Honda Crosstour (2015 year). Instruction - part 5

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Safety of Larger Children

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Safety of Larger Children

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind 
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who 
must sit in front.

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the 
following questions.

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Checklist

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over 

the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the 

child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as 

possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this 

for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder 
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a 
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Protecting Larger Children

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

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Safety of Larger Children

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WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in 
front can result in injury or death if the 
passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the 
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, 
have the child sit up properly and wear the 
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if 
needed.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used 
properly, position the child in a booster seat in 
a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, 
check that the child meets the booster seat 
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever 
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information 

in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the 

seat.

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Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more 
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up 
properly.

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Booster Seats

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Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the 
instructions that came with it, and install the seat 
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a 
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat 
belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and 
territories require children to use a booster seat until 
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or 
province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon 
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate 
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system

*

/climate control 

system

*

 as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the 

 mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the heating and cooling system

*

/climate control system

*

 in the same manner 

if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up 
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. 
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the 
garage immediately after starting the engine.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that 
expose you to carbon monoxide.

* Not available on all models

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Safety Labels

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels 
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer 
for a replacement.

Sun Visor
U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Canadian models

Doorjambs

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 70

Information Display Warning and 

Information Messages...................... 82

Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 83
Information Display............................ 84

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Indicators

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Red)

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Comes on for a few seconds when you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, then 

goes off if the parking brake has been 
released.

●

Comes on when the parking brake is 
applied, and goes off when it is released.

●

Comes on when the brake fluid level is 
low.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the 
brake system.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator 
comes on if you drive with the parking 
brake not fully released.

●

Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking 
brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator comes on while 

driving P. 536

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Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have 
the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On 

P. 536

Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the ignition 
switch to ON 

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, and goes off when the 

engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is 
low.

●

Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe 
place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 534

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch 
to ON 

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, and goes off when the engine 

starts, or after several seconds if the engine 
did not start. If “readiness codes” have not 
been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the 
emissions control system.

●

Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s cylinders 
is detected.

●

Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics 
for the emissions control systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 553

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Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked 
by a dealer.

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Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where 
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. 
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 

Blinks P. 535

Charging System 
Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch 
to ON 

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, and goes off when the engine 

starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not charging.

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating and 
cooling system

*

/climate control system

*

 and rear 

defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On 

P. 534

Seat Belt 
Reminder 
Indicator

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Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are 
not wearing a seat belt when you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 

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.

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If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, 
the indicator comes on a few seconds later.

●

Blinks while driving if either you or the front 
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The 
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at 
regular intervals.

●

The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when you 
and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.

●

Stays on after you or the front passenger has 
fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have 
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a 
dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Shift Lever 
Position 
Indicator

●

Indicates the current shift lever position.

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 

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, 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.

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Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 

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, 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.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 451

Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

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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.

Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA®) 
System Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

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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.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic 

Stability Control (ESC), System P. 442

VSA® OFF 
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 

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, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 443

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Door and Tailgate 
Open Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the 
ignition switch to ON 

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, 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.

Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator

*

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition switch 
to ON 

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, and goes off when the engine 

starts.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS 
system.

●

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - 
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 

Indicator Comes On P. 536

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

TPMS Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 

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, 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 

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, 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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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Forward 
Collision 
Warning 
(FCW) 
Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds 
when you turn the ignition 
switch to ON 

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, 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.

2 Automatic 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.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 437

2 Automatic shutoff P. 437

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* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Lane Departure 
Warning (LDW) 
Indicator

*

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Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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, 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.

2 LDW 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.

2 LDW Camera P. 440

* Not available on all models

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Smart Entry 
System Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you 
change the power mode to ON, then goes 
off.

●

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 starter 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

●

Blinks when you operate the turn signal 
lever.

●

Blink if you press the hazard warning button.

●

Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal 
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 489, 490

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* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

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 

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off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL 
system.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Daytime Running Lights P. 122

Side Airbag Off 
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 

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, 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.

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