2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66 Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 105 Security System P. 107 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 110
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 114 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 130
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 142 Heating and Cooling System*
P. 154
Audio Error Messages P. 268 General Information on the Audio System P. 276
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 320, 332, 367 Compass *
P. 405, 407
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 449
Refueling P. 456 Fuel Economy P. 459 Accessories and Modifications P. 460
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 469 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 510
Engine Does Not Start P. 525 Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 531
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 542
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 544
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 551 Reporting Safety Defects P. 552
Authorized Manuals P. 557 Customer Service Information P. 558
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
P. 27
P. 69
P. 87
P. 163
P. 409
P. 461
P. 515
P. 545
P. 562
Safe Driving
Instrument Panel Controls
Features Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected InformationIndex
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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
•Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system *
/climate control system *
and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S or (d position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2 Emergency Towing P. 542
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
* Not available on all models
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to h andle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 517
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 525
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ..........................................526
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 527
Jump Starting .................................... 528
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 531Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 532
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 534
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 534
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 535
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................... 536
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On... 536 If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 537
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 537
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 538
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 541
Emergency Towing ........................... 542
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 543
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 544
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. ■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.1Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Index
Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
Select Lever ................................. 18, 426, 428
Operation .................................. 18, 427, 429
Releasing ................................................. 531
Won’t Move ............................................ 531
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 84
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 430
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88
Shift Lever ................................... 18, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 426, 428
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Cutoff System............................................ 48
Off Indicator .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ........................................................ 96
Snow Tires ................................................. 505
Spare Tire .................................. 517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs ........................................ 546, 548
Specifications ............................................ 546
Specified Fuel ............................ 456, 546, 548
Speedometer ............................................... 83
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 420, 422
Does Not Start ......................................... 525 Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 114
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Steering Wheel ......................................... 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Stopping ................................................... 453
Summer Tires ............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 114
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
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Tachometer ................................................. 83
Tailgate ..................................................... 105
Unable to Open....................................... 544
Temperature Gauge ................................... 83
Temperature Sensor ................................. 162
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 446
Indicator............................................ 75, 537
Tires ........................................................... 497
Air Pressure ............................. 498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 517
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation .................................................. 504 Spare Tire ............................... 517, 547, 549
Summer .................................................. 505
Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Tools ......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 416
Load Limits ............................................. 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 542
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Transmission ..................................... 426, 428
Automatic....................................... 426, 428
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Number .................................................. 550
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Trip Meter .................................................. 85
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 23
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 532
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 22, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 531
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