Honda Passport (2002 year). Instruction — part 17
254
Service Manual
This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures for repair to engine and chassis
components. It is written for the journeyman
mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically
inclined owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting information for
each electrical circuit in your car.
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Main Menu
255
A
ABS
. See Anti-Lock Brake
System
Accessories, Installation
. . . .
ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position)
. . . . .
Accessory Power Outlets
. . . . .
Adults
, Protecting
. . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags (SRS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serious Risk to Children
. . . .
Air Cleaner Filter
. . . . . .
Air Conditioning
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . .
Usage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Filter
Air Outlets (Vents)
. . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure, Tires
. . . . . . . . .
Alcohol and Driving
. . . . . . . .
Alcohol in Gasoline
. . . . . . . .
Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts
Antifreeze
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System
Indicator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft
Steering Column Lock
. . . .
System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care. See Cleaning
Ashtray
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Grip
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio System
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
. . . .
Capacity, Fluid
. . . . . . . . . .
Driving Pattern Selector
. .
Fluid Temperature Indicator
Oil Temperature Indicator
.
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
. . . . . . .
Shift Lock
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Control, 4
WD
. . .
B
Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
Jump Starting
. . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . .
Before Driving
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Belts, Seat
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
. . .
Beverage Holder
. . . . . . . . . .
Body Repair
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Anti-Lock Brake System
. .
Brake System Indicator
. . .
Index
Main Menu
256
Break-in
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators
. . . . . . . . .
Break-in, New Vehicle
. . . . . .
Brightness Control, Instrument
Panel. See Illumination Control
Brights, Headlights
. . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Capacity Charts
. . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
. . .
Care and Maintenance
. . . . . .
Cargo
Loading
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrying
Cassette Player
Care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter,
Three-Way
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTION
, Explanation of
. . .
CD
Changer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label
. . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Oil
How to
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When
. . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire
. . . . . . .
Lifting Points
. . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Coolant
. . .
Charging System Indicator
. .
Check Engine Light
. . . . . . . .
Checklist, Before Driving
. . .
Children, Protecting
. . . . . . . .
Child-Safe Door Locks
. . . . .
Child Seats,
General Guidelines
. . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter
. . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breaker, Checking the
Cleaner, Air
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Exterior
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the
. . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO in the Exhaust
. . . . . .
Consumer Information
. . . . . .
Control Locations
. . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instruments and
. . .
Main Menu
257
Controls Near
the Steering Wheel
Hazard Warning
. . . . . . . . .
Headlights
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Control
. . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
. . .
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Turn Signals
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer
.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant
Adding
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper Solution
. . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
. . . . . .
Corrosion Protection
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase Emissions
Control System
. . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control Operation
. . . .
Customer Relations
Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
D
DANGER, Explanation of
Dashboard
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety
. . .
Defogger, Rear Window
. . . .
Defrosting the Windows
. . . .
Digital Clock
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimming the Headlights
. . . .
Dipstick, Engine Oil
. . .
Directional Signals
. . . . . . . . .
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
. .
Dome Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors, Close and Lock
. . . . . .
DOT Tire Quality Grading
. . .
Downshifting, 5-Speed
Manual Transmission
. . . . .
Drive Belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving, On-Road
Fuel Economy
. . . . . . . . . .
In Bad Weather
. . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries
. . . . .
On Slippery Surfaces
. . . . .
E
Economy, Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . .
EGR System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Brake
. . . . . . . . . .
Main Menu
258
Emergency Flashers
. . . . . . . .
Emergency, In Case of
. . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
Check Engine Light
. . . . . .
Checking the Fuses
. . . . . .
Engine Overheating
. . . . . .
Jump Starting
. . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Oil Pressure Indicator
. . . .
Emissions Controls
. . . . . . . .
Engine
Belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Light
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Identification Number
. . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Oil
Capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
. . . . . .
Oil Pressure Indicator
. . . .
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . .
Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol in Gasoline
. . . . . . . .
Evaporative
Emissions Controls
. . . . . . .
Exhaust Fumes
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Expectant Mothers,
Use of Seat Belts by
. . . . . .
Exterior, Cleaning the
. . . . . .
F
Fabric, Cleaning.
See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever
. . . . . . . . .
Features,
Comfort and Convenience
. .
Filling the Fuel Tank
. . . . . . .
Filters
Air
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level
. . . .
Shifting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning
. . .
Flat Tire, Changing a
. . . . . . .
Fluids
Automatic Transmission
. .
Capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
. . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering
. . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer
. . . . . .
FM Stereo
Radio Reception
. . . . . . . . .
Folding the Rear Seat
. . . . . . .
Main Menu
259
Foreign Countries,
Operation in
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filling the Fuel Tank
. . . . .
Fuel Fill Cap
. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel Indicator
. . . . . .
Octane Requirement
. . . . .
Oxygenated
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
. . . . . . . .
Tank Capacity
. . . . . .
Fuel Injection System
. . . . . .
Fuses
Checking the
. . . . . . .
Locations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Gas Mileage, Improving
. . . .
