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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press th e (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
●Appears when the schedul ed maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.
2Warning Message and Maintenance Minder
Information on the Driver Information Interface
P. 462
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or pus h button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clar ity Electric dealer.
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 484
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 518
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
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Driving
■There is no vehicle ahead
Your vehicle maintains the set speed without
having to keep your foot on the brake or
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at
the set speed, ACC with LSF accelerates your
vehicle to the set speed, and then maintains it.
■When you depress the accelerator pedal
You can temporarily increase th e vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with LSF range.
ACC with LSF stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal,
the system resumes an appropriate speed for keeping the following-interval while a
vehicle ahead is within the ACC with LSF range.
■A vehicle detected ahead is within AC C with LSF range and slows to a stop
Your vehicle also stop s, automatically. The
Stopped message appears on the driver
information interface.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again,
the vehicle icon on the driver information
interface blinks. If you press the RES/+ or
−/SET button, or depress the accelerator
pedal, ACC with LSF operates again within the
prior set speed.
1 When in Operation
Limitations
You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe
interval when using ACC wi th LSF. Additionally, ACC
with LSF may not work properly under certain
conditions.
2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
P. 395
3WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped
while the ACC with LSF system is operating
can result in the ve hicle moving without
operator control.
A vehicle that moves without operator
control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is
stopped by ACC with LSF.
A vehicle icon with dotted-line
contour appears on the driver
information interface
1 When you depress the accelerator pedal
While the accelerator pedal is depressed, the system
does not apply the brakes to keep the following
interval, as well as the BRAKE message on the driver
information interface does not appear.
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in
( P and applying the parking
brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in
( D or (N.●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in
( D.
The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
Comes
On
Comes
OnOnOn
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uuCharging uCharge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1, 2 or SAE J1772 DC charger
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Driving
■When charging is completed
Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.
The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.
1. Stop your vehicle at a station specific for
electric vehicles. Park with the charge lid
closest to the charge plug, just in front of
the driver’s door.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn off the power system.
4. Press and hold the charge lid release
button.
u The lid opens.
u The illumination lamp inside the charge
lid comes on for a few minutes.
1Charging
If a blackout or other elec trical interruption occurs
during vehicle charging, the vehicle will automatically
resume charging once power is restored.
To avoid damage to th e charger, take these
precautions:
•Do not hit the charging connector components
with a hard object or drop them on the ground.
•Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the
charging cable.
•Do not use or store near any sources of heat.
•Do not expose to liquids or use harsh chemicals to
clean.
Release Button
■How to Charge (Level 2)
1How to Charge (Level 1)
The charge speed slows down towards the
completion of the battery charging.
The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charging connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.
If you unplug the charging connector from the inlet,
charging cancels automatically.
Lid Open
Button
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uuPower System Won’t StartuEmergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Power System Off
The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must tu rn the power system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power syst em provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pe dal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.
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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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