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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Re gularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, pr omptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents
1Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a conveyor, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode. 2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 359
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 482
Handling of the Jack ......................... 494
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 495
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 496
Emergency Power System Off........... 497
Jump Starting .................................... 498
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 501 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 502
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 503
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 504If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 505
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 506 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 507
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 508
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 514
Emergency Towing ........................... 515
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 516
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging
Connector.................................................517When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 518
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver information interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Remove Charger Connector message appearsRemoving a charge connector. Set the power
mode to ACCESSORY, then to ON.
The Low Battery Charge . Power Reduced. message appearsCharge the High Voltage battery.
2Charging P. 423
The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 98
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 149
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 496
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 507
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 514
Check the Security
System Alarm
indicator.When the Security System Alarm in dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Security System Alarm P. 144
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 498
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Honda Cl arity Electric dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N when you
turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 350
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 515
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a flat bed truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing, such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Do not use the hook on the rear of your vehicle for
the towing of other vehicles or emergency removal of
your vehicle. The hook may break.
If your vehicle needs to be towed backward, contact
an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer or a
professional towing service.
Hook
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 520
Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Motor
Number, and Transmission Number .. 522
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ....... 523
Reporting Safety Defects ................. 524
Warranty Coverages ........................ 525
Authorized Manuals ......................... 527
Customer Service Information ......... 528
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 1.85 US qt (1.75 L)
■ Coolant
SpecifiedHonda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
■Tire
RegularSize235/45R18 94VPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front36 (250 [2.5])Rear38 (260 [2.7])
Wheel Size Regular 18 x 8J
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Motor Number,
and Transmission Number
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, for licensing, and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, motor number, and transmission number are
shown as follows:
1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Motor Number, and
Transmission Number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located
under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission
Number
Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
Motor Number
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