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Honda Crosstour Owner's Manual

2012
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Congratulations! Your selection of a
It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
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2012 Crosstour
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2012 Crosstour
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  • Page 1 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Crosstour was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
  • Page 2 Introduction Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
  • Page 3 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems.
  • Page 4 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle. responsibility.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Contents 2012 Crosstour Online Reference Owner's Manual Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents Owner's Identification Form (main controls) Your Vehicle at a Glance ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............
  • Page 6 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Customer A quick reference to the main...

  • Page 7: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.249) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) MIRROR CONTROL GAUGES (P.63) AUTO BUTTON (P.104) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) CLOCK (P.238) COMPASS (P.242) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM PASSENGER’S BUTTONS (P.101) FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.105)

  • Page 8: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.73) WIPERS/WASHERS (P.30) CRUISE CONTROL HAZARD WARNING (P.68) BUTTONS BUTTON (P.246) (P.74) HEADLIGHTS/ CENTER DISPLAY TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P.70, 73) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ REMOTE AUDIO HEATED MIRROR BUTTON CONTROLS (P.75/106)

  • Page 9: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety (see pages to the road, other vehicles and recommendations throughout this pedestrians could lead to a crash. section, and throughout this manual. Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Remember, situations can change The recommendations on this page While airbags can save lives, they quickly, and only you can decide are the ones we consider to be the...

  • Page 11: Your Vehicle's Safety Features

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers (12) during a crash. (10) Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush (10)

  • Page 12: Seat Belts

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out injury or death in a crash, even...

  • Page 13: Airbags

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle also has side airbags to impact. The side curtain airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental help protect the upper torso of the equipped in this vehicle are also restraint system (SRS) with front driver or a front seat passenger designed to help reduce the airbags to help protect the heads and...
  • Page 14 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.

  • Page 15: Protecting Adults And Teens

    Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from and teenage children who are large accidentally opening a door and...

  • Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs

    Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.

  • Page 17: Adjust The Head Restraints

    Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly...

  • Page 18: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts

    Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.

  • Page 19: Maintain A Proper Sittingposition

    Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Never place the shoulder portion of a RELEASE BUTTON SittingPosition lap/shoulder belt under your arm or This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very If a seat belt does not seem to work...

  • Page 20: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.

  • Page 21: Additional Safety Precautions

    Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on Devices intended to improve Objects on Never let passengers ride in the belts. the front airbag covers. occupant comfort or reposition the the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...

  • Page 22: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components If a front passenger does not fasten If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ their seat belt, the indicator will beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all seating positions.

  • Page 23: Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap and shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in and across your hips.

  • Page 24: Seat Belt Maintenance

    Honda provides a limited warranty Check your seat belts regularly on seat belts. See your Honda and have any problem...

  • Page 25: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (11) (13) (14) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit/Rollover Sensor (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (16) (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
  • Page 26 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Automatic front seat belt A driver’s seat position sensor that tensioners (see page monitors the distance of the seat Two SRS (supplemental restraint from the front airbag. If the seat is system) front airbags.

  • Page 27: How Your Front Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt panel that alerts you to a possible restrains your lower body and torso, problem with your airbag system and the front airbag helps protect components or seat belt tensioners your head and chest.
  • Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold looks like smoke. This is actually Front Airbags (SRS) powder from the airbag’s surface. Your vehicle is equipped with dual- Although the powder is not harmful, stage, multiple-threshold front people with respiratory problems airbags (SRS).
  • Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Failure to follow these instructions The driver’s advanced front airbag Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced system includes a seat position could damage the sensors or prevent airbags. The main purpose of this them from working properly.
  • Page 30 However, the passenger airbag off floor behind it. airbag system has weight sensors indicator in this situation will not under the seat. Although Honda come on. Hanging heavy items on the front does not encourage carrying an passenger seat, or placing heavy infant or small child in front, if the items in the seat-back pocket.

  • Page 31: How Your Side Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Also, make sure the floor mat How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will deploy during a behind the front passenger’s seat side impact. If the impact is on the is properly positioned on the floor passenger’s side, the passenger’s (see page ).

  • Page 32: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

    Although Honda does not indicator will go out. encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a There will be some delay between...

  • Page 33: How The Srs Indicator Works

    Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How the SRS Indicator Works If you see any of these indications, side, the passenger’s side curtain the airbag system components may The SRS indicator alerts airbag will inflate even if there are no not work properly when you need you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.

  • Page 34: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to Indicator Works Indicator Works come on. U.S. Canada If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically This indicator alerts you that the shut off.

  • Page 35: Airbag Service

    Additional Information About Your Airbags If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually Take your vehicle to an problem. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no authorized dealer as soon as there, something may be interfering...

  • Page 36: Additional Safety Precautions

    Automobile Customer Service at causing very serious injury. (800) 999-1009 in the US, or or Honda Customer Relations at Do not expose the front passenger’s 1-888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada. If water or seat-back to liquid.

  • Page 37: Protecting Children General Guidelines

    Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, traffic seriously injured or killed in a collisions are the number one cause crash.

  • Page 38: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat

    Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Sit in a Back Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to crash statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
  • Page 39 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

  • Page 40: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with If a Child Requires Additional Safety Precautions Several Children Close Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a your lap.

  • Page 41: Protecting Children

    Protecting Children General Guidelines Make sure any unused seat belt Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Leaving children without that a child can reach is buckled, vehicle. transmitters out of the reach of adult supervision is illegal in most Even very young the lockable retractor is activated, children.

  • Page 42: Protecting Infants And Small Children

    Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a moving their seat as far back as seat designed exclusively for infants, recommended, or from locking their or a convertible seat used in the rear- seat-back in the desired position.

  • Page 43: Protecting Small Children

    Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Small Children and weight are appropriate for a Child Seat Placement rear-facing seat. We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back Of the different seats available, we seat, not the front. recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.

  • Page 44: Selecting A Child Seat

    Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move Most child seats are LATCH- equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as compatible (Lower Anchors and compatible child seat can be installed...

  • Page 45: Installing A Child Seat

    Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Important considerations when Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.

  • Page 46: With Latch

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
  • Page 47 Installing a Child Seat Attach the tether strap hook to the ANCHOR COVER tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

  • Page 48: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
  • Page 49 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...

  • Page 50: With A Tether

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using an Anchor with a Tether ANCHOR COVER Outer Position ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER ANCHOR TETHER STRAP HOOK Center Position TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS After properly securing the child For the center seat, lower the A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...

  • Page 51: Protecting Larger Children

    Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear the lap/ or death if the passenger’s front shoulder belt.

  • Page 52: Using A Booster Seat

    Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states, Canadian provinces and between the child’s neck and arm? territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a Is the lap part of the belt as low as given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or possible, touching the child’s 60 lbs).

  • Page 53: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front

    Protecting Larger Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Of course, children vary widely. And seat until the tops of their ears are Child Sit in Front while age may be one indicator of even with the top of the vehicle’s or The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, booster’s seat-back.

  • Page 54: Additional Safety Precautions

    Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.

  • Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the tailgate open, airflow can carbon monoxide gas. Carbon pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.

  • Page 56: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.

  • Page 57: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Outside Temperature Head Restraints ......the controls and displays that Indicator ........Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split contribute to the daily operation of Trip Meter ........Rear Seatback ......your vehicle. All the essential Check Fuel Cap Message ..

  • Page 58: Control Locations

    Control Locations (P.249) HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH (P.110) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.55) INDICATORS MIRROR CONTROL GAUGES (P.63) AUTO BUTTON (P.104) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P.101) CLOCK (P.238) COMPASS (P.242) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.105) CLIMATE CONTROL POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH (P.126) (Unlocking Fuel Fill Door) (P.80)

  • Page 59: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.60) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 386) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60)

  • Page 60: Instrument Panel Indicators

    Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the The engine can be severely damaged ignition switch is turned to the ON if this indicator flashes or stays on...
  • Page 61 Instrument Panel Indicators U.S. Canada Parking Brake Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Side Airbag and Brake System Indicator Off Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when System Indicator you turn the ignition switch to the This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator has two functions: ON (II) position.
  • Page 62 Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Vehicle Stability Assist VSA OFF Indicator (ABS) Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for It comes on as a reminder that you a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the have turned off the vehicle stability ignition switch to the ON (II)
  • Page 63 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring Fuel Economy Indicator Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for While the engine is operating in its a few seconds when you turn the a few seconds when you turn the most economical range, this ignition switch to the ON (II)
  • Page 64 Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Indicator Hazard Warning Indicators This indicator reminds you that the DOOR OPEN INDICATORS The left or right turn signal indicator exterior lights are on. It comes on blinks when you signal a lane change when the light switch is in either the or turn.
  • Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on as a This indicator comes on with the reminder that you must refuel soon. high beam headlights. For more When the indicator comes on, there information, see page are about 2.8 U.S.
  • Page 66 Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Maintenance Minder Immobilizer System Main Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on for a few This indicator comes on briefly when turn on the cruise control system by seconds when you turn the ignition you turn the ignition switch to the pressing the CRUISE button (see switch to the ON (II) position.

  • Page 67: Gauges

    Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB ODOMETER /CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 68: Information Display

    Gauges Odometer : Press the SELECT/RESET knob. The odometer shows the total TRIP METER A distance your vehicle has been ODOMETER driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, OUTSIDE ENGINE OIL...

