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Honda Passport (2022 year). Manual in english - page 26

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When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

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Driving

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.

•

The battery charge is low.

•

The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.

•

The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to

•

is ON (indicator on).

•

The rear fan is set to maximum speed.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.

•

When the Intelligent Traction Management is set to

Snow

Mud

, or

Sand

* Not available on all models

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

•

The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The fan speed is high.

•

Altitude is high.

•

The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

•

The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.

•

The rear fan is set to maximum speed.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

The brake pedal is released.

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The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

When a steering wheel is operated.

•

The transmission is put into

(

, or when it is set from

(

If you put the transmission into

(

after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto

Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly during
a stop.

•

The battery charge becomes low.

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.

•

is ON (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

•

The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

•

The rear fan is set to maximum speed.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.

•

When the Intelligent Traction Management is set to

Snow

Mud

, or

Sand

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When

The Engine Automatically Restarts When

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when
the engine restarts.

* Not available on all models

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine.
This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.

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Starting Assist Brake Function

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ECON Mode

Driving

ECON Mode

The

ECON

button turns the ECON mode on

and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel
economy by adjusting the performance of the
engine, air conditioning system, and cruise
control.

ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.

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Intelligent Traction Management

Driving

Intelligent Traction Management

The Intelligent Traction Management optimizes vehicle performance to help you
drive on various surfaces. The system has available modes to select from:

Normal

Snow

Mud

, and

Sand

Press the mode button to select the appropriate mode. The mode you select appears
on the driver information interface. When the vehicle is turned off and restarted,
Intelligent Traction Management mode will revert to

Normal

Intelligent Traction Management

Refer to the Off-Highway Driving section for driving
tips and safety precautions.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

P. 392

AWD models

Mud

Use when driving on
muddy road or off-
road surfaces.

Sand

Use when driving on
soft, sandy road or
off-road surfaces.

Normal

Provides balanced
driving performance
on most road surfaces.

Mode Button

Snow

Use when driving on
snowy road surfaces.

* Not available on all models

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Intelligent Traction Management

Driving

2WD models

Normal

Provides balanced
driving performance
on most road surfaces.

Snow Button

Snow

Use when driving on
snowy road surfaces.

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When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA

activates, you may notice that the

engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.

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VSA

Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA

may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

VSA

cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

VSA

System

Indicator

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Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA

functionality/

features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.

The traction control stops fully functioning,
allowing the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. The VSA

OFF

indicator will also come

on and a message on the driver information
interface informs you that the mode is
changed.

Traction control mode cannot be changed
during

Mud

Sand

modes. If you are driving

on mud or sand,

Mud

Sand

Intelligent

Traction Management modes can also be used
to free a stuck vehicle. On other road surfaces,
change to

Normal

Snow

mode, then press

and hold the

(VSA

OFF

) button.

To restore VSA

functionality/features, press

the

(VSA

OFF

) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA

is turned on every time you start the

engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.

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VSA

On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

With the

(VSA

OFF

) button pressed, your vehicle

will have normal braking and cornering ability, but
VSA

traction and stability enhancement becomes

less effective.

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA

temporarily switched off.

When the

(VSA

OFF

) button is pressed, the

traction control function becomes less effective. This
allows for the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. You should only attempt to free your vehicle
with the VSA

off if you are not able to free it when

the VSA

is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA

on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA

system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.

VSA

OFF

Indicator

AWD models

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Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during
cornering.

Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

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Blind spot information System

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Driving

Blind spot information System

Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots”.

When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you
change lanes.

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How the system works

Blind spot information System

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, blind spot information
system has limitations. Overreliance on blind spot
information system may result in a collision.

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the

Blind Spot Info Not

Available

driver information interface appearing.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Alert zone range

A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners

Alert Zone

●

The transmission is in

(

●

Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h)

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Blind spot information System

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Driving

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the pillar on both sides.
Comes on when:

•

A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.

•

You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.

Blind spot information System

The blind spot information system alert indicator may
not come on under the following conditions:

•

A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).

•

An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.

•

A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.

The system does not operate when in

(

You can turn off the audible alert, or all the blind spot
information system alert using the audio/information
screen.

Customized Features

P. 327

Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:

•

The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.

•

The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the blind spot information system
alert indicators to come on.

Comes On

Blinks

* Not available on all models

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Blind spot information System

Driving

Blind spot information System

Blind spot information system may be adversely
affected when:

•

Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.

•

An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.

•

Driving on a curved road.

•

A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.

•

The system picks up external electrical interference.

•

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.

•

The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

•

In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

For a proper blind spot information system operation:

•

Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

•

Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.

•

Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be repaired,
or the rear bumper corner area is strongly impacted.

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4

) AWD System

Driving

Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4

) AWD System

The intelligent variable torque management (i-VTM4

) AWD system is a full time all

wheel drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amount of
engine torque to all wheels independently according to the driving conditions.

You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.

Avoid continuously driving on slippery surfaces where a wheel is likely to spin out,
and do not drive if the

AWD

indicator starts blinking. Driving continuously under

such conditions can damage the system's torque distribution unit.

If the

AWD

indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is

too high. If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to park, an
idle the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If the indicator does not go out, take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked.

Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4

) AWD System

NOTICE

Do not continuously spin the front tires of your
vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can
cause transmission or rear differential damage.

The intelligent variable torque management
(i-VTM4

) AWD system may not function properly if

tire type and size are mixed. Make sure to use the
same size and type of tire, and the air pressures as
specified.

Tire and Wheel Replacement

P. 534

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

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Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

Monitors the tire pressure while you are
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the driver information interface.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator to come
on.

If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks

P. 570

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.

The Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.

The TPMS audibly and visually informs you of
changes in tire pressure of the individual tire that you
are adjusting using audible and visual indications.

If a change in tire pressure has been significant, the
system beeps and the hazard lights flash continuously
for five seconds when the specified tire pressure is
reached. Stop filling the tire.

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

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Driving

To select the tire pressure monitor, please follow
the following steps using the buttons on the
steering wheel.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

(home) button.

Press the

button repeatedly until

Maintenance

appears.

Press the

ENTER

button and select

Tire

Pressure

by pressing the

button.

Press the

ENTER

button and the tire

pressure appears on the driver information
interface.

The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi.

Tire Pressures Low

is displayed when a tire

has significantly low pressure. The specific tire
is displayed on the screen.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

Tire Pressure Monitor

The pressure displayed on the driver information
interface can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a
significant difference between the two values, or if
the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator and the
message on the driver information interface do not
go off after you have inflated the tire to the specified
pressure, have the system checked by a dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitor Problem

may appear if you

drive with the compact spare tire, or there is a
problem with the TPMS.

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