[rebeccaramos]

If you download the "Owner's Manual" from Honda Owners Site, there is a little bit more information about VSA and TPMS than the "Owner's Guide".

Correct regarding the Passport with a direct TPMS system. That is, there are sensors on each wheel (air stem assembly). They have a finite battery life and will have to be eventually replaced (5+ years?).

The dealership's comment about TPMS and VSA may be true for some models. I remember that it was in the manual for my previous Accord. It does not mention this limitation in the Passport Owner's Manual.

 

[rebeccaramos]

No, I never had to disable the VSA on my 2009 Accord. I had a second full set of winter wheels with TPMS sensors which were great in winter conditions with FWD. The winter conditions are probably not nearly as bad in Massachusetts versus Canada. When I swap wheels, I had to reprogram the via the OBD-II port with a special tool from ATEQ-TPMS because each sensor had a unique ID with Honda's previous TPMS. I have not yet determine how the TPMS system works on the Passport.

 

[rebeccaramos]

Did some research. If the Passport is the same as the Pilot, the TPMS sensors are basically a "plug & play". Compatible TPMS sensors will automatically pair with the vehicle. No programming or adjustment required.