2000 HONDA PASSPORT light

Folding the Rear Seat ........ 91
Foreign Countries,
Operation in ............. 169
Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker ...... 188
Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank ..... 193
Fuel Fill Cap ........... 193
Fuel Gauge .............. 57
Low Fuel Indicator ....... 62Octane Requirement ..... 196
Oxygenated ............ 196
Recommendation ........ 194 Tank Capacity ...... 194, 233
Fuel Injectio
n System ...... 246

Fuses
Checking the .......
189, 236
Locations .............
. 236Gas Mileage, Improving .... 166
Gasohol ................. 196
Gasoline ................ 196

See also Fuel

Octane Requirement ..... 196

Tank,
Filling the ............ 193
Gas Station Procedures ..... 193

Gauges
Engine CoolantTemperature ............ 58
Fuel ................... 57
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........... 229
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .. 745-Speed Transmission ..... 81
Glass Cleaning ............ 226 Glove Box ............... 110
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) .......... 229
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .... 239
Hazard Warning Flasher ..... 74
Head Restraints ...... 8, 12, 90
Headlights ................ 70 High Beam Indicator ...... 60
High Beams ............ 70On, Reminder ........... 71
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 239 Turning on .............. 70
Heating and Cooling ....... 116
High-Low Beam Switch ..... 70
Hood Release ......... 105, 195

Horn ...................
111

Hot Coolant, Warning About . 214
Hydroplaning ............. 164

Identification Number,
Vehicle ................. 228

If Your Vehicle Has to Be
Towed .................. 187

Ignition Keys ................... 97Switch ................. 97
Timing Control System . . . 246
Illumination Control ....... 71 Important Safety Precautions ... 4
Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel .......... 55
Indicators and Gauges ....... 55
Infants, Protecting ........... 25 Inflation, Proper Tire . . . 160, 235
Inside Mirror ............. 101

Inspection, Tire ........... 161

Instrument Panel Brightness. See Illumination Control
Interior Cleaning .......... 222
Interior Lights ............ 106

Introduction ................
i

Jack, Tire ................ 183
Jacking up the Vehicle ..... 183
Jump Starting ............. 180
Keyless Entry .............. 147
Keys ..................... 97
Label, Certification ........ 230

Labels, Safety, Location of . . 45
Lane Change, Signaling ...... 73

Lap Belt ................. 39

Lap/Shoulder Belts ........ 38
Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 44
Lever, Transfer .......... 78, 82
Lifting Points ............. 183
Lighter, Cigarette .......... 112
Lights Bul b

Replacement ....... 239
Dome Light ............ 107

Indicator ................ 59
Luggage ............... 106

Turn Signal ............. 62
Limited Slip Differential .... 178

Loading Cargo ............ 229
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) 97
Locks .................... 99
Anti-Theft Steering Column 97
Child-Safe Door ......... 101
Power Door ............ 100
Tailgate ............... 104
Low Coolant Level ........ 213
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... 62
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a 82 Lubricant Specifications Charts ...... 231
Luggage, Loading ......... 229
Luggage Light ............ 106 Maintenance .............. 191
Periodic Checks.See Owner Safety Checks

Record ............ 202, 203
Safety ................. 197
Schedule ..... 199, 200, 201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . 61
Map Light ............... 108
Meters, Gauges ............ 56
Methanol in Gasoline ....... 197

Mirror
Adjusting the ........... 101Defogger .............. 72

Vanity ................. 102
Moonroof ................ 108
Neutral Gear Position ....... 75
New Vehicle Break-In ...... 154
Normal Shift Speeds ........ 82 NOTICE, Explanation of ...... i
Numbers, Identifications .... 228

Octane Requirement,
Gasoline ................ 196
Odometer, Trip ............. 56

Off-Road Driving. See the
Off-Road Driving Information
booklet in your owner's packet.

Oil

Change
How to ............. 208
When to ..... 200, 201, 207
Checking Engine ........ 209
Front and Rear Axle .... 212
Pressure Indicator ........ 62
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ........ 209
ON (Ignition Key Position) ... 97
Opening the Hood ......... 105
Opening the Tailgate ....... 104
Opening the Windows ...... 103
Operation in Foreign Countries ........ 169
Ordering Service Parts ...... 228

Overheating, Engine ....... 186

Owner Assistance .......... 241
Owner Safety Checks ....... 204 Panel Brightness Control .... 71
Park Gear Position .......... 75
Parking Brake and Brake System Light .... 59, 84
Parking Over Things That Burn ............... 155
Polishing and Waxing ...... 220

Power
Brakes ................ 157

Door Locks ............ 100 Mirror Defogger ........ 72

Mirrors ................ 101Steering ............... 219

Windows .............. 103

Power Drive Indicator .... 67, 79
Power Outlets, Accessory .... 113 Power Steering Belt.
See Drive Belts
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ..... 9
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . 16
Proper Seat Belt Usage ...... 13
Protecting Adults ............ 10 AdditionalSafety Precautions ........ 17
Adjust the Front Seat ...... 10 Adjust the Head Restraints . 12
Adjust the Scat-Backs ...... 11
Adjust the Steering Wheel .......... 15
Advice for Pregnant Woment 16 Close and Lock the Doors .. 10

Fasten and Position the Seat Belts .... 13

Protecting Children .......... 18
AdditionalSafety Precautions ........ 21
All Children Must Be Restrained ...... 18
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat ....... 19
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats ........ 21
If a Child Requires Close Attention .......... 20
If You Must Drive With Several Children .... 20

