2019 HONDA PASSPORT engine overheat

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 148 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 186 Adjusting the Seats P. 188
Climate Control System P. 217
Audio System Basic Operation P. 233, 251 Audio Error Messages P. 327
Customized Features P. 352, 359 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 378
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 450 When Driving P. 452 Honda Sensing ® P. 490 Braking P. 535
Refueling P. 552 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 555
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 567 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 579
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 588 Battery P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 600 Cleaning P. 602
Engine Does Not Start P. 619 Jump Starting P. 622Overheating P. 625
Emergency Towing P. 636 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 637
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 645 Reporting Safety Defects P. 646
Authorized Manuals P. 651 Customer Service Information P. 652
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 129
FeaturesP. 225
DrivingP. 433
MaintenanceP. 557
Handling the UnexpectedP. 609
InformationP. 641
IndexP. 653
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P609)
Flat Tire (P611)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P627)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P619)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P631)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P625)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P636)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 597
•Appears along with the charging system indicator
when the battery is not charging.•Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 627
•Appears when the schedu led maintenance is due
soon.
• Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 563
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2 Overheating P. 625
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.•Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 165
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 167
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 599
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.• Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 620
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button, then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart en try remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 620
•Appears if there is a problem with the cooling
system.•Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
•Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.
•Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safety, have
your vehicle checked by a de aler as soon as possible.Models with LED headlights
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and related indicators. They are
displayed when the power mode is set to ON.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 625
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
■Console panel
Open the lid and the cover to use it.
■Console compartment
Pull the handle and open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1 Accessory Power Sockets
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 610
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 611
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 619
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 620
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 621
Jump Starting .................................... 622
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 625 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 627
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 627
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 628
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 629
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 629
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 630 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 630
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 631
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 635
Emergency Towing ........................... 636
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 637
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 638
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 639
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears on
the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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