Foreign Countries; Operation In; Accessories & Modifications - Honda 2001 Passport Owner's 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
adversel y affect your vehicle's
handling and stability. (See
"Modifications" on the next page
for additional information.)
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.
When properly installed, car
phones, alarms, two-way radios,
and low-powered audio systems
should not interfere with your
vehicle's computer-controlle d
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