2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR instrument panel

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
with the DRL. There may also be a
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)on
2WD models and 2.5 U.S. gal (9.6
)
on 4WD models of f uel remaining in
the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. 70
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241 High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

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Lights Indicator

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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . 78
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Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control
Fog L ight Indicator
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Main Indicator

2012 Crosstour

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper zone. If it reaches the red
(hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. Turn to page for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine cooling system.This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display af ter you start the engine.
For more inf ormation, see page .
The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation. 285
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Gauges
Temperature Gauge
Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Message
Maintenance Minder
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

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If equipped
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
SELECTOR KNOB REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.73)
(P.30)
(P.68)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.76) INTERFACE DIAL HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.74)
CENTER DISPLAY
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
(P.70,
73) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.246)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.234)
(P.312)
(P.253) (P.100)(P.
135 )
(P.75/
106)(P.177) (P.75/
106)1
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µµ
µ Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
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Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights
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This f eature turns of f the headlights,
all other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights within 15
seconds after you remove the key
and close the driver’s door.The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
If you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door,
the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position with the lights
turned on by setting the switch in
the ‘‘AUTO’’ position, but do not
open the door, the lights turn of f
af ter 3 minutes.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
The automatic lighting of f f eature
activates if you leave the headlight
switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’
position or if the lights are turned on
by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’
position, and you remove the key,
then open and close the driver’s door. Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
Daytime Running Lights
Turn Signals and Headlights
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The select/reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position and the parking
lights on.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f , or the
daytime running lights are on.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
CONT INUED
Fog L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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SELECT/RESET KNOB

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Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormal
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds. If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to or . Turning the select/
reset knob to the right until you hear
a beep will cancel the reduced
brightness. The level of brightness is shown on
the inf ormation display while you
adjust it. It goes out about 5 seconds
af ter you f inish adjusting. Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
U.S. model is shown.

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