2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR timing belt

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
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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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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission and transfer fluid (4WD only)
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid (4WD only)
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A
B
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2
3
4
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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the center
column on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C) or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles
(U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
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Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL. The timing belt should be replaced
according to the Maintenance
Minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (100,000 km) if you regularly
drive your vehicle in any of the
f ollowing conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently towing a trailer. 331
Timing Belt
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
343
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVELTM
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 418
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .353
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 56
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
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Power Socket Locations . 114
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Power Windows .106
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .42
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Radiator Overheating . 384
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Radio/CD Sound System . 134
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Radio Thef t Protection . 237
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Radio, XM
. 143, 190
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RDS .139, 182
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Readiness Codes .413
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 349
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Rear Seats, Folding .97
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 277...........................
Rearview Mirror .104
Rearview Mirror with Rearview .........................
Camera Display .278
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 93
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Ref ueling .283
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Reminder Indicators .56
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Remote Audio Controls . 234
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 335
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Fuses .390
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Light Bulbs .344
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Timing Belt .343
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Tires .364
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Wiper Blades .355
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 418
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .288, 337
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Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position . 303
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Rotation, Tire .363
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 371
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Emissions Control Systems . 410
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .412
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 237
Three Way Catalytic .................................
Converters .412
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Time, Setting the .238
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Timing Belt .343
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Tire Chains .365
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 373
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Tire Inf ormation .406
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Tire Labeling .406
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 313,408
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .59, 313
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .408
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TPMS Indicator . 59,314 ...............................................
Tires .359
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Air Pressure .360
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Chains .365
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Checking Wear .361
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Compact Spare .372
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Inf lation .359
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Inspection .361
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Replacing .364
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Rotating .363
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Service Lif e .362
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Snow .365
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Specif ications .403
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Terminology .407
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Tools, Tire Changing . 373
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .316
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Emergency Wrecker . 397
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Pre-Tow Checklist .320
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Weight Limit .316
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .340
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Fluid Selection .341
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Identif ication Number . 401
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Shif ting the Automatic . 302.....................................
Treadwear .361
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Trip Meter .65
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Turn Signals .70
Unexpected, Taking Care of ...............................................
the .371
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 404
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Unleaded Gasoline .282
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 161,171,211,222
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USB Flash Memory Device . 168,219
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 336
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Utility Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .120
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 295
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Vehicle Dimensions .402
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 400
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