2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR fuel

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
2013 CROSSTOUR Online Reference Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P 123, 493)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 469)
❙Fog Lights (P 122, 486)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 119, 489)
❙Side Marker Lights (P 119, 488)
❙Tires (P 497, 517)
❙How to Refuel (P 457)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P 105)
❙Rear Wiper (P 124, 495)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 490)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 490)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 490)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 490)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 455)
❙Rearview Camera (P 454)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 492)
❙Headlights (P 119, 484)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 131)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 94)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 492)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 106)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 69)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
IndicatorLights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN

Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm
Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 83)/Information Display (P 84)/System Indicators (P 70)
Economy Fuel
Indicator *
TPMS Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator*
Temperature Gauge
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
System Indicators
Canada U.S.Canada
U.S.
Starter System
Indicator
* Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
Smart Entry System
Indicator *
Canada U.S.Forward Collision
Warning (
FCW) Indicator *
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW ) Indicator *
M
(Sequential shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator *
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P 443)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P 432)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press –/SET once you have
received the desired speed (above 25 mph
or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 446)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine. Refueling
(P 456)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 426, 428
M (sequential
shift mode) Indicator/Gear Position
Indicator *●
Comes on when the sequential shift mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 430
Transmission
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and
acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Low Fuel
Indicator
● Comes on when the fuel reserve is running
low (approximately 2.5 U.S. gal./9.6 Liter
left on 2WD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal./10.5
Liter left on 4WD models).
● Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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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
TPMS Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is
fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
● Comes on for a while and then goes off
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Fuel Economy
Indicator *●
Comes on while the engine is operating in its
most economical range.—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P .
●
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P .
●
Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●
Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 507
Models with smart entry system
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1
.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1Temperature Gauge
NOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 532
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