2014 HONDA CROSSTOUR engine

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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in (D. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8.Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9.Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

Index
562Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 451
Accessories and Modifications................. 460
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 147
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 478
Engine Oil ................................................ 472
Washer .................................................... 483
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 472
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 141
Front Seats .............................................. 133
Head Restraints........................................ 136
Mirrors .................................................... 130
Rear Seats................................................ 139
Steering Wheel ........................................ 129
Aha
TM................................................. 209, 262
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 157
Changing the Mode ........................ 157, 158
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 159
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 509
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ........... 157, 158
Sensors .................................................... 162
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 157
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 509
Heating ................................................... 155
Air Pressure............................... 498, 547, 549
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator........................................ 50, 73, 79
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
AM/FM Radio............................ 171, 193, 232
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 451
Indicator.................................................... 73
Armrest..................................................... 141
Audio Remote Controls........................... 168
Audio System............................................ 164
Adjusting the Sound................ 170, 191, 222
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 165
Error Messages ........................................ 268
General Information ................................ 276
HDD ........................................................ 242
Internet Radio ................................. 207, 260
iPod ................................................ 203, 252
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 179, 210, 263Reactivating ............................................ 166
Recommended CDs ................................ 277
Recommended Devices ........................... 279
Remote Controls ..................................... 168
Security Code ......................................... 166
Theft Protection ...................................... 166
Touch Screen .................................. 183, 216
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 165
USB Flash Drives...................................... 280
Authorized Manuals................................ 557
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................ 101
Customize ...................................... 298, 309
Automatic Lighting.................................. 120
Automatic Transmission.......................... 425
Creeping................................................. 425
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Kickdown ............................................... 425
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 18, 427, 429
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 531
Shifting ........................................... 426, 428
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 165
BBattery...................................................... 506
Charging System Indicator ................ 71, 534
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 506
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 507
Belts (Seat).................................................. 32
Beverage Holders..................................... 146

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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, 548CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 66
Cargo Hook.............................................. 149
Carrying Cargo................................. 411, 413
CD Player.................................. 173, 200, 239
Center Pocket........................................... 152
Certification Label................................... 550Changing 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............................. 145Controls....................................................... 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
DDaytime 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

564Index
Doors........................................................... 91
Auto Door Locking .................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 101
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator .............. 74
Door Open Indicator .................................. 31
Keys .......................................................... 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................... 94
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 500
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support.................. 133
Driving....................................................... 409
Automatic Transmission ........................... 425
Braking .................................................... 449
Cruise Control ......................................... 432
Shifting Gear ................................... 426, 428
Starting the Engine .......................... 420, 422
Driving Position Memory System............. 127
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 509EElectric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 74, 536
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 442
Emergency................................................. 542
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 553
Engine....................................................... 550
Coolant ................................................... 478Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 472
Starting ........................................... 420, 422
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 114
Engine Coolant......................................... 478
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 479
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 478
Overheating ............................................ 532
Temperature Gauge .................................. 83
Engine Oil................................................. 472
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 115
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 74, 536
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 512
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 131
FFeatures.................................................... 163
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 509
Oil ........................................................... 476
Flat Tire..................................................... 517
Floor Mats................................................. 511Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 480
Brake ...................................................... 481
Engine Coolant ....................................... 478
Windshield Washer ................................. 483
Fog Light Indicator.................................... 79
Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 139
Foot Brake................................................ 450
Front Airbags (SRS).................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Fuel..................................................... 19, 456
Economy................................................. 459
Gauge ...................................................... 83
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Recommendation.................................... 456
Refueling ................................................ 456
Fuel Economy........................................... 459
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 19, 458
Message ................................................. 535
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 457
Fuses......................................................... 538
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 541
Locations ........................................ 538, 539
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 459
Gauge ...................................................... 83
Information............................................. 456

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Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 72
Refueling ................................................ 456
Gauges........................................................ 83
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .................. 426, 428
Glass (care)............................................... 513
Glove Box................................................. 144HHalogen 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, 400Speed 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................... 242
Hazard 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
IIdentification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 550
Vehicle Identification ............................... 550
Ignition Switch.......................................... 114
Illumination Control................................. 125
Knob ....................................................... 125Immobilizer System.................................. 107
Indicator.................................................... 80

