2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 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
Book Ta ble of Contents
Chapter Ta ble of Contents
Navigation KeyYour Vehicle at a Glance

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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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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
(P.9,
23) HOMELINK BUTTONS
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE CLOCK
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.
9,23 )
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(Unlocking Fuel Fill
Door) (P. 80)
USB ADAPTER CABLEMIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.101)
(P.105)
(P.106)
(P .287)
Without navigation system is shown. (P.114,
115) (
P.236)
(P.161, 171,211,222)
(P.
302 )
(P.
134 ) (P.
242 )
(P.238)
(P.104)
(P.249)
(P.110)
(P.126)


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If equipped
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Control L ocations
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(P.55)
(P.63)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE CLOCK
COMPASS
AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(Unlocking Fuel Fill
Door) (P.80)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HOMELINK BUTTONS
USB ADAPTER CABLE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.101)
(P.105)
(P.106) (P.287)
(P.114,115)
Without navigation system is shown. (P.161,
171,211,222)
(P.236)
(P.302) (P.134) (P.126)
(P.
242 )
(P.238)
(P.104)
(P.249)
(P.110)

Inst rument s and Cont rols

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When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFFTherearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is of f .Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiper
on. Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON. 4. 3.
1.
2. Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Preparing to Drive .300
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Starting the Engine .301
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Automatic Transmission . 302
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Parking .307
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Braking System .308
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 309
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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aka Electronic Stability Control .......................
(ESC), System .311
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) .313
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Towing a Trailer .316
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA
) system, the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer.
Driving
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These indicators between the
tachometer and speedometer show
which position the shif t lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom Park to any position,
pressfirmlyonthebrakepedal,and
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON

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This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
frontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfrom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
305To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
DtoD3 D3 to 2 2to1
1to2
2toD3
D3 to D DtoN
NtoDRtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
CONT INUED
Park (P)
Shif t L ock Release Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Automatic Transmission
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