2002 HONDA PASSPORT tailgate

109Interior Features
After raising the hatch glass, pull
the door handle to open the
tailgate door.
Pull
The hood release lever is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
To Open
1. Pull the lever to release the
hood lock.
2. Lift the under-hood leverwhile lifting the hood slightly.
Hood Release

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3. Raise the hood, and hold it
open with the hood support
rod in the hole on the right
side of the hood.
To Close
1. Lift the hood slightly to
remove tension from the
support rod.
2. Place the support rod in itsretaining clip and lower the
hood.
Make sure the hood is latched
securely before beginning to
drive.
Luggage Light
The cargo compartment light
switch is built into the light
housing.
ON DOOR
OFF
The switch has three positions:
ON — Light turns on and remains
on regardless of tailgate opening.
DOOR — Light turns on when
the hatch glass is opened.
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OFF — Light remains off
regardless of tailgate opening.
To prevent the light from being
left on, keep the switch set in
DOOR position.
Dome Light
The dome light switch is built into
the light housing. The switch has
three positions:
ON
DOOR
OFF
ON — The light will turn on and
stay on regardless of door
position.
OFF — The light stays off
regardless of door position.
DOOR — The light turns on
when the key is removed from the
ignition switch, or when any of
the doors or the hatch glass is
opened.
It is best to set the switch in the
DOOR position, so the light
comes on when you enter the
vehicle.
EX model only
The ceiling light (with the switch
in the
DOOR position) also comes
on when you unlock the door with
the remote transmitter (see page
151).

151Comfort and Convenience Features
(Standard on the
EX model)
LOCK
UNLOCK
PANIC
You can lock and unlock your
vehicle with the remote
transmitter. When you push the
LOCK button, all the doors and
the tailgate lock. The parking
lights, taillights, and license plate
light will flash once. If you press
the LOCK button a second time,
the horn will honk to confirm that
everything locked. When you push the
UNLOCK
button once, only the driver
’s
door unlocks. Push the button a
second time, within three seconds,
to unlock the remaining doors and
the tailgate. The parking lights,
taillights, and license plate light
will flash twice when you push
the
UNLOCK button the first
time.
The dome light will come on (if
the dome light switch is in the
center position) when you press
the
UNLOCK button. If you do
not open any of the doors or the
hatch glass, the light will go out in
about 30 seconds, the doors and
tailgate automatically relock, and
the anti-theft system sets.
You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote transmitter if any door, the
tailgate, or the hood is not fully
closed, or the key is in the ignition
switch. When you push the LOCK
button, the horn will beep six
times to notify you that something
is ajar.
You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote
transmitter if the key is in the
ignition switch.Panic Mode
Panic mode allows you to
remotely sound the vehicle’
s horn
to attract attention. To activate
this mode, press and hold the
PA N I C button for about one
second. Your vehicle ’s horn will
sound for about 30 seconds.
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To cancel panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY.
The anti-theft system is designed
to protect your vehicle and its
contents from theft. Any attempt
to forcibly open any door, the
tailgate, or the hood without using
the key or the remote transmitter
will cause the system to alarm.
The horn sounds and the
headlights flash for approximately
three minutes. The starter motor
circuit is disabled so the engine
cannot be started. After three
minutes, the system resets.Activating the System
The system activates
automatically when all the doors,
the tailgate, and the hood are fully
closed and locked.
Lock the doors with the key, the
remote transmitter, or the door
lock button/knob. The anti-theft
system indicator will come on to
show that it is activating. After
about 10 seconds, the light will
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begin blinking rapidly to indicate
the system is active.
Deactivating the System
Unlocking the doors or the
tailgate with the key or the remote
transmitter turns off the system.
You can also turn the ignition
switch to the
ACCESSORY
position.
Doing any of the above will also
reset an alarming system before
the three minutes have elapsed.
The digital clock displays the time
at all times, regardless of ignition
switch position.
HOURMINUTE
To set the time:
•Press and hold the H button to
set the hours. The numbers will
advance rapidly. Release the
button when the desired time is
reached.
•Press and hold the M button to
set the minutes. The numbers
will advance rapidly. Release
the button when the desired
time is reached.
Digital Clock

210Care and Maintenance
Seat-back latches — Seat-back
latches are designed to prevent
forward motion of the seat-back
when the vehicle stops suddenly.
Check to see that the seat-back
latches are holding by pulling
forward on the top of the folding
seat-back.
Also check to see that the
reclining seats are operating
properly.
Lights and beepers — Check
panel lighting, warning lights, and
the seat belt reminder light and
beeper. Also check the key beeper
and interior lights. On the outside,
check the license plate light, side
marker lights, headlights, parking
lights, taillights, brake lights, turn
signals, backup lights and hazard
warning flashers. Have the
headlight aim checked promptly if the beams seem to be aimed
improperly.
Glass — Check for broken,
scratched or damaged glass that
could reduce visibility or cause
injury.
Door latches — Check that the
doors close, latch and lock
securely.
Hood latch — Check that the
hood closes firmly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts
that might prevent secure
latching. Make sure the secondary
latch keeps the hood from
opening all the way when first
released.
Fluid leaks — Check for fuel,
water, oil or other fluid leaks by
looking at the surface beneath the
vehicle after it has been parked
for awhile. Water dripping from
the air conditioning system after
use is normal. If you notice
gasoline fumes or fluid at any
time, locate the source and have it
corrected at once.
Spare tire and jack — Check that
the spare tire and all jack gear are
securely stowed at all times.
Tailgate latch — Check that the
tailgate closes, latches and locks
securely.

Technical Data243
Light Bulbs
ApplicationBulb No.QuantityRating
Candlepower
Front Lights
Headlight – Halogen
Fog
Turn signal & Parking light
Sidemarker9004
10342
2
265/45 watts
55 watts 21/5
Rear LightsBack-up
License
Tail, Stop & Sidemarker
Turn signal
High-mounted stop light1156
–
1157
1156 –2
2
2
2
427 watts
5 watts
27/8 watts
27
5 watts
Interior Illumination A/C-heater cont.
Dome light
Instrument cluster
Stop light
Luggage light
Step light74
–
158/74 –
–
–1
1
3/6 or 2 2
1
41.4
7 watts 2/1.4
5 watts
5 watts
5 watts
Dimensions and Weights
Model2WD4WD
Wheelbase–106.4 in. (2,702 mm)
Overall
Spare tire:
under floor178.2 in. (4,525 mm)OverallLengthSpare tire: tailgate184.2 in. (4,678 mm)
OverallLX, EX70.4 in. (1,784 mm)OverallWidthEX-L71.1 in. (1, 805 mm)
OverallHeightP225/75R1668.6 in. (1,743 mm)Height
(At curb Wt.)P245/70R1668.8 in. (1,748 mm)
Tread Front59 6 in (1 515 mm)Tread Front59.6 in. (1,515 mm)
Tread Rear59 8 in (1 520 mm)Tread Rear59.8 in. (1,520 mm)
GVWR–4,950 lb
(2,250 kg)5,200 lb
(2,360 kg)
Note: GVWR—Gross Vehicle Weight Rating