Honda Passport (2002 year). Instruction - part 6

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3 (Third)

—

When operating your

vehicle on slippery roads, on a
long descending slope, or on a
road with many sharp curves, you
will want to use engine braking.
At this time, put the shift lever
into this range.

2 (Second)

—

You may choose this

position when traveling down a
moderate grade where you want to
slow down a little without using
the brake itself. Change back to
the “

” position to return to

normal driving. With the shift
lever in “2,” the vehicle will start
in first gear and automatically shift
to second gear.

L (First) —

This position may be

selected for maximum braking
down severe grades. Return the
selector lever to the “

” position

to resume normal driving. It is
possible to move the lever into

first gear at any speed. However,
the transmission will not actually
shift to first gear until vehicle
speed is below 35 mph (Power
Mode) or 25 mph (Normal Mode).
When starting out in “L,” the
transmission will not upshift.

Starting —

Start the engine with

the lever in the “P” or “N”
position. It will not start in any
other position. If it does, have
your vehicle checked by your
Honda dealer.

Always apply the foot brake
before shifting into any driving
position. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.

Do not press the accelerator pedal
while shifting from “

” or “

” to

any driving position.

Shift Lock —

As a safety measure

for vehicles with an automatic
transmission, you cannot shift
from “

” (

Park

) position into any

other position unless the brake
pedal is depressed when the key
switch is in the “

” position or

the engine is running.

The shift lever may not move if
the pushbutton on the shift lever is
pressed before the brake pedal is
depressed. In this case, release
the pushbutton, press the brake
pedal and try again.

If the shift lever won’t move from
the “

” position even when these

instructions are followed, perform
the following steps:

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1. Check that the parking brake

is fully applied.

2. Turn the key switch to “

ACC

”

position.

3. Move the shift lever from “P”

to “

” position, depress the

brake pedal, and start the
engine again.

4. Operate the shift lever.

Have the transmission checked by
your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.

Driving Tips

Before going down a steep or long
grade, reduce speed and shift the
transmission into a lower gear or
range to control the vehicle’s
speed. This will provide engine
braking to help slow the vehicle.
Try not to hold the brake pedal
down too long or too often. This
could cause the brakes to get hot
and not work properly.

Downshifting to a lower gear is
especially important when towing
a trailer in mountainous terrain.

Do not hold the vehicle on a hill
by pressing on the accelerator. Do
not press on the accelerator pedal
and brake pedal at the same time.
Either of these actions can
overheat the automatic
transmission and cause damage.

Always keep your foot off the
accelerator pedal when shifting
from “P” or “

” to another gear.

Do not shift to “P” (Park) when
the vehicle is moving; you could
damage the automatic
transmission. Always come to a
complete stop.

Be careful that you do not exceed
the following maximum allowable
speeds when accelerating.

mph (km/h)

Range

Automatic Transmission

Range

“L”

“2”

“3”

“2H”

35 (56)

(105)

–

“4H”

35 (56)

(105)

“4L”

15 (24)

30 (48)

50 (81)

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Transfer Control

4WD

Models

The “4

” indicator light

illuminates when 4WD is engaged
with the 4WD-2WD switch.

“2H” (High Range, 2-Wheel
Drive)

Use this for normal driving on dry
pavement. This position gives
greater economy, quieter ride and
the least drivetrain wear.

“4H” (High Range, 4-Wheel
Drive)
Use this for normal driving on
gravel, wet, icy or snow-covered
roads. This position provides
greater traction than two-wheel
drive. Top speed is limited to 65
mph (105 km/h).

“4L” (Low Range, 4-Wheel
Drive)
Use this for maximum power and
traction. Top speed is limited to

65 mph (105 km/h). Use “4L” for
climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.

Operating the 4WD-2WD Switch

4H: To shift between

ranges, push the switch
with the vehicle going in
a straight line at any
speed below 65 mph
(105 km/h). The 4WD
indicator will blink for a
short time as the system
completes the shift.
Taking your foot off the
accelerator pedal for a
moment will help to
engage the new range.

If the vehicle is stopped,
you should let it roll
forward slightly to
complete the shift.

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Shifting the Transfer Control
Lever

↔

4L: Stop the vehicle. Place

the transmission lever in
“N” (Neutral) position.
Then move the transfer
control lever from 4H to
4L, or 4L to 4H.

Move the transfer control lever
quickly and securely between
positions. Do not stop midway.
The transfer gear box can be
damaged if the control lever is not
firmly in gear. Some noise is
normal when shifting.

Always stop the vehicle before
shifting between low and high
range (4H

4L or 4L 4H).

If the 4WD indicator continues to
blink rapidly, it indicates that the
system was shifted out of
sequence. Stop the vehicle, select
4WD with the 4WD-2WD switch,

shift the lever from 4L to 4H, then
select 2WD. Drive in a straight
line to reset the system. If the
indicator continues to blink, see
your Honda dealer.

