2002 HONDA PASSPORT ignition

101Interior Features
Your Passport comes with two
keys.
METAL PLATE
WITH KEY CODE
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.
Steering Column
Lock/Ignition Switch
The ignition switch, on the right
side of the steering column, has
five positions:
LOCK
— 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, you can use some
electrical accessories when the
engine is not running.
ON—The normal driving
position.
START—This position starts the
engine. The switch returns to
ON
when you release the key.
Keys and Ignition

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The anti-theft steering column
lock is not interconnected with the
parking brake. You must always
set 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.
Key Removal
Manual Transmission
With the vehicle fully stopped,
remove the key from the switch
by turning it to the “
LOCK”
position and removing it.
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.
Automatic Transmission
With the vehicle fully stopped, place
the automatic transmission shift
lever in “P” (Park) position. Turn
the key to the “
LOCK” position.
Key Reminder
The key reminder circuit causes a
beeper to sound when the door is
held open with the key left in the
ignition 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.
Guard Against Theft
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 area
whenever 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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Child-Safe Door Locks
The rear doors can be locked to
prevent children from opening the
door from the inside.
FREE
LOCK
This is done by depressing the
lever shown in the illustration. To
disengage the lock, open the door
from the outside and raise the
lever.
Interior Mirror
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.
NIGHT
DAY
Power Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors with
the adjustment switch on the
dashboard.
SELECTOR
SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver ’ s side) or R
(passenger ’ s side).
Mirrors

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.
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All the windows can be operated
by the window control switches
on the driver
’s door panel. The
ignition key must be in the “
ON”
position.
UP
DOWN
AUTO DOWN
UP
DOWN
DRIVER’S
WINDOW
CONTROL
The passengers’ windows can also
be operated by the window
control switch on each
passenger ’ s door.
UP
DOWN
FRONT
PASSENGER’S
WINDOW CONTROL
To lower a window, press on the
front edge of the window control
switch. Hold the switch down until
the window reaches the desired
position. To raise a window, pull
back on the front edge of the switch.
UP
DOWN REAR
PASSENGER’S
WINDOW
CONTROL
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.
Power Windows

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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.
PASSENGERS’
WINDOW LOCK
OFF ON
Checking the Circuit Breaker
In the event the power windows
do not operate, check the circuit
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.
Operation
The tailgate has a hatch glass and
a door. The hatch glass must be
raised before opening the door.
To open the hatch glass, push in
on the button on the tailgate door.
If the tailgate is locked, first
unlock the tailgate with the power
door locks or by using the key in
the outside tailgate lock. Make
sure the rear window wiper is off
and in its parked position before
opening the hatch glass.
Lock
Unlock
Tailgate

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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).

switch. To close the moonroof, push
the OPEN/CLOSE switch forward.
11 2Interior Features
Courtesy Lights
There is a courtesy light in each
front door panel. Both courtesy
lights come on when any door is
opened.
Map Lights
The map lights are in the bottom
of the rear view mirror. To turn on
a light, push the switch.
EX and EX-L models only
OPEN
CLOSE
TILT SWITCH
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 switches
above the rear view mirror to
operate the moonroof. The
ignition must be
ON.
To tilt up the back of the
moonroof, push the
Moonroof

11 4Interior Features
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.
Sun Visor
The sun visor can be pivoted to
the side when unhooked.

Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle.
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the ignition key.
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.