2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR Cargo

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 61)
❙Moonroof Switch (P113 )
❙Map Lights (P 143)
❙Front Seat (P 133)
❙Seat Belts (P 32)
❙Side Airbags (P 46)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 59)
❙Ceiling Light (P 142)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 49)
❙Grab Handle
❙Cargo Area Light (P 143)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 62)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 152)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 147)
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 165)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 147)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 165)
❙Coat Hook (P 148)
❙Center Pocket *
(P 152)
❙Rear Seat (P 139)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 148)
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
(P 515)
Flat Tire (P 517)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 534) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner

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Controls
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it. ■Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
uIf it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.
■ Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:
uAvoid possible damage.uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 66
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to put your hands between the tailgate
and the cargo area when closing the gate.
When you are storing or picking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuUsing the Tailgate Release Button
Controls
Using the Tailgate Release ButtonWhen all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can open the
tailgate if you carry the smart entry remote.
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed from outside.
1Using the Tailgate Release Button
• Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
• A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can unlock the tailgate if a person who is
carrying it is within range.
• Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper
sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.
Models with smart entry system
Tailgate Release
Button
Models with smart entry system
Inner Handle
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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
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Controls
Rear Seats
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the rear seat to make room for
cargo. ■To fold down the seat
1. Lower the rear head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into the seat-back.
2.Pull the release lever.
2. Pull the release lever.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints. 2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 137
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
Remove any items from the rear seat cushion before
you fold down the rear seat.
When you fold down one side of the rear seats and
use the non-recessed part of the cargo area, make
sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly forward
and cause injury if you have to brake hard.
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 51
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Pull
Release
Lever
From the rear door side
LeverFrom the cargo area side
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations: • When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Only the cargo area light comes on when the
tailgate is opened. ■ OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
• When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.
• When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
• When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features *
P. 281
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations: • When you lock the driver’s door.
• When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
.
• When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch.
• When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, or without the key in the ignition switch,
the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position On
Off
Rear
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses. ■ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■ OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the tailgate.
■Map Lights1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
■Cargo Area Lights
Off
On
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
■ Accessory power socket (cargo area)
Open the cover to use it.
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
■Coat Hook1Coat Hook
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
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