  • Page 69: Outside Temperature Indicator

    Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C Trip Meter This indicator displays the outside The trip meter shows the number of in Canadian models) warmer or temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. cooler. miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) models) or Celsius (Canadian driven since you last reset it.

  • Page 70: Check Fuel Cap Message

    Gauges Check Fuel Cap Message Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge If your fuel fill cap is loose or This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ engine’s coolant. During normal It may show slightly more or less message appears on the information operation, the pointer should rise than the actual amount.

  • Page 71: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.73) WIPERS/WASHERS (P.30) CRUISE CONTROL (P.68) BUTTONS HAZARD WARNING (P.246) BUTTON (P.74) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS CENTER DISPLAY (P.70, 73) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ REMOTE AUDIO HEATED MIRROR CONTROLS BUTTON (P.234)

  • Page 72: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high MIST speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washers Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and...
  • Page 73 Windshield Wipers and Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hold past ON to activate the rear window wiper a few times and to spray the rear window washer. Rotate the switch counterclockwise also to spray the window washer and turn the wiper When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wiper activated, the rear...

  • Page 74: Turn Signals And Headlights

    Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the When the light switch is in either of left lever to signal a left turn and up these positions, the lights on to signal a right turn. To signal a lane indicator comes on as a reminder.
  • Page 75 Turn Signals and Headlights AUTO The automatic lighting Even with the automatic lighting LIGHT SENSOR feature turns on the headlights and feature turned on, we recommend all other exterior lights, when it that you turn on the lights manually senses low ambient light. when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas To turn on automatic lighting, turn...
  • Page 76 Turn Signals and Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you remove the key from the Daytime Running Lights This feature turns off the headlights, ignition switch with the headlight With the headlight switch off or in all other exterior lights, and the switch on, but do not open the door, position, the high beam instrument panel lights within 15...

  • Page 77: Fog Lights

    Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when Instrument Panel Brightness the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically.

  • Page 78: Hazard Warning Button

    Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button The instrument panel will illuminate Hazard Warning Button with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

  • Page 79: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear Window Defogger The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side. Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page On models without navigation system On models with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear...

  • Page 80: Steering Wheel Adjustments

    Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may and out.

  • Page 81: Keys And Locks

    They will not TRANSMITTER (Gray) have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

  • Page 82: Immobilizer System

    Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly coded key (or other contact your dealer.

  • Page 83: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or the steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.

  • Page 84: Door Locks

    Door Locks unlock when you turn the key a POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH LOCK TAB second time within a few seconds. Lock Lock You can open or close the windows and the moonroof by using the key Unlock in the driver’s door (see page Unlock To lock any passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the...

  • Page 85: Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

    Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking Lockout Prevention With any door and the tailgate open Your vehicle has customizable The auto door locking feature has and the key in the ignition, locking settings for the doors and tailgate to three possible settings: with the master door lock switch is automatically lock and unlock.
  • Page 86 Door Locks To turn off the Auto Push and hold the front of the To program the Park Lock mode: master door lock switch on the Door Lock modes: Locks all doors and tailgate when the driver’s door until you hear a click shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) (after about 5 seconds).
  • Page 87 Door Locks Push and hold the front of the Push and hold the brake pedal, To program the Drive Lock mode: master door lock switch on the and move the shift lever out of the Locks all doors and tailgate when the driver’s door.
  • Page 88 Door Locks Auto Door Unlocking Push and hold the rear of the To turn off the The auto door unlocking feature master door lock switch on the Auto Door Unlock modes: has five possible settings: driver’s door. You will hear a click, The auto door unlocking is and after about 5 seconds, you will deactivated all the time.
  • Page 89 Door Locks Push and hold the rear of the To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition master door lock switch on the Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors Switch Unlock mode: and tailgate when the shift lever is driver’s door.
  • Page 90 Door Locks Push and hold the brake pedal, Release the switch, and within 20 Even if your vehicle’s battery is then move the shift lever out of seconds, turn the ignition switch removed or goes dead, the system the Park (P) position. to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

  • Page 91: Childproof Door Locks

    Door Locks, Remote Transmitter Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors LEVER and the tailgate. Some exterior lights LOCK BUTTON will flash twice each time you press the button.
  • Page 92 Remote Transmitter Locking and unlocking the driver’s Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery door will also lock and unlock the Avoid dropping or throwing the If it takes several pushes on the fuel fill door (see page transmitter. button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery You can also open all power windows Protect the transmitter from...
  • Page 93 Remote Transmitter COIN BATTERY SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate Remove the old battery, and insert the inner cover from the keypad a new battery into the back of the Remove the screw at the base of by carefully prying on the edge cover with the side facing down.
  • Page 94 Remote Transmitter As required by the FCC: Recalling a Memorized Here are the settings activated with the remote: This device complies with Part 15 of the Driving Position FCC rules. Operation is subject to the EX-L models Driving position memory following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (see page...

  • Page 95: Tailgate

    Tailgate Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the RELEASE tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard page HANDLE The tailgate locks and unlocks when you lock and unlock the driver’s door. To open the tailgate, push the release, and lift up.
  • Page 96 Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate RELEASE LEVER COVER Push the release lever to the lower right as shown. If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it If you need to unlock the tailgate manually. manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate.

  • Page 97: Seats

    Seats Front Seat Power Adjustments Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or properly position the seats and seat- backs.

  • Page 98: Head Restraints

    Seats Head Restraints Front CUSHION See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your RELEASE passengers from the likelihood of BUTTON whiplash and other injuries.
  • Page 99 Seats Removing the Head Restraint Rear CUSHION To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as Failure to reinstall, or correctly it will go. Push the release button, reinstall, the head restraints can then pull the restraint out of the seat- result in severe injury during a back.
  • Page 100 Only use genuine Honda The driver’s and front passenger’s inspected by a Honda dealer. replacement head restraints. seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from...

  • Page 101: Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split

    Seats Easy Fold-down 60/40 You can fold down the seat-back in How to use the rear seat release Split Rear Seatback two ways. lever. The Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear Seatback can be folded down Lower the rear head restraints to for more cargo room.
  • Page 102 Seats How to use the lever on both sides of Do not put any heavy items on the RED INDICATOR the cargo room. seat-back when it is folded down. Make sure the seat-back is locked securely and all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat-backs.

  • Page 103: Armrests

    Seats, Seat Heaters Armrests Seat Heaters Rear Passenger’s Front Seat Driver’s HEATERS Seat The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down To use the console lid as an armrest, EX-L models to use it. slide it to one of its three positions.

  • Page 104: Seat Heaters

    Seat Heaters In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes. Heat induced burns are possible when using seat Follow these precautions whenever heaters. you use the seat heaters: Persons with a diminished Do not use the seat heater in the ability to sense temperature HI setting for an extended period, (e.g., persons with diabetes,...

  • Page 105: Driving Position Memory System

    Driving Position Memory System EX-L models Storing a Driving Position Your vehicle has a memory feature in Memory for the driver’s seat and outside Store a driver’s seat position only mirror positions. when the vehicle is parked. Two seat and outside mirror Turn the ignition switch to the ON positions can be stored in separate (II) position.
  • Page 106 Driving Position Memory System Each memory button stores only one To cancel the storing procedure Selecting a Memorized Position driving position. Storing a new after pressing the SET button, press position erases the previous setting the SET button again within 5 stored in that button’s memory.
  • Page 107 Driving Position Memory System The system will move the seat and To stop the system’s automatic If desired, you can use the outside mirrors to the memorized adjustment, do any of these actions: adjustment switches to change the positions. The indicator in the positions of the seat or outside selected memory button will flash Press any button on the control...

  • Page 108: Mirrors

    Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before There is also a sensor on the back of you start driving. the mirror. Items hung on the mirror may block this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance.
  • Page 109 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Reverse Tilt Door Mirror adjustment switch to move the EX-L models SELECTOR SWITCH mirror right, left, up, or down. Both outside door mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. When in reverse, When you finish, move the the selected mirror will tilt down selector switch to the center (off)

  • Page 110: Power Windows

    Mirrors, Power Windows Power Mirror Heaters Power Windows MAIN SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ Closing a power window on INDICATOR HEATED MIRROR BUTTON someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
  • Page 111 Power Windows AUTO To open either front When you push the main switch in, AUTO REVERSE If either front window fully, push the window the indicator comes on and the window senses any obstacle while it switch firmly down to the second passengers’...
  • Page 112 Power Windows Opening the Windows and Press the UNLOCK button a Opening/Closing the Windows second time, and hold it. The Moonroof with the Remote and Moonroof with the Key Transmitter remaining doors unlock, and all four windows and the moonroof start to open.
  • Page 113 Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and To close: hold it. All four windows and the Insert the key in the driver’s door moonroof start to open. To stop lock. the windows and the moonroof, release the key. Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

  • Page 114: Moonroof

    Moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push on the AUTO To open the moonroof MOONROOF SWITCH center of the moonroof switch. To fully, pull back the moonroof switch stop the moonroof from tilting up firmly, then release it. The moonroof Open fully, push the switch briefly.
  • Page 115 Moonroof Auto Reverse You can open and close the Operating the Moonroof with the If the moonroof runs into any moonroof for up to 10 minutes after Remote Transmitter or the Key obstacle while it is closing you turn off the ignition switch. You can use the remote transmitter automatically, it will reverse Opening either front door cancels...

