2019 HONDA PASSPORT maintenance

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requ ired or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perform ance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 75
Indicators P. 76 Gauges and Displays P. 104
2Controls P. 129
Clock P. 130 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Moonroof* P. 164 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 165
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 198
2 Features P. 225
Audio System P. 226
General Information on the Audio System P. 330
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 381, 406
2 Driving P. 433
Before Driving P. 434 Towing a Trailer P. 440
Parking Your Vehicle P. 539Multi-View Rear Camera P. 550
2Maintenance P. 557
Before Performing Maintenance P. 558 Maintenance MinderTM P. 561
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 584
Remote Transmitter Care P. 599
Accessories and Modifications P. 607
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 609
Tools P. 610 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 611
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 627 Fuses P. 631
Refueling P. 638 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 639
2Information P. 641
Specifications P. 642 Identification Numbers P. 644
Emissions Testing P. 647 Warranty Coverages P. 649
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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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P567)
❚Windshield Wipers (P177, 584)
❚Tires (P588, 611)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P187)
❚Headlights (P169, 579)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P169, 580)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 582)
❚Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights
(P169, 173, 580)
❚How to Refuel (P553)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P583)
❚Rear Wiper (P179, 586)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P583)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P582)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P582)
❚Brake/Taillights (P582)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P148)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P136)
❚Fog Lights* (P172, 581)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 581)
❚Back-Up Lights (P583)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P153)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P550)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P557)
Under the Hood (P567)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P579)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P584)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P588)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■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 injuries 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 pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have yo ur dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, includi ng the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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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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