2021 HONDA PASSPORT emergency towing

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
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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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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if
there is a problem with the
transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 577●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message
P. 571
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it n ears the white (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Change the gear position to
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
When retrieving a boat from the water, we recommend using the sequential shift
mode
(S to utilize the tran smissions lower gears.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 577
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
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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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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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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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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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