  • Page 116: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully.

  • Page 117: Interior Convenience Items

    Interior Convenience Items SUNGLASSES HOLDER DOOR POCKETS VANITY MIRROR COAT HOOK SUN VISOR CENTER POCKETS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/ USB ADAPTER CABLE Hidden Removable BEVERAGE HOLDER in CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Utility Box REAR SEAT ARMREST...

  • Page 118: Beverage Holders

    Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Rear Front Front The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use Be careful when you are using the Your vehicle has three accessory it, pivot the armrest down. beverage holders.

  • Page 119: Console Compartment

    Interior Convenience Items Each socket is intended to supply Console Compartment CARGO AREA power for 12 volt DC accessories LEVER that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COVER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter To open the console compartment, element.

  • Page 120: Glove Box

    Interior Convenience Items Glove Box DETACHABLE TRAY An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. To lock GLOVE BOX The console compartment is equipped with a detachable tray.

  • Page 121: Sunglasses Holder

    Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Sun Visors Push Slide SUN VISOR Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder. To open the sunglasses holder, push To use the sun visor, pull it down. then release the indent. It will When using the sun visor for the You may also store small items in unlatch and swing down.

  • Page 122: Hidden Removable Utility Box

    Interior Convenience Items Hidden Removable Utility Box HANDLE HANDLE HOLE HOOK REMOVABLE TRAY PASS PARTITIONS Then remove the hook, and hook it to the hole on the cargo side panel. To open the removable tray, raise it The utility box under the removable by lifting it up with the handle.

  • Page 123: Floor Storage Compartments

    Interior Convenience Items Floor Storage Compartments HANDLE UTILITY BOX In addition, the utility box can be The reverse side of the lids are removed to be washed. To remove water-proofed. To use the water- To use the storage compartment the utility box, lift it up with the proofed side, replace the right lid located on each side of the cargo handle.

  • Page 124: Vanity Mirror

    Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Center Pockets Without navigation system is shown. To use the vanity mirror on the back To use a coat hook, slide it out Pull up the lid to open each pocket. of the sun visor, pull up the cover. slightly, then pull it down.

  • Page 125: Interior Lights

    Interior Lights Ceiling Light After all doors are closed tightly, the Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION about 30 seconds. OFF POSITION The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 126 Interior Lights The spotlights have a two-position Cargo Area Light Courtesy Lights switch. In the DOOR position, the The courtesy light in each front door lights come on when you open any comes on when the door is opened, door. The lights fade out about 30 and goes out when the door is closed.
  • Page 127 Interior Lights COURTESY LIGHT The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the select/reset knob on the instrument panel, with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. 2012 Crosstour...
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  • Page 129: Features

    Features The climate control system in your Climate Control System ....USB Flash Memory Device vehicle provides a comfortable Audio System ........ Error Messages ......driving environment in all weather FM/AM Radio Reception .... Models without navigation system conditions. Protecting Your Discs ....

  • Page 130: Climate Control System

    Climate Control System Without navigation system With navigation system PASSENGER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH AUTO INDICATOR CENTER DISPLAY DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE DEFROSTER AUTO BUTTON MODE CONTROL INDICATOR BUTTON REAR WINDOW...
  • Page 131 Climate Control System Voice Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects The automatic climate control the proper mix of conditioned On models with navigation system The climate control system can also system in your vehicle maintains the and/or heated air that will, as be operated by voice control.
  • Page 132 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its To Turn Everything Off SYNC Button lower limit ( ) or its upper limit When you press this button, the To turn the system completely off, ), the system runs at full indicator in the button comes on, and press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 133 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button You can manually select various This button turns the air When the indicator in the button is functions of the climate control conditioning on and off. You will see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is system when it is in fully automatic A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
  • Page 134 Climate Control System Air flows from the center To remove fog from the inside of the Rear Window Defogger Button and corner vents in the dashboard, windows, set as follows: This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page and the vents on the back of the center console.
  • Page 135 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Without navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side are controlled independently. DRIVER’S SIDE SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE...
  • Page 136 Climate Control System Synchronized Control The selected temperatures appear in DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). When the indicator in the SYNC button is on, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or down.
  • Page 137 Climate Control System Rear Ventilation Sunlight Sensor/ TEMPERATURE SENSOR Temperature Sensor REAR VENTS SUNLIGHT SENSOR DIAL Open Close TABS The airflow from the rear vents can be adjusted when the AUTO mode is The climate control system has two selected or the fan mode is in the sensors: a sunlight sensor on top of position.

  • Page 138: Audio System

    Audio System An audio system is standard on all Audio system without navigation system models. Read the appropriate pages Without XM Radio With XM Radio (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system. On models without navigation system, see pages through On models with navigation system, see pages...
  • Page 139 Audio System (Models without navigation system) Selector Knob The knob turns left and right. Use it Menu Display to scroll through lists, or to make To select any setting such as the selections or adjustments to a list or clock, sound adjustment, or the menu item on the display.

  • Page 140: Models Without Navigation System

    Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio POWER/ POWER/ VOLUME VOLUME KNOB KNOB TITLE TITLE BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SCAN SCAN PRESET BUTTON BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS BUTTONS SKIP BAR SKIP BAR FOLDER BAR CATEGORY A.SEL (AUTO...
  • Page 141 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
  • Page 142 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset Each preset button can AUTO SELECT If you are To turn off auto select , press the store one frequency on AM and two traveling and can no longer receive A. SEL (auto select) button. This frequencies on FM.
  • Page 143 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) Radio Data System (RDS) If the station you are listening to is On the FM band, you can select a not an RDS station, the display favorite station and display the continues to show the frequency program service name provided by with the RDS information display the radio data system (RDS).
  • Page 144 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) COUNTRY: Country music selected RDS category. If you do Radio Data System (RDS) Category nothing while the RDS category SOFT: Adult hits and soft music name is displayed, the selected TOP 40: Top 40 hits category is canceled.
  • Page 145 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) You can use the RDS program Adjusting the Sound RDS Program SCAN The scan function samples all search or scan function even if the stations with strong signals on the RDS information display Selector knob adjustable selected RDS category.
  • Page 146 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models without navigation system) SUBW Adjusts the strength of Speed-sensitive Volume sound from the subwoofer speaker. Compensation (SVC) The SVC mode controls the volume If the fader adjustment is set to F9 based on vehicle speed. The faster (maximum front level), the you go, the louder the audio volume subwoofer is turned off.

  • Page 147: Playing The Xm Radio

    Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) EX-L models XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME SCAN BUTTON KNOB CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 148 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) EX-L models Operating the XM Satellite Radio Each time you press and release the To listen to XM Radio, turn the TITLE button, the display changes in Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Radio anywhere in the United ignition switch to the ACCESSORY the following sequence: name, title,...
  • Page 149 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) TUNE Turn the selector knob to CATEGORY ( Press change channel selections. Turn the either side of the CATEGORY bar to knob right for higher numbered select another category. channels and left for lower numbered channels.
  • Page 150 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset You can store up to 12 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the ‘‘UPDATING’’ The encryption preset channels using the six preset first six channels. code is being updated. Wait until the buttons.
  • Page 151 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas. of the vehicle may cause satellite the south.
  • Page 152 Playing the XM Radio (Models without navigation system) There may be other geographic Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM situations that could affect XM Radio If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the reception.
  • Page 153 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Without XM Radio With XM Radio MP3/WMA INDICATOR MP3/WMA INDICATOR DISC LOAD DISC LOAD BUTTON BUTTON CD BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON DISC SLOT CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON PRESET PRESET BUTTONS BUTTONS DISC...
  • Page 154 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc This audio system can also play Loading Discs To load or play discs, the ignition CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer switch must be in the ACCESSORY MP3 or WMA formats.
  • Page 155 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch If the text data has more than 16 Text Data Display Function (8-cm) discs in this unit. Each time you press the TITLE characters, you will see the first 16 button, the display shows you the characters and the indicator in...
  • Page 156 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) You will also see some text data To Change or Select Tracks/Files Folder Selection under these conditions: Use the SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and When a new folder, file, or track change tracks (files in MP3 or is selected.
  • Page 157 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SKIP Each time you press and In MP3 or WMA mode To Select Repeat, Random release the side of the SKIP bar, FOLDER SELECTION or Scan Mode: the player skips forward to the select a different folder, press either beginning of the next track (file in side ( ) of the FOLDER bar...
  • Page 158 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) Turn the selector knob to select an REPEAT ONE TRK REPEAT DISC This feature appropriate repeat, random or scan continuously replay a track (file in continuously replays the current disc. mode, then press the selector knob MP3 or WMA mode), select To activate disc repeat, select (ENTER) to set your selection.
  • Page 159 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) RANDOM IN DISC This feature SCAN TRK The SCAN function In MP3 or WMA mode plays the tracks within a disc (the samples all the tracks on the disc in SCAN FLD This function files in MP3 or WMA mode) in the order they are recorded on the samples the first file in each folder in...
  • Page 160 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) D-SCAN This feature, when When the first track on the last disc, To Stop Playing a Disc activated, samples the first track on or the first file in the last main folder Press the eject button ( ) to each disc in order (the first file in in the last disc begins to play, the...
  • Page 161 Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a Protecting Discs Removing Discs from the disc is playing, either with the For information on how to handle In-dash Disc Changer power/volume knob or by turning To remove the disc currently in play, and protect compact discs, see off the ignition switch, the disc will...

