2015 HONDA CROSSTOUR emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening 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. 268General Information on the Audio System P. 276
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 319, 331, 366 Compass* P. 404, 406
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 449
Refueling P. 456 Fuel Economy P. 459Accessories and Modifications P. 460
Maintenance 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. 510
Engine 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. 544
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 551 Reporting Safety Defects P. 552
Authorized Manuals P. 557 Customer Service Information P. 558
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 87
FeaturesP. 163
DrivingP. 409
MaintenanceP. 461
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 545
IndexP. 562
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 515)
Flat Tire (P 517)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P 534)
● Identify the indica tor 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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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S or (d position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 542
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
* Not available on all models
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515
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 517
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 525
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 526
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 527
Jump Starting .................................... 528
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 531Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 532
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On................................................ 534
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 534
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 535
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 536 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On .............................536
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ................................................. 537
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 537
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 538
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 541
Emergency Towing ........................... 542
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 543
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 544
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check the brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 506●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 538
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 420, 422
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 107
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 83
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 541
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 542
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 528
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542
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Index
Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
Select Lever ................................. 20, 426, 428
Operation .................................. 20, 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 ................................... 20, 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) ................................. 42
Starting 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) ............................................. 4, 5, 114
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
T
Tachometer................................................. 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
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 ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 25
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 532
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 24, 100
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