2002 HONDA PASSPORT brake light

220 Care and Maintenance
If the diaphragm inside the
reservoir cap is deformed, return
it to the original (collapsed)
condition, then tighten the cap.
It is normal for the brake fluid
level to go down slightly as the
front brake pads wear. So be sure
to keep the reservoir fluid at the
proper level.
If the reservoir needs frequent
refilling, it may indicate a serious
mechanical problem.
Brake fluid absorbs water from
the air. Never use brake fluid that
has been open to the air for an
extended period. Throw it away
and use new brake fluid from a
sealed container.

Brake fluid can damage your
vehicle’s paint. Thoroughly clean
up any brake fluid spills.
Shift-on-the-Fly System
The fluid level in the system should
be checked at the intervals shown
in the Maintenance Schedule.
FILLER
PLUG
Remove the filler plug and make
sure the fluid level is up to the
edge of the hole. If it is not, add
GL-5 gear oil to bring to that
level. Use the same
GL-5 gear oil
specified for the front axle (see
page 216).
Front Wheel Bearings
Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings whenever the front brake
pads are replaced. Due to the
weight of the tire and wheel
assembly it is recommended that
they be removed from the hub
before lubricating the bearings to
prevent damage to the oil seal.
“Long Fiber” grease should not be
used to lubricate the wheel bearings.
It can cause damage. Clean the old
grease out of the bearings and hubs
before repacking.

Technical Data241
Fuse Box: Instrument Panel
AmperageApplicability
120AAccessory power sockets
2––––
315ACigarette lighter
415ADash/parking lights
510AInterior lights
615ABrake lights, cruise control
720APower door locks
810AMirror defoggers
915ARear window defogger
1015ARear window defogger
1115AGauges, indicators
1215ACharging system, fuel injection
1315AIgnition system
1415ATurn signals, backup lights
1515AABS, 4WD, cruise control
1620AWindshield wiper/washer
1710ARear wiper/washer
1810ASecurity & keyless entry
1915AAudio system
2020AStarter
2130APower windows, moonroof
2210ASRS
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Controls Near
the Steering Wheel
Hazard Warning
76. . . . . . . . .
Headlights
72. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Control
73. . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
74. . .
Steering Wheel Adjustment
115
Turn Signals75. . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer
70.
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer
74. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Adding
218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
217. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper Solution
218. . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
60. . . . . .
Corrosion Protection
225. . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights
112. . . . . . . . . . . Crankcase Emissions
Control System
249. . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control Operation
147. . . .
Customer Relations Information
246. . . . . . . . . . . . .
D
DANGER, Explanation ofiv. . . .
Dashboard
56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety
248. . .
Defogger, Rear Window
74. . . .
Defrosting the Windows
122. . . .

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Dimensions243. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimming the Headlights
72. . . .
Dipstick, Engine Oil
200, 213. . .
Directional Signals
75. . . . . . . . . Disc Brake Wear Indicators
162. .
Dome Light
111. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks
9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors, Close and Lock
10. . . . . .
DOT Tire Quality Grading
251. . .
Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual Transmission
84. . . . .
Drive Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving, On-Road Fuel Economy
170. . . . . . . . . .
In Bad Weather
168. . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries
173. . . . .
On Slippery Surfaces
162. . . . .
E
Economy, Fuel170. . . . . . . . . . . .
EGR System
250. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Brake
86. . . . . . . . . .

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Emergency Flashers76. . . . . . . .
Emergency, In Case of
183. . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
62
Check Engine Light63. . . . . .
Checking the Fuses
193. . . . . .
Engine Overheating
190. . . . . .
Jump Starting
184. . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Pressure Indicator65. . . .
Emissions Controls
248. . . . . . . .
Engine Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in
158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Light
63. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gauge
60
Identification Number232. . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Capacity
235. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
198. . . . . . Oil Pressure Indicator
65. . . .
Specifications
235. . . . . . . . . .
Starting
157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol in Gasoline
201. . . . . . . .
Evaporative Emissions Controls
249. . . . . . .
Exhaust Fumes
47. . . . . . . . . . . .
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
16. . . . . .
Exterior, Cleaning the
224. . . . . .
F
Fabric, Cleaning. See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever
121. . . . . . . . .
Features, Comfort and Convenience
119. .
Filling the Fuel Tank
197. . . . . . . Filters
Air
214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level
215. . . .
Shifting
83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning
76. . .
Flat Tire, Changing a
186. . . . . . .
Fluids Automatic Transmission
216. .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission
215. . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering
223. . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer
71. . . . . .
FM Stereo Radio Reception
136. . . . . . . . .
Folding the Rear Seat
94. . . . . . .

262
Owner Assistance245. . . . . . . . .
Owner Safety Checks
208. . . . . . .
P
Panel Brightness Control73. . . .
Park Gear Position
77. . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake and Brake System Light
61, 86. . . . .
Parking Over Things That Burn
159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing and Waxing
224. . . . . .
Power Drive Indicator
69, 81. . . .