  • Page 162: Disc Changer Error Messages

    Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
  • Page 163 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) iPod INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 164 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Play an iPod iPod models confirmed to be This system may not work with all This audio system can select and compatible with your audio system software versions of these devices. play the audio files on the iPod with using the USB adapter cable are: the same controls used for the disc Model...
  • Page 165 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod Do not connect your iPod using a DOCK CONNECTOR hub. USB CONNECTOR Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it. Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector.
  • Page 166 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear Text Data Display Function To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the Each time you press the TITLE Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the button the display mode switches playing to select passages and...
  • Page 167 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes To Select a File from iPod Menu back to the previous display and pressing the MENU button cancels this setting mode. Push ENTER. The display shows items on the selected list.
  • Page 168 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode: PLAY MODE ITEMS the MENU button and turn the selector knob to show ‘‘PLAY MENU ITEMS MODE,’’ then press ENTER. When you see ‘‘NORMAL PLAY,’’...
  • Page 169 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) SHUFFLE ALL This feature REPEAT OFF This feature turns plays all available files in a selected off the repeat mode. list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. This REPEAT ONE TRK feature continuously plays a file.
  • Page 170 Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system) To Stop Playing Your iPod iPod Error Messages Disconnecting an iPod To play the radio, press the AM, FM, You can disconnect the iPod at any If you see an error message in the button.
  • Page 171 iPod Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
  • Page 172 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) FILE TYPE INDICATOR USB INDICATOR CD/AUX BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON MENU BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 173 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) To Play a USB The recommended USB flash NOTE: Do not use a device such as a card Flash Memory Device memory devices are 256 MB or This audio system can select and higher, and formatted with the FAT reader or hard drive as the device play the audio files on a USB flash...
  • Page 174 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Some devices cannot be powered The order of files in USB playback or charged via the USB adapter. If may be different from the order of this is the case, use the accessory files displayed in PC or other Combining a low sampling f requency adapter to supply power to your...
  • Page 175 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Connecting a USB Flash Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE Memory Device button, the display mode shows you USB CONNECTOR in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text display).
  • Page 176 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files To Select a File from Folder Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release and File Lists memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar.
  • Page 177 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) Pressing the RETURN button goes Turn the selector knob to select an To Select Repeat, Random or back to the previous display and appropriate repeat, random or scan Scan Mode: pressing the MENU button cancels mode, then press the selector knob this setting mode.
  • Page 178 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) REPEAT ONE FLD This feature SCAN TRK This function replays all the files on the selected samples all files in the selected PLAY MODE ITEMS folder in the order they are stored. folder in the order they are stored.
  • Page 179 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system) SCAN FLD This function To Stop Playing a USB Flash USB Flash Memory samples the first file in each folder in Memory Device Device Error Messages the order they are stored. To To play the radio, press the FM, AM, If you see an error message in the activate the folder scan feature,...
  • Page 180 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system) If you see an error message on the Error Message Cause Solution audio display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ROM Error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
  • Page 181 Audio System (Models with navigation system) Interface Dial Voice Control System Most audio system functions can still In addition to the standard audio ENTER be controlled by standard buttons, controls, the audio system in your dials, and knobs, but some functions vehicle can be operated using the can only be accessed using the voice control system.
  • Page 182 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN POWER/VOLUME KNOB CENTER DISPLAY FM/AM BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 183: Models With Navigation System

    Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To Play the FM/AM Radio the FM/AM button. You can also To Select a Station change bands by pushing the You can use any of five methods to interface selector up. Each time you find radio stations on the selected STEREO ICON BAND...
  • Page 184 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) SKIP (SEEK) The skip (seek) SCAN ICON function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either side ( ) of the SKIP bar, then release it.
  • Page 185 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) When the system finds a strong Use the tune, skip (seek), scan, or A.SEL ICON signal, it will stop and play that RDS function to tune the radio to a station for about 10 seconds. If you desired station.
  • Page 186 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) To turn off auto select, press ENTER To turn off auto select , press the Radio Data System (RDS) on the interface selector. A. SEL side of the bar. This restores On the FM band, you can select a the presets you originally set.
  • Page 187 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If the station you are listening to is Radio Data System (RDS) Category not an RDS station, the audio screen and the center display continue to show the frequency. When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the center display shows ‘‘RDS INFO OFF.’’...
  • Page 188 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) ALL: All RDS category stations ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music COUNTRY: Country music SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R &...
  • Page 189 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Turn the knob to the desired RDS RDS Program Search SEEK/SCAN ICON This function searches up and down category. a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the While the RDS category is selected, selected RDS category information.
  • Page 190 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will Turn the knob to the desired RDS SEEK/SCAN ICON scan for the next strong station and category. play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, While the RDS category is selected, press the SCAN side of the SCAN/...
  • Page 191 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Radio Text Display TEXT INDICATOR This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. If the selected RDS station has the The text is displayed according radio text information, you will see to the information from RDS.
  • Page 192 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the subwoofer speaker. In addition, you can set the speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).
  • Page 193 Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system) BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass SUBWOOFER To adjust the Speed-sensitive Volume and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, strength of the sound from the Compensation (SVC) and press ENTER on the interface subwoofer speaker, select it and The SVC mode controls the volume selector.
  • Page 194 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) XM RADIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 195 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving Operating the XM Radio Push the AUDIO button to display XM Radio anywhere in the United XM information on the screen. You States and Canada, except Hawaii, can operate the XM Radio system Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
  • Page 196 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) MODE To switch between the On the screen, you will see the CHANNEL LIST Push down the category mode and channel mode, selected CHANNEL (number), interface selector to select AUDIO press and hold the TITLE button CATEGORY, NAME (artist name), MENU, then turn the interface knob until the mode changes.
  • Page 197 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) CATEGORY ( Press Use the tune, skip (seek), or scan either side of the bar to select function to tune to a desired XM BAND another category. You can also channel. change a category by pushing the interface selector left or right.
  • Page 198 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Press the button or scroll XM Radio Display Messages away from tall up again. The other XM band will buildings, and be shown. Store the next six with an channels using steps 2 and 3. XM is loading the unobstructed view ‘‘LOADING’’...
  • Page 199 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in of the vehicle may cause satellite mountains or large obstacles to these areas. reception interruptions.
  • Page 200 Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system) Driving on a road beside a vertical Receiving XM Radio Service After you’ve registered with XM wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south If your XM Radio service has expired Radio, keep your audio system in the of you.
  • Page 201 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY POWER/VOLUME KNOB TITLE BUTTON CD BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS SKIP BAR SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR CATEGORY BAR DISC EJECT BUTTON DISC LOAD BUTTON DISC SLOT AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 202 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Your vehicle’s audio system has an The disc packages or jackets should NOTE: in-dash disc changer with the same have one of these marks. If a file on a WMA disc is protected controls used for the radio. To by digital rights management operate the disc changer, the ignition (DRM), the audio unit displays...

