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Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages The following messages appear only on the dr iver information interface. Press the (d isplay/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the vehicle cannot be driven. ●
Immediately stop in a safe place.●
Appears when the washer fluid gets low. ●
Refill the washer fluid. 2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 493●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon. ●
Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow. 2 Warning Message and Maintenance Minder
Information on the Driver Information Interface
P. 476●
Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system. ●
Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.Canadian models18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 103 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer. 2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 508●
Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the batte ry is not charging. ●
Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption. 2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 546●
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low. ●
Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 545●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high. 2 Overheating P. 542●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit. ●
Drive slowly to prevent overheating.●
Appears if there is a pr oblem with the cooling
system. ●
Drive slowly to prevent ov erheating and have your
vehicle checked by an author ized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer as soon as possible.●
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed. 2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 54718 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 104 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Message Condition Explanation●
Appears if the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph
(15 km/h) with the fuel fill door opened. ●
Stop the vehicle and close the fuel fill door.●
Appears when the fuel fill door has been open for 30
minutes. ●
Turn off the power system, re install the fuel cap, and
close the fuel fill door.
- If you still want to refuel, press the fuel fill door release
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Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY. ●
Press the POWER button twice with your foot off the
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.●
Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—●
Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle. ●
Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door. 2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 160●
Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak. ●
Replace the battery as soon as possible. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 510●
Appears if the smart entry remote’s battery is too
weak to turn on the power system or the key is not
within operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times. ●
Bring the back of the smart entry remote into contact
with the POWER button.2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 537●
Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON. ●
Appears after you unlock a nd open the driver’s door. 2 Turning on the Power P. 376●
Appears when the POWER button is pressed while
driving. 2 Emergency Power System Off P. 538Canadian models18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 106 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the high volt age battery charge level
is extremely low. ●
Caused by the low battery charge level -
Immediately charge the high voltage battery.●
Appears when the power system temperature is low. ●
Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage and connect th e charging connector.●
Appears when the power system temperature is
high. ●
Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline. ●
Park in a safe place, an d cool the system down.2 Overheating P. 542●
Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode. ●
You may notice a decrease in available power. Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately. ●
As a result of diagnostics, the POWER SYSTEM
indicator may come on. 2 POWER SYSTEM Indicator P. 88U.S. models
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Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the charging connector is connected
to the inlet. ●
The vehicle does not move while the charging
connector is plugged into the inlet.●
Appears when there is a pr oblem with the standard
plug-in charging system or the charging station
outlet. ●
This message only - There may be a problem with the
charging station outlet. Refer to the instructions
provided at the station or c onsult a qualified technician.
If the outlet works properly, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarit y Plug-In Hybrid dealer. ●
Comes on with the PO WER SYSTEM indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.●
Appears if there is a pr oblem with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.●
Appears when the charge lid is open. ●
Close the charge lid. 2 Charging P. 45418 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 108 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when you press the fuel fill door release
button. ●
The display changes to R eady when the fuel vapor
pressure inside the fuel tank is released. You can start
refueling once Ready appears. 2 Refueling P. 451●
Appears when the vehicle is ready to be refueled. ●
Appears when the high voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. –22°F [–30°C] or below). ●
You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location. ●
Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage and connect th e charging connector.●
Appears when the charging connector is
disconnected while the power mode is in ON with
the charging connector connected. ●
Set the power mode to OFF, then set it back to ON if
you drive again. 2 Turning on the Power P. 376●
Appears when the high voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. −22°F [−30°C]). ●
You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior. ●
You must wait for an incr ease in the high voltage
battery temperature to drive. U.S. models
Canadian models
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Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the outsid e temperature is low. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage or connect the charging connector. 2 Charging P. 454●
Appears when the engine starts automatically when
the engine has not started for a long time.
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Appears when the vehicle can run only in EV because
the failure that cannot generate power by the engine
failure or generator failure etc occurs. ●
The estimated distance you can travel on the
remaining power is displayed. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.●
Appears when you are unable to select the HV
Charge because the High Voltage battery charge
level is at maximum limit (12 segments) of the HV
Charge. 2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (Intelligent Multi-
mode Drive Plug-in) P. 11●
Appears if the drive mode cannot be changed due to
certain situations, such as a system error or adverse
driving conditions. —Canadian models18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 110 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分