2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID remote start

uu Charging u Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger
460
Driving 5. Open the vehicle’s charge lid.
6. To connect the cable to the vehicle, push
the cable’s charging conn ector until it clicks
to the charge lid.
u The charge indicator on the charge lid
stays on.
■ 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.Charge Lid Illumination Lamp 1 How to Charge (Level 2)
The charge lid can be open ed by remote transmitter.
The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charge connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.
Be sure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions provided with the Level 2 charging
equipment.
Charging Connector Charge Indicator
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463 uu Charging u Control Box
Continued
Driving
If charging does not start, even if the POWER indicator comes on, and the charging
connector is plugged in, perform one of the following solutions.
■ What to do when you cannot start charging Cause Solution
The timer has been set, but the start time is in
the future. Start charging using the smart entry remote.
Press and hold the charge lid releas e button on the smart entry remote.
u The charge indicator on the charge lid comes on when charging starts.
Change the customized setting of the charge timer to O FF using the driver
information interface.
u The timer setting wi ll be canceled.2 Using a Timer P. 467
The 12-volt battery is weak. Check the 12-volt battery condition. If necessary, charge the battery.
The power mode is ON. Set the power mode to ACCESS ORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
The charging connector is not properly
attached to the vehicle’s inlet. Disengage the connec tor from the inlet.
Align and insert the connector into the inlet until you hear a click.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 463 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

521Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 522
Handling of the Jack ......................... 534
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure ................... 535
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak .......................................... 537
Emergency Power System Off........... 538
Jump Starting .................................... 539
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 542
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 545 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 546
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 547
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ....................................... 548
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 549
If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 550 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 551
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 552
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 553
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 560
Emergency Towing ........................... 561
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 562
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 563
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 56418 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 521 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

535Continued
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.
Checklist Condition What to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on. The Remove Charger Connector message appears Removing a charge connector. Set the power
mode to ACCESSORY, then to ON.
The Low Battery Charge . Power Reduced. message appears Charge the High Voltage battery. 2 Charging P. 454
The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears. 2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 103
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. 158 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 537
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 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. 552
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 Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 5601 Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
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537uu Power System Won’t Start u If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver info rmation interface, and the POWER button flashes, the
READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows:
1. Touch the center of the POWER button
with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator on the POWER button is
flashing. The buttons on the smart entry
remote should be facing you.
u The POWER button flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the POWER button
changes from flashing to on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
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Index
Indicators .................................................... 86
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 90, 546
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................. 100, 400
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 87, 435
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 87, 435
Collision Mitigati on Braking System TM

(CMBS TM
) ...................................... 101, 102
Deceleration Paddle Selector ..................... 91
ECON Mode ............................................. 98
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ......... 94
EV............................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................ 91
High Beam ................................................ 97
HV ............................................................ 89
HV Charge ................................................ 89
Immobilizer System ................................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) ........................................... 101, 417
Lights On .................................................. 97
Low Fuel ................................................... 91
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 96, 425, 427
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 90
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) .......................................... 88, 550
Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red) ..................... 86, 87, 548, 550
POWER SYSTEM ....................................... 88
READY ...................................................... 90
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 99 Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 49, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
SPORT Mode ..................................... 98, 389
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 66, 94
System Message ........................................ 98
Transmission System .................................. 92
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® )
System............................................. 95, 422
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 95, 423
Information ............................................... 565
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 127
Instrument Panel ........................................ 85
Interior Lights ........................................... 183
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 173
iPod ........................................................... 255
J Jacking Points ........................................... 534
Jump Starting ........................................... 539
K Key Number Tag ....................................... 138
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 145
Keys ........................................................... 137
Lockout Prevention .................................. 145
Number Tag ............................................ 138
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 148
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143 Types and Functions ................................ 137
Kickdown .................................................. 381
L Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 415
LaneWatch TM
............................................ 429
Language (HFL) ........................................ 337
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 74
Lights ................................................. 162, 494
Automatic ............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement ................................... 494
Daytime Running Lights........................... 165
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
Interior .................................................... 183
Light Switches ......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator .................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 161
Load Limits ................................................ 373
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 137
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 149
Childproof Door Locks............................. 148
From Inside ............................................. 146
From Outside .......................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 137
Using a Key ............................................. 144
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 145
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 546
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 91
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
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Index Lower Anchors ............................................ 74
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 373
M Maintenance ............................................. 471
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 508
Brake Fluid............................................... 492
Cleaning .................................................. 513
Climate Control System ........................... 511
Coolant ................................................... 488
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 475
Oil ........................................................... 483
Precautions .............................................. 472
Radiator................................................... 489
Remote Transmitter ................................. 510
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 494
Safety ...................................................... 473
Service Items............................................ 477
Tires ........................................................ 499
Transmission Fluid.................................... 492
Under the Hood....................................... 480
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 90
Map Lights ................................................ 184
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 373
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 121
Mirrors ....................................................... 173
Adjusting ................................................. 173
Door ........................................................ 174
Exterior .................................................... 174
Interior Rearview...................................... 173 Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 519
Motor ........................................................ 568
Jump Starting .......................................... 539
MP3 ........................................................... 264
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 449
N Numbers (Identification) .......................... 568
O Odometer ................................................. 126
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 482
Adding .................................................... 484
Checking................................................. 483
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 475
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 482
Viscosity .................................................. 482
Warning .................................................. 545
Open Source Licences ............................... 305
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 564
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 481
Power Windows ...................................... 156
Trunk ...................................................... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature Display .................. 126
Overheating .............................................. 542P Pandora ® .................................................. 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ..................................................... 447
Parking Brake ........................................... 431
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 550
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 67
Passing Indicators ..................................... 162
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 267
POWER Button ......................................... 158
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 132
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 376
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ......................... 88
Power Windows ....................................... 156
POWER/CHARGE Gauge .......................... 122
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 380
Pregnant Women ....................................... 52
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 522
R Radiator .................................................... 489
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 243
Radio (SiriusXM ® ) ..................................... 247
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 245
Range ................................................ 121, 129
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 245
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 57218 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 584 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分