2021 HONDA PASSPORT towing

549
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 550
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 551
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 559
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 560
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 561
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 562
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 565 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 567
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 568
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 568
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 569
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 569
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 570 If the Transmission I
ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 571
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 572
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 576
Emergency Towing ........................... 577
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 578
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 579
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 580
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
552
Handling the Unexpected
1. Push the rear edge of the handle on the
cargo floor lid and open the lid.
2. Lift the secondary lid, then remove the
hook from the bottom of the lid.
3. Attach the hook onto the weather seal lip.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Handle
Hook
Seal Lip
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 560
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 156
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 537●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 572
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 392
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 149
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 106
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 576
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 577
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 562
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571
uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blin ks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
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 vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument 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. 392
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. 577
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577
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.All models
2WD models
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Index
Warning Indicator ................................ 38, 81
Seat Heaters .............................. 204, 205, 206
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 205
Seats .......................................................... 179
Adjusting ................................................. 179
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 180
Folding Down the Rear Seat..................... 184
Front Seats .............................................. 179
Rear Seats................................................ 183
Seat Heaters ............................ 204, 205, 206
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 205
Security System ......................................... 149
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 85
Select Button ....................................... 22, 401
Operation .......................................... 22, 403
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64
Sequential Mode ...................................... 407
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 408
Setting the Clock ...................................... 122
Settings Arrange Apps .......................................... 119
Show Tachometer.................................... 120
Shift Button......................................... 22, 401
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 22, 401
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 41
Show Tachometer ..................................... 120
Show/Hide Apps ........................................ 118
Side Airbags ................................................ 53
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 291 SiriusXM
® Radio ........................................ 259
Snow Tires ................................................. 536
Social Playlist ............................................ 281
Spare Tire .......................................... 551, 583
Spark Plugs ............................................... 582
Specifications ............................................ 582
Specified Fuel ................................... 493, 582
Speedometer ............................................ 107
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 414
Starting the Engine .................................. 392
Does Not Start......................................... 559
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 562
Remote Engine Start................................ 394
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Heater ..................................................... 207
Stopping ................................................... 480
Summer Tires ............................................ 536
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 202
Sunshades ................................................. 203
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 6, 7, 156
SYNC Mode ............................................... 213
System Message Indicator .......................... 86
System Updates ........................................ 238T
Tachometer.............................................. 107
Tailgate ..................................................... 139
Unable to Open ...................................... 580
Temperature
Gauge .................................................... 106
Outside Temperature Display .................. 108
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Temperature Sensor ........................ 108, 216
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 208
Time (Setting) ........................................... 122
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 570
Tire Pressure ............................................. 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator ................................................... 84
Tires .......................................................... 528
Air Pressure..................................... 529, 583
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 528
Inspection ............................................... 528
Labeling .................................................. 529
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 551
Regulations ............................................. 531
Rotation.................................................. 535
Spare Tire ....................................... 551, 583
Summer .................................................. 536
Tire Chains.............................................. 536
Wear Indicators....................................... 533
Winter .................................................... 536
Tools ......................................................... 550
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 380
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 383
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Index
Load Limits ............................................. 380
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 389
Emergency .............................................. 577
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ................................................... 84
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 427
Indicator ................................................. 570
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 570
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 387
Transmission ....................................... 22, 401
Automatic......................................... 22, 401
Fluid ....................................................... 517
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 403
Number .................................................. 584
Sequential Mode..................................... 407
Trip Computer .......................................... 111
Trip Meter ................................................ 112
Troubleshooting ...................................... 549
Blown Fuse ..................... 572, 573, 574, 575
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 577
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 559
Noise When Braking ................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 565
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 551
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 28, 137
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 84U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 209
Units .......................................................... 116
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 127
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 135
USB Flash Drives ................................ 272, 303
USB Port .................................................... 219
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 584
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 418
Off Button ............................................... 419
System Indicator ................................ 82, 418
Ventilation ............................................... 211
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 510, 583
Voice Control Operation .......................... 253
Audio Commands ................................... 255
Phone Commands ................................... 255
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 254
Voice Recognition .................................... 253
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 228
Warning and Information Messages ......... 93
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 567
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warnings ................................................... 113 Warranties (Warranty Manual
provided separately) .............................. 589
Watts ......................................................... 582
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 533
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 555
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 288
Window Washers ..................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 518
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 152
Windshield ................................................ 168
Cleaning ......................................... 542, 545
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 211
Washer Fluid ........................................... 518
Wiper Blades ........................................... 524
Wipers and Washers................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 536
Snow Tires .............................................. 536
Tire Chains .............................................. 536
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 524
Front ....................................................... 168
Rear ........................................................ 170
Wireless Charger ...................................... 198
WMA ................................................. 272, 275
Worn Tires ................................................ 528
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