2020 HONDA PASSPORT engine overheat

uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, remove the engine compartment
cover then add coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
2Engine Compartment Cover P. 571
uIf there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAXMIN
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicato r Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one mi nute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 454
1If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist provides visual and audible
assistance during tire pre ssure adjustment. With the
power mode in ON, while y ou adjust tire pressure up
or down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1If the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 638
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Index
Coat Hook................................................ 210
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 495
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 613, 645
Console Compartment ............................. 201
Controls .................................................... 129
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 627
Temperature Gauge ................................ 104
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 461
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 548
Cup Holders .............................................. 203
Customer Service Information ................ 654
Customized Features ............... 119, 354, 361
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................ 624
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 379
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 220
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 647
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 169
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 186 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 168
Door Mirrors ............................................. 187
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 147
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 147
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 593
Driver Information Interface ................... 105
Accessing Content ................................... 107
Warning and Information Messages .......... 91
Driving ....................................................... 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 507
Automatic Transmission ........................... 461
Braking .................................................... 537
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 452
Shifting Gear ........................................... 462
Starting the Engine .................................. 454
Driving Position Memory System ............. 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 603
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 476 Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................... 84
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 81, 631
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 479
Emergency ................................................ 638
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 649
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 577
Jump Starting .......................................... 624
Number................................................... 646
Oil ........................................................... 572
Remote Engine Start................................ 456
Starting ................................................... 454
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 571
Engine Coolant ......................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 627
Temperature Gauge ................................ 104
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 574
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 564
Low Oil Pressure Symbol.......................... 629
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 165
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 631
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 606
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Index
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
Viscosity.................................................. 572
Open Source Licenses .............................. 348
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 570
Moonroof ............................................... 164
Power Windows...................................... 161
Tailgate................................................... 148
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display ................. 106
Overheating ............................................. 627
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 22, 469
Panic Mode ............................................... 160
Parking ..................................................... 541
Parking Brake ........................................... 537
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 631
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 76
Parking Sensor System ............................. 543
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 169
Phone ........................................................ 113
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 250, 309
Power Tailgate ......................................... 150 Power Windows
........................................ 161
Precautions While Driving ....................... 460
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 460
Rain ......................................................... 460
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 613
R
Radiator.................................................... 578
Radio (FM/AM) .................................. 242, 285
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 289
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 243, 287
Range ........................................................ 110
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 243, 287
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 649
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 224
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 180
Rear Outer Seats Heaters ......................... 215
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 193
Rear Seats .................................................. 192
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 186
Refueling ................................................... 554
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 104
Gasoline .......................................... 554, 644
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Regulations ............................... 490, 593, 647
Remote Engine Start ................................ 456 Remote Transmitter
................................. 141
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 601
Bulbs ....................................................... 581
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 586
Fuses ............................... 633, 634, 635, 636
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 588
Tires ........................................................ 596
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 648
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 187
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 529
On and Off.............................................. 531
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator .................................................... 87
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 74
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor.................................... 42
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 66
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 38
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Index
Load Limits ............................................. 442
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 451
Emergency .............................................. 638
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ................................................... 82
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 488
Indicator ................................................. 632
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 632
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 449
Transmission ....................................... 21, 462
Automatic......................................... 21, 462
Fluid ....................................................... 579
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 77, 464
Number .................................................. 646
Sequential Mode..................................... 468
Trip Computer .......................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................ 110
Troubleshooting ...................................... 611
Blown Fuse ..................... 633, 634, 635, 636
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 638
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 621
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 627
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 613
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 146
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Turn Signals .............................................. 168
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 218
Units .......................................................... 114
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 144
USB Flash Drives ........................ 247, 302, 333
USB Port .................................................... 229
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Customization ............................. 119
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 646
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 479
Off Button ............................................... 480
System Indicator ................................ 80, 479
Ventilation ............................................... 220
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 645
Voice Control Operation .......................... 282
Audio Commands ................................... 284
Phone Commands ................................... 284
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 283
Voice Recognition .................................... 282
W
Wallpaper ......................................... 238, 257
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 629
Warning Labels ........................................... 74 Warnings
................................................... 111
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 651
Watts ......................................................... 644
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 595
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 617
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 318
Window Washers ..................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 580
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 161
Windshield ................................................ 177
Cleaning ......................................... 604, 607
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 220
Washer Fluid ........................................... 580
Wiper Blades ........................................... 586
Wipers and Washers................................ 177
Winter Tires .............................................. 598
Snow Tires .............................................. 598
Tire Chains .............................................. 598
Wipers and Washers ................................. 177
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 178
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 586
Front ....................................................... 177
Rear ........................................................ 179
Wireless Charger ...................................... 207
WMA ......................................... 247, 302, 305
Worn Tires ................................................ 590
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