2023 HONDA PASSPORT wipers

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Quick Reference Guide❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P163, 164)
❚Fog Lights* (P167)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P412)
❚Audio Remote Control Buttons (P228)
❚Wipers/Washers (P172)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P412)
❚Brightness Control (P177)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P462)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See the Navigation System Manual
❚Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons (P351)
❚Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P212)
❚ENTER Button (P112, 228)
❚Interval Button (P455)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons
(P447)
❚ (home) Button (P112, 228)
❚/ Button (P112, 228)34
❚MAIN Button (P448)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P509)
❚Windshield Wipers (P172, 526)
❚Tires (P530, 553)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P182)
❚Headlights (P164, 521)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P164, 522)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P163, 524)
❚Daytime Running Lights /Parking Lights
(P164, 168, 522)
❚How to Refuel (P495)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P525)
❚Rear Wiper (P174, 528)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P524)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P524)
❚Brake/Taillights (P524)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P143)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P131)
❚Fog Lights* (P167, 523)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P163, 523)
❚Back-Up Lights (P525)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P148)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P492)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P525)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P172)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent operation
*2:Models with manual intermittent operation
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
Low Sensitivity*1
Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
High Sensitivity*1
Higher speed, more sweeps*2(+:
( +:(-:(-:
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P180)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
pull up the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P140)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 126
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 128
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength .... 130Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 139
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 141
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 142
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 143
Security System ................................ 153
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 156
Moonroof*........................................ 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 160
Turn Signals ..................................... 163
Light Switches.................................. 164
Fog Lights
*...................................... 167
Daytime Running Lights ................... 168
Auto High-Beam .............................. 169
Wipers and Washers ........................ 172
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 175
Brightness Control ........................... 177
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 178 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 180
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 181
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 182
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 183
Rear Seats........................................ 187
Armrest ........................................... 193
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 194
Interior Convenience Items .............. 197
Climate Control System ................... 215
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Models without Automatic
Intermittent Wipers
Models with automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
Light Sensor
U.S. models
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three mi nutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 329
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 329
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto high-beam is acti ve, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you fo r flashing the high beams th en release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 45mph
(72 km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicles with
headlights or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 30 mph
(48 km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicles with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are operating.
•The camera has dete cted a dense fog.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ri ng to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay se tting (+) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogge r or heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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