2020 HONDA PASSPORT checking oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 560
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 561Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 562
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 563
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 569Opening the Hood ........................... 570
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 571
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 572
Oil Check ......................................... 573
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 574
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 575Engine Coolant ................................ 577
Transmission Fluid ............................ 579
Brake Fluid ....................................... 580
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 580
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 581
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 586
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 590
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 591
Tire Labeling .................................... 591
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 593
Wear Indicators ............................... 595
Tire Service Life ................................ 595
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 596
Tire Rotation .................................... 597
Winter Tires ..................................... 598
Battery ............................................... 599
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 601
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 602Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 604
Exterior Care.................................... 606
Accessories and Modifications ........ 609
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 580
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 590
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 581
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 586
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 566
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 653
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 612
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 613
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 621
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 622
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 623
Jump Starting .................................... 624
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 627 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 629
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 629
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 630
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 631
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 631
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 632 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 632
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 633
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 637
Emergency Towing ........................... 638
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 639
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 640
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 641
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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
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)....... 461
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 520
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Indicator (Green) ....................................... 86
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 485
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 63, 69
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 346
License Information .................................. 349
Lights ................................................. 169, 581
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 174
Automatic ............................................... 170
Bulb Replacement .................................... 581
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 173
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 198
Light Switches ......................................... 169
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 168
Load Limits ................................................ 439
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 146
From Inside .............................................. 144
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133 Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
Low Battery Charge ................................. 629
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure Symbol .......................... 629
Lower Anchors ...................................... 63, 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 645
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 439
Lumbar Support ....................................... 189
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 189
M
Maintenance..................................... 112, 559
Battery .................................................... 599
Brake Fluid .............................................. 580
Cleaning ................................................. 604
Coolant ................................................... 577
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 563
Oil ........................................................... 573
Precautions ............................................. 560
Radiator .................................................. 578
Remote Transmitter ................................. 601
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 581
Safety...................................................... 561
Service Items ........................................... 566
Tires ........................................................ 590
Transmission Fluid ................................... 579
Under the Hood ...................................... 569
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 77, 630
Map Lights ................................................ 199 Maximum Load Limit
............................... 439
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 104
Mirrors ...................................................... 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Door ....................................................... 187
Exterior ................................................... 187
Interior Rearview ..................................... 186
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 609
Moonroof ................................................. 164
MP3 ........................................... 247, 302, 305
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 247, 302, 305
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 552
My Honda Music ...................................... 305
N
Navigation................................................ 111
Now Playing ............................................. 114
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 646
O
Odometer................................................. 106
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 452
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 572
Adding ................................................... 574
Checking ................................................ 573
Displaying Mainte nance Minder
Information ........................................... 564
Low Oil Pressure Symbol ......................... 629
Oil Life .................................................... 112
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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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