Honda Passport (2002 year). Instruction

Driver and Passenger Safety

To deactivate the locking
mechanism and remove a child
seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute
the seat belt, and let the belt fully
retract.

Installing a Rear-Facing Child
Seat With the Lap Belt

To install a rear-facing child seat
in the center back seat with the
lap belt, follow instruction
number 1 on page

for routing

and latching the seat belt. Then
pull hard on the loose end of the

belt to remove any slack (it may
help to put weight on the child
seat while pulling on the belt).
Finally, follow instruction number
5 on page

to verify that the

child seat is secure.

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Rear-Facing Seat Installation
Tips

For proper protection, an infant
must ride in a reclined, or
semi-reclined position. To
determine the proper reclining
angle, check with the baby’s
doctor, or follow the seat maker’s
recommendations.

To achieve the desired reclining
angle, it may help to put a rolled-
up towel under the toe of the child
seat, as shown.

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type
A child who can sit up without
support, and who fits within the
child seat maker’s weight and
height limits, should be restrained
in a forward-facing, upright child
seat.

Of the different seats available,
we recommend those that have a
five-point harness system as
shown.

We also recommend that a small
child stay in the child seat as long
as possible, until the child reaches
the weight or height limit for the
seat.

Child Seat Placement
In this vehicle, the best place to
install a forward-facing child seat
is in one of the seating positions
in the back seat.

Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat of a vehicle
equipped with a passenger’s
airbag can be hazardous. If the
vehicle seat is too far forward, or
the child’s head is thrown forward
during a collision, an inflating
passenger’s airbag can strike the

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child with enough force to cause
very serious or fatal injuries. If a
small child must be closely
watched, we recommend that
another adult sit in the back seat
with the child.

Improperly placing a
forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious
injury or death if the airbags
inflate.

If you must place a forward-
facing child seat in the front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible and properly
restrain the child.

If it is necessary to put a forward-
facing child seat in the front,

move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible, be sure the child
seat is firmly secured to the
vehicle, and that the child is
properly strapped in the seat.

Installing a Child Seat With a
Lap/Shoulder Belt
The lap/shoulder belts in the outer
back and front passenger seating
positions have a locking
mechanism that must be activated
to secure a child seat.

The following pages provide
instructions on how to secure a
forward-facing child seat with this
type of seat belt.

If you have a child seat designed
to attach to the vehicle’s LATCH
anchorage system, follow the
instructions on page

See page

for how to secure a

forward-facing child seat in the
center back seat with the lap belt.

1. With the child seat in the

desired seating position, route
the belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker’s
instructions, then insert the
latch plate into the buckle.

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2. To activate the lockable retractor,

slowly pull the shoulder part of
the belt all the way out until it
stops, then let the belt feed back
into the retractor (you might
hear a clicking noise as the belt
retracts).

3. After the belt has retracted,

tug on it. If the belt is locked,
you will not be able to pull it
out. If you can pull the belt

out, it is not locked and you
will need to repeat these steps.

4. After confirming that the belt

is locked, grab the shoulder
part of the belt near the buckle
and pull up to remove any
slack from the lap part of the
belt. Remember, if the lap part
of the belt is not tight, the
child seat will not be secure. It

may help to put weight on the
child seat, or push on the back
of the seat, while pulling up
on the belt.

5. Push and pull the child seat

forward and from side to side
to verify that it is secure
enough to stay upright during
normal driving maneuvers. If
the child seat is not secure,

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unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.

To deactivate the locking
mechanism in order to remove a
child seat, unlatch the buckle,
unroute the seat belt, and let the
belt fully retract.

Installing a Child Seat With the
Lap Belt

To install a forward-facing child
seat in the center back seat with
the lap belt, follow instruction
number 1 on page

for routing

and latching the seat belt. Then
pull hard on the loose end of the
belt to remove any slack (it may
help to put weight on the child
seat while pulling on the belt).

Finally, follow instruction number
5 on page

to verify that the

child seat is secure.

Protecting Larger Children

When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height
limit for a forward-facing child
seat, the child should sit in one of
the outer back seats and wear a
lap/shoulder belt. The
lap/shoulder belt provides better
protection than the lap belt.

