2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID heating

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

104 uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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

107uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
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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169uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outsid e temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off. 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe th e window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
power system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it di fficult to turn the power
system on.
When the outside temperature is below 41

465 uu Charging u Control Box
Driving
Shows the High Voltage battery charging status.
If it blinks for a while, then st ays on after the charge connector is plugged in, it indicates that the
battery is being charged.
■ Charge Indicator on the Vehicle Side Charge Indicator
Indicator status Explanation
Blinks slowly ●
The charger is ready to charge the battery. ●
Charging is programmed to start using the timer.
u The indicator goes off after about 15 seconds. ●
The power mode is set to ON while the battery is being
charged.
Stays on ●
The battery is being charged.
Goes off ●
Charging is complete.
Blinks once after staying on
for a few seconds. ●
The battery has been fully charged and the battery
heating system has been activated.
Blinks rapidly ●
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected.
u After reconnecting the battery, turn the power system
on, then turn it off.
The charging connector is replugged in. Confirm that
charging is possible. ●
There is a problem with the charging system.
u The indicator goes off after 15 seconds. Charging does
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tire s must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■ Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provid e the best combination of hand ling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ifications page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unev enly, adversely affect handli ng and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride ha rshly, are more pron e to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips , use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi (10–20 kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm 2
)
per month.
■ Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tr ead. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire . Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have an authorized H onda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer check
the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear. 2 Wear Indicators P. 504
• Cracks or other damage around valve stem. 1 Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm 2
) higher than if
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must
calibrate the TPMS.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 425
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug- In Hybrid
dealer check the tires if you feel a consiste nt vibration
while driving. New tires and any that have been
removed and reinstalled sh ould be properly balanced.3
WARNING Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding tire inflation and
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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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