2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR hood release

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 99)
❙Power Window Switches (P 110)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 130)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 471)
❙Shift Lever Automatic Transmission
(P 425, 426, 428)
❙Glove Box (P 144)
❙Driver

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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
Maintenance (P 461)
Under the Hood (P 469)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 484)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 493)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 497)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
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Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints
in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
■ Adjusting the front head restraint positions
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
■Adjusting the Head Restraints1Adjusting the Head Restraints
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. 2 Active Head Restraints P. 138
3WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the center
of the head restraint.
Release
Button
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uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
uThe hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
uThe hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then press down firmly with
your hands.
1Opening the Hood
NOTICEDo not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
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