If a child is too short for the
shoulder part of the belt to fit
properly, we recommend that the
child use a booster seat until the
child is tall enough to use the seat
belt without a booster.

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The following pages give
instructions on how to check
proper seat belt fit, what kind of
booster seat to use if one is
needed, and important precautions
for a child who must sit in the
front seat.

Allowing a larger child to sit
improperly in the front seat can
result in injury or death if the
airbags inflate.

If a larger child must sit in front,
make sure the child moves the
seat as far back as possible
and wears the seat belt
properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the
child put on the seat belt. Follow
the instructions on page

. Then

check how the belt fits.

If the shoulder part of the belt
rests over the child’s collarbone
and against the center of the chest,
as shown, the child is large
enough to wear the seat belt.

However, if the belt touches or
crosses the child’s neck, the child
needs to use a booster seat.

Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck. This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.

Do not let a child put the
shoulder part of a seat belt
behind the back or under the
arm. This could cause very
serious injuries during a crash. It
also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.

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Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt. Devices intended to
improve occupant comfort, or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt, severely compromise the
protective capability of the seat
belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash.

Two children should never use
the same seat belt. If they do,
they could be very seriously
injured in a crash.

Using a Booster Seat

If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the
lap/shoulder belt directly, without
a shield, as shown.

Whichever style you select,
follow the booster seat maker’s
instructions.

A child may continue using a
booster seat until the tops of the
ears are even with the top of the
seat-back. A child of this height,
should be tall enough to use the
lap/shoulder belt without a
booster.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
recommends that all children ages

and under be properly

restrained in the back seat.

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The back seat is the safest place
for a child of any age or size.

In addition, the passenger’s airbag
poses serious risks to children. If
the seat is too far forward, or the
child’s head is thrown forward
during a collision, or the child is
unrestrained or out of position, an
inflating airbag can kill or
seriously injure the child.

Of course, children vary widely.
And while age may be one
indicator of when a child can
safely ride in the front, there are
other important factors you should
consider.

Physical Size – Physically, a child
must be large enough for the
lap/shoulder belt to properly fit
over the hips, chest, and shoulder
(see page

and

). If the seat

belt does not fit properly, the child
should not sit in the front.

Maturity – To safely ride in
front, a child must be able to
follow the rules, including sitting
properly, and wearing the seat belt
properly throughout a ride.

If you decide that a child can
safely ride up front, be sure to:

•

Carefully read the owner’s
manual, and make sure you
understand all seat belt
instructions and all safety
information.

•

Move the vehicle seat to the
rear-most position.

•

Have the child sit up straight,
back against the seat, and feet
on or near the floor.

•

Check that the child’s seat belt
is properly positioned and
secured.

•

Supervise the child. Even
mature children sometimes
need to be reminded to fasten
their seat belts or sit properly.

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Using Child Seats With
Tethers

REAR
FLOOR

ATTACHMENT POINTS

Your vehicle has two attachment
points in the rear floor for
securing a tether-style child seat
to the vehicle.

Since a tether can provide
additional security, we
recommend using a tether
whenever one is required or
available. Check with the child

seat maker to determine whether a
tether is available for a particular
child seat.

COVER LATCH

ANCHORAGE
POINT

The tether anchorage points are
located under plastic covers. Use
your finger to push the latch, then
pivot the cover backward to
access the anchorage point.

TETHER FROM
CHILD SEAT

Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchorage point as shown
in the illustration, then tighten the
strap according to the child seat
maker’s instructions.

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Using LATCH

LOWER
ANCHORAGES

Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (Lower Anchorages and
Tethers for Children) at the outer
rear seats. The lower anchors
anchorages are located between
the seat-back and the seat bottom,
and are to be used only with a
child seat designed for use with
LATCH.

To install a LATCH-compatible
child seat:

1. Move the seat belt buckle or

center seat belt away from the
lower anchors.

2. Make sure there are no foreign

objects around the anchors.
Foreign objects could get in
the way of a secure connection
between the child seat and the
anchor.

RIGID TYPE

3. Put the child seat in the rear

left or right vehicle seat and
attach the child seat to the
lower anchor according to the
child seat maker’s
instructions.

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FLEXIBLE TYPE

4. Follow the child seat maker’s

instructions for any additional
advice on adjusting or
tightening the fit.

