2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66 Safety Labels P. 67Opening 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. 460Maintenance 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. 510Engine 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. 544Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 551 Reporting Safety Defects P. 552
Authorized Manuals P. 557 Customer Service Information P. 558
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 87
Features
P. 163
Driving
P. 409
Maintenance
P. 461
Handling the Unexpected
P. 515
Information
P. 545
Index
P. 562

20Quick 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 condition monthly.
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.

Quick Reference Guide21
Handling the Unexpected
(P 515)
Flat Tire
(P 517)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P 534)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P 525)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.Blown Fuse
(P 538)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 532)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 542)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicatorsu
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w*1, and goes off when the engine
starts, or after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders
is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 553
●Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 535
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w*1, and goes off when the engine
starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system
* and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 534
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are
not wearing a seat belt when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
●If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt,
the indicator comes on a few seconds later.●Blinks while driving if either you or the front
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you
and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.●Stays on after you or the front passenger has
fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsuInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the information display.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535
Message
Condition
Explanation
●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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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.
You can also use the remote transmitter or
smart entry system
* to lock and unlock the
doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door.
The seat automatically moves to the preset
position when you unlock the door using the
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
2Driving Position Memory System
* P. 127
■Smart entry remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors and tailgate when the smart entry
remote battery becomes weak and the power
door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 107
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Master Key
*
Smart Entry
Remote
*
Built-in Key Release Knob
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
•Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
•You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
•A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 507
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
Models with audio touch screen
* Not available on all models