2000 HONDA PASSPORT key

Key
s an d Ignitio n

Your Passport comes with two

keys.

The key code number is stamped
on the metal plate attached to the
key ring.
For vehicle security: Record the key code number.
Keep the key code number
plate in a safe place, NOT IN
THE VEHICLE. If the original keys are lost,
duplicates can be made using the
key code number. Contact any
Honda dealer or a locksmith.

Steerin g Colum n

Lock/Ignitio n Switc h

The ignition switch, on the right side of the steering column, has
five positions: LOC
K — The normal parking
position. This locks the steering and prevents normal use of the
steering wheel.
The key can be removed only when the ignition is in this
position. On automatic transmission models, the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the
"LOCK" position unless the shift lever has first been placed in the
"P" position. The shift lever is
then locked.
ACC (Accessory) — In this

position, yo

u can use some
electrical accessories when the
engine is not running.
O N — The normal driving

position.

STAR T — This position starts the
engine. The switch returns to ON when you release the key.
Interior Feature s

META
L PLAT E

WIT H KE Y COD E

The anti-theft steering column
lock is not interconnected with the
parking brake. You must alwaysset the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle.
To prevent discharging the battery, avoid use of electrical accessories
with the engine shut off.
For easier key operation when
unlocking, rotate the steering
wheel slightly to relieve pressure
on the steering lock.

Ke y Remova l

Manual Transmission With the vehicle fully stopped,remove the key from the switch
by turning it to the "LOCK"
position and removing it. Automatic Transmission

With the vehicle fully stopped, place
the automatic transmission shift

lever in "P" (Park) position. Turn

the key to the "LOCK" position.

Ke y Reminde r
The key reminder circuit causes a beeper to sound when the door is
held open with the key left in theignition switch. This is to help
prevent accidentally locking the
key inside the vehicle.
The beeper stops when the door is

closed or when the key is removed.

Guar d Agains t Thef t
Your new Passport has features to
help prevent theft of the vehicle, its equipment, and its contents.
These anti-theft features work
depending on how well you use

them.

Park in a well-lighted areawhenever possible.
Lock the steering column and
take the key with you.
— Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and remove the key.
This locks both the ignition switch and steering control.
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

Powe
r Doo r Lock s
The power door lock system has lock buttons on the driver's and
front passenger's door armrests.
Either button controls all four
door locks and the tailgate.
Press the front of the lock buttonto lock all the doors, and the rear
of the button to unlock all doors. The lock knob on each door
controls only that door. Push thelock knob down to lock, and pull
it up to unlock. To lock any
passenger's door from the outside, push the lock knob down and
close the door.
Locking the driver's door fromthe outside with the key locks
all the doors and the tailgate. To
unlock only the driver's door
from the outside, turn the key and
release it. To unlock the remaining doors, turn the key a
second time within three seconds. Unlocking the passenger's door
with the key unlocks only that
door. To unlock the remaining
doors, open the door and use the
armrest lock button.
Interio r Feature s

UNLOC
K LOC
K
DRIVER' S SID E

DOO R LOC K
LOC
K
UNLOC K

PASSENGER' S

SID E DOO R

LOC K

Powe
r Window s
All the windows can be operated
by the window control switches on the driver's door panel. Theignition key must be in the "ON"
position.
The passengers' windows can also
be operated by the window
control switch on each
passenger's door. To lower a window, press on the
front edge of the window controlswitch. Hold the switch down until
the window reaches the desired
position. To raise a window, pull back on the front edge of the switch. The driver's window can be
lowered automatically by pressing
the window switch down firmly
and releasing it. To stop the
window from going down all the
way, pull back on the switch
briefly. If you press lightly on the
window switch and hold it, the
window will stop when you
release the switch.Interio r Feature s
DOW N
AUT O DOW N
DRIVER'
S
WINDO W
CONTRO L

DOW N
U
P U
P
DOW N
FRON
T
PASSENGER' S
WINDO W
CONTRO
L REA
R
PASSENGER' S
WINDO W
CONTRO L

Closing a power window on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before

closing them.
U
P

DOW N
U
P

The LOCK button on the driver's
door panel removes power from
the passengers' windows. Only
the driver's window can be raised
and lowered. Checkin
g th e Circui t Breake r
In the event the power windows

d o no t
operate
, chec k th e circui t
breaker .
To reset the circuit breaker, first turn the ignition switch off, and
then push the knob on the circuit
breaker. The windows should
now operate.
If the circuit breaker
immediately goes off again or
the windows do not operate,
have the electrical system checked by a dealer as soon as

possible.
Operatio
n

The tailgate has a hatch glass and a door. The hatch glass must be
raised before opening the door.
To unlock the hatch glass, use the ignition key in the outside tailgate
lock. The outside tailgate lock
also locks and unlocks with the
power door locks.
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Tailgat
e

PASSENGERS '

WINDO W LOC K

Lock
Unlock
OF
F
ON

Make sure the rear window wiper
is off and in its parked position.
Turn the key clockwise and push
the outside lock to unlock the
glass. Raise the glass, then pull
the door handle to unlock the door.
Hoo
d Releas e

The hood release lever is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
T o Ope n
1. Pull the lever to release the hood lock. 2. Lift the under-hood lever
while lifting the hood slightly.
Interior Feature s

Pul l

Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or
your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery,
carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.

Su n Viso r

The sun visor can be pivoted to the side when unhooked.
Glov
e Bo x

Open the glove box by pulling the

handle.

The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the ignition key.
Interio r Feature s
An open glove box can

cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Comfor
t an d Convenienc e Feature s

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environmentin all weather conditions.
The audio system has many
features. This section describes
those features and how to use

them.
Heating and Cooling ...... 116
Ventilation .............. 118
Audio System ............ 121 AM/FM/Cassette StereoAudio System (LX, EX) 121 Operating the Radio .. 121
Adjusting the Sound .. 123
Operating the
Cassette Player ..... 124
Caring for the
Cassette Player ..... 126
Operating the Optional CD Changer ........ 127
AM/FM/Cassette/ CD Changer StereoAudio System (EX-L) . 129 Operating the Radio . . 129
Adjusting the Sound . . 131
Radio Frequencies ... 132Operating the Cassette Player ..... 134
Caring for the Cassette Player ..... 137 Operating the
CD Changer ........ 138
Protecting
Compact Discs ...... 142
Cruise Control ........... 143
Keyless Entry ........... 147
Anti-Theft System ........ 148
Digital Clock ............ 149
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s