2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC warning

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve
stem.
2. Remove the sealant/air hose from the
packaging.
3. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Injecting Sealant and Air1Injecting Sealant and Air
In cold temperatures, the sealant may not flow easily.
In this situation, warm it up for five minutes before
using.
The sealant can permanentl y stain clothing and other
materials. Be careful duri ng handling and wipe away
any spills immediately.
3WARNING
Tire sealant contains substances that are
harmful and can be fatal if swallowed.
If accidentally swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get
medical attention immediately.
For skin or eye contact, flush with cool
water and get medical attention if
necessary.
Valve Stem
Valve Cap
Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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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 informatio n 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. 440
The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 100
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. 152
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 512
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. 523
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 all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 530
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. 147
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. 514
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as 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-volt. 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 cables clips so that they
do not come off when the power system vibrates.
Also be careful not to ta ngle the jumper cables or
allow the cable ends to touch each 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
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface when the pow er system temperature is high.
2Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages P. 100
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to
(P and set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode on, and wait until the message goes off.
u If the message does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
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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 after
turning 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. 366
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. 531
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Index
Gear Position Indicator...................... 87, 373
Gear Shift Positions
Transmission ........................................... 371
Glass (care) ....................................... 489, 491
Glove Box ................................................. 178
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 497
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 325
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History..................................... 338
Displaying Messages ............................... 352
HFL Buttons ............................................ 325
HFL Menus.............................................. 328
HFL Status Display ................................... 327
In Case of Emergency ............................. 356
Limitations for Manual Operation............ 327
Making a Call ......................................... 346
Options During a Call.............................. 349
Phone Setup ........................................... 333
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 342
Receiving a Call....................................... 349
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 350
Ring Tone ............................................... 337
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 351
Speed Dial .............................................. 339
To Set Up Text Messa ge/E-mail Options .. 336
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 233
Head Restraints ........................................ 171 Headlights
................................................. 156
Aiming .................................................... 470
Automatic Operation ............................... 157
Dimming ......................................... 156, 159
Operating ................................................ 156
Heated Door Mirror ................................. 163
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 184
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 325
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
High Voltage Battery ............................... 453
Charging ................................................. 440
Energy Economy ...................................... 456
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge ...................................................... 118
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 368
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 322
Honda App License Agreement ............... 281
Honda Sensing ®.......................................... 33
HondaLink ®............................................... 259
I
Identification Numbers
Motor, and Transmission ......................... 538
Vehicle Identification ............................... 538
Immobilizer System .................................. 147
Indicator .................................................... 94
Indicators .................................................... 82
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 86, 518
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF).................... 97, 389 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 89
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 83, 424
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 83, 424
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 98, 99
Deceleration Paddle Selector ..................... 88
ECON Mode .............................................. 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 90, 520
Gear Position............................................. 87
High Beam ................................................ 94
Immobilizer System ................................... 94
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 98, 406
Lights On .................................................. 94
Low Charge .............................................. 86
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 92, 414, 416
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .. 84
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)...................... 82, 83, 519, 521
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 85
READY ...................................................... 86
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 96
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 46, 89
Security System Alarm ............................... 95
SPORT Mode ..................................... 95, 378
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 64, 90
System Message ........................................ 93
Transmission System.................................. 87
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 91, 411
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 91, 412
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Index
O
Odometer................................................. 122
Open Source Licences .............................. 295
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 534
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 466
Power Windows...................................... 150
Trunk ...................................................... 144
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 152
Outside Temperature Display ................. 122
Overheating ............................................. 517
P
Painting the Vehicle ................................ 493
Pandora ®.................................................. 252
Panic Mode ............................................... 149
Parking ..................................................... 436
Parking Brake ........................................... 420
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) ........................................ 521
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 65
Passing Indicators ..................................... 156
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 257
POWER Button ......................................... 152
Power System Turning on .............................................. 366
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ......................... 85
Power Windows ....................................... 150 POWER/CHARGE Gauge
........................... 117
Precautions While Driving
Rain ......................................................... 369
Pregnant Women ....................................... 50
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 498
R
Radio (FM/AM).......................................... 233
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 237
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 235
Range ........................................................ 116
Range Display ........................................... 125
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 235
READY Indicator ......................................... 86
Rear Defogger Button .............................. 163
Rear Seats .................................................. 174
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 167
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 18
Regulations ....................... 416, 451, 478, 539
Remote Transmitter ................................. 137
Replacement Battery .................................................... 486
Bulbs ....................................................... 470
Fuses ............................................... 524, 526
Tires ........................................................ 481
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 472
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 540
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
......... 385
On and Off.............................................. 386
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 39
Safety Checklist .......................................... 43
Safety Labels ............................................... 80
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 44
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 49
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 46
Checking................................................... 51
Fastening .................................................. 47
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 74
Pregnant Women ...................................... 50
Reminder ............................................ 46, 89
Warning Indicator ............................... 46, 89
Seat Heaters .............................................. 184
Seats .......................................................... 169
Adjusting ................................................ 169
Front Seats .............................................. 169
Rear Seats ............................................... 174
Seat Heaters ............................................ 184
Security System ......................................... 147
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 94
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 95
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 71
Setting the Clock ...................................... 130
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Index
Shift Button......................................... 31, 371Operation ................................................ 373
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 31, 371
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 49
Side Airbags ................................................ 61
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 63
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 266
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 237
Smart Entry System ................................... 133
Snow Tires ................................................. 483
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 248
Spare Tire (Optional) ................................ 537
Specifications ............................................ 536
SPORT Mode ............................................. 378
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 95, 378
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 55
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 166
Stopping .................................................... 436
Summer Tires ............................................ 483
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 55
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 152
Synchronization Mode ............................. 191
System Message Indicator .......................... 93
T
Telematics Control Unit............................ 128
Temperature Sensor ................................. 194
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 499Time (Setting)
........................................... 130
Timer ......................................................... 454
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 414
Indicator............................................ 92, 522
Tires ........................................................... 475
Air Pressure ..................................... 476, 537
Chains..................................................... 483
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 475
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 498
Inspection ............................................... 475
Labeling .................................................. 476
Regulations ............................................. 478
Rotation .................................................. 482
Spare (Optional) ...................................... 537
Summer .................................................. 483
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 499
Wear Indicators ....................................... 480
Winter..................................................... 483
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 531
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 414
Transmission ............................... 31, 370, 371
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 468
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 87, 373
Number................................................... 538
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 373
Shifting ................................................... 371 Trip Meter
................................................ 122
Troubleshooting ...................................... 497
Blown Fuse ..................................... 524, 526
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 36
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 36
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 450
Emergency Towing ................................. 531
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 498
Noise When Braking ................................. 38
Overheating ............................................ 517
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 511
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 36, 142
Warning Indicators.................................... 82
Trunk ........................................................ 144
Lid .......................................................... 144
Light Bulbs .............................................. 536
Unable to Open ...................................... 534
Turn Signals .............................................. 155
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 94
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 123
Turning on the Power ............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 511
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 183
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 133
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 140
USB Flash Drives ............................... 254, 280
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