2020 HONDA PASSPORT automatic transmission

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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop in dicator
(green) comes on. (P470)
AtAutomatic transmissionEngine status
DecelerationStop the vehicle and depress the brake
pedal.
StopKeep the brake pedal depressed.
Start-upRelease the brake pedal.
On
Off
Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P435)
Automatic Transmission (P462)
●Select (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
ParkPress the (P button.
Used when parking or before
turning off or starting the
engine.
Transmission is locked.
ReversePull back the ( R button.
Used when reversing.
NeutralPress the ( N button.
Transmission is not locked.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
●Gear selection
Intelligent Traction
Management Button
Drive/S PositionEach time you press th
e button, the mode
switches between Drive and S position mode.
Used for:
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st and
9th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode
●Automatically changing gears between 1st and
8th (8th gear is used only at high speed)
●Driving in the sequential mode
D/S
Drive
S Position
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters (P469)●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
●The transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator M
(sequential
mode)
Indicator
When the transmission is in ( D
●Holds the selected gear, and
the M (sequential mode)
indicator comes on.
●The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
When the transmission is in
(
S
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.●Stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
•Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.2 Starting the Engine P. 454
•Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the sy stem that disables Auto
Idle Stop.• Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 454
•Appears when you attempt to change to another
gear position with the transmission in
(P and the
engine OFF.
• To select another gear position while in (P, the engine
must be ON.
• Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.•Immediately stop in a safe place, set the parking brake,
then restart the engine. If the message disappears,
continue driving.
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
after the position has auto matically been changed to
(P with the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat
belt unfastened.
●Press the park button if you leave the vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if the vehicle is stationary and the
transmission is put into
(N, the driver's seatbelt is
unfastened, and the brake pedal is released, as there
is a risk that the vehi cle might roll unexpectedly.
•Press the (P button before releasing the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 464
•Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
• Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
•If you want to set the power mode to ON, change the
gear position to
(P.
• If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 454
•Appears when you change to (N, then release the
(N button.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 466
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the gear position to other
than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 466
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when car wash mode is not available due to
hot transmission.•When transmission is too ho t, car wash mode may not
be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 466
•Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal.• Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
•Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.• Release your foot off the acce lerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
• Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you change the gear position to
(R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or to
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
•Appears when you set the power mode to ON
without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
• Appears when you change the gear position after
(P has been automatically se lected with the driver’s
door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then
the brake pedal is released.
• Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 464
•Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.• Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
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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
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle auto matically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beeper sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Canadian models
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