HONDA 2002 Passport - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 85)

82 Instruments and Controls
When more powerful acceleration
is needed, select the “
POWER ”
driving program. The “ POWER
DRIVE ” indicator light comes on
when the driving pattern selector
is set in the “
POWER ” position.
Push the button again to turn it
off.
Under inclement weather
conditions that cause slippery
roads, activating the “
WINTER ”
mode will improve driving
operation. The “
WINTER ” mode
may be activated while driving at
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
With the transmission lever in the
“P,” “R,” “N,” or “
D ” position,
push the “ WINTER ” button on the
console.
The “ WINTER DRIVE ” indicator
light will illuminate whenever the
“
WINTER ” mode system is
activated, and the vehicle will
start off in third gear.
The “ WINTER ” mode is
deactivated when the vehicle
reaches approximately 19 mph
(30 km/h), when the transmission
is shifted into “3,” “2,” or “L,” by
pushing the “
WINTER ” button
again, or by turning the ignition
key to the “
OFF ” position.
Operation of the “ WINTER ”
mode should be limited to
slippery road conditions only.
Operation of the “
WINTER ”
mode during normal driving
conditions will cause decreased
performance and sluggish
acceleration.
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