clock HONDA CROSSTOUR 2011 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Attach the short end of the wheel
nut wrench to the spare tire holder
shaft. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until the shaf t
loosens. Then attach the longer
section of the wrench to the shaf t,
andturnituntilyoucanseethe
sparetire(about65 70rotations).
Do not turn the wrench any
f urther once you f eel resistance.
The spare tire is stored
underneath the cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover on the
cargo area lining to access the
shaf t f or the spare tire holder.
Lift up the spare tire holder, then
slide the hook and lif t down the
sparetireholder.
Remove the spare tire from the
sparetireholder.
6.
7.8.
9.
Changing a Flat Tire
374
WHEEL NUT WRENCH SPARE TIRE
PLASTIC COVER SPARE TIRE HOLDER HOOK
The wheel nut wrench supplied with
your vehicle is specially adapted to f it
the holder shaf t. Do not use any other
tool.
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CONT INUED
Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
To reinstall the spare tire holder,
slide the hook, lif t up the spare tire
holder and attach it to the hook.
Attach the longer section of the
wrench to the spare tire holder
shaft. Turn the wrench clockwise.
Then attach the short end of the
wrench to the shaft, and tighten it
securely.
Reinstall the plastic cover.
11. 10.
12.13.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
375
WHEEL NUT
JACKING POINTS
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until itPut the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
7. 6.
8.
9.10.
11.
397
288
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
385
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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on tightly.
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Carrying Cargo .294
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .233
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CD Changer .151, 199
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Ceiling Light .123
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Certif ication Label .400
............................................
Chains .365
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Changing a Flat Tire .373
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .335
......................................
When to .325
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,386
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 300
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
.............................
Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
..........................................
Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52 ..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 34
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Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
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Climate Control System . 128
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Clock .240
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CO in the Exhaust . 51,412
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 301
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Compact Spare .372
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Compass .245
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Console Compartment . 117
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Consumer Inf ormation . 416
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .337
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Checking .288
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Proper Solution .337
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Courtesy Lights .124
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .410
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 249
.........................
Customer Service .416 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
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Dead Battery .382
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 418
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 132
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Dimensions .402
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 340
..................................
Engine Oil .288
..........................
Directional Signals .70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 308
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Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .84
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Locking and Unlocking . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
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Tailgate............................
Open Indicator .60
.................................
Opening the .91
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 371
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 410
Three Way Catalytic .............................
Converters .412
.......................
Temperature Gauge .66
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Temperature, Outside . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 137
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Serial Number .400
..............................
Service Minder .325
...........................
Service Manual .419
.........
Service Station Procedures . 283
..........................
Setting the Clock .240
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 302
........................
Shif t Lock Release .305
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9,28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .28
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .365
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Sound System .136
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .372
............................
Specif ications .403
....................................
Spark Plugs .402
................................
Specif ications .402
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Speed Control .249
................................
Speed Limiter .305 ...................................
Speedometer .63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service .31
......
Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79
.......................
Starting the Engine .301
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .301
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With a Dead Battery . 382
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 384
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 236,256 ...................
Stereo Sound System . 136
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Sun Visors .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
...................
System Components . 21
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) . 144,191
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Synthetic Oil .334
Index
T
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