2019 HONDA PASSPORT windshield wipers

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
Turn Signals (P168)
Lights (P169)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P177)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent operation
*2:Models with manual intermittent operation
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity*1
Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
High Sensitivity*1
Higher speed, more sweeps*2(+:
(+:(-:(-:
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
Steering Wheel (P185)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
pull up the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 45mph
(72 km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 30 mph
(48 km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are operating.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay se tting (+) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogge r or heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays on the rear window while you rotate
the switch to this position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray
the washer. Once released, the washer spray
will stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few more
sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
INT: Intermittent
OFF ON
Washer
Front Wiper Operation Rear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe) Continuous
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Index
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 317
Audio/Information Screen ................ 234, 252
Authorized Manuals ................................. 651
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 147
Customize ....................................... 125, 373
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 174
Indicator .................................................... 80
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 468
OFF Button .............................................. 469
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Amber) .............. 85
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 85
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 178
Automatic Lighting .................................. 170
Automatic Transmission ........................... 459
Creeping ................................................. 459
Fluid ........................................................ 577
Kickdown ................................................ 459
Operating the Shift Button....................... 462
Shifting.................................................... 460
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 228
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 110
B
Back-Up Light............................................ 583
Battery ....................................................... 597
Charging System Indicator ................. 77, 627
Jump Starting .......................................... 622
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 597
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ...................................... 203 Blind Spot Information System
................ 480
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 248, 307
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®........... 381, 406
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 72
Brake System ............................................ 535
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 537
Brake Assist System ................................. 538
Fluid ........................................................ 578
Foot Brake............................................... 536
Indicator............................................ 76, 629
Parking Brake .......................................... 535
Brake System (Red) Indicator.................................................. 629
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 182
Bulb Replacement .................................... 579
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 583
Brake lights ............................................. 582
Daytime Running Lights........................... 580
Fog Lights ............................................... 581
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 580
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 581
Headlights ............................................... 579
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 583
Parking Lights.......................................... 580
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 583
Rear Side Marker Lights ........................... 582
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 582
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 582
Taillights.................................................. 582
Bulb Specifications ................................... 642
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 464
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 73
Carrying Cargo ................................. 435, 437
Certification Label ................................... 644
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 579
Charging System Indicator ................ 77, 627
Child Safety ................................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 146
Child Seat ................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 72
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 60
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 66
Larger Children ......................................... 71
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 146
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 604
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 602
Climate Control System ........................... 217
Changing the Mode................................ 217
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 218
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 601
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 218
Sensors ................................................... 223
Synchronization Mode ............................ 220
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 217
Clock ......................................................... 130
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Index
Load Limits ............................................. 440
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 449
Emergency .............................................. 636
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ................................................... 82
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 486
Indicator ................................................. 630
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 630
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 447
Transmission ....................................... 21, 460
Automatic......................................... 21, 460
Fluid ....................................................... 577
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 77, 462
Number .................................................. 644
Sequential Mode..................................... 466
Trip Computer .......................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................ 110
Troubleshooting ...................................... 609
Blown Fuse ..................... 631, 632, 633, 634
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 636
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 619
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 625
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 611
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 146
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Turn Signals .............................................. 168
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 216
Units .......................................................... 114
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 144
USB Flash Drives ........................ 245, 300, 331
USB Port .................................................... 227
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Customization ............................. 119
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 644
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 477
Off Button ............................................... 478
System Indicator ................................ 80, 477
Ventilation ............................................... 218
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 570, 643
Voice Control Operation .......................... 280
Audio Commands ................................... 282
Phone Commands ................................... 282
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 281
Voice Recognition .................................... 280
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 236, 255
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 627
Warning Labels ........................................... 74 Warnings
................................................... 111
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 649
Watts ......................................................... 642
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 593
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 615
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 317
Window Washers ..................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 578
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 161
Windshield ................................................ 177
Cleaning ......................................... 602, 605
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 218
Washer Fluid ........................................... 578
Wiper Blades ........................................... 584
Wipers and Washers................................ 177
Winter Tires .............................................. 596
Snow Tires .............................................. 596
Tire Chains .............................................. 596
Wipers and Washers ................................. 177
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 178
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 584
Front ....................................................... 177
Rear ........................................................ 179
Wireless Charger ...................................... 207
WMA ......................................... 245, 300, 303
Worn Tires ................................................ 588
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