2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC snow chains

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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 383
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations1ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the
collision mitigation braking system
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) P. 428
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 383
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN
button and take your vehicl e to an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer if you find any unusual behavior
of the system (e.g., the wa rning message appears too
frequently).
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires P. 475
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The gear position is in
(P.
• The power mode is in ON.
■TPMS Calibration
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 475
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.
•Tire chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•There is a heavier and uneve n load on the tires than
the condition at calibration.
•Tire chains are used.
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, a nd helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
You may hear an operating noise when the ABS is working. Keep holding the pedal
firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard
before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you
are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Electric dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the motor
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
power system has been turned on and while
vehicle accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
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Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated tire, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
■Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, winding or und ulating road that makes it difficult for
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle an d a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in fr ont of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful wh en operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufactur er’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touc h the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1040
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact an
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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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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Index
USB Ports.................................................. 197
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 133
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 538
Vehicle Monitoring System ......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ............... 411
Off Button .............................................. 412
Off Indicator ..................................... 91, 412
System Indicator ............................... 91, 411
Voice Control Operation ......................... 229
Audio Commands ................................... 231
Climate Control Commands.................... 232
General Commands ................................ 232
Music Search Commands ........................ 232
On Screen Commands ............................ 232
Phone Commands .................................. 231
Useful Commands .................................. 231
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 230
Voice Recognition ................................... 229
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ............... 411
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 213
Warning and Info rmation Messages ...... 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 518
Warning Labels .......................................... 80 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 541
Watts ......................................................... 536
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 480
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 264
Window Washers ...................................... 160
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 469
Switch ..................................................... 160
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 150
Windshield Cleaning .......................................... 489, 491
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 190
Washer Fluid ........................................... 469
Wiper Blades ........................................... 472
Wipers and Washers ................................ 160
Winter Tires Snow Tires ............................................... 483
Tire Chains .............................................. 483
Wipers and Washers ................................. 160
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 472
WMA ......................................................... 254
Worn Tires ................................................. 475
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