2017 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 65Safety Labels P. 78
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 141 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 164 Adjusting the Seats P. 166
Climate Control System P. 183
Audio Error Messages P. 270 General Information on the Audio System P. 274
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 309
When Driving P. 350 Braking P. 404Parking Your Vehicle P. 419
Energy Economy P. 439
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 449 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 454
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 459 12-Volt Battery P. 468 Remote Transmitter Care P. 470
Accessories and Modifications P. 478
Power System Won’t Start P. 495 Jump Starting P. 498 Overheating P. 501
Emergency Towing P. 515 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 516
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 518
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 523 Reporting Safety Defects P. 524
Customer Service Information P. 528
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 191
DrivingP. 343
MaintenanceP. 441
Handling the UnexpectedP. 481
InformationP. 519
IndexP. 530
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 481)
Flat Tire (P 482)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 502)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 495)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 508)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 501)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 515)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
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. 515
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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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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/
air hose on the compressor.
5. Turn the selector knob to AIR.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 491
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 515
•Front: 36 psi (250 kPa) /rear: 38 psi (260
kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station,
whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h). If you have not reached a service
station after 10 minutes, stop in a safe
place and check th e tire pressure.
u If the air pressure do es not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
Sealant/Air Hose
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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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Index
Shift Button......................................... 29, 355Operation ................................................ 357
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 29, 355
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 47
Side Airbags ................................................ 59
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 61
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 262
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 233
Smart Entry System ................................... 131
Snow Tires ................................................. 467
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 244
Spare Tire (Optional) ................................ 521
Specifications ............................................ 520
SPORT Mode ............................................. 361
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 93, 361
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 53
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Stopping .................................................... 419
Summer Tires ............................................ 467
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 53
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 149
Synchronization Mode ............................. 188
System Message Indicator .......................... 91
T
Telematics Control Unit............................ 126
Temperature Sensor ................................. 190
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 483Time (Setting)
........................................... 128
Timer ......................................................... 437
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 398
Indicator............................................ 90, 506
Tires ........................................................... 459
Air Pressure ..................................... 460, 521
Chains..................................................... 467
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 459
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 482
Inspection ............................................... 459
Labeling .................................................. 460
Regulations ............................................. 462
Rotation .................................................. 466
Spare (Optional) ...................................... 521
Summer .................................................. 467
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 483
Wear Indicators ....................................... 464
Winter..................................................... 467
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 349
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 349
Emergency .............................................. 515
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 398
Transmission ............................... 29, 354, 355
Creeping ................................................. 354
Fluid ........................................................ 452
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 85, 357
Number................................................... 522
Operating the Shift Button ................ 29, 357
Shifting ................................................... 355 Trip Meter
................................................ 120
Troubleshooting ...................................... 481
Blown Fuse ..................................... 508, 510
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 34
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 34
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 433
Emergency Towing ................................. 515
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 482
Noise When Braking ................................. 35
Overheating ............................................ 501
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 495
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 34, 139
Warning Indicators.................................... 80
Trunk ........................................................ 141
Lid .......................................................... 141
Light Bulbs .............................................. 520
Unable to Open ...................................... 518
Turn Signals .............................................. 152
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 92
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 121
Turning on the Power ............................. 350
Does Not Activate ................................... 495
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 180
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 23, 137
USB Flash Drives ............................... 250, 276
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