2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR center console

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64 Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Trip Meter .65
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 66
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Maintenance Minder . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 68
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Tailgate .91
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Seats .93
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Front Seat Power Adjustments . 93..........................
Head Restraints .94
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split .........................
Rear Seatback .97
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Armrests .99
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Seat Heaters .100
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
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Mirrors .104
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Power Windows .106
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Moonroof .110
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Parking Brake .112
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Interior Convenience Items . 113
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Beverage Holders .114
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Console Compartment . 115
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Glove Box .116
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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Sun Visors .117
Hidden Removable Utility .........................................
Box .118
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Floor Storage Compartments . 119
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Vanity Mirror .120
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Coat Hook .120
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Center Pockets .120
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Interior Lights .121
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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2012 Crosstour

The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
A beverage holder is located in the
armrest.
To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. Because of the sensors
f or the side airbag cutof f system,
there is no heater in the passenger’s
seat-back. The ignition switch must
be in the ON (II) position to use the
heaters.
CONT INUED
EX-L models
ArmrestsSeat Heaters
Seats, Seat Heaters
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Rear
Front
Driver’s
Seat
Passenger’s
Seat
HEATERS

Inst rument s and Cont rols

2012 Crosstour

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

Inst rument s and Cont rols

2012 Crosstour

The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
pulling up on the lid. Your vehicle has three accessory
power sockets. These are located on
the front of the center console, in the
console compartment and lef t side
panel in the cargo area.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Beverage Holders
Accessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
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FrontRear
Front

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2012 Crosstour

Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows, set as follows:
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature with the
driver’s side temperature control
so the airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
For f aster def ogging, manually set
the fan speed to high.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
When the indicator in the button is on, the SYNC
indicator also comes on. The f ront
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console, and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console.
This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, manually set the
fanspeedtohigh.Youcanalso
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel under each corner vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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3.
4.
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Rear Window Def ogger But t on
Mode Cont rol Windshield Def rost er But t on
Climate Control System
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Features

2012 Crosstour

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
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 af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER POCKETS
DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA

Bef ore Driving

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