engine coolant HONDA CROSSTOUR 2012 1.G User Guide

Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb. Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
3. 2. 4.
5.
6.
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Passenger’s side
Lights
345
TAB
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
BULB

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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay. To change a bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the fastener with a flat-tip
screwdriver, and remove the splash
separator by pushing the tab. Then
remove the duct.
1. 2.
3.
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Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
347
STAYDUCT
TAB
BULB
SOCKET
SPLASH
SEPARATOR
FASTENER

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Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and remove the
screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
To change the bulb on the
driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the
way to the right, then turn off the
engine. To change the bulb
on the passenger’s side, turn the
steering wheel to the left.
Reinstall the splash separator and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
6.
1.
7. 5. 4.
2.
Passenger’s side
Driver’s Side
Replacing a Front
Side Marker Light Bulb
Lights
348
SCREW HOLDING CLIP

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If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
397Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
384
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.

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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pushing down, to the first stop.
After the pressure releases,
push down on the cap, and turn it
until it comes off.Put 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
on tightly.
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 filler
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as
you can.
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
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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Specif ications
402
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine
Seating Capacities Capacities
110.1 in (2,797 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
196.8 in (4,999 mm)
74.7 in (1,898 mm)
65.7 in (1,670 mm)
64.9 in (1,648 mm)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
1.74 US gal (6.6)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
8.3 US qt (7.9)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
0.43 US qt (0.41
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC VCM 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Front/Rear
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change 2WD
4WD
Total 2WD
4WD
Change
Total
Change
Total
1
2

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Î
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .233
..........................
CD Changer .149, 197
..................................
Ceiling Light .121
........................
Certif ication Label .400
............................................
Chains .365
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .373
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .335
......................................
When to .325
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,386
............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 300
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
..............................
Booster Seats .48
.............................
Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
..........................................
Inf ants .38
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .42
......................
Risks with Airbags .34
.............................
Small Children .39
..........................................
Tether .46
...........................
Warning Labels .52
..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 34.......................................
Child Seats .33
.........................................
LATCH .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 87
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
...............
Climate Control System . 126
..............................................
Clock .238
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 51,412
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 301
..............................
Compact Spare .372
.........................................
Compass .242
.................
Console Compartment . 115
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 416
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .337
....................................
Checking .288
.........................
Proper Solution .337
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
............................
Courtesy Lights .122
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .410
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 246
.........................
Customer Service .416 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 54
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 61,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
.................................
Dead Battery .382
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 418
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 130
....................................
Dimensions .402
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 340
..................................
Engine Oil .288
..........................
Directional Signals .70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 308
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .84
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 87
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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CONT INUED
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear.......................................
Seatback .97
..............................
Economy, Fuel .289
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .311
..................................
Emergencies .371
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 382
...........
Brake System Indicator . 388
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 373
.....
Charging System Indicator . 386
..................
Checking the Fuses . 390
Fuel Fill Door, Opening ................................
Manually .389
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
............................
Jump Starting .382
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387..................
Overheated Engine . 384
.......................................
Towing .398
.........................
Emergency Brake .112
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .397
.......................
Emissions Controls .410
........................
Emissions Testing .413
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 337
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
.........................
If It Won’t Start .380
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .325
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 333
...............................
Overheating .384
............................
Specif ications .402
............................
Speed Limiter .305
.......................................
Starting .301
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 305
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .283
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 410
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
...........................................
Driving .299
....................................
Economy .289
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 131
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 354 ...................................
Fan, Interior .129
.........................................
Features .125
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 283
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .354
...............................................
Oil .335
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 373
.....................................
Floor Mats .353
.......
Floor Storage Compartment . 119
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 341
..........................................
Brake .342
..........................
Power Steering .343
..................
Windshield Washer . 339
........................................
Fog Lights .73
..........................
Folding Rear Seats .97
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
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Fuel .282
........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
......................
Fill Door and Cap .284
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 282
...............................
Oxygenated .283
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .283
...............................
Fuel Economy .289
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .390 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 400
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
............
Timing Control System . 411
........................
Immobilizer System .78
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
......
Gas Mileage, Improving . 289,290
.........................................
Gasoline .282
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 282
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .283
................
Gas Station Procedures . 283
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 302......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .296, 317
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 344
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 253
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .344
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 72
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
....................
Lights On Indicator .60
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .344, 351
...................................
Turning on .70
........................
Head Restraints .13, 94
.............................
Heated Mirrors .106
.................................
Heaters, Seat .100
...
Hidden Removable Utility Box . 118
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .249 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 287
..............................................
Horn .4,67
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Maintenance .323
........................................
Minder .325
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .328, 331
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .330
.........................
Minder Indicator .62
..........................................
Saf ety .324
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387...........
Memory, Driving Position . 101
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 283
...........................................
Mirrors .104
....................................
Adjusting .105
........................................
Heated .106
...............................
Reverse Tilt .105
.........
Modif ications Your Vehicle . 293
.......................................
Moonroof .110
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 303
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 282
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 400
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 282
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .335
......................
Change, When to .328
......................
Checking Engine .288
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,386 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .334
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .410
............................
Outside Mirrors .105
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 65
....................
Overheating, Engine .384
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 330
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .283
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
........................
Park Gear Position .303
...........................................
Parking .307
...............................
Parking Brake .112
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,388
.................................
Parking Lights .70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 412
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .411
...................................
Pollen Filter .354
..........................
Power Door Locks .80
................
Power Seat Adjustments . 93
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
..........................
Childproof Door .87
............................
Fuel Fill Door .283
..................................
Glove Box .116
....................
Lockout Prevention . 81
.................................
Power Door .80
........................................
Tailgate .91
........................
Low Coolant Level .288
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,386
................................
Lower Anchors .42
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 402
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 294
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