2021 HONDA PASSPORT battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 139 Security System P. 149
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 156 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 189 Climate Control System P. 210
Audio System Basic Operation P. 224 Audio Error Messages P. 299
Customized Features P. 324 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 343
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 390 When Driving P. 392 Honda Sensing ® P. 431 Braking P. 476
Refueling P. 493 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 496
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 507 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 519
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 528 Battery P. 537
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 540 Cleaning P. 542
Engine Does Not Start P. 559 If the Battery Is Dead P. 562Overheating P. 565
Emergency Towing P. 577 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 578
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 585 Reporting Safety Defects P. 586
Authorized Manuals P. 592 Customer Service Information P. 593
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 121
FeaturesP. 217
DrivingP. 373
MaintenanceP. 497
Handling the UnexpectedP. 549
InformationP. 581
IndexP. 595
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P497)
Under the Hood (P507)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P519)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P524)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P528)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P549)
Flat Tire (P551)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P567)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P559)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P572)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P565)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P577)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts, or after
several seconds if the engine did
not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 587
•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 568
Charging System
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the battery is not
charging.•Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 568
Gear Position
Indicator•Indicates the current gear
selection.2 Shifting P. 401—
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator• Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 407—
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (home) button, select Warnings, then press the
ENTER button to see the message again wi th the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.•Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
•Appears when the hood is opened.•Close the hood.
•Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.•Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 567
•Appears when the washer fluid is low*.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 518
•Appears when the temperature of the transmission
is starting to get too hot.
• The performance of the vehicle may be reduced.•Until the message disappears, reduce your speed and
allow the system to cool down.
•Appears if the battery charge becomes low.•Charge the battery.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 537
•Appears when the schedu led maintenance is due
soon.
• Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 503
•Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.2 Overheating P. 565
•Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.
•Manually open or close the power tailgate.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•Appears when the starter system has a problem.•As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
U.S.
Canada
Models with power tailgate
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the steer ing wheel is locked.•Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
•Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.• Change the power mo de to VEHICLE OFF.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 156
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 158
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 539
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.•Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 560
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the smart entry remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 560
Canada
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop Display ON has
been selected from the customization menu.
2 Customized Features P. 324
2Auto Idle Stop P. 409
•Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for
some reason.
• Appears when the engine restarts automatically.
• Appears when the battery temperature is around
14°F (−10°C) or lower.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 410
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control sy stem is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the engine coolant temperature is too low
or high.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
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