Honda Passport (2002 year). Instruction

LOAD
BUTTON

CD SLOT

DISC
SELECTOR

TRACK
SELECTOR

CD BUTTON

SOUND
RETRIEVAL
SYSTEM

DISC
INDICATORS

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Operating the CD Changer

To operate the CD changer, the
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY or ON.

Loading CDs in the Changer
To load a CD in the changer, press
the LOAD button. The numbered
light for the first empty slot in the
changer will begin flashing in the
upper right corner of the display.
When you see LOAD in the
display, insert the CD part way
into the slot, the drive will pull it
in the rest of the way. The
numbered light will stop flashing,
and remain lit as a reminder that a
CD is loaded in that position. The
system will begin playing the first
track on that CD.

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Repeat this procedure to load CDs
in the remaining positions in the
changer.

To load more than one CD in a
single operation, press and hold
the LOAD button until you hear a
beep. Load the first CD as
described above. After the first
CD loads, the light for the next
open position will begin blinking.
Insert the next CD part way into
the slot. Continue this procedure
until all six slots are loaded. If
you do not want to load CDs into
all six positions, press the LOAD
button again after the last CD has
loaded. That CD will begin
playing.

Playing CDs
Press the DISC button to switch to
the CD changer. The CD that is
currently loaded will begin

playing. The disc and track
numbers are shown in the display.

To select a different disc, press the
TUNE/DISC button:

to select

the next disc, or

to select the

previous disc.

To change tracks, press and
release the

(preset 2) button to

advance one track at a time, or the

(preset 1) button to return to

the beginning of the current track.
Press

again to select the

previous track.

To move rapidly within a track,
press and hold the

button to

move forward, or the

button

to move backward. Release the
button when the system reaches
the point you want.

You can switch to the radio or the
cassette player by pressing the
FM, AM, or TAPE button. To

switch back to the CD changer,
press the DISC button. The CD
will begin playing where it left
off.

To remove a CD from the
changer, select the CD with the
TUNE/DISC button, then press
and release the EJECT button
next to the slot.

To remove all the CDs from the
changer, press and hold the
EJECT button until you hear a
beep. The CDs will eject in order.

Sound Retrieval System – The
Sound Retrieval System function
adds richness to the sound of the
CDs. To activate it, press the

button. This turns on the first

level of sound expansion. Press
the button a second time to take it
to the second level. Press the
button again to turn off the
feature.

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SCAN
BUTTON

EJECT
BUTTON

REPEAT
BUTTON

RANDOM
BUTTON

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SCAN – Use the SEEK/SCAN
button to sample the tracks on a
disc, or to sample all the discs in
the changer.

To sample the tracks on the CD
currently loaded, press and release
the SEEK/SCAN button. You will
see SCAN in the display. The
system will play the first track on
the disc for approximately ten
seconds. If you do nothing, it will
select the second track and play
that for ten seconds. When it
plays a track that you want to
continue listening to, press the
SEEK/SCAN button again.

To sample the discs, press and
hold the SEEK/SCAN button until
you hear a beep. You will see
D

SCAN in the display. The

system loads the next disc in the
changer, and plays the first track
on that disc for approximately

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ten seconds. If you do nothing, it
will load the second disc and play
the first track for ten seconds.
When it plays a disc that you want
to continue listening to, press
SEEK/SCAN again.

REPEAT – Use the RPT (preset
5) button to continuously play the
current track or disc.

To keep repeating the current
track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. The system will
continuously replay the current
track. Press the RPT button again
to turn it off.

To repeat the current disc, press
and hold the RPT button until you
hear a beep. You will see D

RPT

in the display. The system plays

through the disc currently loaded.
At the end of the disc, instead of
loading the next disc in the
changer, it will return to the
beginning of the current disc.
Press the RPT button again to turn
it off.

RANDOM – Use the RAND
(preset 6) button to randomly
play, or “shuffle” the tracks on the
disc or discs in the changer. With
this activated, the system plays
the tracks in random order, rather
than in the order they are recorded
on the CD or CDs.

To shuffle the tracks on the CD
currently loaded, press and release
the RAND button. You will see
RAND in the display. The system
plays the tracks on the current

disc in random order. When all
the tracks have been played, it
will load the next CD and play
those tracks in random order. To
turn off random play, press the
RAND button again.

To include all the loaded CDs in
the random selection, press and
hold RAND until you hear a beep.
You will see D

RAND in the

display. With this activated, the
system randomly selects what
track to play next from all the
CDs in the changer. After playing
a track, it may select another track
on that same disc, or it may load a
different CD and play a track on
it. This continues until you turn
off random play by pressing the
RAND button again.

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Protecting Compact Discs

Handle a

by its edges; never

touch either surface. Contamination
from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip
pens, and labels can cause the

not play properly, or possibly jam in
the drive.

When a

is not being played,

store it in its case to protect it from
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep

s out of

direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a disc, use a clean soft
cloth. Wipe across the disc from
the center to the outside edge.