Gasohol
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See also Fuel
Octane Requirement
. . . . .
Tank,
Filling the
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Station Procedures
. . . . .
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Temperature
. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
. . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer
. . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR
(Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
. . . . . . . . . . .
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission
. .
5-Speed Transmission
. . . .
Glass Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
. . . . . . . . . .
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs
. . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher
. . . .
Head Restraints
. . . . . . .
Headlights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Beam Indicator
. . . . .
High Beams
. . . . . . . . . . . .
On, Reminder
. . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Halogen Bulbs
.
Turning on
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and Cooling
. . . . . . .
High-Low Beam Switch
. . . .
Hood Release
. . . . . . . . .
Horn
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Menu
260
I
Identification Number,
Vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition
Keys
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing Control System
. . .
Illumination Control
. . . . . . .
Important Safety Precautions
. . .
Indicators,
Instrument Panel
. . . . . . . . .
Indicators and Gauges
. . . . . .
Infants
, Protecting
. . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Proper Tire
. . .
Inside Mirror
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection, Tire
. . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Brightness.
See Illumination Control
Interior Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack, Tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up the Vehicle
. . . . . .
Jump Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Keyless Entry
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L
Label, Certification
. . . . . . . .
Labels, Safety, Location of
. .
Lane Change, Signaling
. . . . .
Lap Belt
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap/Shoulder Belts
. . . . . . . .
LATCH System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever, Transfer
. . . . . . . . . .
Lifting Points
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighter, Cigarette
. . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Bulb Replacement
. . . . . . .
Dome Light
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Slip Differential
. . . .
Loading Cargo
. . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)
Locks
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Steering Column
Child-Safe Door
. . . . . . . . .
Power Door
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Menu
261
Low Coolant Level
. . . . . . . .
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. .
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a
Lubricant
Specifications Charts
. . . . . .
Luggage, Loading
. . . . .
Luggage Light
. . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Checks.
See Owner Safety Checks
Record
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule
5
. . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.
Map Light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters, Gauges
. . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol in Gasoline
. . . . . . .
Mirror
Adjusting the
. . . . . . . . . . .
Defogger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moonroof
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
Neutral Gear Position
. . . . . . .
New Vehicle Break-In
. . . . . .
Normal Shift Speeds
. . . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . .
O
Octane Requirement,
Gasoline
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Driving. See the
booklet in your owner’s packet.
Oil
Change
How to
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to
. . . . .
Checking Engine
. . . . . . . .
Front and Rear Axle
. . . . .
Pressure Indicator
. . . . . . .
Selecting Proper
Viscosity Chart
. . . . . . . .
ON (Ignition Key Position)
. .
Opening the Hood
. . . . . . . . .
Opening the Tailgate
. . . . . . .
Opening the Windows
. . . . . .
Operation in
Foreign Countries
. . . . . . . .
Ordering Service Parts
. . . . . .
Overheating, Engine
. . . . . . .
Main Menu
262
Owner Assistance
. . . . . . . . .
Owner Safety Checks
. . . . . . .
P
Panel Brightness Control
. . . .
Park Gear Position
. . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake and
Brake System Light
. . . . .
Parking Over Things
That Burn
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing and Waxing
. . . . . .
Power Drive Indicator
. . . .
Power Outlets, Accessory
. . . . .
Power Steering Belt.
See Drive Belts
PreĆDrive Safety Checklist
. . . . .
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
.
Proper Seat Belt Usage
. . . . .
Protecting Adults
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional
Safety Precautions
. . . . . . . .
Adjust the Front Seat
. . . . . .
Adjust the Head Restraint
s
.
Adjust the Seat-Backs
. . . . .
Adjust the
Steering Wheel
. . . . . . . . . .
Advice for Pregnant Women
Close and Lock the Door
s
. .
Fasten and
Position the Seat Belt
s
13
. . . .
Protecting Children
. . . . . . . . . .
Additional
Safety Precaution
s
. . . . . . .
All Children
Must Be Restrained
. . . . . .
Children Should
Sit in the Back Seat
. . . . . .
General Guidelines for
Using Child Seats
. . . . . . . .
If a Child Requires
Close Attention
. . . . . . . . . .
If You Must Drive
With Several Children
. . . .
Passenger’s Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Childre
n
.
Protecting Infants
. . . . . . . . .
Protecting Larger Children
.
Protecting Small Children
. .
Using Child Seats
With Tethers
. . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator Overheating
. . . . . . .
Radio/Cassette
Sound System
. . . . . . . . . . .
Radio/Cassette/CD
Sound System
. . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lights,
Bulb Replacement
. . . . . . . .
Main Menu
263
Rear Seat, Folding
. . . . . . . . .
Rear View Mirror
. . . . . . . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
. . . . .
Rear Window Wiper
and Washer
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining the Seat-Backs
Front
,
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Shift Speeds
.
Reduced Power Indicator
. . .
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element
. . . . .
Coolant
. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil and Filter
. . . . .
Fuses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Seat Belts
After a Crash
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects
. . . .
Reserve Tank, Coolant
. . . . . .
