2000 HONDA PASSPORT lights

Tur
n Signa l Leve r

Push the lever fully up to signal a
right turn. Push it fully down to signal a left turn. Lights on the
front and rear of the vehicle will

flash.
The turn signal will cancel itself as
the turn is completed. In some
driving maneuvers, such as
changing lanes on an expressway, the steering wheel is not turned
back sufficiently after completing the turn to automatically cancel the
turn signal. In such maneuvers the
driver should manually return the
lever to the neutral or canceled
position when the turn is
completed.

Lane Change Signal In some turns, such as changing
lanes, the steering wheel is not
turned far enough to cancel the
turn signal. For convenience, you
can flash the turn signal by
moving the lever part way (to the
first stop) and holding it there.
The lever will return to the
horizontal position when you
release it. A green light on the instrument
panel flashes to indicate proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights. If the green
light remains on, but does not
flash, check for defective bulbs If the green light does not lightwhen the lever is moved, check
the fuse and indicator bulb.
Instrument s an d Control s

Hazar
d Warnin g Flashe r
Push the button to turn on the
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). All four outside turn signal lights and both indicators in
the instrument panel will flash.
Push the button again to turn them
off.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights
are on. Use the hazard warning lights to
warn other drivers that your
vehicle is a potential road hazard.
Avoid stopping on the roadway if

possible.

Cruis e Contro l
Refer to page 143 for operation of this system. Automati
c Transmissio n
The shift lever position indicator is in the instrument panel. The
appropriate letter or number
illuminates to show what position
the shift lever is in.
The 4-speed automatic transmission shift lever is
arranged with "P" (Park) position
at one end, followed in sequence
by "R" (Reverse), "N" (Neutral)Instrument s an d Control s

Shifting the Transfer Control

Lever
4H 4L: Stop the vehicle. Place
the transmission leverin "N" (Neutral)
position. Then move the transfer controllever 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 thetransfer case and driveshafts. It
also reduces fuel economy.
Be careful that you do not exceed
the following maximum allowable speeds when accelerating.
Drivin
g Patter n Selecto r

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.

Instrument s an d Control s

5-Spee
d Manua l Transmissio n
The transmission has five fully synchronized forward speeds. The
gear shift pattern is provided on the transmission lever knob. The
backup lights turn on whenshifted into the reverse gear. Drivin
g Tip s
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, resultingin 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.Instrument s an d Control s

Shif
t Spee d Char t

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 desiredspeed. 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 transmissionis 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.
Transfe
r Contro l

4WD Models
The "4WD" indicator lightilluminates when 4WD is engaged
with the 4WD-2WD switch.

"2H" (High Range, 2-Wheel

Drive)

Use this for normal driving on drypavement. This position gives
greater economy, quieter ride and
least drivetrain wear.
Instrument s an d Control s

Interio
r Feature s
Keys and Ignition .......... 97
Steering Column Lock/
Ignition Switch ........ 97 LOCK .............. 97
ACC ................ 97
ON ................. 97START .............. 97
Key Removal ........... 98
Key Reminder .......... 98

Guard Against Theft ..... 98

Locks ................... 99 Power Door Locks ...... 100
Child-Safe Door Locks .. 101

Mirrors ................. 101 Interior Mirror ......... 101Power Mirrors ......... 101Vanity Mirror .......... 102 Power Windows .......... 103
Checking the CircuitBreaker ............. 104
Tailgate ................ 104 Operation ............. 104
Hood Release ............ 105
Interior Lights ........... 107 Luggage Light ......... 107Dome Light ........... 107
Courtesy Lights ........ 108
Map Lights............ 108
Moonroof ............... 108 Conveniences ............ 109
Beverage Holder ....... 109
Sun Visor ............. 110Glove Box ............ 110

Assist Grip ............ 111
Horn Button ........... 11

Tilt Steering Wheel ..... 1
11

1
Cigarette Lighte
r ....... 112

Ashtrays .............. 112
Accessory Power Outlets . 113
Interio r Feature s

Child-Saf
e Doo r Lock s
The rear doors can be locked to
prevent children from opening the door from the inside.
This is done by depressing the
lever shown in the illustration. To
disengage the lock, open the door
from the outside and raise thelever.
Mirror
s

Interio r Mirro r

To adjust, move the mirror right or left and up or down.
Pull the lever to switch the mirror to night operation. This reduces
the glare from the headlights of
following vehicles.
Powe
r Mirror s

Adjust the outside mirrors with
the adjustment switch on the

dashboard.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R
(passenger's side).
Interio r Feature s
DA Y
NIGH T
ADJUSTMEN
T

SWITC H

SELECTO
R
SWITC H

Courtes
y Light s

There is a courtesy light in each door panel. All the courtesy lightscome on when any door is

opened.
Ma
p Light s

The map lights are in the bottom of the rear view mirror. To turn ona light, push the switch.
Moonroo
f

OPEN

The moonroof has two positions: it can be tilted up in the back for
ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch
above the rear view mirror to operate the moonroof. The
ignition must be ON.
To tilt up the back of the moonroof, push the switch
forward and hold it. To close the
moonroof, pull the switch

backward.

Interio r Feature s
EX model only

CLOS E

TILT