2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN fuel pressure

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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc .), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer. (Note, however, that service at an
authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer is not mandatory to keep your
warranties in effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 492
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 499
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 494
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 496
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 477
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 576
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires 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 handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride ha rshly, are more prone 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 tread. 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.
1Checking 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 consistent vibration
while driving. New tires and any that have been
removed and reinstalled sh ould be properly balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily 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 .. 564
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot open the fuel fill door, use the following procedure. 1.Open the trunk and pull off the left inside
cover.
2. Pull the release lever towards you.
u The release lever opens the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
3. Slowly remove the fuel fill cap by turning it
to the left. If you hear a release of pressure,
wait until it stops, then continue to slowly
remove the fuel fill cap.
2 How to Refuel P. 452
4.Add fuel very slowly.
u The automatic fuel tank vent valve does
not operate when the fuel fill door is
opened manually. Trying to add fuel too
rapidly when the vent valve is closed will
cause fuel vapors to be pushed out the
filler pipe and can cause a small amount
of liquid fuel to be spilled onto the
ground.
1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
The automatic fuel tank ve nt does not operate when
using the manual fuel door release. Gradually release
pressure by slowly turning th e fuel fill cap to the left.
If you hear a release of fuel vapors, wait until it stops,
then continue to slowly remove the fuel fill cap.
The malfunction indicator lamp may come on when
driving after you have refueled by manually opening
the fuel fill door.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks P. 547
After taking these steps, contact an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
3WARNING
Gasoline vapors in tank are under pressure.
• If using the manual fuel door release,
open the cap slowly to gradually release
pressure.
• Stop the engine, and keep all sparks,
heat, and flame away.
Release Lever
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Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
120V AC (AC Level 1)............................... 456
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 90
240V AC (AC Level 2) ............................... 459
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 437
Accessories and Modifications ................ 519
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 189
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 393
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 400
Indicator ................................................. 100
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 488
Engine Oil ............................................... 482
Washer ................................................... 493
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 482
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 182
Front Seats.............................................. 175
Head Restraints ....................................... 178
Mirrors.................................................... 173
Steering Wheel ....................................... 172
Temperature ........................................... 126
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 424
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 193
Changing the Mode................................ 195 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 197
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 512
Sensors .................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................. 198
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 193
Air Pressure ....................................... 500, 567
Airbags ........................................................ 54
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 60
Airbag Care ............................................... 68
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 61
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 57
Indicator .............................................. 66, 94
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 67
Sensors ...................................................... 54
Side Airbags .............................................. 63
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 65
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 243
Android Auto ............................................ 280
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 437
Indicator .................................................... 93
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 277
Armrest ..................................................... 182
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 207
Audio System .................................... 204, 210
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 236
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 211
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout .. 219
Changing the Screen Interface ................. 233
Closing Apps ........................................... 235 Customizing the Meter............................ 219
Display Setup .......................................... 237
Error Messages ........................................ 284
General Information ................................ 288
Home Screen........................................... 225
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 238
Menu Customize ..................................... 234
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 264
Reactivating ............................................ 206
Recommended Devices............................ 290
Remote Controls ..................................... 207
Security Code .......................................... 206
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 238
Status Area ............................................. 232
Theft Protection ...................................... 206
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 290
USB Port.................................................. 205
Voice Control Operation.......................... 239
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 223
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 211
Authorized Manuals ................................ 576
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 149
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 435
Indicator............................................ 87, 435
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 87, 435
Automatic Lighting .................................. 163
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 126
Average Fuel Economy Records .............. 129
Average Speed ......................................... 127
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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
(CMBSTM) ...................................... 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
LaneWatchTM............................................ 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
Strength .................................................. 138
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Index
READY Indicator........................................ 90
Rear Defogger Button ............................. 169
Rear Seats ................................................. 181
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 173
Refueling .................................................. 451
Fuel ........................................................ 566
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 121
Gasoline ................................................. 451
Regulations ...................... 427, 464, 502, 569
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 510
Bulbs ...................................................... 494
Fuses .............................................. 553, 556
Tires........................................................ 505
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 496
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 571
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 396
On and Off ............................................. 398
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 41
Safety Checklist .......................................... 46
Safety Labels .............................................. 83
Safety Message ............................................ 4
Seat Belts .................................................... 47
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 51
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 49
Checking .................................................. 53 Fastening ................................................... 50
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 76
Pregnant Women ...................................... 52
Reminder............................................. 49, 93
Warning Indicator ................................ 49, 93
Seat Heaters .............................................. 191
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................. 175
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Rear Seats ............................................... 181
Seat Heaters ............................................ 191
Security System ......................................... 153
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 97
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 98
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 73
Setting the Clock ...................................... 136
Shift Button ........................................ 31, 382
Operation ................................................ 384
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 31, 382
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 51
Side Airbags ................................................ 63
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 65
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 276
SiriusXM ® Radio ................................ 247, 288
Smart Entry System ................................... 139
Snow Tires ................................................. 507
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 258
Specifications ............................................ 566
Specified Fuel .................................... 451, 566 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (Intelligent
Multi-mode Drive Plug-in) ....................... 11
SPORT Mode ............................................. 389
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 98, 389
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 57
Status Area ............................................... 232
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 172
Stopping ................................................... 447
Summer Tires ............................................ 507
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 57
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 158
Synchronization Mode ............................. 198
System Message Indicator .......................... 98
T
Telematics Control Unit........................... 133
Temperature Sensor ................................. 201
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 523
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
Timer ......................................................... 467
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 425
Indicator............................................ 96, 551
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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
Warning Labels .......................................... 83
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