2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC jump start

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
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can ma nually or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
■Parking Brake1Brake System
When you depress the brak e pedal, you may hear a
whirling sound from the moto r compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parki ng brake, or set the power
mode to OFF. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
12-volt battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting P. 514
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA ® system until the
vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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497
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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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
4.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the motor/gear case as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part of the vehicle.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine,
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s power
system. If it isn’t turn on, check that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal
contact.
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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s power system has sta rted, remove the jumper cables in the
following order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
■What to Do After the Power System Starts1 What to Do After the Power System Starts
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
system, VSA ® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM), and low tire pressure/Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may come on
along with a message in the driver information
interface when you turn the power system on after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Electric dealer.
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