2013 HONDA CROSSTOUR oil filter

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the information display*
/multi-information display *
.
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICEYou may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Drain Bolt
Washer
Drain Bolt
Washer
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
4.Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
uIf it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
uApply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil gasket.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
uTightening torque:
29 lbfft (39 Nm, 4.0 kgfm)
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
uEngine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
uIf necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work.4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Oil Filter
Oil Filter4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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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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Glass (care)............................................... 513
Glove Box ................................................. 144
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 486
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 515
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............. 320, 332, 367
Auto Answer .................................. 347, 382
Automatic Import of Cellular
Phonebook and Call History .......... 349, 384
Automatic Transferring ................... 347, 382
Displaying Messages ....................... 362, 401
Editing User Name .................................. 381
HFL Buttons ............................ 320, 332, 367
HFL Menus.............................. 322, 334, 369
HFL Status Display ................... 321, 333, 368
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 333, 368
Making a Call ................................. 353, 393
Options During a Call...................... 359, 398
Phone Setup ........................... 324, 339, 373
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 388
Receiving a Call............................... 358, 397
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ..... 360, 399
Ring Tone ....................................... 348, 383
Selecting a Mail Account................. 361, 400
Speed Dial ...................................... 350, 385
To Create a Security PIN .................. 346, 380
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ......................................... 344, 378
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 242Hazard Warning Button
............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 136
Headlights ................................................. 119
Aiming .................................................... 484
Automatic Operation ............................... 120
Dimming ......................................... 119, 122
Operating ................................................ 119
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 153
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Heating ................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............... 320, 332, 367
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 318
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Identification Numbers Engine and Transmission ......................... 550
Vehicle Identification ............................... 550
Ignition Switch .......................................... 114
Illumination Control ................................. 125
Knob ....................................................... 125
Immobilizer System .................................. 107
Indicator .................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Charging System ............................... 71, 534 CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 433
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 432
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 74
Door Open ................................................ 31
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 74, 536
Fog Light ................................................... 79
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 76
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 77
Lights On .................................................. 79
Low Fuel ................................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 534
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 75, 446, 447
Maintenance Minder ......................... 81, 465
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 535
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 536
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 79
Smart Entry System ................................... 78
Starter System ........................................... 78
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 50, 73
TPMS ................................................ 75, 448
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 78
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 442
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 443
Washer Level ............................................. 81
Information .............................................. 545
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