2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID emergency towing

ContentsChild Safety P. 69 Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 284 General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 335
When Driving P. 376 Braking P. 431 Parking Your Vehicle P. 447
Charging P. 454 Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 469
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 480 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 494
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 499 12-Volt Battery P. 508 Remote Transmitter Care P. 510
Accessories and Modifications P. 519
Power System Won’t Start P. 535 Jump Starting P. 539 Overheating P. 542
Fuses P. 553 Emergency Towing P. 561
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 563 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 569 Reporting Safety Defects P. 571
Authorized Manuals P. 576 Customer Service Information P. 577 Quick Reference Guide
P. 6 Safe Driving
P. 41 Instrument Panel
P. 85 Controls
P. 135 Features
P. 203 Driving
P. 369 Maintenance
P. 471 Handling the Unexpected
P. 521 Information
P. 565
Index
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Quick Reference Guide Handling the Unexpected (P 521)
Flat Tire (P 522)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On (P 545)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual. Power System Won’t Start (P 535)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 553)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 542)
● 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 561)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 36 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Driving
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a traile r. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency to wing information.2 Emergency Towing P. 56118 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 375 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
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529uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
4. Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/
air hose on the compressor.
5. Turn the selector knob to AIR *1
, AIR
ONLY *2
, AIR SEULEMENT *2
.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure. 2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 531
6. If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed. 2 Emergency Towing P. 561
• 36 psi (250 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station after 10 minutes,
stop in a safe place and check the tire
pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down
after the 10 minute driving, you do not
need to check the pressure any more.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models U.S.
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552 uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking u If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ■ Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■ What to do when the indica tor blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
• Change the gear position to ( N
when you
turn the power system on.
u Check if the ( N
position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the ( N
button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set. 2 Turning on the Power P. 376 1 If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■ Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a flat bed truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will dama ge the vehicle’s drive system. 1 Emergency Towing NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight. NOTICE
Improper towing, such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Do not use the hook on the rear of your vehicle for
the towing of other vehicles or emergency removal of
your vehicle. The hook may break.
If your vehicle needs to be towed backward, contact
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer or a
professional towing service.
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Index Tires ........................................................... 499
Air Pressure ..................................... 500, 567
Chains ..................................................... 507
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 499
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 522
Inspection ................................................ 499
Labeling................................................... 500
Regulations.............................................. 502
Rotation .................................................. 506
Summer................................................... 507
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 523
Wear Indicators ....................................... 504
Winter ..................................................... 507
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 375
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 375
Emergency............................................... 561
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 425
Transmission ................................ 31, 381, 382
Creeping ................................................. 381
Fluid ........................................................ 492
Gear Position Indicator....................... 91, 384
Indicator .................................................... 92
Number ................................................... 568
Operating the Shift Button................. 31, 384
Shifting.................................................... 382
Warning Message .................................... 552
Trip Meter ................................................. 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 521
Blown Fuse ...................................... 553, 556
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37 Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 463
Emergency Towing .................................. 561
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 522
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 542
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 535
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 37, 148
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 563
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.......... 562
Warning Indicators .................................... 86
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid........................................................... 150
Light Bulbs .............................................. 566
Unable to Open....................................... 564
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 376
Does Not Activate ................................... 535
Jump Starting .......................................... 539
U Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 146
USB Flash Drives ............................... 264, 290
USB Ports ................................................... 205 Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 568
Vehicle Monitoring System ......................... 3
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ) ................. 422
Off Button .............................................. 423
Off Indicator ..................................... 95, 423
System Indicator ............................... 95, 422
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 482
Voice Control Operation ......................... 239
Audio Commands ................................... 241
Climate Control Commands.................... 242
General Commands ................................ 242
Music Search Commands ........................ 242
On Screen Commands ............................ 242
Phone Commands .................................. 241
Useful Commands .................................. 241
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 240
Voice Recognition ................................... 239
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 422
W Wallpaper ................................................. 223
Warning and Information Messages ...... 103
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 545
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