2002 HONDA PASSPORT warning

We urge you to carefully read this manual and follow its
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and trouble-free operation.
Please keep this Owner’s Manual in the glove box of your Passport as
permanent reference material.
While reading this manual you will notice that specifications are given
in both metric and English measurements. Where accuracy is not
needed, some conversions have been rounded off for your convenience.
When it comes to service, remember that your Honda dealer knows
your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction.
We thank you for choosing a Honda product, and want to assure you
that we will continue to be interested in your motoring pleasure and
satisfaction.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Preface i
A Word to the Owner

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

Safety Labels – on the vehicle.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Your safety, and the safety of
others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating
or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.

Safety Headings – such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.

Safety Section –such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

Safety Labels – on the vehicle.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Your safety, and the safety of
others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating
or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.

Safety Headings – such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.

Safety Section –such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

Safety Labels – on the vehicle.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Your safety, and the safety of
others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating
or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
do not follow instructions.
You
CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.

Safety Headings – such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.

Safety Section –such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
ivPreface iv
A Few Words About Safety

4Driver and Passenger Safety
Yo u
’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this
manual. The recommendations on
this page are the ones we consider
to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection
in all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inflate only in a
moderate to severe frontal
collision. So even though your
vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your
passengers always wear your seat
belts, and wear them properly.
(See page 13.)
Restrain All Children
Children are safest when they are
properly restrained in the back
seat, not the front seat. A child
who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a
child safety seat. (See page 18.)
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags save lives, they can
cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to
them, or are not properly
restrained. Infants, young
children, and short adults are at
the greatest risk. Be sure to follow
all instructions and warnings in
this manual. (See page 7.)
Don’t Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don
’t mix.
Even one drink can reduce your
ability to respond to changing
conditions, and your reaction time
gets worse with every additional
drink. So don’ t drink and drive,
and don’ t let your friends drink
and drive either. Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor
in crash injuries and deaths.
Generally, the higher the speed
the greater the risk, but serious
accidents can also occur at lower
speeds. Never drive faster than is
safe for current conditions,
regardless of the maximum speed
posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be
extremely hazardous. To reduce
the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressure and
condition frequently, and perform
all regularly scheduled
maintenance. (See page 204.)
Important Safety Precautions

Driver and Passenger Safety20
Small Children
Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat of a vehicle
equipped with a passenger’s
airbag can be hazardous. If the
vehicle seat is too far forward, or
the child’ s head is thrown forward
during a collision, an inflating
airbag can strike the child with
enough force to kill or very
seriously injure a small child.
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown
child seats are also at risk of
being injured or killed by an
inflating passenger ’s airbag.
Whenever possible, larger
children should sit in the back
seat, properly restrained with a
seat belt. (See page 34 for
important information about
protecting larger children.) To remind you of the passenger
’s
airbag hazards, and that children
must be properly restrained in the
back seat, your vehicle has
warning labels on the dashboard,
and on the driver ’s and front
passenger ’ s visors. Please read
and follow the instructions on
these labels.If You Must Drive With
Several Children
Your vehicle has three seating
positions in the back seat where
children can be properly
restrained.
If you ever have to carry more
than three children in your
vehicle:
•Place the largest child in the
front seat, provided the child is
large enough to wear a seat belt
properly (see page 34).
•Move the vehicle seat as far to
the rear as possible (see page
10).
•Have the child sit upright and
well back in the seat (see page
16).
•Make sure the seat belt is
properly positioned and
secured (see page 13).

55Instruments and Controls
This section explains the controls
and displays that contribute to the
daily operation of your Honda.
All the essential controls are
within easy reach.
Control Locations56
. . . . . . . . .
Indicators and Gauges 57 . . . . . .
Gauges 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 58 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 58
. . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer/
Reset Knob 58 . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge 59 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 60 . . . .
Indicator Lights 61 . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer 70
Headlights 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Control 73 . . . . .
Rear Window Defogger 74 . .
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals75 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher 76 . . Automatic Transmission76
. . . .
Transfer Control
(4WD Models)80 . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission 83 Transfer Control
(4WD Models)84 . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake 86 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Pedal87 . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Pedal 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments and Controls

64Instruments and Controls
and the engine. Stop as soon as it
is safe, turn off the engine, and
call for assistance.

If you keep driving with the
malfunction indicator lamp on,
you can damage your vehicle ’s
emissions controls and engine.
Those repairs may not be covered
by your vehicle’ s warranties.
Reduced Power
Indicator
This light comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the key to
the “ON” position
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that there is a problem in
the throttle “drive-by-wire”
system. With the light on, your
vehicle goes into “limp home” mode — the engine runs on three
cylinders, and the accelerator
pedal no longer controls engine
speed.
As soon as it is safe, pull off the
road and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine to reset the
system. If the light remains on, or
comes on again while driving,
have the vehicle towed to your
Honda dealer for repair.
Turn Signal
Indicators
A green light flashing on the
instrument panel lets you know
that the front and rear turn signal
lights are working. If the light
stays on and does not flash, check
for a burned out bulb. If there is
no light when the lever is moved,
check the fuse and bulb.
Whenever the Hazard Warning Flasher Switch is on, both turn
signals will flash.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on when the tank
becomes nearly empty. Fill up the
tank as soon as possible.
If the low fuel indicator light
comes on when the fuel tank is
not nearly empty, have the fuel
tank sensing unit and related
components inspected and
repaired by your Honda dealer.
Driving on a road with many
sharp curves may cause the fuel
indicator light to blink
intermittently. This is normal.

76Instruments and Controls
Hazard Warning Flasher
Push the button to turn on the
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). All four outside turn
signal lights and both indicators in
the instrument panel will flash.
Push the button again to turn them
off.
The turn signals do not work
when the hazard warning lights
are on.
Use the hazard warning lights to
warn other drivers that your
vehicle is a potential road hazard.
Avoid stopping on the roadway if
possible.
Cruise Control
Refer to page 147 for operation of
this system.
The shift lever position indicator
is in the instrument panel. The
appropriate letter or number
illuminates to show what position
the shift lever is in.
The 4-speed automatic
transmission shift lever is
arranged with “P” (Park) position
at one end, followed in sequence
by “R” (Reverse), “N” (Neutral)
Automatic Transmission

86Instruments and Controls
Operation
To set the parking brake, fully
pull up on the handle between the
seats. To release the parking
brake, pull upward slightly. Then
depress the pushbutton and push
down all the way.
RELEASE
To help remind you, the brake
system warning light is designed
to come on if the parking brakecontrol is not fully released when
the key is on.
Always pull the parking brake
lever as far up as possible to make
sure it sets fully. If the parking
brake is not fully set, the vehicle
could roll if it is parked on an
incline.
Parking Tips
Never drive away with the
parking brake still set. This may
overheat the rear brakes, reducing
their effectiveness and causing
excessive wear or damage.
Always apply the parking brake
whenever you leave the vehicle,
whether it is equipped with a
manual or automatic transmission.
If your vehicle is equipped with
an automatic transmission, you
should set the parking brake
whenever you leave the driver
’s
seat. If the vehicle is parked on a
grade and the shift lever is placed
in “P” (Park) position before the
parking brake is set, the weight
of the vehicle may exert so much
force on the parking mechanism
in the transmission that you may
have difficulty moving the shift
lever out of “P” (Park).
To prevent this, apply the parking
brake
BEFORE you move the
shift lever to “P” (Park) position.
When preparing to drive away,
move the shift lever out of the
“P” (Park) position
BEFORE you
release the parking brake. It is
good driving practice to set the
Parking Brake