2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR adding oil

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil1.Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICEDo not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Main MenuTable of contents

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Index
Bluetooth® Audio ............................. 213, 266
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.... 320, 332, 367
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 449
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 451
Brake Assist System................................. 452
Fluid ....................................................... 481
Foot Brake .............................................. 450
Indicator ........................................... 70, 536
Parking Brake.......................................... 449
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 125
Bulb Replacement .................................... 484
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light,
Rear Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear
Side Marker Light ................................ 490
Fog Lights ............................................... 486
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ............... 489
Headlights .............................................. 484
High-Mount Brake Light........ .................. 492
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 492
Side Marker Lights .................................. 488
Bulb Specifications ........................... 546, 548
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Hook .............................................. 149
Carrying Cargo ................................. 411, 413
CD Player .................................. 173, 200, 239
Center Pocket ........................................... 152
Certification Label ................................... 550 Changing Bulbs
......................................... 484
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 534
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 61
Larger Children.......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 512
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 510
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Changing the Mode ................................ 157
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 159
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 158
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 157
Sensors.................................................... 162
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88
Coat Hook ................................................. 148
Compact Spare Tire .................. 517, 547, 549
Compass ............................................ 405, 407
Console Compartment ............................. 145 Controls
....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 479
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 478
Overheating ............................................ 532
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 425
Cruise Control ........................................... 432
Indicator.................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 146
Customer Service Information ................. 558
Customized Features ................................ 281
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 122
Dead Battery ............................................. 528
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 156, 159
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 551
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 119
Rearview Mirror....................................... 130
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 473
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 119
Display Button .................................. 186, 218
Door Mirrors ............................................. 131
Doors ........................................................... 91
Auto Door Locking .................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 101
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ................. 74
Door Open Indicator.................................. 31
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Index
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Numbers (Identification)......................... 550
O
Odometer ................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 472
Adding ................................................... 475
Checking ................................................ 473
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
Viscosity.................................................. 472
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 471
Moonroof ............................................... 113
Power Windows...................................... 110
Tailgate................................................... 105
Outside Temperature ................................ 86
Adjusting .................................................. 86
Overheating ............................................. 532
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ..................................................... 430
Pandora ®.......................................... 208, 261
Panic Mode ............................................... 109
Parking ..................................................... 453
Parking Brake ........................................... 449 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 70, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 119
Power Windows ........................................ 110
Precautions While Driving ....................... 424
Rain......................................................... 424
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 517
R
Radiator .................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 171, 193, 232
Radio (XM ®) ...................................... 197, 236
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 172, 195, 234
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 172, 195, 234
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 553
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 126
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 139
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 130
Refueling ................................................... 456
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 83
Gasoline .................................. 456, 546, 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 447, 500, 551
Remote Transmitter ................................... 94
Replacement Battery .................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 484 Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 493
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 495
Tires ........................................................ 503
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 552
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 85
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ........................................... 25
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 153
Seats .......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 133
Front Seats .............................................. 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Seat Heaters ............................................ 153
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Index
Warning Indicators.................................... 70
Trunk Light Bulb ....................................... 546, 548
Turn Signals .............................................. 119
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 78
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Unlocking the Doors .................................. 94
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 164, 165
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 280
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button
Start System .............................................. 96
V
Valet Key .................................................... 92
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 550
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 442
Off Button .............................................. 443
Off Indicator ............................................. 73
System Indicator ....................................... 73
Ventilation ............................................... 158
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 472, 547, 549
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 442
W
Warning and Information Messages ........ 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 534
Warning Labels .......................................... 67 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 555
Watts ................................................. 546, 548
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 502
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 521
Window Washers ...................................... 123
Adding/Refilling Fluid............................... 483
Switch ..................................................... 123
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 110
Windshield ................................................ 123
Cleaning.................................................. 513
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 156, 159
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 493
Wipers and Washers ................................ 123
Winter Tires .............................................. 505
Snow Tires............................................... 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers ................................. 123
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 493
Front ....................................................... 123
Rear ........................................................ 124
WMA ................. 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263
Worn Tires ................................................. 497
X XM ® Radio ......................................... 197, 236
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