Honda Crosstour (2015 year). Manual

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

HFL Menus

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Features

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Displaying text messages

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Rotate

to select Text/Email, then press

Select account if necessary.

4. Rotate

to select a message, then press

The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

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Displaying Messages

Displaying 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

on the text message screen.

Message List

Text Message

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

HFL Menus

Features

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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

The e-mail message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

Displaying e-mails

Received text messages and e-mail messages 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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Features

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Read or stop reading a message

1. Go to the text message or e-mail message

screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

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2. Press

to stop reading.

Press

again to start reading the message

from the beginning.

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Reply to a message

1. Go to the text message or e-mail message

screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 400

2. Move and rotate

to select Reply,

then press

3. Rotate

to select the reply message, then

press .

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Send to send the message.

Complete appears on the screen when
the reply message was successfully sent.

Reply 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.

•

Yes

•

You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

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Features

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Making a call to a sender

1. Go to the text message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

2 Displaying text messages P. 400

2. Move and rotate

to select Call, then

press .

John 0123456789####

Call

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Features

Compass

When you turn the ignition switch to ON

(

w, the compass self-calibrates, and the

compass display appears.

Compass Calibration

If 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

(

2. Press and hold the MENU button until the

display shows the compass setting menu
list.

3. Rotate

select

CALIBRATION, then

press .

4. When the display changes to PUSH CAL

START, press .

5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.

The compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.

Compass

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 models

Models without audio touch screen

Compass 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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Compass

Compass Zone Selection

Features

Compass Zone Selection

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(

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

Compass 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

6 7 8 9

10 11

Zone Map

Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11

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Features

Compass

When you turn the ignition switch to ON

(

, the compass self-calibrates, and the

compass display appears.

Compass Calibration

If 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

(

2. On the top screen of any audio source,

press and hold

for 5 seconds.

The 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.

The 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

Compass

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

Compass 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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Compass

Compass Zone Selection

Features

Compass Zone Selection

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(

2. On the top screen of any audio source,

press and hold

for 5 seconds.

The display switches to the Compass
Settings screen.

3. Rotate

to select Zone Adjust, then

press .

The 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.

6 7 8 9

10 11

Zone Map

Guam Island: Zone 8

Puerto Rico: Zone 11

Compass 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

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

Check air pressure, and check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 413

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor

mat.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 99

• Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the head restraint, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 133
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 136

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 129
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 130

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, 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.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the

seats.

They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the

vehicle, and go off soon after.

Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -

(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.

2 Specifications P. 546, 548

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 546, 548

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.

Label Example

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

Driving

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will

be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

550 lbs

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

100 lbs
(45 kg)

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Driving

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.

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Total trailer weight

Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,
cargo, and everything in or on it must not
exceed 1,500 lbs (680 kg) for 6-cylinder
models and 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for 4-cylinder
models. Towing loads in excess of this can
seriously affect vehicle handling and
performance and can damage the engine and
drivetrain.

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Tongue load

The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded
trailer on the hitch should be approximately
10% of the total trailer weight.
• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire

traction and steering control. Too little
tongue load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway.

• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by

loading 60% of the load toward the front
of the trailer and 40% toward the rear.
Readjust the load as needed.

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Towing Load Limits

Towing Load Limits

Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and the
tongue load.

Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 600
miles (1,000 km).

Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information

2 Vehicle Specifications P. 546, 5 48

WARNING

Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.

Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.

Total Load

Tongue Load

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