2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR automatic transmission

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 100)
❙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’s Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 131)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 42)❙Accessory Power Socket (P 147)❙Interior Fuse Box
(Passenger’s side)
(P 539)
❙Interior Fuse Box (Driver’s side)
(P 539)
❙Parking Brake
(P 449)

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P409)
Release ButtonShift LeverAutomatic Transmission
(P426, 428)
●Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifter,
D-paddle shift mode can be used.Drive (D3)
Used when:
•Going up or down hills
•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking (the
transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Models with
paddle shifter
Models without
paddle shifter
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.
Models with paddle shifter
Models without paddle shifter
Paddle Shifters
(P431)
●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a
manual transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for
engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
●Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
●The selected gear position is shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Down
(-
Paddle ShifterShift Up
(+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear
Number M Indicator Shift Lever
Position Indicator Depress the brake pedal and
press the release button to
move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
124Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, ON)
The wiper operates intermittently after
completing a few sweeps.■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released, it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper
operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■Rear Wiper/Washer
1Rear Wiper/Washer
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK
(0*1, then
remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may
stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an
overload. Wiper operation will return to normal
within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to
normal.
OFF ON: Continuous wipe
WasherFront Wiper Position
Rear Wiper Operation
INT (Intermittent)
Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)
Continuous

409
Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 410
Maximum Load Limit........................ 413
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 415
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 418
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 419
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 420
Precautions While Driving................. 424
Automatic Transmission ................... 425
Shifting ............................................ 426Cruise Control ................................. 432
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
*.. 435
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 439
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 442
LaneWatch
TM*.................................. 444
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .. 446Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 447
Braking
Brake System ................................... 449
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 451Brake Assist System ......................... 452
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 453
Rearview Camera............................. 454
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 455
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 456
How to Refuel ................................. 457
Fuel Economy.................................... 459
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 459
Accessories and Modifications........ 460
* Not available on all models

425
uuWhen DrivinguAutomatic Transmission
Driving
Automatic TransmissionThe engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.■Creeping■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

426
uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positionsAutomatic transmission models without paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
(R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
Drive (D3)
Used:●When going up or down hills●When towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear) Release Button

428
uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positionsAutomatic transmission models with paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
(R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used:●For normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically)●When temporarily driving in the
sequential mode Release ButtonDrive (S)
Used:●When automatically changing gears
between 1st and 5th (5th gear is used
only at high speed)●When driving in the sequential mode●When towing a trailer in hilly terrain●To increase engine braking

430
uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 6th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential shift
mode.■When the shift lever is in
(D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear position
indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will
automatically switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the shift lever is in
(S:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift mode)
indicator and gear position indicator will come on. At speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or
less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. It will not automatically shift
up, even if vehicle speed increases.
You can only pull away in 1st or 2nd gear.
When switching out of the sequential shift mode, move the shift lever from
(S to
(D. When the sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear position
indicator go off.■Sequential Shift Mode