HONDA CROSSTOUR 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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.
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3.
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Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
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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.
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7. 5. 4.
2.
Passenger’s side
Driver’s Side
Replacing a Front
Side Marker Light Bulb
Lights
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SCREW HOLDING CLIP

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Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover to prevent
scratches. Remove the covers by
caref ully prying on the edge with a
small f lat-tip screwdriver.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 5.
6.
7.
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3.
4. Replacing Rear Bulbs
Lights
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SOCKET
COVER
BULB

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Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Align the clips on the taillight
assembly with the holes in the
body, then push the taillight
assembly into place. Tighten the
two mounting screws securely and
reinstall the covers.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover.
Pull the taillight assembly out of
thebodybyslidingitoutside.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light or turn signal light. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.8.
9.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
Lights
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BULB
SCREW
SOCKET
TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.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
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
Remove the three holding clips
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
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2.
3.
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Passenger’s side
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
TAB
UNDER COVER
BULB
HOLDING CLIPSHalogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.

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To change the bulb, start the
engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, then turn off
the engine.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
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. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place. Reinstall the under cover and
holdingclips,andthenpushinthe
head of each clip.
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7.
8.
4.
5. 9.
11. 10.
Passenger’s side Driver’s side
Driver’s side
Driver’s and Passenger’s side
Lights
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TAB
SCREW BULB
HOLDING CLIP

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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
or making the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective.
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2WD models
Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
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OPENING

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This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly positioned. If not, the f loor
mat will interf ere with the seat
operation and make the f ront
passenger’s weight sensors
inef f ective.
When cleaning or replacing, turn the
knob counterclockwise to unhook
the floor mat. The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. To lock each
anchor, turn the knob clockwise.
This keeps the f loor mat f rom sliding
f orward and possibly interf ering with
the pedals.
4WD models
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter
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Unlock Lock
KNOB
ANCHOR

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Beforeusinganautomaticcarwash,
remove the audio antenna so it does
not get damaged. Remove the
antenna by unscrewing it. When you
reinstall the antenna, tighten it
securely.
Bef ore entering or parking in areas
with low ceiling height, remove the
antenna.Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace f ront and rear wiper
blade:
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Raise the driver’s side first, then the
passenger’s side.
1.
Front wiper arm
A udio A ntenna, Wiper Blades
A udio A ntenna
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARMS
Front
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.

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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the lock
tab to prevent scratches, then
push up on the lock tab caref ully
with a flat-tip screwdriver.
2.
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARM
LOCK TAB
Rear

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