2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR automatic transmission fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions for simple
maintenance tasks you may want
to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U
.S .Vehicles: ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .324
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Maintenance Minder . 325
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Fluid Locations .332
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Adding Engine Oil .333
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .335
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Engine Coolant .337
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Windshield Washers .339
.......................
Transmission Fluid .340
..........
Automatic Transmission . 340
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Brake Fluid .342
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Power Steering Fluid . 343
....................................
Timing Belt .343
.............................................
Lights .344
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
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Floor Mats .353
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 354
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Audio Antenna .355
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Wiper Blades .355
...............................................
Tires .359
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Checking the Battery . 367
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Vehicle Storage .368
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Interior Care .369
419
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission
Check the f luid level monthly.
See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See .
Lights Check the operation
.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. U.S. Vehicles:
288
288
340 342
359
344
Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
330
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Maint enance
page
of all the lights monthly. See page

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Fluid Locations
332
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
1. 2.
3.
4.
Automatic Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
340
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
DIPSTICK

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If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the Maintenance Minder (see
page ).
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
Always use Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission f luid).
5.
6.
331
T ransmission Fluid
341
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Use only Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission f luid). Do not mix with
other transmission f luids.
Using transmission f luid other than
Honda ATF DW-1 may cause
deterioration in transmission operation
and durability, and could result in
damage to the transmission.
Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Honda
ATF DW-1 is not covered by the Honda
new vehicle warranty.

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Specif ications
402
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
Seating Capacities Capacities
110.1 in (2,797 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
196.8 in (4,999 mm)
74.7 in (1,898 mm)
65.7 in (1,670 mm)
64.9 in (1,648 mm)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
1.74 US gal (6.6)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
8.3 US qt (7.9)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
0.43 US qt (0.41
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC VCM 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change 2WD
4WD
Total 2WD
4WD
Change
Total
Change
Total
1
2

Technical Inf ormation

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CONT INUED
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Accessories .292
ACCESSORY ...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 79
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 334
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 126
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Usage .127
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Air Pressure, Tires .359
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Antif reeze .337
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58, 309
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Operation .309
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
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Audio Antenna .355
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Audio System .134
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 246..............
Automatic Transmission . 302
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Capacity, Fluid .402
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Shif ting .302
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .302
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Shif t Lever Positions . 302
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Shif t Lock Release . 305
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Auxiliary Input Jack .236
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 386
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Jump Starting .382
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Maintenance .367
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Specif ications .403
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Bef ore Driving . 281
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .114
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HandsFreeLink. 253
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Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 309
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Break-in, New Linings . 282
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Bulb Replacement .349 ...........................................
Fluid .342
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Parking .112
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System Indicator . 57,388
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Wear Indicators .308
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Braking System .308
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 282
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .349
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Brake Lights .349
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Fog Lights .351
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Front Parking Lights . 347
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Headlights .344
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Rear Lights .349
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Specif ications .403
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Turn Signal Lights . 347,349
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Bulbs, Halogen .344, 351
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Capacities Chart .402
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Cargo Area Light .122
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Carrying Cargo .294Bluetooth
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CONT INUED
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear.......................................
Seatback .97
..............................
Economy, Fuel .289
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .311
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Emergencies .371
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Battery, Jump Starting . 382
...........
Brake System Indicator . 388
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Changing a Flat Tire . 373
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Charging System Indicator . 386
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Checking the Fuses . 390
Fuel Fill Door, Opening ................................
Manually .389
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting .382
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387..................
Overheated Engine . 384
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Towing .398
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .397
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Emissions Controls .410
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Emissions Testing .413
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 337
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .380
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387
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Oil Lif e Indicator .325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 333
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Overheating .384
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Specif ications .402
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Speed Limiter .305
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Starting .301
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Engine Speed Limiter . 305
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Ethanol in Gasoline .283
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 410
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Driving .299
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Economy .289
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
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Dual Temperature Control . 131
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 354 ...................................
Fan, Interior .129
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Features .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 283
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .354
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Oil .335
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 373
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Floor Mats .353
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Floor Storage Compartment . 119
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 341
..........................................
Brake .342
..........................
Power Steering .343
..................
Windshield Washer . 339
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Fog Lights .73
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Folding Rear Seats .97
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
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