2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR cruise control

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
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(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items
Contents
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Index .I
Service Inf ormation Summary ........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .125
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Bef ore Driving .281
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Driving .299
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Maintenance .323
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .371
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T echnical Inf ormation .399
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .415
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .419
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Owner's Identification Form
Index
Book Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance

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2012 Crosstour Online Reference

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
HORN
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.70,
73)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH CENTER DISPLAY
SELECTOR KNOB (P.
74)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.73)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.30)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 68)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.76)
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)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P. 57)
(P.58)
(P.
62)
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.
62)
(P.56) (P.
60)
(P.59)
(P.61)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) (P.60)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61
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PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57)
(P.58) FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62) (P.61)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.58)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P.57)
(P.56,
386)
(P.56, 386)
(P.56,387) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62)

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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
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Main Indicator

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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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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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The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle. Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions................
Climate Control System . 126
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Audio System .134
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Audio System .135
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 136
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Playing the XM
Radio . 143
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Playing Discs .149
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 158
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PlayinganiPod
. 159
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iPod
Error Messages . 167
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .168
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .176
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Audio System .177
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 178
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Playing the XM
Radio . 190
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Playing Discs .197
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 208
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PlayinganiPod
. 209
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i
Pod
Error Messages . 218
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .219 USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages .228
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 229
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Protecting Your Discs . 231
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Remote Audio Controls . 234
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Auxiliary Input Jack .236
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Radio Thef t Protection . 237
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Setting the Clock .238
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Security System .241
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Compass .242
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Cruise Control .246
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .249
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HandsFreeLink. 253
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 277
Rearview Mirror with Rearview .........................
Camera Display .278
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Features
Features
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h). Thecruisecontrolsystemcanbe
lefton,evenwhenitisnotinuse.
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Using the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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RES/
ACCEL
BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON CRUISE BUTTON
SET/DECEL
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

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You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will slow
down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel cruise control. To resume
the set speed, press the RES/
ACCEL button. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel comes on.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel goes out. When
the vehicle slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/DECEL
button.
CONT INUED
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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NOTE:

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