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Honda Passport (2022 year). Manual in english - page 31

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Driving

Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.

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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit

www.toptiergas.com

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Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 L)

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service. Some
gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as
ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.

Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.

Turn off the engine.

Press the fuel fill door release button.

The fuel fill door opens.

How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

•

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flames away.

•

Handle fuel only outdoors.

•

Wipe up spills immediately.

Press

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.

Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.

Keep the filler nozzle level.

When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.

If you do not fill up the tank to full,
always add a minimum of 3.5 US gal
(13.3 L) of fuel.

After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

If you repeatedly fill the tank with less than the
specified minimum amount of fuel, the malfunction
indicator lamp may come on. If this happens, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

P. 579

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Driving

Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.

•

Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

Recommended Engine Oil

P. 510

•

Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test.
For more information on how this test is performed,
please visit

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca

and search for

“fuel consumption testing” in the search field at the
top of the page.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance ............ 498

Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 499

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance

Service ........................................... 500

Maintenance Minder

..................... 501

Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 507

Opening the Hood ........................... 508
Engine Compartment Cover............. 509
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 510
Oil Check ......................................... 511
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 512

Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 513

Engine Coolant ................................ 515
Transmission Fluid............................ 517
Brake Fluid....................................... 518
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 518

Replacing Light Bulbs

....................... 519

Checking and Maintaining Wiper

Blades

.......................................... 524

Checking and Maintaining Tires

Checking Tires ................................. 528
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 529
Tire Labeling .................................... 529

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 531

Wear Indicators ............................... 533
Tire Service Life................................ 533
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 534
Tire Rotation.................................... 535
Winter Tires ..................................... 536

Battery

............................................... 537

Remote Transmitter Care

................. 539

Climate Control System Maintenance

.....540

Cleaning

Interior Care .................................... 542
Exterior Care.................................... 544

Accessories and Modifications

........ 547

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)

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Routine inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

Maintenance

P. 26

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Periodic inspections

•

Check the brake fluid level monthly.

Checking the Brake Fluid

P. 518

•

Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 528

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 519

•

Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

P. 524

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 504

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.honda.com

Authorized Manuals

P. 592

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

499

Before Performing Maintenance

Safety When Performing Maintenance

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

•

To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt
battery or compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.

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Before Performing Maintenance

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the
same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

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Maintenance Minder

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the driver information interface every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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To Use Maintenance Minder

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

ENTER

button repeatedly until home screen appears.

Select

Maintenance

by pressing the

button repeatedly and press

ENTER

Select

Oil Life

by pressing the

button and press

ENTER

The engine oil life appears on the screen.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 504

Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

3 4

ENTER

Button

Engine Oil Life

(Back)

Button

Home Screen

Button

(Home)

Button

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information Interface

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Soon

15%

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display
by pressing the

, or

button,

this message will go off.

The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and
serviced soon.

Maintenance Due Now

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the

, or

button

to switch to another display.

The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over 10
miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Press the

, or

button to switch to another

display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Service Items

Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message
Indicator

Sub Items

Main Item

U.S. models

*1: If the message

Maintenance Due Now

does not appear more than 12 months after the display

is reset, change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page

589

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under

-20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km (Canada).

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

●

Replace engine oil

●

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

●

Inspect front and rear brakes

●

Check parking brake adjustment

●

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

●

Inspect suspension components

●

Inspect driveshaft boots

●

Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA

)

●

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

●

Inspect fuel lines and connections

*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of

mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

*6: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

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Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

●

Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Replace timing belt and inspect water pump

●

Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

●

Replace rear differential fluid

*, *5

●

Replace brake fluid

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3
if they are noisy.

Canadian models

*1: If the message

Maintenance Due Now

does not appear more than 12 months after the display

is reset, change the engine oil every year.

*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 43ºC, 110ºF), in very low temperatures (under

-29ºC, -20ºF), replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles).

*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of

mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 12,000km (7,500 miles), then every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

*6: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is

reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page

589

CODE

Maintenance Main Items

●

Replace engine oil

●

Replace engine oil

and oil filter

CODE

Maintenance Sub Items

●

Rotate tires

●

Replace air cleaner element

●

Replace dust and pollen filter

●

Inspect drive belt

●

Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid

●

Replace spark plugs

●

Replace timing belt and inspect water pump

●

Inspect valve clearance

●

Replace engine coolant

●

Replace rear differential fluid

●

Replace brake fluid

●

Service front and rear brakes

●

Check parking brake adjustment

●

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

●

Inspect suspension components

●

Inspect driveshaft boots

●

Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA

)

●

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

●

Inspect fuel lines and connections

Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.

Set the power mode to ON.

Display the engine oil life.

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

P. 502

Press and hold the

ENTER

button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.

Press the

button to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select

All Due

Items

(You can also select

Cancel

to end the process).

Press the

ENTER

button to reset the selected item.

Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.

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Resetting the Display

Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder

display

after a maintenance service results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder

display after completing the required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
Minder

display yourself.

You can also reset the Maintenance Minder

display

using the audio/information screen.

Customized Features

P. 327

Button

ENTER

Button

3 4

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)

Washer Fluid

Radiator Cap

Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank

Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)

Engine Oil Fill Cap

Battery

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Maintenance Under the Hood

Opening the Hood

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Opening the Hood

Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.

Pull the hood release handle under the
driver's side lower corner of the dashboard.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.

When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.

Opening the Hood

NOTICE

Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.

If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.

Hood Release Handle

Pull

Lever

Support Rod

Grip

Clamp

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