  • Page 203: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Loading Discs in the Changer Repeat this until all six positions Do not try to insert a disc until To load multiple discs in one are loaded. If you are not loading ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage operation: all six positions, the system will the audio unit.
  • Page 204 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc The player can play CD-TEXT, MP3, To Change Tracks and WMA formats. Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar or push the When you play CD-TEXT, you will interface selector to the right, the see the track name, artist name, and player skips forward to the...
  • Page 205 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Choose a Track To exit the track list display, press Disc Scan the AUDIO button, or push the When you press the SCAN side of interface selector to the left. the SCAN/A. SEL bar repeatedly until you see D-SCAN in the center Track Scan display, or push the interface...
  • Page 206 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) To Select Repeat or Track Repeat To replay the current track Random Mode: continuously, select TRACK REPEAT, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see REPEAT next to TRACK on the screen. To turn this feature off, highlight TRACK REPEAT (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface...
  • Page 207 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Disc Repeat Random Play To Stop Playing a Disc To replay the current disc To play the tracks on the current To take the system out of disc mode, continuously, select DISC REPEAT, disc in random order, select TRACK press the FM/AM button, the and press ENTER on the interface RANDOM, and press ENTER on the...
  • Page 208 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Playing an MP3/WMA Disc Depending on the software the files Changing the Folders The changer plays MP3/WMA discs were made with, it may not be While playing an MP3/WMA disc, in recorded order. Maximum possible to play some files, or display you can select a folder within the playable file layers are 8, and total...
  • Page 209 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Changing and Selecting CURRENT TRACK the Folders/Files CURRENT FOLDER Push ENTER on the selector to You can see the list of all the files in MP3/WMA INDICATOR show the folder list. Turn the the selected folder. Turn the selector selector knob, highlight the folder knob, then press ENTER to set your Using the interface selector, you can...
  • Page 210 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Folder Scan Folder Repeat Folder Random This feature, when activated, This feature, when activated, replays This feature, when activated, plays samples the first file in each folder all files in the selected folder. To all files in the current folder in for 10 seconds.
  • Page 211 Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) Removing Discs To remove a different disc from the You can also eject discs when the changer, first select it by pressing ignition switch is off: from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently the corresponding number on the To eject one disc, press and release playing, press the eject button.
  • Page 212 Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system) The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the center display while playing a disc. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
  • Page 213 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY iPod INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 214 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Play an iPod The audio system reads and plays iPod models confirmed to be This audio system can operate the playable sound files on the iPod. The compatible with your audio system audio files on the iPod with the system cannot operate an iPod as a using the USB adapter cable are:...
  • Page 215 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) NOTE: Connecting an iPod Do not connect your iPod using a USB CONNECTOR hub. USB CONNECTOR Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it. Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and DOCK CONNECTOR...
  • Page 216 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If the iPod indicator does not appear The current file number and total of To Change or Select Files in the audio display, check the the selected playable files are Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is connections, and try to reconnect the displayed in the center display.
  • Page 217 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from iPod Menu Push ENTER on the selector to You can also change files with the display the items on that list, then interface dial. Press the AUDIO You can also select a file from any of turn the knob on the interface dial to button to show the audio control the iPod menus: playlists, artists,...
  • Page 218 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the To cancel the selected mode, press To Select Repeat or Random Mode: artists or albums list, all available ENTER again while the highlighted files on the selected list are played. mode is selected on the audio control display.
  • Page 219 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen. To turn it off, have this mode highlighted and press ENTER again.
  • Page 220 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) To turn it off, have this mode To Stop Playing Your iPod Disconnecting an iPod highlighted and press ENTER again. To play the radio, press the FM/AM, You can disconnect the iPod at any button.
  • Page 221 Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system) If you reconnect the same iPod, the iPod Error Messages system may begin playing where it If you see an error message in the left off, depending on what mode the center display, see page iPod is in when it is reconnected.
  • Page 222 iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error USB ROM error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
  • Page 223 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) NAVIGATION SCREEN CENTER DISPLAY USB INDICATOR POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUX BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR MAP BUTTON SCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BAR CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL U.S. model is shown. 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 224 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB The recommended USB flash NOTE: memory devices are 256 MB or Do not use a device such as a card Flash Memory Device This audio system can operate the higher, and formatted with the FAT reader or hard drive as the device audio files on a USB flash memory...
  • Page 225 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Depending on the software the Some versions of MP3, WMA, or Voice Control System files were made with, it may not be AAC format may not be supported. If You can select the AUX mode by possible to play some files, or an unsupported file is found, the using the navigation system voice...
  • Page 226 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) When the USB device is connected Connecting a USB and the USB mode is selected on the Flash Memory Device audio system, the USB indicator is USB CONNECTOR shown in the center display. It also shows the folder and file numbers.
  • Page 227 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) Folder Selection To select a To Change or Select Files Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash different folder, press and release memory device is playing to select either side of the CATEGORY bar. passages and change files.
  • Page 228 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Select a File from Folder and File Lists Push up the selector on the interface Press ENTER to change the display dial to switch the display to the to the file list, then turn the knob on folder list, then turn the knob on the the interface dial to select a file.
  • Page 229 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) highlighted play mode, then press To Select Repeat, ENTER to turn off that selected Random or Scan Mode: mode. TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all the files in random order. FOLDER RANDOM This feature plays the files in the selected...
  • Page 230 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) TRACK SCAN This function FOLDER SCAN This function Pressing either side of the samples all files in the selected samples the first file in each folder in CATEGORY or SKIP bar also turns folder in the order they are stored.
  • Page 231 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Stop Playing a USB Flash USB Flash Memory Disconnecting a Memory Device Device Error Messages USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio, press the FM/AM, You can disconnect the USB flash If you see an error message in the button.

  • Page 232: Error Messages

    USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system) If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If USB ROM error There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.

  • Page 233: Fm/Am Radio Reception

    FM/AM Radio Reception FM/AM Radio Frequencies FM/AM Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s Those bands cover these transmitter, nearby large objects, frequencies: and atmospheric conditions.
  • Page 234 FM/AM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.

  • Page 235: Protecting Your Discs

    Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
  • Page 236 Protecting Your Discs Additional Information on Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
  • Page 237 Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the Fingerprints, scratches, etc. following formats. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.

  • Page 238: Remote Audio Controls

    Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are listening to the radio, use MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top the CH button to change stations. or bottom of the button, hold it until Each time you press the top ( ) of the desired volume is reached, then the button, the system goes to the...
  • Page 239 Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a disc, the system In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use If you are playing a USB flash skips to the beginning of the next the skip function to select folders. memory device or iPod with the USB track (file in MP3 or WMA format) Press and hold the top ( ) of the adapter cable, press and release the...

  • Page 240: Auxiliary Input Jack

    Auxiliary Input Jack The auxiliary input jack is inside the console compartment. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the AUX or CD/AUX button to select it.

  • Page 241: Radio Theft Protection

    When it is the security code at Owner Link Models with navigation system entered correctly, the radio will start (owners. honda.com.) If you lose the You need to enter a separate code playing. Anti- theft Identification Card before...

  • Page 242: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock On models without navigation system On models without navigation system To set the time, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (hour) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
  • Page 243 Setting the Clock On models without navigation system Adjusting the Clock with MENU Button You can also adjust the clock and switch the clock display between 24-hours and 12-hours in the menu mode. To adjust the clock setting: Press and release the MENU button.
  • Page 244 Setting the Clock While setting the clock, pressing the RETURN button will go back to the previous display. Pressing the MENU button again will cancel this setting mode. MINUTE SETTING Turn the selector knob to change To set the time, turn the selector the setting between 12H and 24H.

  • Page 245: Security System

    Security System The security system helps to protect The security system does not set if SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR your vehicle and valuables from theft. any door, the tailgate, or hood is not The horn sounds and a combination fully closed. Before you leave the of headlights, parking lights, side vehicle, make sure the doors, marker lights and taillights flashes if...
  • Page 246 Compass On models without navigation system Compass Calibration Compass Operation Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance.
  • Page 247 Compass Press the selector knob (ENTER). The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. When the calibration is successfully completed, the CAL indicator goes off and the compass display will stop blinking and show an actual heading.
  • Page 248 Compass Compass Zone Selection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
  • Page 249 Compass The audio system is not related to Zone Map the compass system. Even if the compass system is in the zone setting mode, the display returns to the normal display which you last selected. Guam Island: Zone 8 Puerto Rico: Zone 11 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 250: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering CRUISE BUTTON without keeping your foot on the wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL RES/ accelerator pedal.
  • Page 251 Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to If you need to decrease your...
  • Page 252 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button pedal to speed up for passing. After of these ways: or tap the brake pedal, the system completing the pass, take your foot...

  • Page 253: Homelink Universal Transceiver

    HomeLink Universal Transceiver EX-L models If your garage door was Units manufactured between April 1, The HomeLink universal manufactured before April 1, 1982, 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be transceiver built into your vehicle you may not be able to program equipped with safety stop and can be programmed to operate up to HomeLink to operate it.
  • Page 254 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Important Safety Precautions Training HomeLink Refer to the safety information that If you just Before you begin came with your garage door opener received your vehicle and have not to test that the safety features are trained any of the buttons in functioning properly.
  • Page 255 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. CONTINUED 2012 Crosstour...
  • Page 256 HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink is a registered As required by the FCC: trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...