Restraint, Child
. . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse Gear Position
. . . . . .
Rotation, Tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rust Protection
. . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
. . .
Safety Labels, Location of
. . .
Safety Messages
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
. . . . .
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . .
System Components
. . . .
Advice for Pregnant Women
Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fasten and Positio
n
. . . . . . .
Lap Belt
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap/Shoulder Belt
. . . . . . . .
Reminder Light
. . . . .
Seats
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the
. . . . . . . . . . .
Seat-Backs
. . . . . . .
Self-Adjusting Brakes
. . . . . .
Serial Number
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Service
Intervals
. . . . .
Service Manual
. . . . . . . . . . .
Service Station Information
. .
Setting the Clock
. . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift-on-the-Fly System
. . . . .
Fluid Capacity
. . . . . . . . . .
Side Marker Lights
Bulb Replacement
. . . . . . . .
Main Menu
264
Signaling Turns.
See Lane Change, Signaling
Small Children, Protecting
. . .
Snow Chains
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solvent-Type Cleaners
. .
Sound System
. . . . . . . .
Spare Tire
Inflating (Pressure)
. .
Removal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
Replacing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Charts
. . . . . . .
Speed Control
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START
(Ignition Key Position
)
Starting the Engine
. . . . . . . . .
With a Dead Battery
. . . . .
Steam Coming From Engine
.
Steering Column
Ignition Lock Switch
. . . . . .
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Column Lock
. .
Stereo Sound System
. . .
Sun Visor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental
Restraint System
. . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
. . . .
Additional
Safety Precautions
. . . . . . .
Components
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazards
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How the Airbag Works
. . .
How the SRS
Indicator Light Works
. . .
Service
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Operation
. . . . . . . . .
Tape Player
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
. . . . . . . .
Three-Way
Catalytic Converter
. . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel
. . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the
. . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure
. . . .
Checking Wear
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DOT Tire Quality Grading
How to Change a Flat
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Inflation
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Inspection
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Replacing
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Snow
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Spare
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Specifications
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Tire Wrench
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Tools, Tire Changing
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Towing
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Emergency Wrecker
(Tow Truck)
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Trailer
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Transfer Control Lever
Automatic Transmission
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5-Speed
Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level
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Transmission
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Fluid Selection
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Shifting the Automatic
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Shifting the 5-Speed Manual
Tread Wear
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Trip Meter. See Trip Odometer
Trip Odometer
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Underside, Cleaning
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Unleaded Gasoline
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200
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Upholstery Cleaning
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Upshift Indicator
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Vanity Mirror
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Vehicle Identification
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Vehicle Loading Information
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Ventilation
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VIN
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Viscosity, Oil
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WARNING
, Explanation of
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Warranty Coverages
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Checking the
Fluid Level
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Wheel
Adjusting the Steering
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Alignment
and Balance
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Replacement
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Windows
Cleaning
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Power
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Windshield
Cleaning
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Defroster
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Washers
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Winter Drive Indicator
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Wiper, Rear Window
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Wipers, Windshield, Operation
Worn Tires
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing
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Wrench, Tire
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Off-Road Precautions
Getting Ready to
Driving Off-Road
If You Get Stuck
Contents
2002 Passport Online Reference Off-Road Driving Information Owner's Manual Supplement
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Refer to
for more information.
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Introduction
Welcome to the off-road world! Your new sport-utility
vehicle is your passport to adventure. It can take you
far from ordinary sights to places you can't reach with
a passenger car.
But it's a whole new world when you leave the
pavement. Off-road driving requires different skills
and different ways of looking at things. So please read
this booklet. It supplements your Owner's Manual
with important facts, precautions, and tips that can
make your off-road travels safer and more enjoyable.
This booklet is a brief introduction to driving
off-pavement, intended mainly for those who expect
to drive off-road occasionally. If you plan on driving
in competitions or taking on challenging terrain, ask
your authorized Honda dealer about driving clubs and
other sources of information in your area.
Please consider this booklet a permanent part of the
vehicle and pass it along to the new owner if you sell
the vehicle.
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Get to Know Your Vehicle
Because every vehicle operates a
little differently, be sure to read
your owner's manual and get
acquainted with your vehicle
before you drive off-road.
If you have 4-wheel drive, you can
use it for better traction and greater
mobility off-road, but remember to
switch back to 2-wheel drive before
you return to pavement.
Whether you have 2-wheel or
4-wheel drive, you need to know
that your vehicle has higher ground
clearance than passenger cars
designed for use only on pavement.
Higher ground clearance has many
advantages off-road. It allows you
to travel over bumps, obstacles and
rough terrain and helps protect
undercarriage components. Since
you sit higher off the ground, you
have a better view of the
surroundings.
These advantages come at some
cost. Because your vehicle is
taller and rides higher off the
ground, it has a higher center of
gravity than conventional cars.
This means your vehicle can more
easily tip or roll over if you make
abrupt turns or drive on sloped
terrain.
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. To
avoid loss of control or rollover,
be sure to follow all
recommendations and precautions
in this booklet.
Off-Road Driving Information
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