2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN Owner's Manual (in English)

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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.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Remove Charger Connector message appearsRemoving a charge connector. Set the power
mode to ACCESSORY, then to ON.
The Low Battery Charge . Power Reduced. message appearsCharge the High Voltage battery.
2Charging 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
2If 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 all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 560
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 539
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uuPower System Won’t Start uChecking the Procedure
Handling the Unexpected
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check the Security
System Alarm
indicator.When the Security System Alarm indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Security System Alarm P. 153
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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
mode will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuPower System Won’t StartuEmergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Power System Off
The POWER button may be used to turn the pow er system off due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power syst em provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pe dal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.
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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the
power system, then open the hood. 1.Open the battery terminal cover.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the power system vibrates. Also
be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow
the cable ends to touch eac h other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt Battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the power system from
starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Battery Terminal Cover
Booster Battery
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5.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the power system
mounting bolt as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part of the
vehicle.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine,
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s power
system. If it does not tu rn on, check that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal
contact.
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Once your vehicle’s power system has sta rted, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
■What to Do After the Power System Starts1 What to Do After the Power System Starts
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
system, VSA ® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM), and low tire pressure/Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may come on
along with a message in the driver information
interface when you turn the power system on after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the multi-
information display.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the multi-information display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the multi-
information display when the powe r system temperature is high.
2Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages P. 103
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to
(P, and set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have th e vehicle inspected at an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
■The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
on the Multi-Information Display
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