  • Page 257: Handsfreelink

    NAVI VOICE HFL BACK BUTTON CONTROL BUTTONS On models without navigation system In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. or call (888) 528-7876. HFL BACK BUTTON On models with navigation system In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. HFL Talk button...
  • Page 258 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Press and release the HFL Talk Many commands can be spoken Voice Control Tips button each time you want to together. For example, you can make a command. After the beep, say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or speak in a clear, natural tone. ‘‘Dial Peter.’’...
  • Page 259 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Information Display Help Features To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone BLUETOOTH INDICATOR or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.’’ For help at any time, including a list of available commands, say ‘‘Hands free help.’’ BLUETOOTH INDICATOR U.S.
  • Page 260 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Pair’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 259) ‘‘Edit’’ Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 260) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 260) ‘‘Delete’’...
  • Page 261 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ‘‘Redial’’ Redial the last number called (See page 263) ‘‘Transfer’’ Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 266) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 267) ‘‘Send’’...
  • Page 262 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key ‘‘Security’’ (See page 274) cycle to access the system ‘‘Change Passcode’’ Change your security passcode (See page 275) ‘‘System Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call ‘‘Call Notification’’...
  • Page 263 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To use HFL, you need to pair your Phone Setup To pair a cell phone: Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to This command group is available for Press and release the HFL Talk the system. paired cell phones. button. If you are pairing a phone for the first time, HFL will give you information about the pairing Phone pairing tips...
  • Page 264 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To rename a paired phone: To delete a paired phone: To hear the names of Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk all paired phones: button before a command. button before a command. Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
  • Page 265 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired To change from the currently linked To change the pairing code setting: Press and release the HFL Talk phone is currently linked: phone to another paired phone: Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command.
  • Page 266 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Making a Call To make a call using a To make a call using a You can make calls using a name in name in the HFL phonebook: phone number: the HFL phonebook or any phone Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk number.
  • Page 267 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To redial the last number To make a call from called by HFL: an imported phonebook: Press and release the HFL Talk button and say ‘‘ Redial .’’ Select a phonebook you want to choose a phone number from. On models with navigation system If the phonebook you select is PIN- Press the INFO button, then select...
  • Page 268 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink If you choose ‘‘ Store in Push up the interface selector to ,’’ the phone HandsFreeLink show a list. number will be stored in HFL, so that you can call it using HFL’s name tag by voice. To search for a specific name in the Select the name.
  • Page 269 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To make a call using the navigation display (on models with navigation system): From the INFO screen, select The navigation display will change ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ then select ‘‘Dial.’’ as shown above. Enter a call number. Press the INFO button, and the To make a call, press the selector INFO screen will be shown.
  • Page 270 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call Transferring a Call Call Waiting When you receive a call, an incoming If your phone has Call Waiting, press You can transfer a call from HFL call notification (if activated) will and release the HFL Talk button to to your phone, or from your phone play and interrupt the audio system put the original call on hold and...
  • Page 271 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Muting a Call Send Numbers or Phonebook You can mute your voice to the Names During a Call You can store up to 50 names with person you are talking to HFL allows you to send numbers their associated numbers in HFL. during a call.
  • Page 272 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink NOTE: To store a phonebook entry: To edit the number stored in a name: Press and release the HFL Talk Avoid using duplicate name Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command. entries. button before a command. Say ‘‘...
  • Page 273 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To delete a name: To list all names in the phonebook: To store a specific phone number Press and release the HFL Talk Press and release the HFL Talk from your cell phone directly to the button before a command. button before a command.
  • Page 274 Information screen menu, you PIN ICON will see five HFL options. For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature: In the U.S., visit handsfreelink.honda. or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, IMPORTED or call (888) 528-7876.
  • Page 275 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Select a person from the list. Up to Push up the interface selector to three category icons are displayed in show a list. the left side of the list: Preference Home Cell phone Voice Work Other If the phonebook is PIN-protected, To search for a specific name in the you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
  • Page 276 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink After making a selection, the PIN Number Delete Imported Phonebook: You can delete any imported following screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a phonebook. PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘ Delete Imported ,’’ and a list of imported Phonebook phonebooks will be displayed.
  • Page 277 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change the PIN to a new number: To remove a PIN: Select ‘‘ PIN number ,’’ then select ‘‘ Do not use PIN ’’ after you enter the current PIN. The display will change as shown above. Select the phonebook you want.
  • Page 278 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Setup NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the This command group allows you to will need to enter it to use HFL each HFL system for security purposes: change or customize HFL basic Press and release the HFL Talk time you start the vehicle.
  • Page 279 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To change your security passcode: To select either a ring tone or a To activate or deactivate the auto Press and release the HFL Talk prompt as the incoming call transfer function: button before a command. If you get into the vehicle while you notification : Press and release the HFL Talk are on the phone, the call can be...
  • Page 280 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Quick Language Selection Change Language To clear the system: This operation clears the passcodes, Canadian models only Canadian models only paired phones, all names in the HFL To quickly change the language: To change the system language phonebook, and all imported Press and release the HFL Talk between English and French: phonebook data.

  • Page 281: Rearview Camera And Monitor

    Refer to the navigation system Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of manual for operation of the rearview following two conditions: (1) This device such marks by Honda Motor Co., may not cause harmful interference, and camera. Ltd. is under license. Other...

  • Page 282: Rearview Mirror With Rearview Camera Display

    Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display If the engine has just been started, it SENSOR may take a short time for the system to display the rear view. The camera display brightness is automatically adjusted by sensors. If you use the camera display continuously at high temperatures, the image will gradually dim and eventually turn off.
  • Page 283 Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display The camera display has parking To turn off the guide lines, press and Rearview Camera Guide Lines guide lines that indicate distance hold the power button for more than SCREEN DISPLAY from your vehicle. 3 seconds.
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  • Page 285: Before Driving

    Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Check Fuel Cap Message ..
  • Page 286 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump To help prevent harmf ul f uel system extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
  • Page 287 Honda endorses the use of information on gasoline that does not lamp on your instrument panel to ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’...
  • Page 288 Service Station Procedures Refueling The vehicle doors and the fuel fill door will automatically relock if FUEL FILL DOOR the remote transmitter unlock Gasoline is highly flammable function is used. In this instance, and explosive. You can be the security relock function can be burned or seriously injured deactivated by briefly opening when handling fuel.
  • Page 289 Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Screw the fuel fill cap back on HOLDER FUEL FILL CAP nozzle automatically clicks off. Do until it clicks at least once. If you not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This do not properly tighten the cap, leaves some room in the fuel tank you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL...
  • Page 290 Service Station Procedures Check Fuel Cap Message Turn the engine off, and confirm the If the system still detects a leak in fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen your vehicle’s evaporative emissions it, then retighten it until it clicks at system, the malfunction indicator least once.
  • Page 291 Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Put your fingers under the front Lift the hood up most of the way. edge of the hood near the center. The hydraulic supports will lift it up Park the vehicle, and set the Slide your hand to the left until the rest of the way and hold it up.
  • Page 292 Service Station Procedures Oil Check Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK (orange loop) Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be Wait a few minutes after turning the Look at the coolant level in the between the upper and lower engine off before you check the oil.

  • Page 293: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
  • Page 294 Fuel Economy messages displayed on the Fuel Economy Factors Drive Efficiently information display (see Owner’s The following factors can lower your Rapid Drive moderately on page Maintenance Checks vehicle’s fuel economy: acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel Aggressive driving (hard For example: consumption.
  • Page 295 Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Gallons of Miles per Miles driven fuel Gallon Plan and combine trips...

  • Page 296: Accessories And Modifications

    Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
  • Page 297 Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Non-Honda wheels, because they Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components, and are not seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.

  • Page 298: Carrying Cargo

    Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas: Glove box DOOR POCKETS CENTER POCKETS Door and seat-back pockets Center pockets Console compartment Cargo area Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
  • Page 299 Carrying Cargo Load Limits The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (385 kg). luggage load capacity. For Overloading or improper example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount loading can affect handling and See Tire And Loading Information equals 1,400 lbs.
  • Page 300 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Example 1 Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight Cargo Weight Gross Axle Weight Rating (385 kg) 150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 550 lbs...
  • Page 301 Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Be sure items placed on the floor Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Passenger Compartment behind the front seats cannot roll Area or on a Roof Rack Store or secure all items that could under the seats and interfere with Distribute cargo evenly on the be thrown around and hurt the driver’s ability to operate the...
  • Page 302 Carrying Cargo If you carry any items on a roof Cargo Hooks rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not FLOOR CARGO HOOK exceed 121 lbs (55 kg). The total weight of the roof rack and the items should also be included in the maximum load limits for your vehicle.

  • Page 303: Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)

    Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission ....automatic transmission. It also Parking ........... includes important information on Braking System ......

  • Page 304: Preparing To Drive

    Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive page the gauges and indicators in the your vehicle. instrument panel (see page Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and...

  • Page 305: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. In cold weather, turn off all The immobilizer system protects your The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at the drain on the battery.
  • Page 306 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) SHIFT LEVER position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
  • Page 307 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and the release button on the Press the brake pedal and Park whenever you are turning off or front of the shift lever to shift from P to R press the shift lever release...
  • Page 308 Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this position for Second (2) To shift to second, First (1) To shift from second to your normal driving. The press the release button on the front first, press the release button on the transmission automatically selects a of the shift lever.
  • Page 309 Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release COVER If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
  • Page 310 Automatic Transmission Remove the key from the shift RELEASE BUTTON lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Insert the key into the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine.
  • Page 311 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof and the the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or windows are closed.

  • Page 312: Braking System

    Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Braking System Design brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds The hydraulic system that operates assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes has two separate circuits.

  • Page 313: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ABS Indicator The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
  • Page 314 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
  • Page 315 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Indicator The vehicle stability assist (VSA) If the low tire pressure indicator or system helps to stabilize the vehicle TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA is off, the VSA OFF system automatically turns on even if more or less than desired.
  • Page 316 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA OFF Switch VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tire Sizes start the engine, even if Driving with varying tire or wheel VSA OFF SWITCH you turned it off the last time sizes may cause the VSA to you drove the vehicle.
  • Page 317 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Driving on a significantly under Indicator pressure monitoring system (TPMS) inflated tire causes the tire to that turns on every time you start the When the low tire pressure indicator overheat and can lead to tire failure.
  • Page 318 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill information label and in the owner’s When you restart the vehicle with your tires in a warm area, then drive manual (see page the compact spare tire, the TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire indicator may also come on and stay pressure will be lower than...
  • Page 319 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Changing a Tire with TPMS The low tire pressure indicator or As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure indicator will come on.
  • Page 320 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.

  • Page 321: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60% of the load The best way to confirm that all (GAWR): toward the front of the trailer and The maximum allowable weight at loads are within limits is to 40% toward the rear, then re-adjust the vehicle axles is:...
  • Page 322 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must There are two common types of Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. trailer brakes: surge and electric. equipment, depending on the size of Surge brakes are common for boat your trailer, how it will be used, how...
  • Page 323 Refer to the drawing above for the wiring color code and purpose of each pin. If you use a non-Honda trailer lighting harness and converter, you can get the connector and pins that mate with the connector in your vehicle from your dealer.
  • Page 324 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your Additional Towing Equipment Many states and Canadian When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working provinces/territories require special driving away, be sure to check the properly.
  • Page 325 Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer When driving down hills, reduce Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider your speed, and shift down to second height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
  • Page 326 Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle Backing Up Always drive slowly and have Your vehicle is not designed to be someone guide you when backing up. towed behind a motor home. If your Grip the of the steering wheel, vehicle needs to be towed in an bottom then turn the wheel to the left to get emergency, see page...