A new

may be rough on the

inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this
roughness can flake off and fall
on the recording surface of the
disc, causing skipping or other
problems. Remove these pieces
by rubbing the inner and outer
edges with the side of a pencil
or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects
in the

player.

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Cruise control allows you to
maintain a set speed above 25
mph (40 km/h) without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
It should be used for cruising on
straight open highways. It is not
recommended for conditions such
as city driving, winding roads,
slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad
weather. You should have full
control of the vehicle under those
conditions.

Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

Operation

Setting a Desired Speed

1. Turn on the cruise control

system by pressing the

CRUISE ON/OFF

button on

the dashboard. The light in the
button will come on.

2. Accelerate to your desired

speed using the accelerator
pedal.

3. When you reach the desired

speed, quickly press and release
the “

SET/COAST

” button. The

CRUISE SET

light in the

instrument panel will come on,
and the system will retain that
cruising speed.

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Accelerating (While Cruise
Control System Is in Use)

Depress the accelerator pedal for
acceleration.

When you release the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle’s speed will
gradually return to the preset speed.

Resetting to Higher Cruising Speed

You can accelerate by turning and
holding the knob at the
“

RESUME/ACCEL

” position for

more than one second.

The cruise control system will be
reset to the speed you are
travelling when you release the
knob.

For a quick reset, accelerate with
the accelerator pedal to the
desired speed, then press and
release the “

SET/COAST

” button.

Decelerating (While Cruise
Control System Is in Use)

Press and hold the “

SET/COAST

”

button to decelerate. Release the
button when you reach the desired
speed; the cruise control system
will be set to that speed. The
lowest speed to which the system
may be set is 25 mph (40 km/h).

When it is necessary to make a
quick reset, depress the brake
pedal. Press the “

SET/COAST

”

button when you reach the desired
speed.

The cruise control system cannot
be set to speeds below 25 mph (40
km/h).

Tap Up (While Cruise Control
System Is in Use)

Quickly turning and releasing the
knob at the “

RESUME/ACCEL

”

position with the cruise control
engaged allows you to “tap up”
the preset cruising speed. Each
turn increases the preset cruising
speed by one mile per hour (1.6
km/h). The preset cruising speed
can be increased by up to 10 miles
per hour (16 km/h) in this manner.

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Tap Down (While Cruise Control
System Is in Use)
Quickly pressing and releasing the
“

SET/COAST

” button with the

cruise control engaged allows you
to “tap down” the preset cruising
speed. Each depression decreases
the preset cruising speed by one
mile per hour (1.6 km/h). The
preset cruising speed can be
decreased to a minimum of 25
miles per hour (40 km/h) in this
manner.

Disengaging

Disengage the cruise control
system by depressing the brake
pedal, or the clutch pedal on
manual transmission vehicles.

You can also turn off the system
by turning the knob to

“CANCEL

,”

then releasing it, or by pressing the

CRUISE ON/OFF

button.

Clearing the System

The cruise control system will be
canceled when any of the
following conditions apply:

1. When the brake pedal is

depressed.

2. When the clutch pedal is

depressed (manual
transmission) or when the
automatic transmission is
shifted to the “

” position.

3. When cruising speed reaches

approximately 16 mph (26
km/h) or lower.

4. When cruising speed is lower

than preset speed by 12 mph
(19 km/h) or more.

5. When you depress the

CRUISE ON/OFF

button.

6. When the ignition switch is

turned to the “

OFF

” position.

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7. If you press the

“

SET/COAST

” button at the

same time as you turn the
knob to the
“

RESUME/ACCEL

” position.

8. When trouble develops in the

system.

9. When the knob is turned to the

“

CANCEL

” position.

On steep upgrades, the vehicle
may not be able to maintain the
preset speed. This may cause the
cruise control system to cancel.

Recovering the Set Speed

If the cruise control is cancelled
as described by items 1 thru 4
above, the originally set cruise
speed can be recovered by quickly
turning and releasing the knob at
the “

RESUME/ACCEL

” position.

Your current speed must be
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)
or higher.

Keep the

CRUISE ON/OFF

button

“

OFF

” unless you are using the

system.

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(Standard on the

model)

LOCK

UNLOCK

PANIC

You can lock and unlock your
vehicle with the remote
transmitter. When you push the

LOCK

button, all the doors and

the tailgate lock. The parking
lights, taillights, and license plate
light will flash once. If you press
the LOCK button a second time,
the horn will honk to confirm that
everything locked.

When you push the

UNLOCK

button once, only the driver’s
door unlocks. Push the button a
second time, within three seconds,
to unlock the remaining doors and
the tailgate. The parking lights,
taillights, and license plate light
will flash twice when you push
the

UNLOCK

button the first

time.

The dome light will come on (if
the dome light switch is in the
center position) when you press
the

UNLOCK

button. If you do

not open any of the doors or the
hatch glass, the light will go out in
about 30 seconds, the doors and
tailgate automatically relock, and
the anti-theft system sets.

You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote

transmitter if any door, the
tailgate, or the hood is not fully
closed, or the key is in the ignition
switch. When you push the LOCK
button, the horn will beep six
times to notify you that something
is ajar.

