2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR key battery

Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER

Inst rument s and Cont rols

2012 Crosstour

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To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail. Be caref ul when removing
this screw as the head of the screw
can strip out. Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by caref ully prying on the edge
with a coin.
Remove the old battery, and insert
a new battery into the back of the
cover with the side f acing down.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations
for battery disposal.
Install the parts in reverse order.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
CONT INUED
Remote Transmitter
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NOTE:
SCREW COIN
BATTERY

Inst rument s and Cont rols

2012 Crosstour

Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery. You can make calls using a name in
the HFL phonebook or any phone
number. You can also redial the last
number called.Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial. Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Making a Call
Call DialCall Dial
Call Dial
To make a call using a
name in the HFL phonebook: To make a call using a
phone number:
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Features

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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Starting the Engine
301
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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Driving

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CONT INUED
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Accessories .292
ACCESSORY ...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 79
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 114
..................
Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 334
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
..........
Airbag System Components . 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 126
.........................................
Usage .127
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .359
......................................
Antif reeze .337
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58, 309
...................................
Operation .309
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 79
..............................
Audio Antenna .355
................................
Audio System .134
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 246..............
Automatic Transmission . 302
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .402
.......................................
Shif ting .302
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .302
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 302
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 305
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .236
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 386
............................
Jump Starting .382
..............................
Maintenance .367
............................
Specif ications .403
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 281
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .114
........
HandsFreeLink. 253
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 309
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 282
....................
Bulb Replacement .349 ...........................................
Fluid .342
.......................................
Parking .112
.................
System Indicator . 57,388
........................
Wear Indicators .308
.............................
Braking System .308
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 282
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .349
..............................
Brake Lights .349
.................................
Fog Lights .351
................
Front Parking Lights . 347
.................................
Headlights .344
................................
Rear Lights .349
............................
Specif ications .403
............
Turn Signal Lights . 347,349
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .344, 351
............................
Capacities Chart .402
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
..........................
Cargo Area Light .122
.............................
Carrying Cargo .294Bluetooth
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Tailgate............................
Open Indicator .60
.................................
Opening the .91
Seats
......................................
Adjusting .93
.........................................
Folding .97
.......................................
Heaters .100
............................
Security System . 241
.........................
Select/Reset Knob .63
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 135
...............................
Serial Number .400
..............................
Service Minder .325
...........................
Service Manual .419
.........
Service Station Procedures . 283
..........................
Setting the Clock .238
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 302
........................
Shif t Lock Release .305
................................
Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9,28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .28
...............................
Signaling Turns .70
.....................................
Snow Tires .365
................................
Sound System .134 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .372
............................
Specif ications .403
....................................
Spark Plugs .402
................................
Specif ications .402
................................
Speed Control .246
................................
Speed Limiter .305
...................................
Speedometer .63
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.............................
Airbag Service .31
......
Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
.............................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .301
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .301
................
With a Dead Battery . 382
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 384
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 234,253
...................
Stereo Sound System . 134
......................................
Sun Visors .117
........................
Sunglasses Holder .117
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
......................................
Servicing .31
.........................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
...................
System Components . 21
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) . 142,189
..................................
Synthetic Oil .334
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