  • Page 327: Maintenance

    Maintenance U.S. Vehicles: This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance, replacement, or Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic repair of emissions control Fluid Locations ......maintenance safety precautions. devices and systems may be done Adding Engine Oil ......

  • Page 328: Maintenance Safety

    Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...

  • Page 329: Maintenance Minder

    Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SELECT/RESET KNOB the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer do Calculated Engine Displayed engine oil replacement and indicated...
  • Page 330 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE(S) U.S. model is shown. If the remaining engine oil life is 15 The 15 and 10 percent oil life When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine indicators remind you that your 5 to 1 percent, you will see a oil life indicator every time you turn...
  • Page 331 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see page You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter.
  • Page 332 Maintenance Minder To change the information display Maintenance Main Items Resetting the Engine from the engine oil life display to the and SubItems Oil Life Display odometer or the trip meter, press Your dealer will reset the display MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE and release the select/reset knob.
  • Page 333 Your authorized Honda dealer Press the select/reset knob for Press the select/reset knob for knows your vehicle best and can about 10 seconds.
  • Page 334 Check the fluid level monthly See page who does the work fill out your Honda Service History or Canadian Owner’s Maintenance Checks Maintenance Log. Check your You should check the following Brakes...
  • Page 335 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Check parking brake adjustment miles (24,000 km).

  • Page 336: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) AUTOMATIC POWER STEERING FLUID TRANSMISSION (Red cap) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 337: Adding Engine Oil

    Adding Engine Oil Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and Recommended Engine Oil tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your minutes, and recheck the oil level on engine’s performance and longevity. the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 above the upper mark;...
  • Page 338 0W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your vehicle to given for a conventional motor oil: it optimum engine protection. Make...

  • Page 339: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter

    Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter WASHER OIL FILTER according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
  • Page 340 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Install a new oil filter according to Replace the engine oil fill cap. the instructions that come with it. Start the engine. The oil pressure Make sure to clean off any dirt indicator should go out within 5 Improper disposal of engine oil can be and dust on the contacting surface seconds.

  • Page 341: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent distilled water.
  • Page 342 Engine Coolant The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. RADIATOR CAP the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX coolant if it is low. and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.

  • Page 343: Windshield Washers

    Windshield Washers Fill the reservoir with a good-quality LEVEL GAUGE windshield washer fluid. This increases the cleaning capability and Do not use engine antif reeze or a prevents freezing in cold weather. vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze When you refill the reservoir, clean can damage your vehicle’s paint, while the edges of the windshield wiper...

  • Page 344: Transmission Fluid

    Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it DIPSTICK with a clean cloth. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as Check the fluid level with the engine shown in the illustration.
  • Page 345 Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other than Honda Always use Honda ATF DW-1 ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Honda (automatic transmission fluid). new vehicle warranty. 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 346: Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid Check the fluid level in the brake Using any non-Honda brake fluid can fluid reservoir monthly. cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake Independent of the Maintenance system flushed and refilled with Minder information, replace the Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid brake fluid every 3 years.

  • Page 347: Power Steering Fluid

    Maintenance replacement, but have the power Minder (see page steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the timing belt every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you regularly A low power steering fluid level can drive your vehicle in any of the indicate a leak in the system.

  • Page 348: Lights

    Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass cargo area or pull a trailer, from contact with your skin or hard readjustment may be required.
  • Page 349 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Turn on the headlights to test the ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR one-quarter turn clockwise to lock new bulb. it in place. Passenger’s side Push the electrical connector onto Reinstall the engine coolant the bulb. reserve tank.
  • Page 350 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Low Beam Headlight BULB one-quarter turn clockwise to lock HOLDING CLIP it in place. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. Put the inner fender cover in place. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR Install the holding clip.
  • Page 351 Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ FASTENER BULB SPLASH Parking Light Bulb SEPARATOR DUCT SOCKET To change a bulb on the driver’s side, Remove the socket from the STAY headlight assembly by turning it remove the fastener with a flat-tip screwdriver, and remove the splash one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
  • Page 352 Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing a Front HOLDING CLIP clockwise to lock it in place. Side Marker Light Bulb To change the bulb on the Insert the socket back into the driver’s side, start the engine, headlight assembly.
  • Page 353 Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs headlight assembly. Turn it BULB COVER clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip.
  • Page 354 Lights Turn on the lights to make sure SCREW the new bulb is working. Align the clips on the taillight assembly with the holes in the body, then push the taillight assembly into place. Tighten the two mounting screws securely and reinstall the covers.
  • Page 355 Lights Replacing a Fog Light Bulb BULB UNDER COVER Your vehicle uses halogen light bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
  • Page 356 Lights Push the electrical connector back BULB HOLDING CLIP onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb. Passenger’s side Reinstall the under cover and holding clips, and then push in the head of each clip.

  • Page 357: Cleaning The Seat Belts

    Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up around the openings of Floor Mats the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the OPENING openings with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 358: Dust And Pollen Filter

    Unlock in your vehicle. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control If you use a non-Honda floor mat, system. Lock make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat Have your dealer replace this filter anchors.

  • Page 359: Audio Antenna

    Audio Antenna, Wiper Blades Audio Antenna Wiper Blades Front Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. WIPER ARMS Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
  • Page 360 Wiper Blades Pivot the blade assembly toward Rear WIPER ARM the wiper arm until it releases from the wiper arm. When replacing a wiper blade, make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield. LOCK TAB Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm:...
  • Page 361 Wiper Blades Examine the new wiper blades. If BLADE REINFORCEMENT BLADE they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge, remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade, and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade.
  • Page 362 Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Push down the lock tab. Make sure the wiper blade assembly locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. Front wiper arm Lower the passenger’s side first, INDENT then the driver’s side.

  • Page 363: Tires

    Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Even though your vehicle is tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check tread, and correctly inflated.
  • Page 364 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures The compact spare tire pressure is: tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) miles/kilometers), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 most normal driving conditions.
  • Page 365 Tires Tire Inspection A tire this worn gives very little INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you traction on wet roads. You should should also examine the tires for replace the tire if you can see three damage, foreign objects, and wear. or more tread wear indicators.
  • Page 366 Tires Tire Service Life The last four digits of the TIN (tire Tire Maintenance The service life of your tires is identification number) are found on In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, the sidewall of the tire and indicate correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving the date of manufacture (See...
  • Page 367 When the tires are rotated, make sure the air pressures are checked. Front Front Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. (For Non-directional (For Directional Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
  • Page 368 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front Installing improper tires on your rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
  • Page 369 For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire 18 x 7J or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed Tires be required by local laws under below, made by Security Chain certain conditions.
  • Page 370 Tires When installing chains, follow the Wheels manufacturer’s instructions, and Clean the wheels as you would the mount them as tight as you can. rest of the exterior. Wash them with Using the wrong chains, or not Make sure they are not contacting the same solution, and rinse them properly installing chains, can the brake lines or suspension.

  • Page 371: Checking The Battery

    Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW white or yellowish powder). To needed, see your dealer or a remove it, cover the terminals with a qualified mechanic. solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and turn brown.

  • Page 372: Vehicle Storage

    Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage If your vehicle’s battery is Vehicle Storage disconnected, or goes dead, the time If you need to park your vehicle for setting may be lost. To reset the time, an extended period (more than 1 The battery gives off explosive see page month), there are several things you...

  • Page 373: Interior Care

    Vehicle Storage, Interior Care Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front and rear wiper Leather the transmission in Park. blade arms with a folded towel or EX-L models rag so they do not touch the Vacuum dirt and dust from the Block the rear wheels.
  • Page 374 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 375: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........

  • Page 376: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not use your compact spare INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get tire on another vehicle unless it is your regular tire repaired or replaced, the same make and model. and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

  • Page 377: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Open the tailgate. Pull up the HOOK REMOVABLE TRAY stop in a safe place to change it. handle on the removable tray. Drive slowly along the shoulder until Then remove the hook, and hook you get to an exit or an area to stop it to the hole on the cargo side...
  • Page 378 Changing a Flat Tire SPARE TIRE HOLDER HOOK SPARE TIRE PLASTIC COVER WHEEL NUT WRENCH The spare tire is stored Attach the short end of the wheel Lift up the spare tire holder, then underneath the cargo area. nut wrench to the spare tire holder slide the hook and lift down the Remove the plastic cover on the shaft.
  • Page 379 Changing a Flat Tire To reinstall the spare tire holder, WHEEL NUT slide the hook, lift up the spare tire holder and attach it to the hook. Attach the longer section of the wrench to the spare tire holder shaft. Turn the wrench clockwise.
  • Page 380 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
  • Page 381 Changing a Flat Tire HOOK REMOVABLE TRAY PLASTIC BAG TOOL KIT CASE Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Put the flat tire into the plastic bag, Store the jack and tools in the tool the same crisscross pattern. Have which is stored in the tool kit case. kit case.
  • Page 382 Changing a Flat Tire CARGO HOOK Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools BELT securely before driving. Bore through the bag, and pass Place the flat tire in the cargo area, the holding belt through the hole and thread the belt through the of the bag and the wheel of the flat...
  • Page 383 Changing a Flat Tire Your vehicle’s original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. To replace a tire, refer to Always ensure that the spare tire holder Changing a Tire with TPMS (see is installed onto the hook and the page holder is then completely raised into place.
  • Page 384 If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to the start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly START (III) position. If the on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
  • Page 385 If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical In this case, the starter motor’s problem, such as no power to the speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump. Check all the fuses than normal, when you turn the (see page ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run.

