ignition HONDA CROSSTOUR 2013 1.G User Guide

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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 426, 428
M (sequential
shift mode) Indicator/Gear Position
Indicator *●
Comes on when the sequential shift mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 430
Transmission
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and
acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Low Fuel
Indicator
● Comes on when the fuel reserve is running
low (approximately 2.5 U.S. gal./9.6 Liter
left on 2WD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal./10.5
Liter left on 4WD models).
● Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● If it comes on at any other time, there is a
problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. 2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 451
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA ® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Blinks when VSA ® is active.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA ®
system.
● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. 2VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 442
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on when you deactivate VSA ®.2 VSA ® On and Off P. 443
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the indicator comes
on if any door or the tailgate is opened
while driving.
●
Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator *
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off when the engine
starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS
(Electric Power Steering) System.
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On P. 536
* Not available on all models
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TPMS Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is
fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
● Comes on for a while and then goes off
when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
Fuel Economy
Indicator *●
Comes on while the engine is operating in its
most economical range.—
* Not available on all models
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Forward
Collision
Warning (FCW )
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle
in front of you. The beeper
sounds.●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to prevent
a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
—
● Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system is too
high. The system activates when the temperature inside the
system cools down. 2Automatic shutoff P. 437
●
Stays on - The radar sensor or the area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
The indicator and message come back on after you cleaned
the area around the camera.
2Automatic shutoff P. 437
2Automatic shutoff P. 437—
* Not available on all models
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Blinks when your vehicle is too close
to the lane lines. The beeper sounds.● Blinks while driving - Take
appropriate action to keep your vehicle
within the lane lines.
—
● Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.● Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down. 2LDW Camera P. 440
●
Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2LDW Camera P. 440
* Not available on all models
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High Beam
Indicator●
Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on.●
If you remove the key from the ignition switch or set
the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Light
Indicator● Comes on when the fog lights are on.—
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 122
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on when the passenger side airbag
system is automatically shut off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat -
Have the passenger sit properly.U.S.
Canada
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●
Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if the immobilizer system cannot recognize the key information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Turn the ignition
switch to LOCK
(0 *1
, pull the key out, and then insert
the key and turn it to ON (w *1
again.
● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator●Blinks when the security system alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 107
Indicator
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CRUISE MAIN
Indicator● Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.2 Cruise Control P. 432
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator● Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 432
Washer Level
Indicator*●
Comes on when washer fluid gets low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 483
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on when the scheduled maintenance
is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder

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Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1
.
Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICEYou should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1Temperature Gauge
NOTICEDriving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal. 2 Overheating P. 532
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