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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 442
Safety When Performing Maintenance...443
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 444
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 445
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 449
Opening the Hood ........................... 450
Cooling System ................................ 451
Transmission Fluid ............................ 452
Brake Fluid ....................................... 452 Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 453
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 454
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 456
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 459
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 460
Tire Labeling .................................... 460
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 462
Wear Indicators................................ 464
Tire Service Life ................................ 464
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 465 Tire Rotation .................................... 466
Winter Tires ..................................... 467
12-Volt Battery ................................. 468
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 470
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 471
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 472
Exterior Care.................................... 474
Accessories and Modifications ........ 478
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower co rner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slight ly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised: The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
The radiator fans and the climate control system will
not operate, when the hood is open and any of the
following conditions are met.
•The climate control system is turned on with the
remote transmitter.
•The compressor operates to melt any frost that has
formed on the climate control system.
Pull
Hood Release Handle
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the
power system, then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the power system vibrates. Also
be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow
the cable ends to touch eac h other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt Battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the power system from
starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector
The Charging Connector Release Problem. Use Release Lever To Disconnect
message appears on the driver informatio n interface when you cannot disengage
the charging connector.
Disengage the charging connector as follows.
1.Make sure that charging is completed
correctly.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull the release cord toward you.
u The release cord returns to its original
position at the next charging.
4. Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.
■What to Do When Unable to Disengage the Charging
Connector1When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector
If the problem that y ou cannot disengage the
charging connector occurs repeatedly, contact an
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Release Cord
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Index
Instant Energy Consumption................... 121
Instrument Panel ........................................ 79
Interior Lights ........................................... 173
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 164
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 451
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 451
Overheating............................................. 501
iPod ............................................................ 241
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 494
Jump Starting ............................................ 498
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 130
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 136
Keys ........................................................... 129
Lockout Prevention .................................. 136
Number Tag ............................................ 130
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 139
Remote Transmitter ................................. 135
Types and Functions ................................ 129
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 388
LaneWatchTM............................................. 402
Language (HFL) ......................................... 311
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 70 Lights
................................................. 153, 454
Automatic ............................................... 154
Bulb Replacement ................................... 454
Daytime Running Lights........................... 156
High Beam Indicator .................................. 92
Interior .................................................... 173
Light Switches ......................................... 153
Lights On Indicator .................................... 92
Turn Signals ............................................ 152
Load Limits ................................................ 347
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 140
Childproof Door Locks............................. 139
From Inside ............................................. 137
From Outside .......................................... 131
Keys ........................................................ 129
Using a Key ............................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 136
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 502
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 130
Lower Anchors ............................................ 70
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 347
M
Maintenance............................................. 441
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 468
Brake Fluid .............................................. 452
Cleaning ................................................. 472
Climate Control System ........................... 471 Coolant .................................................. 451
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 445
Precautions ............................................. 442
Remote Transmitter ................................ 470
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 454
Safety ..................................................... 443
Service Items ........................................... 447
Tires........................................................ 459
Transmission Fluid ................................... 452
Under the Hood ...................................... 449
Making Good Use of Your Honda Electric
Vehicle ...................................................... 10
Map Lights ................................................ 174
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 347
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Door ....................................................... 165
Exterior ................................................... 165
Interior Rearview ..................................... 164
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 478
Motor ........................................................ 522
Coolant .................................................. 451
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
MP3 ........................................................... 250
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 421
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 522
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Index
O
Odometer................................................. 120
Open Source Licences .............................. 279
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 518
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 450
Power Windows...................................... 147
Trunk ...................................................... 141
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 149
Outside Temperature Display ................. 120
Overheating ............................................. 501
P
Painting the Vehicle ................................ 477
Pandora ®.................................................. 248
Panic Mode ............................................... 146
Parking ..................................................... 419
Parking Brake ........................................... 404
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) ........................................ 505
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 63
Passing Indicators ..................................... 153
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 253
POWER Button ......................................... 149
Power System Turning on .............................................. 350
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ......................... 83
Power Windows ....................................... 147 POWER/CHARGE Gauge
........................... 115
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 353
Pregnant Women ....................................... 48
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 482
R
Radio (FM/AM).......................................... 229
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 233
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 231
Range ........................................................ 114
Range Display ........................................... 123
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 231
READY Indicator ......................................... 84
Rear Defogger Button .............................. 160
Rear Seats .................................................. 171
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 164
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 16
Regulations ....................... 400, 434, 462, 523
Remote Transmitter ................................. 135
Replacement Battery .................................................... 470
Bulbs ....................................................... 454
Fuses ............................................... 508, 510
Tires ........................................................ 465
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 456
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 524
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 120 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
......... 369
On and Off.............................................. 370
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 37
Safety Checklist .......................................... 41
Safety Labels ............................................... 78
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 42
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 47
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 44
Checking................................................... 49
Fastening .................................................. 45
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 48
Reminder ............................................ 44, 87
Warning Indicator ............................... 44, 87
Seat Heaters .............................................. 181
Seats .......................................................... 166
Adjusting ................................................ 166
Front Seats .............................................. 166
Rear Seats ............................................... 171
Seat Heaters ............................................ 181
Security System ......................................... 144
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 92
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 93
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 69
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
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