2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR wiper blades

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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Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
The washer level indicator
will come on when the level is low
(see page). Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
62
Canadian models only
Windshield Washers
339
LEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

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Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the audio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Bef ore entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, remove the
antenna.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace f ront and rear wiper
blade:
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Raise the driver’s side first, then the
passenger’s side.
1.
Front wiper arm
A udio A ntenna, Wiper Blades
A udio A ntenna
Wiper Blades
355
WIPER ARMS
Front
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the lock
tab to prevent scratches, then
push up on the lock tab caref ully
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
2.
Wiper Blades
356
WIPER ARM
LOCK TAB
Rear

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Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Make sure the three rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
3. 4.
Wiper Blades
357
BLADE
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
TOP

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Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down
thelocktab.Makesurethewiper
blade assembly locks in place.
Make sure the tab on the blade
assembly fits in the indent of the
wiper blade and the blade is
completely installed. Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
Lower the passenger’s side f irst,
then the driver’s side.
5. 6.
7.
Front wiper arm
Wiper Blades
358
INDENT
TAB

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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
...
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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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System .311
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 58,311
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VSA Of f Switch .312
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VSA System Indicator . 58,311
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Vehicle Storage .368
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Ventilation .132
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VIN .400
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Viscosity, Oil .334
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Voice Control System . 127,177
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .417
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 339
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Indicator .62
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Operation .68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 362
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Compact Spare .372
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Wrench, Nut .375 Windows
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Auto Reverse .107
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Operating the Power . 106
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
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Def roster .130
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Washers .68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .355
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Operation .68
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Worn Tires .361
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 397
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XM
Radio .143, 190
U.S. only
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