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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 458
Safety When Performing Maintenance...459
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 460
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 461
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 465
Opening the Hood ........................... 466
Cooling System ................................ 467
Transmission Fluid ............................ 468
Brake Fluid ....................................... 468 Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 469
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 470
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 472
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 475
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 476
Tire Labeling .................................... 476
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 478
Wear Indicators................................ 480
Tire Service Life ................................ 480
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 481 Tire Rotation .................................... 482
Winter Tires ..................................... 483
12-Volt Battery ................................. 484
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 486
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 487
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 488
Exterior Care.................................... 490
Accessories and Modifications ........ 494
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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 corner 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 slightly, 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 cl eaned 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 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
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 you 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
Information............................................... 535
Instant Energy Consumption ................... 123
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 176
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 167
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 467
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 467
Overheating............................................. 517
iPod ............................................................ 245
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 510
Jump Starting ............................................ 514
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 132
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 139
Keys ........................................................... 131
Lockout Prevention .................................. 139
Number Tag ............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 142
Remote Transmitter ................................. 137
Types and Functions ................................ 131
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 404
LaneWatchTM............................................. 418
Language (HFL) ......................................... 327
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 72 Lights
................................................. 156, 470
Automatic ............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement ................................... 470
Daytime Running Lights........................... 159
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Interior .................................................... 176
Light Switches ......................................... 156
Lights On Indicator .................................... 94
Turn Signals ............................................ 155
Load Limits ................................................ 363
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 131
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 143
Childproof Door Locks............................. 142
From Inside ............................................. 140
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys ........................................................ 131
Using a Key ............................................. 138
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 139
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 518
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 132
Lower Anchors ............................................ 72
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 363
M
Maintenance............................................. 457
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 484
Brake Fluid .............................................. 468
Cleaning ................................................. 488
Climate Control System ........................... 487 Coolant .................................................. 467
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 461
Precautions ............................................. 458
Remote Transmitter ................................ 486
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 470
Safety ..................................................... 459
Service Items ........................................... 463
Tires........................................................ 475
Transmission Fluid ................................... 468
Under the Hood ...................................... 465
Making Good Use of Your Honda Electric
Vehicle ...................................................... 12
Map Lights ................................................ 177
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 363
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 116
Mirrors ...................................................... 167
Adjusting ................................................ 167
Door ....................................................... 168
Exterior ................................................... 168
Interior Rearview ..................................... 167
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 494
Motor ........................................................ 538
Coolant .................................................. 467
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
MP3 ........................................................... 254
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 438
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 538
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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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