trailer HONDA CROSSTOUR 2015 1.G User Guide

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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S or (d position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 542
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
Automatic transmission models without paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
( R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer wo rking to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
Drive (D3)
Used:
●When going up or down hills●When towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Release Button
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
Automatic transmission models with paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
( R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer wo rking to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used:
●For normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically)
●When temporarily driving in the
sequential mode
Release Button
Drive (S)
Used:
●When automatically changing gears
between 1st and 5th (5th gear is used
only at high speed)
●When driving in the sequential mode●When towing a trailer in hilly terrain●To increase engine braking
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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Driving
FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicl e ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicl e ahead under the following conditions.
■FCW Limitations
Condition
●The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.●A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.●A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.●When either your vehicle or the vehi cle ahead of you accelerates rapidly.●The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.●When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an ex tended period that makes it difficult for the camera to properly
detect a vehicle in front of you.
●When there are pedestrians or an imals in front of your vehicle.●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modificati ons to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When streetlights are perceived as the ta illight of a vehicle in front of yours.●When driving at night, the vehi cle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.●When your vehicle is towing a trailer.
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uuWhen Driving uLane Departure Warning (LDW)*
Driving
LDW may not activate or may not recognize lanes, and may activate even when
keeping in the middle of a lane under the following conditions.
■LDW Limitations
Condition
●When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).●A heavy load in the rear or modificati ons to the suspension tilts your vehicle.●An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).●When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.●When the temperature inside the system is high.●A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.●You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).●When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.●When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.●When your vehicle is towing a trailer.●When you drive on a wet road su rface following another vehicle.
uThe camera may perceive the tire tracks in the water as lane lines.●When there is snow or wheel tracks on the side of the road.●When the road has many repaired area or an erased lane line.●When the vehicle is running over pa inted signs or crosswalk markings.●When you drive in a lane with worn-out lane markings.
1LDW Camera
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to
cover the camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
If the CAMERA HOT message appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary , the defroster mode when
windows are fogged.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the LDW camera.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: 4WD only
*5: 6-cylinder models
*6: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission and transfer*4 fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5, *6
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*4
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine coolant reserve tank.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High beam headlight:60W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:55W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Passenger side
Tab Coupler
Bulb
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1 and
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
Battery120 A*3
Battery100 A*2
Passenger’s Fuse Box40 A
2
ESP MTR70 A
VSA SFR40 A
VSA Motor30 A
AS F/B OP40 A
Headlight washer*30 A
−−
3
IG Main50 A
−−
Passenger Side Light Main30 A
DR F/B STD60 A
Driver Side Light Main30 A
Main Fan30 A
Wiper Motor30 A
Sub Fan30 A
4 Fan Relay 7.5 A
5Rear Defroster40 A
6Sub Fan Motor*220 A
*1:Models with the sma rt entry system have
an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
*2:4-cylinder models
*3:6-cylinder models
7Hazard15 A
8 Horn, STOP 20 A
9−−
10 Trailer 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 FI Sub 15 A
13IGI Main 1*330 A
14 IGI Main 2*330 A
15Back up10 A
16 Interior Lights 7.5 A
17FI Main15 A
18 DBW 15 A
19ACM*320 A
20 Heater Motor 40 A
21MG Clutch7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
Select Lever ................................. 20, 426, 428
Operation .................................. 20, 427, 429
Releasing ................................................. 531
Won’t Move ............................................ 531
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 84
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 430
Setting the Clock ........................................ 88
Shift Lever ................................... 20, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 426, 428
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Cutoff System............................................ 48
Off Indicator .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ........................................................ 96
Snow Tires ................................................. 505
Spare Tire .................................. 517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs ........................................ 546, 548
Specifications ............................................ 546
Specified Fuel ............................ 456, 546, 548
Speedometer ............................................... 83
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 420, 422
Does Not Start ......................................... 525 Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 114
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Steering Wheel ......................................... 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Stopping ................................................... 453
Summer Tires ............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 114
Synchronized Mode ................................. 161
T
Tachometer................................................. 83
Tailgate ..................................................... 105
Light Bulb........................................ 546, 548
Unable to Open....................................... 544
Temperature Gauge ................................... 83
Temperature Sensor ................................. 162
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 446
Indicator............................................ 75, 537
Tires ........................................................... 497
Air Pressure ............................. 498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 517
Regulations ............................................. 500 Rotation.................................................. 504
Spare Tire ............................... 517, 547, 549
Summer .................................................. 505
Tire Chains.............................................. 505
Wear Indicators....................................... 502
Winter .................................................... 505
Tools ......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 416
Load Limits ............................................. 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 419
Emergency .............................................. 542
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Transmission ..................................... 426, 428
Automatic....................................... 426, 428
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Number .................................................. 550
Shift Lever Position Indicator ........... 427, 429
Trip Meter .................................................. 85
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................................... 538, 539
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 25
Emergency Towing ................................. 542
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 525
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 532
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 517
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 24, 100
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