Operation in foreign countries, Accessories & modifications – HONDA 2001 Passport - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Operation in

Foreign Countries

If you are planning to take your

Honda outside the U.S. or

Canada, contact the tourist

bureaus in the areas you will be

traveling in to find out about the

availability of unleaded gasoline

with the proper octane rating.

If unleaded gasoline is not

available, be aware that using

leaded gasoline in your Honda

will affect performance and fuel

mileage, and damage its

emissions controls. It will no

longer comply with U.S. and

Canadian emissions regulations,

and will be illegal to operate in

North America. To bring your

vehicle back into compliance will

require the replacement of several

components, such as the oxygen

sensor and the three-way catalytic

converter. These replacements

are not covered under warranty.

Accessories & Modifications

Modifying your vehicle, or

installing some non-Honda

accessories, can make your vehicle

unsafe. Before you make any

modifications or add any

accessories, be sure to read the

following information.

Accessories

Your dealer has Genuine Honda

accessories that allow you to

personalize your vehicle. These

accessories have been designed and

approved for your vehicle, and are

covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are

usually designed for universal

applications. Although

aftermarket accessories may fit on

your vehicle, they may not meet

factory specifications, and could

adversely affect your vehicle's

handling and stability. (See

"Modifications" on the next page

for additional information.)

When properly installed, car

phones, alarms, two-way radios,

and low-powered audio systems

should not interfere with your

vehicle's computer-controlled

Driving Tips

Improper accessories or

modifications can affect

your vehicle's handling,

stability and performance,

and cause a crash in

which you can be hurt or

killed.

Follow all instructions in

this owner's manual

regarding accessories and

modifications.

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