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Power Steering Belt.
See Drive Belts
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts16.
Proper Seat Belt Usage
13. . . . .


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Adjust the Front Seat10
. . . . . .
Adjust the Head Restraints12 .
Adjust the Seat-Backs11
. . . . .
Adjust the
Steering Wheel
15
. . . . . . . . . .
Advice for Pregnant Women16
Close and Lock the Doors1 #
. .
Fasten and
Position the Seat Belt
s $%
. . . .
Protecting Children18
. . . . . . . . . .
Additional
Safety Precaution
s21 . . . . . . .
All Children
Must Be Restrained
18
. . . . . .
Children Should
Sit in the Back Seat
19
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General Guidelines for
Using Child Seats
22
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If a Child Requires
Close Attention
21
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If You Must Drive
With Several Children
20
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Passenger ’s Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Childre
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Protecting Infants26
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Protecting Larger Children34
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Protecting Small Children31
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Using Child Seats
With Tethers
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Radiator Overheating190. . . . . . .
Radio/Cassette Sound System
125. . . . . . . . . . .
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound System
133. . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
243. . . . . . . .

263
Rear Seat, Folding94. . . . . . . . .
Rear View Mirror
105. . . . . . . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
74. . . . .
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
74. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining the Seat-Backs Front
11, 91, 93. . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Shift Speeds
84.
Reduced Power Indicator
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Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element
214. . . . .
Coolant
204, 218. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil and Filter
211. . . . .
Fuses
240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Bulbs
243. . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule
204. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
235. . . . . . . . . . . . Tires
166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash
43. . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects
248. . . .
Reserve Tank, Coolant
217. . . . . .
Restraint, Child
18. . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse Gear Position
77. . . . . .
Rotation, Tire
166. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rust Protection
225. . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Safety Defects, Reporting248. . .
Safety Labels, Location of
48. . .
Safety Messages
iv. . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
4, 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Maintenance42. . . . . . . . .
System Components
41
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Advice for Pregnant Women16
Cleaning229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fasten and Positio
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Lap Belt42
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Lap/Shoulder Belt41
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Reminder Light6, 41, 61. . . . .
Seats
8, 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the
90. . . . . . . . . . .
Seat-Backs
8, 91, 92, 97
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Self-Adjusting Brakes162. . . . . .
Serial Number
232. . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Intervals
204, 205, 206, 207. . . . .
Service Manual
253. . . . . . . . . . .
Service Station Information
197. .
Setting the Clock
153. . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever Position Indicator
76
Shift-on-the-Fly System220. . . . .
Fluid Capacity
239. . . . . . . . . .
Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement
243. . . . . . . .

Secure all items so they cannot
fly
forward and injure you or
you

r passengers if you brake
hard,
hit an obstacle, or are
involved

in a collision.
If you want to put cargo on the
roof,

use a roof rack, secure all
items,

and make sure the cargo
does

not exceed 200 pounds. Towing a Trailer
You may be able to safely tow a
lightweight

trailer (such as a
motorcycle trailer or small tent
trailer)

off-road if you follow
these guidelines:
Do not exceed a trailer weight
of 1,000 pounds (including
cargo) or a tongue weight of 100

pounds. (Tongue weight should be about 10% of the
trailer weight.)
Try

to stay on smooth, level
dirt

roads, and avoid driving in
hilly terrain.
Allow extra room for starting,stopping,
and turning.
Slow down if you encounter
bumps
or other obstacles.
Extr

a Equipment and Supplies
We strongly recommend that you
DO NOT carry extra fuel. Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive.
It cannot be safely
carried

inside the vehicle or
strapped to the top or rear. The
best thing to do is fill up your tank
before
you leave pavement. Off-Road Driving Information

Turning

Off-road, the basic turning
technique is to drive at low speed
and gradually adjust the amount
of steering to suit the surface.
You
should have no problem
making sharp turns on level
ground - if you keep speed low.
But

one thing you should NOT do,
off-road

or on pavement, is make abrupt turns at higher speeds.
With a higher center of gravity,
your

vehicle can more easily tip
or roll over in a turn.

Braking

Th

e best off-road braking
technique
to use with anti-lock
brakes is to gently depress the
brake pedal at first, then increase the pressure as more braking is
needed.
Avoi

d hard braking. Light to
moderate braking is usually all
that

is necessary on soft surfaces
such as soft sand, loose dirt or
gravel, powdery snow, or mud.
If you need to brake hard because
of an emergency, apply steady
even
pressure to the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes; let the anti-loc
k braking system pump
them

for you. If you pump the
brakes, the anti-lock cannot work as efficiently, and your stopping
distance

may be increased.
Keep in mind that, in general, you
need

more time and distance to
brake to a stop when driving

off-road

.
Off-Road Driving Information