2021 HONDA PASSPORT radio controls

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
Audio Remote Controls
(P222)
●(+ / (- Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / / / /ENTER Buttons
Press or to select Now Playing on
the home screen of the driver
information interface, and then press the
ENTER button.
Press or to cycl e through the audio
mode as follows:
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay/SiriusXM ®
*/
AUX Input/AM/ Bluetooth® Audio/Social
Playlist/FM/My Honda Music/USB/iPod
ENTER Button
/ / / Buttons34
(+ / (- Bar
34
34
34
Radio: Press / to change the
preset station.
USB device/My Honda Music/ Bluetooth®
Audio:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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149Continued
Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
198
Controls
To use the wireless charger, the powe r mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge a compatible device on the ar ea indicated by the mark as follows:
1. Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.
u The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the green
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.
2. When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will go off.
u If the device is not located on the charge
area correctly, the green indicator light
will blink.
■Wireless Charger*1Wireless Charger*
FCC statement
This product complies with the appropriate
requirements or the requ ired standards of FCC
(Federal Communication Commission), described
below:
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC
rules.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
per the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
In order to use safely:
•Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.
•Do not open the charger case.
•Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact a
dealer.
If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:
•Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.
In order to use safely:
•Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.
•Do not open the charger case.
•Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact a
dealer.
Green
Indicator
Charging Area
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 218
USB Ports ......................................... 219
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 220
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 221
Audio Remote Controls .................... 222
Audio System Basic Operation ............. 224
Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 299
Android/Apps .................................. 301 General Information on the Audio
System SiriusXM ® Radio Service
*................. 302
Compatible iPod, iPad, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives .................................... 303
Honda App License Agreement ........ 304
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto ................................. 316
About Open Source Licenses ............ 318
License Information.......................... 319
Customized Features ........................ 324
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 343 Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® ............. 346
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone, iPad and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the knobs on the panel, the remote controls
on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
*
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 302
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
*
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.*
iPod, iPad, iPhone and iT unes are trademarks of
Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
After you set the power m ode to VEHICLE OFF, you
can use the audio system for up to 30 minutes per
driving cycle, or until opening the driver's door.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the batter y condition. Repeatedly
using this feature ma y drain the battery.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
/ / / /ENTER Buttons
• When selecting the audio mode
Press or to select Now Playing on the home screen of the driver
information interface, and then press the ENTER button.
Press or : To cycles through the audio modes as follows:
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay SiriusXM ®
*AUX Input AM 
Bluetooth ® AudioSocial Playlist FM My Honda Music USB/iPod
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, My Honda Music, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
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* Not available on all models
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