2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR trailer

Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
1.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
High Beam Headlight
Lights
344
STAYHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

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Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
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.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
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Passenger’s side
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
351
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
TAB
UNDER COVER
BULB
HOLDING CLIPSHalogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.

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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Take the jack, tools and the bag
out of the tool kit case.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake. If you are towing a
trailer, unhitch it.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Open the tailgate. Pull up the
handle on the removable tray.
Then remove the hook, and hook
it to the hole on the cargo side
panel (see page ).
Thetoolsandjackareunderthe
cargo area behind the utility box.
Remove the utility box by lif ting it
up with the handle (see page ).
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2. 1. 120
121
Changing a Flat Tire
373
HOOK
JACK
SPARE TIRE
TOOLS REMOVABLE TRAY
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

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No. Circuits Protected
Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected No.
Circuits Protected
Amps.
11
12
21
22
23
24
25 26
31
32
33
34
35
3637
38
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
ABS/VSA
ABS/VSA Motor
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
120 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
40 A 30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
60 A
30 ANot Used
Sub Fan Motor
Wiper Motor
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Passenger’s Side Light Main 4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 Not Used
IG Main
Fan Relay
Rear Defroster
Not Used
Hazard
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Trailer
IG Coil
FI Sub
Not Used
Not Used
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Back Up, FI ECU
Heater Motor
MG Clutch
50 A
7.5 A 40 A
15 A
20 A
(15 A) 15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 40 A
7.5 A
Use this space for the trailer light, if it is
installed.
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Fuse Locations
394
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
On 4WD models On 2WD models
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Emergency Towing
397
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.

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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 371
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Emissions Control Systems . 410
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .412
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 237
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .412
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Time, Setting the .238
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Timing Belt .343
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Tire Chains .365
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 373
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Tire Inf ormation .406
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Tire Labeling .406
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 313,408
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59, 313
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .408
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TPMS Indicator . 59,314 ...............................................
Tires .359
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Air Pressure .360
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Chains .365
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Checking Wear .361
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Compact Spare .372
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Inf lation .359
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Inspection .361
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Replacing .364
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Rotating .363
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Service Lif e .362
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Snow .365
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Specif ications .403
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Terminology .407
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Tools, Tire Changing . 373
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .316
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Emergency Wrecker . 397
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Pre-Tow Checklist .320
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Weight Limit .316
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .340
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Fluid Selection .341
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Identif ication Number . 401
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Shif ting the Automatic . 302.....................................
Treadwear .361
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Trip Meter .65
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Turn Signals .70
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .371
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Unleaded Gasoline .282
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 161,171,211,222
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USB Flash Memory Device . 168,219
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 336
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Utility Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .120
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 295
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Vehicle Dimensions .402
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 400
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