Do not use 4-wheel drive for
driving on dry pavement. This
causes noise and wear, and taking
tight turns can damage the
transfer case and driveshafts. It
also reduces fuel economy.

Be careful that you do not exceed
the following maximum allowable
speeds when accelerating.

mph (km/h)

Range

Automatic Transmission

Range

“L”

“2”

“3”

“2H”

35 (56)

(105)

–

“4H”

35 (56)

(105)

“4L”

15 (24)

30 (48)

50 (81)

Driving Pattern Selector

You can select a driving pattern
suitable for existing driving
conditions.

When neither “

POWER

” nor

“

WINTER

” lights are illuminated,

the normal driving program for
general driving conditions is
operative.

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When more powerful acceleration
is needed, select the “

POWER

”

driving program. The “

POWER

DRIVE

” indicator light comes on

when the driving pattern selector
is set in the “

POWER

” position.

Push the button again to turn it
off.

Under inclement weather
conditions that cause slippery
roads, activating the “

WINTER

”

mode will improve driving
operation. The “

WINTER

” mode

may be activated while driving at
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
With the transmission lever in the
“P,” “R,” “N,” or “

” position,

push the “

WINTER

” button on the

console.

The “

WINTER DRIVE

” indicator

light will illuminate whenever the
“

WINTER

” mode system is

activated, and the vehicle will
start off in third gear.

The “

WINTER

” mode is

deactivated when the vehicle
reaches approximately 19 mph
(30 km/h), when the transmission
is shifted into “3,” “2,” or “L,” by
pushing the “

WINTER

” button

again, or by turning the ignition
key to the “

OFF

” position.

Operation of the “

WINTER

”

mode should be limited to
slippery road conditions only.
Operation of the “

WINTER

”

mode during normal driving
conditions will cause decreased
performance and sluggish
acceleration.

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The transmission has five fully
synchronized forward speeds. The
gear shift pattern is provided on
the transmission lever knob. The
backup lights turn on when
shifted into the reverse gear.

Driving Tips

Always depress and release the
clutch pedal fully when shifting.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving; this can
cause the clutch to slip, resulting
in damage to the clutch.

When you are stopped on an
upgrade, do not hold the vehicle
in place by letting the clutch pedal
up part-way. Use the foot brake or
the parking brake.

Never shift into reverse gear until
the vehicle is completely stopped.

Do not “over-speed” the engine
when shifting down to a lower gear.

The shift lever cannot be shifted
directly from fifth gear into
Reverse. When shifting into
Reverse gear from fifth gear,
depress the clutch pedal and shift
completely into Neutral position,
then shift into Reverse gear.

5-Speed Manual Transmission

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT SPEED CHART

Transmission

Type

5-Speed Manual

First to

Second

Second to

Third

Third to

Fourth

Fourth to

Fifth

15 mph

(25 km/h)

25 mph

(40 km/h)

40 mph

(65 km/h)

45 mph

(70 km/h)

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Shift Speed Chart

The lower gears of the
transmission are used for normal
acceleration of the vehicle to the
desired cruising speed. The
highest gear of the transmission is
used to maintain the desired
speed. The fifth gear is
recommended for use in
maintaining highway cruising
speeds. Use of the fifth gear in
city traffic is not recommended.
The shift speed chart shows the
speeds at which each upshift of
the transmission should be made
to get the best vehicle
performance and fuel economy.

For cruising, choose the highest
gear for that speed (cruising speed
is defined as a relatively constant
speed operation).

The upshift indicator (

U/S

) lights

to show recommended upshift
points. (Refer to “Indicator
Lights.”)

If the engine is “lugging” (the
speed you are traveling at is too
slow for the gear the transmission
is in), downshift to the next lower
gear. You may need to downshift
two or more gear positions to
keep the engine from “lugging” or
to keep the performance at a
satisfactory level.

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4WD Models

The “4WD” indicator light
illuminates when 4WD is engaged
with the 4WD-2WD switch.

“2H” (High Range, 2-Wheel
Drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry
pavement. This position gives
greater economy, quieter ride and
least drivetrain wear.

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“4L” (Low Range, 4-Wheel
Drive)
Use this for maximum power and
traction. Top speed is limited to
65 mph (105 km/h). Use “4L” for
climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.

Operating the 4WD-2WD Switch

4H: To shift between

Shifting the Transfer Control
Lever
4H

↔

4L: Stop the vehicle.

Depress the clutch, then
move the transfer control
lever from 4H to 4L, or
4L to 4H.

If the 4WD indicator continues to
blink rapidly, it indicates that the
system was shifted out of
sequence. Stop the vehicle, select
4WD with the 4WD-2WD switch,
shift the lever from 4L to 4H, then
select 2WD. Drive in a straight
line to reset the system. If the
indicator continues to blink, see
your Honda dealer.