567Index
MMaintenance............................................ 461
Battery .................................................... 506
Brake Fluid .............................................. 481
Cleaning ................................................. 510
Climate Control System .......................... 509
Coolant .................................................. 478
Heating and Cooling System ................... 509
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 465
Oil .......................................................... 473
Precautions ............................................. 462
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 463
Service Items ........................................... 467
Tires........................................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ................................... 480
Under the Hood ...................................... 469
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 535
Map Lights................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit............................... 413
Meters, Gauges.......................................... 83
Mirrors...................................................... 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Door ....................................................... 131
Exterior ................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 130
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 460
Moonroof................................................. 113
MP3................... 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 455
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 550OOdometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine)............................................... 472
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking ................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 472
Viscosity .................................................. 472
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 471
Moonroof................................................ 113
Power Windows ...................................... 110
Tailgate ................................................... 105
Outside Temperature................................. 86
Adjusting................................................... 86
Overheating.............................................. 532PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 430
Pandora®........................................... 208, 261
Panic Mode............................................... 109
Parking...................................................... 453Parking Brake........................................... 449
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 70, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51
Passing Indicators..................................... 119
Power Windows....................................... 110
Precautions While Driving....................... 424
Rain ........................................................ 424
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 517
RRadiator.................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM)......................... 171, 193, 232
Radio (XM®)...................................... 197, 236
Radio Data System (RDS)......... 172, 195, 234
RDS (Radio Data System)......... 172, 195, 234
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 553
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 126
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 139
Rearview Mirror....................................... 130
Refueling.................................................. 456
Fuel Gauge................................................ 83
Gasoline .................................. 456, 546, 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations............................... 447, 500, 551
Remote Transmitter................................... 94

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Replacement
Battery..................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 493
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 495
Tires ........................................................ 503
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 552
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 85SSafe Driving................................................. 27
Safety Check................................................ 31
Safety Labels............................................... 67
Safety Message........................................... 25
Seat Belts..................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 34
Checking ................................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder ................................................... 33
Warning Indicator ................................ 33, 71
Seat Heaters.............................................. 153
Seats.......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 133
Front Seats .............................................. 133Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Seat Heaters ............................................ 153
Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 80
Select Lever................................. 18, 426, 428
Operation.................................. 18, 427, 429
Releasing................................................. 531
Won’t Move ............................................ 531
Select/Reset Knob....................................... 84
Selecting a Child Seat................................. 58
Selector Knob (Audio)...................... 169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 430
Setting the Clock........................................ 88
Shift Lever................................... 18, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator.......... 427, 429
Shifting (Transmission)..................... 426, 428
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags................................................ 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator.............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System....................................................... 96
Snow Tires................................................. 505
Spare Tire.................................. 517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs....................................... 546, 548
Specifications............................................ 546
Specified Fuel........................... 456, 546, 548
Speedometer.............................................. 83
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 42Starting the Engine.......................... 420, 422
Does Not Start ........................................ 525
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 114
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Steering Wheel........................................ 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Stopping................................................... 453
Summer Tires............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder.................................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................ 2, 3, 114
Synchronized Mode................................. 161
TTachometer................................................ 83
Tailgate..................................................... 105
Light Bulb ....................................... 546, 548
Unable to Open ...................................... 544
Temperature Gauge.................................. 83
Temperature Sensor................................ 162
Time (Setting)............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Tires.......................................................... 497
Air Pressure............................. 498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498

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Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 517
Regulations ............................................. 500
Rotation.................................................. 504
Spare Tire ............................... 517, 547, 549
Summer .................................................. 505
Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Tools......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer....................................... 415
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 416
Load Limits ............................................. 415
Towing Your Vehicle............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 542
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Transmission..................................... 426, 428
Automatic....................................... 426, 428
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Number .................................................. 550
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Trip Meter.................................................. 85
Troubleshooting...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 23
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 532Puncture/Flat Tire..................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 531
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals.............................................. 119
Indicators (Instrument Panel)...................... 78
UUnlocking the Doors.................................. 94
USB Adapter Cable........................... 164, 165
USB Flash Drives........................................ 280
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button
Start System.............................................. 96VValet Key..................................................... 92
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 550
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 442
Off Button ............................................... 443
Off Indicator .............................................. 73
System Indicator ........................................ 73
Ventilation................................................ 158
Viscosity (Oil)............................ 472, 547, 549
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 442WWarning and Information Messages......... 82
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 534Warning Labels........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 555
Watts................................................. 546, 548
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 502
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 521
Window Washers..................................... 123
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 483
Switch ..................................................... 123
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 110
Windshield................................................ 123
Cleaning ................................................. 513
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 156, 159
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 493
Wipers and Washers................................ 123
Winter Tires.............................................. 505
Snow Tires .............................................. 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers................................. 123
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 493
Front ....................................................... 123
Rear ........................................................ 124
WMA................. 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263
Worn Tires................................................ 497
XXM® Radio........................................ 197, 236