engine HONDA CROSSTOUR 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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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/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Smart Entry
System Indicator*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
change the power mode to ON.
● Comes on as soon as a problem is detected
in the smart entry system or push button
starting system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Starter System
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.
● Comes on if the starting system has a
problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
● The turn signal indicators blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning button, both
indicators and all turn signals blink at the
same time.●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 489, 490
U.S.
Canada
* 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
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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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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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Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P .
●
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P .
●
Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●
Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 507
Models with smart entry system
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Instrument Panel
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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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen *
. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Outside Temperature,
Trip Meter B
Engine Oil Life
Odometer, Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature,
Trip Meter A
■Odometer
Select/Reset Knob
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock ................................ 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions ... ................. 91
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.. 93Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 94
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 99
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 100
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 101
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 105
Security System ................................ 107
Immobilizer System .......................... 107
Security System Alarm ...................... 107
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.. 113Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch *
............................... 114
ENGINE START/STOP Button *
........... 115
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 118
Turn Signals ..................................... 119
Light Switches.................................. 119
Fog Lights ........................................ 122
Daytime Running Lights ................... 122
Wipers and Washers ........................ 123
Brightness Control ........................... 125
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 126Driving Position Memory System *
.... 127 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 129
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 130
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 130
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 131
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 133
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 133
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 142
Interior Lights .................................. 142
Interior Convenience Items .............. 144
Heating and Cooling System *
......... 154
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 154
Climate Control System *
.................. 157
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 157
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 162
* Not available on all models
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