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Operation

To set the parking brake, fully
pull up on the handle between the
seats. To release the parking
brake, pull upward slightly. Then
depress the pushbutton and push
down all the way.

RELEASE

To help remind you, the brake
system warning light is designed
to come on if the parking brake

control is not fully released when
the key is on.

Always pull the parking brake
lever as far up as possible to make
sure it sets fully. If the parking
brake is not fully set, the vehicle
could roll if it is parked on an
incline.

Parking Tips

Never drive away with the
parking brake still set. This may
overheat the rear brakes, reducing
their effectiveness and causing
excessive wear or damage.

Always apply the parking brake
whenever you leave the vehicle,
whether it is equipped with a
manual or automatic transmission.

If your vehicle is equipped with
an automatic transmission, you
should set the parking brake
whenever you leave the driver’s
seat. If the vehicle is parked on a
grade and the shift lever is placed
in “P” (Park) position before the
parking brake is set, the weight
of the vehicle may exert so much
force on the parking mechanism
in the transmission that you may
have difficulty moving the shift
lever out of “P” (Park).

To prevent this, apply the parking
brake

BEFORE

you move the

shift lever to “P” (Park) position.
When preparing to drive away,
move the shift lever out of the
“P” (Park) position

BEFORE

you

release the parking brake. It is
good driving practice to set the

Parking Brake

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parking brake first, then place the
transmission in “P” (Park)
position, even on level surfaces.

When parking a vehicle equipped
with a manual transmission on an
upward slope or on a level
surface, place the shift lever in the
“1” (first gear) position.

When parking a vehicle equipped
with a manual transmission on a
downward slope, place the shift
lever in the “R” (Reverse)
position.

The accelerator pedal is used to
vary engine power and thus
regulate engine and vehicle speed.

ACCELERATOR
PEDAL

Manual Transmission
The clutch pedal is used to engage
or disengage the clutch, thereby
connecting or disconnecting the
engine from the manual
transmission and driveline to the
driving wheels.

CLUTCH
PEDAL

When the pedal is fully released,
the clutch is engaged, driving the
transmission and the drive wheels.

Do not allow your foot to rest on
the clutch pedal when not using
the clutch.

Accelerator Pedal

Clutch Pedal

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Seat Adjustment

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Manual Front Seat
Adjustments

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Driver’s Seat
Full Power Adjustments

. .

Head Restraints

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Rear Seat

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Folding

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Unfolding

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Seats

FRONT SEAT
LAP/SHOULDER BELT

RECLINING
ADJUSTMENT
(LX, EX shown)

FORE/AFT SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
(LX, EX shown)

HEAD RESTRAINT

Seat Adjustment

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The EX–L model has a power
adjustable driver’s seat. On the
other models, the driver’s seat
adjusts manually.

The front passenger’s seat and the
rear seat in all models adjust
manually.

Manual Front Seat
Adjustments

See pages

10-11

for important

safety information and warnings
about how to properly position
seats and seat-backs.

The front seats may be adjusted
forward or backward by pulling
up on the lever at the front of the
seat and then using body pressure
to move the seat to the desired
position.

Let go of the lever and the seat
will lock into the desired position.

After adjusting the seat, use your
body weight to try to move it
forward and backward. Seat
movement indicates that at least
one of the seat adjusters did not
latch. Lift the lever and readjust
the seat. If the seat will not latch
firmly in position after several

attempts, take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. An unlatched
seat could increase your chance of
injury in an accident.

Always adjust the seat before you
start driving. Trying to move the
seat while the vehicle is moving
could cause you to lose control.

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The front seat-backs can be tilted
backward if so desired, using the
lever on the door side of each
front seat.

Raise the lever and use body
pressure to move the seat-back to
the desired position. Let go of the
lever and the seat-back will lock
into the desired position.

Keep the seat belt’s webbing and
latch clear of the seat parts when
you tilt the folding seats forward
or backward. This helps to
prevent damage to the seat belt
system.

Adjust the seat-back before you
start driving. Trying to adjust the
seat-back with the vehicle in
motion could cause you to lose
control.

Driver’s Seat Full Power
Adjustments

See pages

10–11

for important

safety information and warnings
about how to properly position
seats and seat-backs.

The three power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside of the
seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom
forward and backward. The short
vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle. The front switch
adjusts the lumbar support.

You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position.
Make all adjustments before you
start driving.

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Push the horizontal switch
forward or backward to move the
seat forward or backward.

Adjust the seat-back angle by
pushing the vertical switch in the
direction you want to move.

EX-L Model only

Vary the lumbar support in the
seat-back by pushing the front
switch forward or backward.

Head Restraints

See page

for important safety

information and warnings about
how to properly position the head
restraints.

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