2019 HONDA PASSPORT snow mode

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P161)
❚Memory Buttons* (P184)
❚SET Button* (P184)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P146)
❚Power Tailgate Button* (P152)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P553)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P187)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P48)
❚Hood Release Handle (P568)
❚Glove Box (P201)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P634)
❚Parking Brake (P535)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P633)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P205)
❚USB Port (P227)
❚Rearview Mirror (P186)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P379)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P48)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P205)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P228)
❚USB Port (P227)
❚Snow Button* (P475)
❚Mode Button* (P475)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P469)
❚Shift Button (P460)
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
——
●Comes on when VSA ® OFF switch
is pressed.●Appears when Normal or Snow mode is
selected.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 478
●Comes on when Mud/Sand mode
is selected by pressing Intelligent
Traction Management System
switch.
●Appears when Mud mode is selected.
2Intelligent Traction Management*
P. 475
●Appears when Sand mode is selected.
2 Intelligent Traction Management*
P. 475
●Comes on when VSA ® OFF switch
is pressed.
●Appears when Mud or Sand mode is
selected.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 478
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
•Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system.•Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 629
AWD models
AWD models
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Blind spot
information
System Indicator
•Stays on while blind spot
information system is turned off.—
•Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of
sensor.•Comes on while driving - Remove the
obstacle in the vicinity of the sensor.
2 Blind spot information System*
P. 480
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the system.•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models with Blind spot information System
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a proble m with the parking sensor
system.
• Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on or the
beeper does not stop even after you clean the area,
have the system checked by a dealer.
• Appears if there are obstacles around the sensors.
•Check for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is
safe to park.
•Appears as soon as a prob lem is detected in the
smart entry system.• Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
•Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the push
button starting system.•Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while the vehicle is moving.2 Emergency Engine Stop P. 621
•Appears if there is a prob lem with the Auto high-
beam.• Manually operate the headlight switch.
• If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
•Appears when the area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
comes back on after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
Models with parking sensor system
Models with parking sensor system
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Controls
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tail gate button in the driver side control
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/clo sed when the transmission is in
(P.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in
the path of the tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing
the power tailgate.
Models with power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Moonroof*
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
You can operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch in
the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automa tically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
push the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch fo rward firmly, then
release.
■Using the Moonroof Switch
1 Opening and Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The moonroof can be opera ted for up to 10 minutes
after you set the power mode to OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse function
causes the moonroof to chan ge directions, then stop.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is
almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
You can use the remote transmitter or the key to
operate the moonroof. 2 Opening the Windows and the Moonroof
*
with the Remote P. 162
2 Opening/Closing the Windows and the
Moonroof
* with the Key P. 163
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in us e, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The rear fan is set to maximum speed.
u Auto Idle Stop may not ac tivate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system
*/rear cooling* is in use.
• When the Intelligent Traction Management is set to Snow, Mud*, or Sand*.
* Not available on all models
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