2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR manual transmission

(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
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2012 Crosstour Online Reference

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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µ To shif t to second,
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shif t lever. This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshif t to f irst gear
when you come to a stop.
Use second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surf ace or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a
trailer. To shif t f rom second to
first, press the release button on the
f ront of the shif t lever. This position
locks the transmission in f irst gear.
By upshif ting and downshif ting
through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can
operate this transmission much like
a manual transmission without a
clutch pedal.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) f or your
speed and acceleration.
To shift from D to D3,
press the shif t lever release button.
This position is similar to D, except
only the f irst three gears are
selected. Use D3 when towing a
trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D3 can also keep the
transmission f rom cycling between
third and f ourth gears in stop-and-go
driving. Second (2)
First (1)
Drive (D)
Drive (D3)
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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
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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
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Transmission Fluid .340
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Automatic Transmission . 340
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Brake Fluid .342
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Power Steering Fluid . 343
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Timing Belt .343
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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
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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.
Maint enance
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CONT INUED
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear.......................................
Seatback .97
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Economy, Fuel .289
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .311
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Emergencies .371
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Battery, Jump Starting . 382
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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
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting .382
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
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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
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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
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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
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Brake .342
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Power Steering .343
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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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