You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote
transmitter if the key is in the
ignition switch.

Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to
remotely sound the vehicle’s horn
to attract attention. To activate
this mode, press and hold the

PANIC

button for about one

second. Your vehicle’s horn will
sound for about 30 seconds.

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To cancel panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to

ACCESSORY.

The anti-theft system is designed
to protect your vehicle and its
contents from theft. Any attempt
to forcibly open any door, the
tailgate, or the hood without using
the key or the remote transmitter
will cause the system to alarm.

The horn sounds and the
headlights flash for approximately
three minutes. The starter motor
circuit is disabled so the engine
cannot be started. After three
minutes, the system resets.

Activating the System

The system activates
automatically when all the doors,
the tailgate, and the hood are fully
closed and locked.

Lock the doors with the key, the
remote transmitter, or the door
lock button/knob. The anti-theft
system indicator will come on to
show that it is activating. After
about 10 seconds, the light will

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begin blinking rapidly to indicate
the system is active.

Deactivating the System

Unlocking the doors or the
tailgate with the key or the remote
transmitter turns off the system.
You can also turn the ignition
switch to the

ACCESSORY

position.

Doing any of the above will also
reset an alarming system before
the three minutes have elapsed.

The digital clock displays the time
at all times, regardless of ignition
switch position.

HOUR

MINUTE

To set the time:

•

Press and hold the

button to

set the hours. The numbers will
advance rapidly. Release the
button when the desired time is
reached.

•

Press and hold the

button to

set the minutes. The numbers
will advance rapidly. Release
the button when the desired
time is reached.

Digital Clock

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Before Driving

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Starting the Engine

157

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New Vehicle Break-In

158

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Parking

158

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Brakes

159

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Tires

163

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Inflation

164

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Inspection

165

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Maintenance

166

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Tire Rotation

166

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Replacing Tires
and Wheels

166

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Wheels and Tires

167

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Traction

168

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Tire Chains

168

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Wheel Replacement
Considerations

169

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Fuel Economy

170

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Three-Way Catalytic
Converter

172

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Operation in
Foreign Countries

173

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Accessories & Modifications

173

Carrying Cargo

175

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Trailer Towing

178

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Trailer Hitches

180

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Safety Chain

181

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Trailer Lights

181

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Tires

181

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Trailer Brakes

181

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Equipment Check

182

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Limited Slip Differential

182

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Driving Guidelines

Your Honda has higher ground
clearance than a passenger car
designed for use only on
pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages
for off-road driving. It allows you
to travel over bumps, obstacles,
and rough terrain. It also provides
good visibility so you can
anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some
cost. Because your vehicle is
taller and rides higher off the
ground, it has a high center of
gravity. This means that your
vehicle can tip or roll over if you
make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.

To prevent rollover or loss of
control:

•

Take corners at slower speeds

than you would with a
passenger car.

•

Avoid sharp turns and abrupt

maneuvers whenever possible.

•

Do not modify your vehicle in

any way that would raise the
center of gravity (see page

174

•

Do not carry heavy cargo on
the roof (see page

177

For off-road driving guidelines,
see the

Off-Road Driving

Information

booklet that came

with your vehicle.

Before Entering the Vehicle

1. Check that the windows,

mirrors, lights and reflectors
are clean and unobstructed.

2. Check the tires to see if they

are low or flat. You will need
a pressure gauge to tell if tires
are properly inflated.

3. Check that all lights work.

4. Check for fluid leaks.

5. Be sure everything is properly

stowed.

6. Check the area behind the

vehicle if you are about to
back up.

Before Driving the Vehicle

1. Lock all doors.

2. Adjust the seat and any

movable head restraints.

3. Adjust the inside and outside

mirrors.

4. Check that all the indicator

lights work when the key

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switch is turned to the “

”

or “

START

” position.

5. Check all gauges (including

the fuel gauge).

6. Release the parking brake

(and make sure the “

BRAKE

”

light turns off).

See related topics in this manual if
you find any problems.

Starting the Engine

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Manual Transmission: Press

the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the transmission to
the Neutral position. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while
you are starting the engine. A
starter safety switch keeps the
starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.

Automatic Transmission:
Place the shift lever in “P”
or “N” position (“P” is
preferred). A starter safety
switch prevents the starter
from operating if the shift
lever is in any drive position.
If it is necessary to restart the
engine with the vehicle
moving, place the shift lever
in “N” (never in “P”).

3. Do not touch the accelerator

pedal. Start the engine by
turning the ignition switch to
“

START

.”

If the engine does not start in
10 seconds, wait 15 seconds to let
the starter cool down. Then crank
the engine at wide open throttle
for a maximum of 10 seconds. If
the engine still does not start, wait
another 15 seconds and repeat the
entire procedure.

Do not crank the engine for more
than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 15
seconds before trying again.

4. Return the ignition switch to

the “

” position as soon as

the engine starts.

5. Apply the regular brakes and

shift into the proper gear.
Release the parking brake and
brake pedal and drive off.

In models with an automatic
transmission, you cannot shift
from “P” (Park) position to
any other position unless the
brake pedal is applied.

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