2002 HONDA PASSPORT ignition

69Instruments and Controls

Depending on the type of problem,
the “
CHECK TRANS” light will
flash but the transmission may
continue to shift automatically. If
the transmission is shifting
normally, you do not have to
choose gears with the shift lever.
However, continued operation of
the vehicle with this light flashing
can cause serious mechanical
damage. You should have the
vehicle serviced by your Honda
dealer as soon as possible.
Winter Drive Indicator
Automatic Transmission only
The “Winter Drive” light will
come on when you push the
Winter Drive button with the
engine running and the
transmission lever in the “
D”
range. It also comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to the “ON” position.
Refer to “Driving Pattern
Selector” later in this section.
Power Drive Indicator
Automatic Transmission only
The “Power Drive” light will
come on when you push the
Power Drive button with the
engine running.
It also comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to the “ON” position.
Refer to “Driving Pattern
Selector” later in this section.

70Instruments and Controls
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Temperature Indicator
The “A/T OIL TEMP” indicator
light warns that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is
high.
The indicator light should turn on
when the ignition switch is turned
to the “
ON” position, but should
go out after a few seconds. If this light comes on while you are
driving, slow down and pull off the
road. Stop the vehicle at a safe
place and put the shift lever in
“
P”
position. With the engine idling,
wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you can drive the
vehicle again. If the light does not
go off, have the automatic
transmission lubricating system
checked as soon as possible by
your Honda dealer.

Driving with the “
A/T OIL TEMP”
light constantly on will cause
serious mechanical damage to the
automatic transmission.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The lever on the right side of the
steering column controls the
windshield wipers. Move the lever
down to select the various
windshield wiper speeds.
In INT, the wipers operate every
few seconds. In
LO and HIGH, the
wipers run continuously.
In
INT, you can vary how often the
Switches

73Instruments and Controls
Headlights-On Reminder
You will hear a continuous tone
when the key is out of the ignition
switch and the driver
’s door is
opened with the headlight switch
in the “
ON” position. This will
remind you to turn the headlights
off. Never leave the headlights on
when the engine is not running.
They can rapidly discharge the
battery.
Fog Lights
EX model only
When fog or heavy mist reduces
your forward vision, push this
switch to turn the fog lights on.
The indicator light in the switch
turns on. Push the switch again to
turn off the fog lights.
The fog lights operate only when
the headlight low beams are in
use.
Illumination Control
The instrument panel lights turn
on when the light switch is on.
Brightness of the instrument panel
lights is controlled by turning the
illumination control knob
clockwise for brighter or
counterclockwise for dimmer.
DIMMER
BRIGHTER

74Instruments and Controls
Rear Window and Mirror
Defoggers
With the ignition “ON,” push the
defogger switch to use the rear
window and mirror defoggers.
The indicator light in the switch
lights to show the defogger is on.
The defogger will shut itself off
after 10 minutes. If the rear
window or mirrors are not
completely clear, press the switch again to turn on the defogger for
another 10 minutes. It also shuts
off when you turn off the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
Make sure the rear window is
clear and you have good visibility
before starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside
of the rear window can be easily
damaged. When cleaning the
glass, always wipe side to side.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
To operate the rear window wiper,
press the wiper button. The wiper
runs in intermittent mode until
you press the button again.
To wash the rear window, push
and hold the rear window washer
button. The washer and wiper will
run until you release the button.
REAR WIPER
BUTTON
REAR WASHER
BUTTON
The rear window wiper cannot be
operated when the rear window is
not latched.

82Instruments and Controls
When more powerful acceleration
is needed, select the “
POWER”
driving program. The “
POWER
DRIVE
” indicator light comes on
when the driving pattern selector
is set in the “
POWER” position.
Push the button again to turn it
off.
Under inclement weather
conditions that cause slippery
roads, activating the “
WINTER”mode will improve driving
operation. The
“
WINTER” mode
may be activated while driving at
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
With the transmission lever in the
“P, ” “R,” “N,” or “
D” position,
push the “
WINTER” button on the
console.
The “
WINTER DRIVE” indicator
light will illuminate whenever the
“
WINTER” mode system is
activated, and the vehicle will
start off in third gear.
The “
WINTER” mode is
deactivated when the vehicle
reaches approximately 19 mph
(30 km/h), when the transmission
is shifted into “3,” “2,” or “L,” by
pushing the “
WINTER” button
again, or by turning the ignition
key to the “
OFF” position. Operation of the
“
WINTER”
mode should be limited to
slippery road conditions only.
Operation of the “
WINTER”
mode during normal driving
conditions will cause decreased
performance and sluggish
acceleration.

92 Seats
The front seat-backs can be tilted
backward if so desired, using the
lever on the door side of each
front seat.
Raise the lever and use body
pressure to move the seat-back to
the desired position. Let go of the
lever and the seat-back will lock
into the desired position.
Keep the seat belt
’s webbing and
latch clear of the seat parts when
you tilt the folding seats forward
or backward. This helps to
prevent damage to the seat belt
system.
Adjust the seat-back before you
start driving. Trying to adjust the
seat-back with the vehicle in
motion could cause you to lose
control. Driver’s Seat Full Power
Adjustments
See pages 10–11 for important
safety information and warnings
about how to properly position
seats and seat-backs.
The three power seat adjustment
switches are on the outside of the
seat bottom. The horizontal
switch adjusts the seat bottom
forward and backward. The short
vertical switch adjusts the
seat-back angle. The front switch
adjusts the lumbar support.
You can adjust the seat with the
ignition switch in any position.
Make all adjustments before you
start driving.

99Interior Features
Keys and Ignition
100
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Steering Column Lock/
Ignition Switch101 . . . . . . .
LOCK101
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ACC101
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ON101
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START101
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Key Removal102 . . . . . . . . . .
Key Reminder102 . . . . . . . . .
Guard Against Theft102 . . . .
Locks103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door Locks104 . . . . . .
Child-Safe Door Locks105 . .
Mirrors105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Mirror105 . . . . . . . . .
Power Mirrors105 . . . . . . . . .
Vanity Mirrors106 . . . . . . . . . Power Windows107
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Checking the Circuit
Breaker108 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation108 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood Release109 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lights110 . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Light110 . . . . . . . . .
Dome Light111 . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights112 . . . . . . . .
Map Lights112 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moonroof112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conveniences113
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Beverage Holder 113 . . . . . . .
Sun Visor114 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box114 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Grip115 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn Button115 . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel 115 . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter116 . . . . . . .
Ashtrays116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory Power Outlets117 .
Interior Features

TAILGATE OPERATION
HORNSUN VISORINTERIOR MIRROR
SUN VISOR
EXTERIOR MIRRORS GLOVE BOX
STEERING COLUMN
LOCK/IGNITION SWITCH
FUEL FILL CAP
VANITY MIRROR
100Interior Features