2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR Owners Manual

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Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child’s safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front: • Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the seat.
■ Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior. ■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system *
/climate control
system *
as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system *
/climate control system *
in the same manner
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models
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Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator Cap U.S. models
U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian models
Doorjambs
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators ............................................ 70
Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 82
Gauges and Displays
Gauges .............................................. 83
Information Display............................ 84
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Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then
goes off.
● Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is released.
● Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.
● The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the parking
brake not fully released.
● Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking
brake is released. Check the brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator comes on while
driving P. 536
● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 536
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
● Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off when the
engine starts.
● Comes on when the engine oil pressure is
low.
● Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 534
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off either when the
engine starts or after several seconds if the
engine is not started. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders
is detected.
● Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 553
● Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 535
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off when the engine
starts.
● Comes on when the battery is not charging.
● Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating and
cooling system *
/climate control system *
and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 534
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
● Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are
not wearing a seat belt when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w *1
.
● If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt,
the indicator comes on about six seconds later.
● Blinks while driving if either you or the front
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.
● The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you
and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.
● Stays on after you or the front passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
* Not available on all models
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