HONDA CROSSTOUR 2014 1.G Owners Manual

uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
400Features
If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to
be active and receive notifications.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Select
Account.
3.Rotate to select Text message or an E-
mail account you want, then press .■Selecting a Mail Account
1Selecting a Mail Account
You can also select a mail account from the folder list
screen or the message list screen.
Move to select Select Account, then press .
You can only receive notifications from one text
message or mail account at a time.

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■Displaying text messages
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
uSelect account if necessary.
4.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages
1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
To see the previous or next message, move or
on the text message screen.
Message List
Text Message

uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
402Features
■Displaying E-mails
1.Press the PHONE button.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
4.Rotate to select a folder, then press .
5.Rotate to select a message, then press
.
uThe E-mail is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
1Displaying E-mails
Received text messages and E-mails may appear in
the message list screen at the same time. In this case,
text messages are titled No subject.
Folder List
Message List
E-mail

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■Read or stop reading a message
1.Go to the text message or E-mail screen.
uThe system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2Displaying Messages P. 401
2.Press to stop reading.
Press again to start reading the message
from the beginning.■Reply to a message
1.Go to the text message or E-mail screen.
uThe system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2Displaying Messages P. 401
2.Move and rotate to select Reply,
then press .
3.Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
uThe pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4.Select Send to send the message.
uComplete appears on the screen when
the reply message was successfully sent.
1Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:•Talk to you later, I’m driving.•I’m on my way.•I’m running late.•OK•Yes•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

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Features
■Making a call to a sender
1.Go to the text message screen.
uThe system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2Displaying text messages P. 401
2.Move and rotate to select Call, then
press .
John 0123456789####Reply Call

405Features
Compass
*
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, the compass self-calibrates, and the
compass display appears.
Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2.Press and hold the MENU button until the
display shows the compass setting menu
list.
3.Rotate to select CALIBRATION, then
press .
4.When the display changes to PUSH CAL
START, press .
5.Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
uThe compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1Compass
*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
Canadian modelsModels without audio touch screen
1Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass:•The RETURN button returns to the previous screen.•The MENU button cancels the setting mode.
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Compass Setting Menu Items* Not available on all models

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uuCompass
*uCompass Zone Selection
Features
Compass Zone Selection
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2.Press and hold the MENU button until the
display shows the compass setting menu
list.
3.Rotate to select ZONE, then press .
The display shows the current zone
number.
4.Rotate to select the zone number of
your area (See Zone Map), then press .
1Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the
variation between magnetic north and true north.
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in
use, the display returns to normal after the calibration
is completed.
Zone Number
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4
5
6
78910111213 14 15
Zone Map
Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11

407Features
Compass
*
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, the compass self-calibrates, and the
compass display appears.
Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2.On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for 5 seconds.
uThe display switches to the Compass
Settings screen.
3.Rotate to select Calibration, then press
.
4.When the display changes to Calibration
Start, press .
5.Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
uThe compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Models with audio touch screen
1Compass
*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass, press the BACK button to
cancel the setting mode and return to the previous
screen.
* Not available on all models

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uuCompass
*uCompass Zone Selection
Features
Compass Zone Selection
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2.On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for 5 seconds.
uThe display switches to the Compass
Settings screen.
3.Rotate to select Zone Adjust, then
press .
uThe display shows the current zone
number.
4.Rotate to select the zone number of
your area (See Zone Map), then press .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
2
3
4
5
6
78910111213 14 15
Zone Map
Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11
1Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the
variation between magnetic north and true north.
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in
use, the display returns to normal after the calibration
is completed.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 410
Maximum Load Limit........................ 413
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 415
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 418
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 419
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 420
Precautions While Driving................. 424
Automatic Transmission ................... 425
Shifting ............................................ 426Cruise Control ................................. 432
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
*.. 435
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 439
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 442
LaneWatch
TM*.................................. 444
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .. 446Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 447
Braking
Brake System ................................... 449
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 451Brake Assist System ......................... 452
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 453
Rearview Camera............................. 454
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 455
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 456
How to Refuel ................................. 457
Fuel Economy.................................... 459
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 459
Accessories and Modifications........ 460
* Not available on all models