyless remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Brake Pedal
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