2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 67Safety Labels P. 80
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 144 Security System P. 147 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 150
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 167 Adjusting the Seats P. 169
Climate Control System P. 186
Audio Error Messages P. 274 General Information on the Audio System P. 278
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 325
When Driving P. 366 Braking P. 420Parking Your Vehicle P. 436
Energy Economy P. 456
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 465 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 470
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 475 12-Volt Battery P. 484 Remote Transmitter Care P. 486
Accessories and Modifications P. 494
Power System Won’t Start P. 511 Jump Starting P. 514 Overheating P. 517
Emergency Towing P. 531 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 532
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 534
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 539 Reporting Safety Defects P. 540
Customer Service Information P. 544
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 39
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 129
FeaturesP. 195
DrivingP. 359
MaintenanceP. 457
Handling the UnexpectedP. 497
InformationP. 535
IndexP. 546
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 497)
Flat Tire (P 498)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 518)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 511)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 524)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 517)
● 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 531)
●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. 531
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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....... 498
Handling of the Jack ......................... 510
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 511
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 512
Emergency Power System Off........... 513
Jump Starting .................................... 514
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 517 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 518
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 519
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 520If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 521
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 522 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 523
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 524
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 530
Emergency Towing ........................... 531
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 532
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging
Connector.................................................533When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 534
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressu re 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. 507
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. 531
•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.
AIR
ON
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 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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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......................................... 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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