2000 HONDA PASSPORT audio

2000 Passport Online Reference Owner's Manual
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elminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
A Word to the Owner
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................................................... i
Important Handling Information ........................................................................\
.............................. ii
A Few Words About Safety
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...................................... 3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Off to a Good Start
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..................................................... 47
Instruments and Controls
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......................................... 53
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering co\
lumn controls.
Seats
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.... 87
Interior Features
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Comfort and Convenience Features
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...................... 115
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Driving Tips
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, wh\
at gasoline to use, how to
break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
In Case of Emergency
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.............................................. 179
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Care and Maintenance
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............................................ 191
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to\
the dealer and
tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your\
car ever needs body
repairs.
Technical Data
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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Owner Assistance
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..................................................... 241
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manuals
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................................................ 249
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ............................................................................................................................................... .....
251

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

Audi
o Syste m
AM/FM/Cassett e Stere o
Audi o Syste m

For LX and EX models

Your Honda's audio system
provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the
preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction,
automatic sensing of chromium-
dioxide (CrC2) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Operatin
g th e Radi o
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY or ON. Turn the system on by pressing the PWR/
VOL knob. Adjust the volume by
turning the PWR/VOL knob.
The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to is
displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM
band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo.
Stereo reproduction on AM is not

available.

You can use any of three methods
to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE , SEEK , or
the Preset buttons.
TUN E — Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired frequency. Press the right side ( ) to tune to
a higher frequency, or the left side ( ) to tune to a lower frequency.
The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release the bar
when the display reaches the
desired frequency. To change the
frequency in small increments,
press and release the TUNE bar quickly.
SEE K — The SEEK function
searches the band for a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press and release the SEEK/SCAN
button. The system scans upward
from the current frequency. It stops when it finds a station with
a strong signal.
Preset — You can store the
frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons.
Each button will store one
frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band (FM1 and
FM2).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

AM/FM/Cassette/C
D
Change r Stere o
Audi o Syste m
For EX-L model
Your Honda's audio system
provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the
preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
The CD changer holds up to six
discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment.
The cassette system features
Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-
dioxide (CrO 2) tape, and
autoreverse for continuous play.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Operatin
g th e Radi o
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY or ON. Turn the
system on by pressing the
PWR/VOL knob. Adjust the
volume by turning the PWR/VOL

knob.

The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to is
displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. Press the
FM button again to switch between FM1 and FM2. On the
FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in
stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
You can use any of four methods
to find radio stations on the
selected band: TUNE , SEEK ,
SCAN , or the Prese t buttons.
TUN E — Use the TUNE bar to
tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the right side to tune to a higher frequency,
or the left side to tune to a
lower frequency. The frequency
numbers will start to change
rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches the desired
frequency. To change the frequency in small increments,
press and release the TUNE bar quickly.
SEE K — The SEEK function
searches the band for a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press and release the SEEK/SCAN button. The systemscans up the band from the current
frequency. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.
SCA N — The SCAN function
samples all the stations with
strong signals on the selected
band. To activate it, press and
hold the SEEK/SCAN button until
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN function to find a
desired station.
3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the
button and hold it until you
hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM
and twelve on FM.
Once a station's frequency is stored, simply press and release
the proper preset button to tune to
it. The number of the preset
button you have selected is shown in the display.
Adjustin
g th e Soun d

Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader
are each adjustable. You select
which you want to adjust by
pushing the Audio Control knob several times. The selected mode,

BAS, TRE, BAL, or FAD, is shown in the display.

Balance/Fade r — These two

modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming from each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while FAD adjusts the
front-to-back strength.
Select BAL or FAD by pressing the Audio Control knob. Adjust
the Balance or Fader to your
liking by turning the knob (without pressing in on it). The
number in the display (from R7 to

L7 for BAL, from R7 to F7 for
FAD) shows you the current
setting.
Treble/Bas
s — Use these modes to
adjust the tone to your liking.
Select TRE or BAS by pressing
the Audio Control knob. Adjust
the displayed mode to your liking
by turning the knob (without
pressing in on it). The displayed
number (from -5 to 5) shows you the current setting.
The system automatically returns the display to normal mode aboutseven seconds after you stop
pressing or turning the Audio
Control knob.

Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or
Canada, contact the tourist
bureaus in the areas you will be
traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline
with the proper octane rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not
available, be aware that using
leaded gasoline in your Honda
will affect performance and fuel
mileage, and damage its
emissions controls. It will no longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations,
and will be illegal to operate in
North America. To bring your
vehicle back into compliance will
require the replacement of several components, such as the oxygen sensor and the three-way catalyticconverter. These replacements
are not covered under warranty.
Accessorie
s & Modification s

Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda
accessories, can make your vehicle
unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the
following information.

Accessories
Your dealer has Genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your vehicle. These accessories have been designed and
approved for your vehicle, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are
usually designed for universal
applications. Although
aftermarket accessories may fit on
your vehicle, they may not meet
factory specifications, and could adversely affect your vehicle's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the next page
for additional information.)
When properly installed, car
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems
should not interfere with your
vehicle's computer-controlled
Driving Tip s

Operatio
n i n

Foreig n Countrie s

Improper accessories or
modifications can affect
your vehicle's handling,
stability and performance,
and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in
this owner's manual regarding accessories and
modifications.

Inde
x

ABS. See Anti-Lock Brake
System

Accessories, Installation .... 169

ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position) ...... 97

Accessory Power Outlets ..... 113

Adding AutomaticTransmission Fluid .... 212
Brake Fluid ............ 215
Clutch Fluid ............ 219

Engine Oil ............ 208

Manual Transmission Fluid .... 211
Power Steering Fluid ..... 219
Radiator Coolant ........ 214
Windshield Washer Fluid ..
194

Adjustments
Head
Restraints .......... 12
Mirrors
Exterior ............ 101Interior ............. 101
Power. ............. 101

Seat-Backs .......... 11,
89

Reclining the Rear ...... 93

Seats, Front ......... 10,
89

Steering Wheel ..... 15,
111
Adults, Protecting ........... 10

Airbags (SRS) ............. 7
Serious Risk to Children .... 19
Air Cleaner Filter ......
166, 210
Air Conditioning
Maintenance ........... 217

Usage ................. 116

Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Filter

Air Outlets (Vents) ......... 120
Air Pressure, Tires ......... 235

Alcohol and Driving ........ 4

Alcohol in Gasoline ........ 196

Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts
Antifreeze ................ 213

Anti-Lock Brake System
Indicator Lights .......... 65

Operation .............. 155

Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ..... 98
System .................
..... 148

Appearance Care. See Cleaning

Ashtray .................. 112
Assist Grip ..............
111

Audio System ............. 121