Honda Passport (2002 year). Manual — part 19
Crossing a Stream
Before driving through water, stop
and make sure that:
The water is never deep enough
to cover your wheel hubs, axles
or exhaust pipe. You could
stall, and not be able to restart
the engine. The water could
also damage important vehicle
components.
The water is not flowing too
fast. Deep rushing water can
sweep you downstream. Even
very shallow rushing water
can wash the ground from
under your tires and cause you
to lose traction and possibly
roll over.
The banks are sloped so you
can drive out.
The banks and surface under
the water provide good
traction. The water may hide
hazards such as rocks, holes, or
mud.
If you decide it's safe to drive
through water, choose a low gear
and suitable speed, then proceed
without shifting or changing
speed. At fast speeds, water can
more easily splash on your
ignition system, which could
make the engine stall.
After driving through water, test
your brakes. If the brakes got wet,
drive slowly while gently
pumping the brakes until they
operate normally.
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Driving in Bad Weather
Driving in light rain should cause
no special driving problems. But
heavy rain can impair visibility,
make off-road surfaces slippery,
swell streams and cause flooding.
Avoid streambeds and canyons
whenever rain is heavy or there
are thunderstorms in flash-flood
areas. Find a safe place to stop if
you can't continue driving safely.
Driving in snow can also impair
visibility. As snow covers the
ground, it can conceal rocks, ruts,
ditches and other hazards. Snow
can make it impossible to follow a
trail or choose a safe path. If snow
threatens to become heavy, we
recommend that you leave the
area as soon as possible and return
to pavement. Should you need to
stop while it's snowing, do not let
the engine idle for a prolonged
time unless you have good
ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
collect in the vehicle and cause
illness or death.
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If you Get Stuck
If you ever get stuck off-road,
stop, assess the situation, consider
all your options, then choose a
safe and appropriate course of
action.
Always put your safety and your
passengers' safety first. There
may be times when quick action is
necessary, but it's generally best if
you do not over-react. Trying to
muscle your way out by
continuing to spin the wheels
rarely helps, and it can make it
even harder to get out.
Other things you should not do
are:
Do not use a jack. A jack only
works on firm, level terrain.
Also, your vehicle could easily
slip off the jack and hurt you or
someone else.
Do not "rock" the vehicle
forward and backward by
shifting back and forth between
First and Reverse. This can
damage your transmission.
Following are a few tips on how
you might deal with three
different situations.
Stuck in Mud or Loose
Terrain
Here are some options for you to
consider if you get stuck in soft
sand, loose soil or gravel, or deep
mud:
Shift into 4-wheel drive if you
have 4-wheel drive and aren't
already in it. If you aren't in
too deep, this may be all you
need to get going.
Letting some air out of the tires
may help you get better
traction.
You may want to use a shovel
to dig out some soil around the
tires. If you do, keep a safe
distance from the vehicle in
case it moves.
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Get a tow from another vehicle
by using a towing rope, strap or
chain. To be successful, the
pulling vehicle will need
adequate power and traction.
Be sure the rope, strap or chain
is attached to the frames (not
bumpers) of both vehicles, and
keep people away in case the
connecting device breaks.
Use a winch. If you have a
winch, you might be able to
attach it to another vehicle or a
sturdy, fixed object (such as a
tree). Or another vehicle with a
winch may be able to attach it
to your vehicle and pull you
out.
Get experienced help. This is
often the best solution,
especially if you have dug in
deep, are stuck in mud or on
sloped terrain.
Grounded on a Bump or Log
You have fewer options if you
bottom out (or high-center) on a
bump, log, or other raised
obstacle. You can try getting a
tow (forward or backward) from
another vehicle, use a winch (see
above for additional tips), or get
experienced help.
Flat Tire
Change a flat tire only if the
vehicle is on firm, level ground
that can safely support the jack. If
this is not the case, your options
are: drive slowly and carefully
until you reach firm, level ground;
get a tow from another vehicle (as
described above); or send for
experienced help.
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Parking
When you decide to stop off-road,
whether for a brief rest or to
spend the night, choose a firm,
level place to park. Do not park
on a soft surface, on damp,
marshy land, or in streambeds or
gullies in flash-flood areas. If the
ground is not level, you should
block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
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Inspection and Cleaning
Check the condition of your
tires. Damaged tires are more
likely to fail and should not be
used on pavement.
If you let air out of your tires,
inflate them to the
recommended levels before
going any distance on
pavement. If you must drive
with underinflated tires, do not
exceed 30 mph.
Remove any mud that may
have stuck to the tires, wheels,
or driveshafts. Mud can cause
imbalance and damage
important vehicle components.
Remove any twigs, rocks or
other objects you might have
picked up along the way.
Follow all procedures for
shifting back to 2-wheel drive
if you've been traveling in
4-wheel drive.
When you get home, thoroughly
wash your vehicle and inspect it
closely for signs of damage. Give
special attention to the tires, rims,
suspension and other Underbody
components, and correct any
problem you find. Also make sure
all nuts, bolts and other critical
fasteners are properly secured.
Driving off-road causes more
wear-and-tear on the paint and
exterior trim. Stones and other
debris thrown up by your tires,
and the tires of other off-road
vehicles you are following, can
chip the paint and chrome. Bushes
and tree branches can cause
hairline scratches. Although there
are some protective devices
available (mud guards, etc.) a
vehicle that is driven off-road will
incur more damage than one that
is not. Frequent washing and
waxing may help to minimize the
damage caused by off-road
driving.
Before returning to pavement:
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