2023 HONDA PASSPORT keyless

uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter or keyless remote, when
closing, the tailgate locks automatically.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
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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 keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened 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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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter or
keyless access system.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1: Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.
If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you push the ENGINE
START/STOP button. If the engi ne does not start,
refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 563
The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close
to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the mode
to change.
Operating Range
Canadian models
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Without pressing the brake pedal Press the button.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the pow er mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beeper sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF (LOCK) and you remove the
keyless remote from the vehicle and shut the
door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm
continues to sound, pl ace the keyless remote
in another location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Keyless Remote Reminder1 Keyless Remote Reminder
When the keyless remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the engine has been st arted, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless remo te on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go
off. Under some other cond itions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the remote, the warning
buzzer may also go off even if the remote is within
the system’s operational range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver's seat (excep t for power lumbar) and outside mirror
positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s do or with a remote transmitter or keyless
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat
adjusts to the retracted posi tion of one of the two preset positions automatically.
The seat will move to th e stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.
When you enter the vehicle, the driver in formation interface briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves to the
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment
function. 2 Customized Features P. 329
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 329
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
The system may not recognize a key if:
•The key is in close proximity to a cell phone or other
wireless device.
•Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.
•The driving position memory system is disabled in
customized features.
•Opening driver's door wi thout fully grabbing door
handle.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
1Wireless Charger*
Not all devices are compatible with the system.
During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and de vice to heat up.
Charging may be briefl y interrupted when:
•All the doors and the tailgate are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the keyless access system.
•The position of the device is altered.
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.
■Coat Hooks1 Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
* Not available on all models
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