CHILD
SEAT
TETHER

COVER

ANCHORAGE
POINT

5. Attach the tether strap hook to

the tether anchorage point and
tighten the strap according to
the child seat maker’s
instructions.

6. Push and pull the child seat

forward and from side to side
to verify that it is secure
enough to stay upright during
normal driving maneuvers.

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Seat Belt System
Components

Your seat belt system includes
lap/shoulder belts in the front
seats and the outer back seats, and
a lap belt in the center back seat.

The system also includes
a light on the instrument

panel to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your belts. If
the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened before the ignition is
turned

(II), the light will come

on and a beeper will also sound.
The beeper will stop after a few
seconds, but the light will stay on
until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

This seat-belt has a single belt that
goes over your shoulder, across
your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on
the belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red

PRESS

button on the buckle.

Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. After exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get closed in
the door.

All lap/shoulder belts have an
emergency locking retractor. In
normal driving, the retractor lets
you move freely in your seat
while it keeps some tension on the
belt. During a collision or sudden
stop, the retractor automatically
locks the belt to help restrain your
body.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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All the lap/shoulder belts except
the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat.
(See pages

and

for

instructions on how to secure
child seats with this type of seat
belt.)

If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow a
passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle
and let the seat belt fully retract.
To refasten the belt, pull it out
only as far as needed.

See page

for instructions on

how to wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly.

Lap Belt

The lap belt has one manually
adjusted belt that fits across the
hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle marked

CENTER

, then tug on the belt to

make sure the buckle is latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESS button.

See page

for how to lengthen

the lap belt, and how to properly
position the belt.

Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts
regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look
for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Check that the latches work
smoothly and that the lap/shoulder
belts retract easily. Any belt not in
good condition or not working
properly will not provide good
protection and should be replaced
as soon as possible.

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Honda provides a lifetime
warranty on seat belts. Honda will
repair or replace any seat belt
component that fails to function
properly during normal use.
Please see your Honda Warranty
Information booklet for details.

Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.

Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.

If a seat belt is worn during a
crash, you should have your
dealer inspect the belt, and replace
it if necessary. A belt that has
been worn during a crash may not
provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed.

For information on how to clean
your seat belts, see page

229

The SRS is designed to provide
protection under a wide range of
driving conditions, including
off-road driving. When driving
off-road, it is important that
everyone wear their seat belts
properly, and that you drive at
speeds that are safe for the terrain
and conditions. Refer to the

Off-Road Driving Information

booklet for tips on proper
operation.

SRS Components

Your Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) includes:

•

Two frontal airbags. The
driver’s airbag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel;
the front passenger’s airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both
are marked “SRS AIRBAG.”

Additional Information
About Your SRS

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Sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe frontal
collision.

•

A sophisticated electronic

system that continually
monitors the sensors, control
unit, the airbag activators and
all related wiring when the
ignition is ON (II).

•

An indicator light on the

instrument panel to alert you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page

•

Emergency backup power in
case your vehicle’s electrical
system is disconnected in a
crash.

How Your Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, the
sensors will detect rapid
deceleration and signal the control
unit to instantly inflate the
airbags.

During a crash, your seat belt
helps restrain your lower body
and torso. Your airbag provides a

cushion to help restrain and
protect your head and chest.

Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inflate at the same time. However,
it is possible for only one airbag
to inflate.

This can occur when the severity
of a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will
provide sufficient protection and
the supplemental protection
provided by the airbag would be
minimal.

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After inflating, the airbags
immediately deflate so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s
visibility, or the ability to steer or
operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and
deflation is approximately
one-tenth of a second, so fast that
most occupants are not aware that
the airbags deployed until they
see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.
Although the powder is not
harmful, people with respiratory
problems may experience some
temporary discomfort. If this
occurs, get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.

For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled SRS: What You Need to
Know About Airbags that came
with your owner’s manual.

How Your SRS Indicator
Light Works

The purpose of the SRS
light is to alert you to a

potential problem with your
Supplemental Restraint System.

When you turn the ignition

(II), this indicator will blink seven
times, then go out. This tells you
that the system is working
properly.

However, if the light comes on at
any other time, you should have
the system checked by your
dealer. For example:

•

If the

SRS

indicator light does

not come on after you turn the
ignition

(II).

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