2002 HONDA PASSPORT park assist

2002 Passport Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this ma nual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Contents
Owner's Identificati on Form
A Word to the Owner ........................................................................\
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Important Handling Information ........................................................................\
......................................ii
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
................................................. iv
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Off to a Good Start ........................................................................\
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Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
................................................... 55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Seats ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... 89
Interior Features ........................................................................\
................................................................... 99
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
............................... 119
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Driving Tips ........................................................................\
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, what gasoline to use, how to break-in
your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
In Case of Emergency ........................................................................\
....................................................... .183
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 195
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer and
tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body
repairs.
Technical Data ........................................................................\
..................................................................... 231
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Owner Assistance ........................................................................\
................................................................ 245
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals ........................................................................\
...........................................................253
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 255

Off-Road Driving Information

192In Case of Emergency
•Use only towing equipment
specifically designed for this
purpose, following the
instructions of the equipment
manufacturer. A separate safety
chain system must be used.
•For such towing, the parking
brake must be released, the
transmission must be in neutral
and the key switch turned to
the “
OFF” position (not
“
LOCK”).
•Towing attachments must be
made to main structural
members of the vehicle. Do not
attach to bumpers or associated
brackets.
•Remember that the power
brake assist will not be
available when the engine is
inoperative.
Towing Tips
All Four Wheels on the Ground
1. Transfer case in 2
H (4WD
model only).
2. Transmission in Neutral position.
3. Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h).
4. Maximum distance 50 miles (80 kilometers).
If you are towing the vehicle at
distances and speeds greater than
shown, disconnect the propeller
shaft from the rear axle carrier.
On 4
WD models, also disconnect
the front propeller shaft. Safely
secure the propeller shafts so they
will not fall and scrape the
ground. Front Wheels off the Ground
1. Transfer case in 2
H (4WD
model only).
2. Transmission in Neutral position.
3. Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h).
4. Maximum distance 50 miles (80 kilometers).
If you are towing the vehicle at
distances and speeds greater than
shown, disconnect the propeller
shaft from the rear axle carrier.
Safely secure the propeller shaft
so it will not fall and scrape the
ground.

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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.
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts16.
Proper Seat Belt Usage
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Adjust the Front Seat10
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Adjust the Head Restraints12 .
Adjust the Seat-Backs11
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Adjust the
Steering Wheel
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Advice for Pregnant Women16
Close and Lock the Doors1 #
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Fasten and
Position the Seat Belt
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Protecting Children18
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Additional
Safety Precaution
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All Children
Must Be Restrained
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Children Should
Sit in the Back Seat
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General Guidelines for
Using Child Seats
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If a Child Requires
Close Attention
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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. . . . . . . .