Passenger's Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Children .. 19
Protecting Infants ......... 25
Protecting Larger Children . 33
Protecting Small Children . . 29
Using Child Seats With Tethers ............ 36 Radiator Overheating ....... 186
Radio/Cassette Sound System ........... 121
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound System ........... 129
Rear End Towing .......... 189
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ........ 239
Rear Seat, Folding .......... 91
Rear View Mirror .......... 101 Rear Window Defogger ...... 72
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ............... 72
Reclining the Seat-Backs Front .............. 11, 89
Rear .................. 93
Recommended Shift Speeds . . 82 Reduced Power Indicator .... 62
Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element ..... 210
Coolant .......... 200, 214
Engine Oi
l and Filter ..... 207
Fuses ................. 236
Light Bulbs ............ 239 Schedule .............. 200
Spark Plugs ............ 231
Tires .................. 162
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............ 40
Reporting Safety Defects .... 245
Reserve Tank, Coolant ...... 213
Restraint, Child ............ 18
Reverse Gear Position ...... 75
Rotation, Tire ............. 162
Rust Protection ............ 221

Safety Defects, Reporting ... 245
Safety Labels, Location of ... 45
Safety Messages ............ iv
Seat Belt
s ................ 4, 6

Additional Information ..... 38
Maintenance ......... 39
System Components ..... 38
Advice for Pregnant Women 16
Cleaning ............... 225
Fasten and Position ........ 13
Lap Belt ................. 39
Lap/Shoulder Belt ......... 38
Reminder Light ..... 6, 38, 59

Seats .................. 8, 87
Adjusting the ............ 88
Seat-Backs .......... 8, 89, 93
Self-Adjusting Brakes ...... 158 Serial Number ............ 228

Service
Intervals ..... 200, 201, 202, 203
Service Manual ........... 249
Service Station Information . . 193
Setting the Clock .......... 149
Shift Lever Position Indicator 74
Shift-on-the-Fly System ..... 216 Fluid Capacity .......... 235
Shifting The AutomaticTransmission ........... 74
The 5-Speed Transmission . 81
Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement in ...... 239
Signaling Turns. See Lane Change, Signaling
Small Children, Protecting .... 29

Snow Chains ............. 164
Snow Tires ............... 164
Solvent-Type Cleaners . .
222, 223
Sound System ........ 121, 129
Spare Tire Inflating (Pressure)
.... 160, 235
Removal ................ 185 Specifications .......... 235
Spark Plugs Replacing .............. 219
Specifications .......... 231
Specifications Charts ....... 231
Speed Control ............ 143
Speedometer ............... 56
START (Ignition Key Position) 97

Starting the Engine ......... 153

With a Dead Battery ..... 180
Steam Coming From Engine . 186
Steering Column
Ignition Lock Switch ....... 97

Steering Wheel
Adjustment ............ 111

Anti-Theft Column Lock ... 98

Stereo Sound System ...
121, 129
Sun Visor ................ 110
Supplemental Restraint System .......... 7

Additional Information ..... 40
Additional
Safety Precautions ........ 43

Components ............. 40
Hazards .............. 4, 8
How the Airbag Works ... 41 How the SRS
Indicator Light Works ... 42
Service ................ 43
Tachometer ................ 56
Tailgate Operation ......... 104
Tape Player............... 124
Technical Descriptions, Emission Control Systems . . 245
Temperature Gauge ......... 58
Three-Way Catalytic Converter ....... 168

Tilt Steering Wheel ........ 111

Time, Setting the .......... 149

Tire Chains ............... 164
Tires .................... 159
Air Pressure ....
160, 194, 235
Checking Wear ......... 161
DOT Tire Quality Grading 247
How to Change a Flat .... 182
Inflation .......
160, 167, 194
Inspection ............. 161
Replacing .............. 162
Rotation ............... 162
Snow ................. 164 Spare ................. 185
Specifications .......... 235
Wear Indicators ......... 161
Tire Wrench .............. 184
Tools, Tire Changing ....... 184
Towing .................. 187 Emergency Wrecker(Tow Truck) .......... 188
Trailer ................ 174

Transfer Control Lever
Automatic Transmission ... 78
5-Speed
Manual Transmission .... 82
Transmission Checking Fluid Level5-Speed Manual
Transmission ...... 211
Fluid Selection .......... 212 Shifting the Automatic .... 75
Shifting the 5-Speed Manual 81
Tread Wear ............... 161
Trip Meter. See Trip Odometer
Trip Odometer ............. 56
Turn Signal Indicators ....... 62
Underside, Cleaning ........ 221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 247 Unleaded Gasoline ..... 194, 196
Upholstery Cleaning ....... 222
Upshift Indicator ........... 64
Vanity Mirror ............. 102Vehicle Dimensions ........ 239
Vehicle Identification ....... 228
Vehicle Loading Information . 229
Ventilation ............... 118
VIN .................... 228

Vinyl, Cleaning ........... 225
Viscosity, Oil ............. 209 Warning Beepers
Headlights on ............ 71
Key in Ignition ........... 98
Seat Belts ..............
59
WARNING, Explanation of ...
iv
Warning Labels

, Location of . 45
Warranty Coverages ........ 244
Washer, Rear Window ...... 72
Washer, Windshield Checking theFluid Level ....... 69, 194
Operation ............... 69
Washing ................. 220
Waxing and Polishing ...... 220
Wheel Adjusting the Steering .... 111