2002 HONDA PASSPORT wheel

264
Signaling Turns. See Lane Change, Signaling
Small Children, Protecting
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Snow Chains168. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Tires
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solvent-Type Cleaners
226, 227. .
Sound System
125, 133. . . . . . . .
Spare Tire Inflating (Pressure)
164, 239. .
Removal
189
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Specifications239. . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs Replacing
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
235. . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Charts
235. . . . . . .
Speed Control
147. . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer
58. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START (Ignition Key Position) 101
Starting the Engine157. . . . . . . . .
With a Dead Battery
184. . . . .
Steam Coming From Engine
190.
Steering Column Ignition Lock Switch
101. . . . . .
Steering Wheel Adjustment
115. . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Column Lock
102. .
Stereo Sound System
125, 133. . .
Sun Visor
114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System
7. . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
43
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Additional
Safety Precautions
46
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Components41. . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazards
4, 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How the Airbag Works
44. . .
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
45. . . Service
46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Operation
108. . . . . . . . .
Tape Player
128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
60. . . . . . . .
Three-Way Catalytic Converter
172. . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel
115. . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the
153. . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires
163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure
164, 198, 239. . . .
Checking Wear
165. . . . . . . . .
DOT Tire Quality Grading
251
How to Change a Flat186. . . .
Inflation
164, 171, 198. . . . . . .
Inspection
165. . . . . . . . . . . . .

266
WheelAdjusting the Steering
115. . . .
Alignment and Balance
171, 224. . . . . . .
Replacement
167, 169. . . . . . .
Windows Cleaning
71, 74, 230. . . . . . . . .
Power
107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Cleaning
71, 74, 230. . . . . . . . .
Defroster
122. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washers
70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Drive Indicator
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Wiper, Rear Window
74. . . . . . .
Wipers, Windshield, Operation
70
Worn Tires165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
191.
Wrench, Tire
188. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Get to Know Your Vehicle

Because
every vehicle operates a
little

differently, be sure to read
your owner's manual and get acquainted with your vehicle
before

you drive off-road. If you have 4-wheel drive, you can
use it for better traction and greater
mobility

off-road, but remember to
switch

back to 2-wheel drive before
you return to pavement.
Whether you have 2-wheel or
4-wheel drive, you need to know
that

your vehicle has higher ground
clearance

than passenger cars
designed for use only on pavement.
Higher

ground clearance has many
advantages off-road. It allows you
t

o travel over bumps, obstacles and
rough

terrain and helps protect
undercarriage

components. Since
you sit higher off the ground, you have
a better view of the

surroundings.
Thes

e advantages come at some
cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off theground,

it has a higher center of
gravity than conventional cars.
This means your vehicle can more
easil
y tip or roll over if you make
abrupt turns or drive on sloped
terrain.
Utilit

y vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. To
avoid

loss of control or rollover,
be sure to follow all
recommendations
and precautions
in this booklet. Off-Road Driving Information

Off-Road Precautions
For your safety and the safety of your passengers, please follow
these precautions:
Don't
Modify Your Vehicle
We urge you not to install aftermarket

"lift kits," oversize
wheels and tires, or alter your
vehicle

in any other way that
would

change the vehicle's
suspension

or ride height. Such
modifications can make handling
difficult and unpredictable, and
they could cause you to lose
control, roll over and be seriously hurt

or killed. Wear Seat Belts
Seat belts are just as important
off-road as on pavement. Seat belts can hold you in position onrough
and bumpy trails and when
driving on hills. If you don't wear
your seat belt, you could bounce
around

and strike the interior of
the

vehicle, or even lose control
and crash. Whenever you drive,
make
sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
If

children or infants are along for
th

e ride, see that they are properly
secured,

and never let a passenger
ride in the cargo compartment. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person
is more likely to die than a
person

wearing a seat belt.
Drive

Smart
Off-road surfaces and conditions
can change quickly and
unexpectedly.
It takes time to
learn

how to read the terrain and
develo

p off-road driving skills. So
always use good judgment. Don't drive faster than conditions
warrant,

and if you ever feel
uncomfortable about a given
situation,

don't do it. Off-Road Driving Information

It's always wise to take along
water,
food, blankets, a flashlight,
and

matches. You may also want
to take:
A towin
g rope, strap or chain -
in case you or someone you're
with

gets stuck.
Wheel chocks - to help keep your vehicle from rolling when
you

park.
First aid kit - a good idea whenever you travel far from
medical

support.
Flag - to help others see you
(except

in forests or areas with
tall bushes).
Portable phone or citizens band (CB

) radio - should you need
to

call for help.
Shovel

- in case you need to
dig yourself out. Off-Road Driving Information

Test your brakes from time to
time
to make sure they are
operating properly. This will also
give you a feel for how much
traction you have on a given surface. Controllin

g Steering
Unlike driving on pavement,
off-road
terrain has a way of
"kicking back." If you hit a rock,
pothole

or a sudden change in
surface
, it can make the steering
wheel
turn rapidly and
unexpectedly. To maintain
control, hold the outside of the
steering wheel firmly with both
hands.

Don't hold the spokes or
hook your thumbs inside the wheel.
You could hurt your hands
as well as lose control. Off-Road Driving Information

If you don't know the answers to
these questions before beginning
an ascent, stop, walk up the hill
and find out.

If you decide that it is safe to drive up a hill:
Selec

t a suitable low gear and
firmly grip the steering wheel. Approach
the hill with enough
speed to smoothly start up the
hill.
Maintain a steady speed as you
climb the hill.
Reduce

speed as you approach
the

top, and watch for other
vehicle

s that may be
approaching

the top from the
other

side of the hill.

// You Stall Going Up a Hill
If a hill is steeper than you
expected,

traction is poorer,
or you don't maintain sufficient speed,
you may begin to stall. If
that happens:
Consider downshifting if you
are just beginning to slow
down. If you can't downshift, or if
downshifting
doesn't help, stop
the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
I

f you have passengers, you
may want to have them get out
and

move away from the
vehicle.
I

f you are headed
straight up
the hill, shif
t into reverse,
release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down the
hill,

using the brake pedal to
control

speed.
If you
are not headed straight
uphill or you don't feel
comfortable backing down,
don't. If the engine is still
running,
leave the parking
brake

on, shift to Park
(automatic transmission) or Off-Road Driving Information

First (manual transmission),
then
turn the engine off. See
that any passengers carefully
get

out and clear of the vehicle,
then go get help.
Before

driving down a hill, as
wit

h driving up a hill, you need to
evaluate whether you can
make it safely to the bottom and away
from the slope. Ask:
Is the hill too steep to maintainspeed
and steering control?
Is the surface too rough or too slippery?
Ca

n you drive straight down
withou

t turning?
Is there a safe exit when you
reach
the bottom of the hill? If you decide you can safely
descend a hill:
Shift
into a low gear. This lets
engine compression (or engine
braking) help control speed and keep your brakes from
overheating.
Hol

d the steering wheel firmly
and

drive straight down the
hill.
Gentl

y apply the brakes to help

control speed, but do not "ride"

the brakes. If you smell hotbrakes

or feel brake fade, shift
to a lower gear or stop and let the
brakes cool down.
Try not to brake hard. If you do apply

the brakes hard, do not
pump

the brake pedal. Pumping
does

not allow the anti-lock
brake system to work as
Driving

Down a Hill
Off-Road Driving Information