2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID transmission fluid

381 uu When Driving u Transmission
Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks, and contact an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Transmission As with a conventional gasoline-powered ve hicle with an auto matic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal wh ile driving uphill may cause the vehicle
to react similar to an automatic transmissio n vehicle, unexpected ly increasing vehicle
speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefu lly, especially on slippery roads and
curves.■ Other Precautions
■ Creeping
■ Kickdown 1 Precautions While Driving
Do not press the ( N
button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 381 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

471Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 472
Safety When Performing Maintenance...473
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 474
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 475
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 480
Opening the Hood ........................... 481
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 482
Oil Check ......................................... 483
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 484
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...485 Engine Coolant ................................ 488
Cooling System ................................ 490
Transmission Fluid ............................ 492
Brake Fluid ....................................... 492
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 493
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 494
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 496
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 499
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 500
Tire Labeling .................................... 500
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 502 Wear Indicators ............................... 504
Tire Service Life ................................ 504
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 505
Tire Rotation .................................... 506
Winter Tires ..................................... 507
12-Volt Battery ................................. 508
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 510
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 511
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 513
Exterior Care.................................... 515
Accessories and Modifications ........ 51918 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 471 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

477uu Maintenance Minder TM
u To Use Maintenance Minder TM
Continued
Maintenance
■ Maintenance Service Items 1 Maintenance Service Items
• Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub ItemsMain Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.CODE Maintenance Main Items
A ●
Replace engine oil *1
and oil filter
0 ●
Inspect front and rear brakes ●
Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit ●
Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system #
• Fuel lines and connections #
• Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Under body battery cover *2: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is
reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
*5: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 ●
Rotate tires
2 ●
Replace dust and pollen filter *2
3 ●
Replace transmission fluid *3
4 ●
Replace spark plugs ●
Inspect valve clearance
5 ●
Replace engine coolant
7 ●
Replace brake fluid *4
8 ●
Replace air cleaner element *518 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 477 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

478 uu Maintenance Minder TM
u To Use Maintenance Minder TM
Maintenance 1 Maintenance Service Items
• Adjust the valves during services A, 9, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 75,000 km (47,500 miles) or 3 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is
reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
*5: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.CODE Maintenance Main Items
A ●
Replace engine oil *1
and oil filter CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 ●
Rotate tires
2 ●
Replace dust and pollen filter *2
3 ●
Replace transmission fluid *3
4 ●
Replace spark plugs ●
Inspect valve clearance
5 ●
Replace engine coolant
7 ●
Replace brake fluid *4
8 ●
Replace air cleaner element *5
9 ●
Service front and rear brakes ●
Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit ●
Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system #
• Fuel lines and connections #
• Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Under body battery cover18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 478 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

492 uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Transmission Fluid
Maintenance Transmission Fluid Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer check the fluid level and
replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the transmission fluid yourself.
Brake Fluid The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.■ Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■ Checking the Brake Fluid 1 Transmission Fluid NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehi cle limited warranty.
1 Brake Fluid NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a tem porary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have an authorized Hond a Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn brake
pads as soon as possible.Brake Reserve Tank MAX
MIN18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 492 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

567 uu Specifications u
Information
■ Brake Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.23 US qt (2.11 L)
Recommended ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1L)
Change including filter 3.5 US qt (3.3L)
Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity 1.31 US gal (4.97 L)
(change including the remaining
0.14 US gal (0.52 L) in the reserve tank) ■ High Voltage Battery System Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
■ Tire Regular Size 235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
]) 36 (250 [2.5])
Wheel Size Regular 18 x 8J18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 567 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

581
Index
Control Box .............................................. 461
Controls .................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 488
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 489
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 488
Overheating ............................................ 542
Creeping (Transmission) .......................... 381
Cup Holders .............................................. 187
Customer Service Information ................ 577
Customized Features ....................... 133, 306
D Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 539
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 390
Deceleration Paddl e Selector Indicator....... 91
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 569
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 162
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 173
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 483
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 161
Display Button .......................................... 211
Door Mirrors ............................................. 174
Doors ........................................................ 137
Auto Door Locking.................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 149
Door Open Message ................................. 46 Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 25, 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 139
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 502
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ............ 131
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 61
Driving ....................................................... 369
Braking .................................................... 431
Shifting Gear ........................................... 382
Transmission ............................................ 381
Turning on the Power .............................. 376
Driving Position Memory System ............. 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 512
E Eco Assist ® System ...................................... 20
Eco Drive Display ...................................... 130
ECON Mode .............................................. 388
Elapsed Time ............................................. 127
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator .................................................... 94
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 422
Emergency ................................................ 561
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 572
Energy Flow Screen .................................. 215 Engine
Coolant ................................................... 488
Oil ........................................................... 482
Engine Coolant ......................................... 488
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 489
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 488
Overheating ............................................ 542
Engine Oil ................................................. 482
Adding .................................................... 484
Checking................................................. 483
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 482
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 94
EV Indicator ................................................ 89
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 82
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 515
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 174
F Features .................................................... 203
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 485
Flat Tire ..................................................... 522
Floor Mats ................................................. 514
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 492
Engine Coolant ....................................... 488
Transmission ........................................... 492
Windshield Washer ................................. 49318 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 581 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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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