  • Page 386: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it A battery can explode if you do seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
  • Page 387 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Keep the ends of the jumper cables vehicle, have an assistant start away from each other and any metal that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. on the vehicle until everything is disconnected.

  • Page 388: If The Engine Overheats

    If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the the high heat is due to overloading,...
  • Page 389 If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and check radiator reserve tank (see page counterclockwise, without the temperature gauge.
  • Page 390 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System off the engine. Turn on the hazard Indicator Indicator warning lights. If the charging system indicator This indicator should never come comes on brightly when the on when the engine is running.

  • Page 391: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the battery in your vehicle has while driving, it means one been disconnected or gone dead, of the engine’s emissions control these codes may be erased. It can If you keep driving with the systems may have a problem.

  • Page 392: Brake System Indicator

    Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road immediate action. A problem in one when it is safe. Because of the long The brake system indicator normally part of the system’s dual circuit distance needed to stop, it is...
  • Page 393 Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually If there is a problem with the power door lock system and you cannot unlock the driver’s door, use the release lever. If you cannot also unlock the tailgate due to the power door lock system malfunction, see page and open the tailgate manually.

  • Page 394: Fuses

    Fuses INTERIOR (Driver’s side) INTERIOR (Passenger’s side) UNDER-HOOD NOTCH FUSE BOX FUSE LABEL The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The passenger’s side interior fuse The under-hood fuse box is on the three fuse boxes. box is on the lower passenger’s side driver’s side.
  • Page 395 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages 394 395 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid or the fuse label, which fuse or fuses control that component.
  • Page 396 Fuses BLOWN FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSES FUSE PULLER Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a blown wire inside the Your vehicle has spare fuses on the under-hood fuse box and all the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with back of the under-hood fuse box fuses in the interior fuse boxes by one of the spare fuses of the same...
  • Page 397 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.

  • Page 398: Fuse Locations

    Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Not Used 50 A IG Main 7.5 A Fan Relay 40 A Rear Defroster Not Used 15 A Hazard 20 A Horn, Stop Not Used (15 A) Trailer 15 A IG Coil 15 A FI Sub Not Used...

  • Page 399: Interior Fuse Box

    Fuse Locations No. Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side) 7.5 A 7.5 A Accessory, Key, Lock 7.5 A Accessory 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A Moonroof 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining 20 A Rear Left Power Window 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket 20 A...
  • Page 400 Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side) 15 A Accessory Power Socket (Cargo) Not Used 10 A Lumbar Support 15 A Seat Heater Not Used Not Used Not Used If equipped Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Right Headlight High Beam 20 A...

  • Page 401: Emergency Towing

    Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, On 2WD models If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or There are two ways to tow your be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle vehicle: the ground, do this: with just a rope or chain.
  • Page 402 Emergency Towing Improper towing preparation will Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if damage the transmission. Follow the bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the above procedure exactly.

  • Page 403: Technical Information

    Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ....... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ......includes information you should Tire Labeling .........

  • Page 404: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
  • Page 405 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped on the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 406: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 196.8 in (4,999 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 74.7 in (1,898 mm) 18.5 US gal (70.0 ) Height 65.7 in (1,670 mm) Engine Change 1.74 US gal (6.6 ) Wheelbase 110.1 in (2,797 mm) coolant Total 2.27 US gal (8.6 ) Track Front/Rear...
  • Page 407 Specifications Lights Fuses Headlights High 60 W (HB3) Interior Driver’s side See page or the fuse label 55 W (H11) attached on the side panel. Front turn signal/parking lights 24/2 2 CP (Amber) Passenger’s side See page or the fuse label Front side marker lights attached to the inside of the fuse Front Fog lights...
  • Page 408 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 409 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.

  • Page 410: Tire Labeling

    Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Size The tire identification number (TIN) have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they is a group of numbers and letters you should be aware of are should be replaced with tires of the that look like the following example.
  • Page 411 Tire Labeling Glossary of Tire Terminology Treadwear Indicators (TWI) Cold Tire Pressure The tire air Means the projections within the pressure when the vehicle has been principal grooves designed to give a parked for at least three hours or visual indication of the degrees of driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Page 412 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, Driving on a significantly under- provided), should be checked your vehicle has been inflated tire causes the tire to monthly when cold and inflated to equipped with a tire pressure overheat and can lead to tire failure.
  • Page 413 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.

  • Page 414: Emissions Controls

    It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
  • Page 415 Recirculation (EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that system takes some of the exhaust equivalent for repairs.

  • Page 416: Three Way Catalytic Converters

    HC, CO, and NOx. Replacement units must be original Honda parts or their equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS The three way catalytic converters must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take Defective three way catalytic place.

  • Page 417: Emissions Testing

    Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for an the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
  • Page 418 Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 When traffic conditions allow, let mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least the vehicle coast for several 20 minutes.
  • Page 419 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects ..... Authorized Manuals ..... 2012 Crosstour...

  • Page 420: Customer Service Information

    Bella International P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...

  • Page 421: Warranty Coverages

    Performance Warranty these two Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the warranties cover your vehicle’s Honda accessories are covered 2012 Honda warranty information emissions control systems. Time, under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle...

  • Page 422: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to inform Transport Canada.

  • Page 423: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)

    2010-2012 Crosstour L4/V6 Body Repair Manual 31TP6620 2012 Crosstour Owner’s Manual 31TP6820 2012 Crosstour Navigation System Owner’s Manual 31TP6M20 2012 Crosstour Honda Service History 31TP6Q20 2012 Crosstour Technology Reference Guide HON-R Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired...
  • Page 424 Index Automatic Transmission ....Fluid ........... Capacity, Fluid ......Parking ........Accessories ........Shifting ........System Indicator ....57, ACCESSORY Shift Lever Position Wear Indicators ......(Ignition Key Position) ....Indicators ....... Braking System ......Accessory Power Sockets .... Shift Lever Positions ....

  • Page 425: Index

    Index CAUTION, Explanation of ..... Child Seats ........CD Care ......... LATCH ......... CD Changer ......149, Tether Anchorage Points ..DANGER, Explanation of ....Ceiling Light ........Childproof Door Locks ....Dashboard ........3, Certification Label ......Cleaning the Seat Belts ....
  • Page 426 Index Driving ........... Overheated Engine ....Towing ........Economy ........Driving Position Memory Emergency Brake ......Fan, Interior ........Emergency Flashers ...... System ........Features ......... Dual Temperature Control ..Emergency Towing ...... Filling the Fuel Tank ....Emissions Controls .......
  • Page 427 Index Fuel ..........Glove Box ........Hood, Opening and Closing ..Check Fuel Cap Message ..Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Horn ..........4, Fill Door and Cap ...... (GVWR) ......296, Gauge ........... Low Fuel Indicator ..... Octane Requirement ....
  • Page 428 Index Indicators ......... VSA Off ........Jump Starting ........ ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ....VSA System ......... Brake (Parking and Brake Indicators, Instrument Panel ..System) ......57, Infant Restraint ....... Charging System ....56, Infant Seats ........Keys ..........
  • Page 429 Index Locks Memory, Driving Position ... Selecting Proper Viscosity Meters, Gauges ......55, Chart ........Anti-theft Steering Column ..Childproof Door ......Methanol in Gasoline ....ON (Ignition Key Position) ... Mirrors ........... Onboard Refueling Vapor Fuel Fill Door ......
  • Page 430 Index Power Socket Locations ....Rearview Mirror ......Power Windows ......Rearview Mirror with Rearview Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ..Camera Display ......Safety Belts ........8, Protecting Adults and Teens ..Rear Window Defogger ....Safety Defects, Reporting ....
  • Page 431 Index Seats Spare Tire Starting the Engine ....... Adjusting ........Inflating ........In Cold Weather at High Folding ......... Specifications ......Altitude ........Heaters ........Spark Plugs ........With a Dead Battery ....Security System ......241 Specifications ........ Steam Coming from Engine ..
  • Page 432 Index Taking Care of the Unexpected . Tires ..........Treadwear ........Technical Descriptions Air Pressure ......Trip Meter ........DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Chains ........Turn Signals ........Emissions Control Systems ..Checking Wear ......Three Way Catalytic Compact Spare ......
  • Page 433 Index Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) Windows System ........Auto Reverse ......VSA Off Indicator ....58, Operating the Power ....VSA Off Switch ......Rear, Defogger ......VSA System Indicator ..58, Windshield Vehicle Storage ......Cleaning ........

  • Page 434: Service Information Summary

    Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Rear Differential Fluid: 2WD models only number of 87 or higher. Front/Rear: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not use ATF. 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 )
  • Page 435 DELIVERY DATE The information and specifications included (Date sold to original retail purchaser) in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications or...

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