2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN lights

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Handling the Unexpected
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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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
■The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot
Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display1 The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the multi-information display may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the Warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 483
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
■ Engine Specifications
ModelCLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.:4,965 lbs (2,252 kg)Canada:2,252 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)Canada:1,170 kgGross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,460 lbs (1,116 kg)Canada:1,116 kg
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.9 – 15.7 oz (395 – 445 g)
Lubricant TypeSE-A2 (POE)
Quantity 8.54 – 10.4 cu-in (140 – 170 cc)
Displacement91.4 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKAR7C11H
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 7.0 US gal (26.5 L)
Tank Capacity1.43 US qt (1.35 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Parking/Daytime Running LightsLED
Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Brake LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights LED
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WCenter Console LightLEDGlove Box LightLEDFront Foot Lights*LEDTrunk LightLEDCharge Indicator LightLED
* Not available on all models
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Index
B
Battery....................................................... 466
12-Volt .................................................... 508
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .......................................... 90, 546
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ....................... 509
Charging (High Voltage Battery) .............. 454
High Voltage ........................................... 466
Jump Starting .......................................... 539
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 508
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 510
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 47
Beverage Holders ...................................... 187
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 335
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 81
Brake System ............................................. 431
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 437
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 435
Brake Assist System ................................. 438
Fluid ........................................................ 492
Foot Brake ............................................... 433
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 550
Parking Brake .......................................... 431
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 88
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ...................................... 86, 87, 548 Bulb Replacement
.................................... 494
Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 494
Headlights ............................................... 494
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 495
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 494
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 495
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 495
Taillights/Rear Side Marker, Brake and
Rear Turn Signal Lights .......................... 495
Bulb Specifications ................................... 566
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 82
Carrying Cargo ................................. 371, 373
Certification Label .................................... 568
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 494
Charge Connector ............................ 457, 460
Charge Lid ......................................... 457, 460
Charge Lid Release Button .............. 456, 459
Charge Timer Setting ............................... 467
Charging (High Voltage Battery) ............ 454
120V AC (AC Level 1).............................. 456
240V AC (AC Level 2).............................. 459
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 463
Charge Connector........................... 457, 460
Charge Indicator (vehicle side) ................. 465
Charge Lid ...................................... 457, 460
Control Box ............................................. 461
High Voltage Battery ............................... 466 Timer ...................................................... 467
Charging System Indicator ...................... 546
Child Safety ................................................ 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 148
Child Seat ................................................... 69
Booster Seats ............................................ 81
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 71
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 72
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 76
Larger Children ......................................... 80
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 71
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 73
Using a Tether .......................................... 78
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 515
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 513
Climate Control System ........................... 193
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 197
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 512
Sensors ................................................... 201
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 193
Clock ......................................................... 136
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 439
Coat Hook ................................................ 190
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 439
Console Compartment ............................. 186
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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 ................................. 493
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Index
FM/AM Radio............................................ 243
Foot Brake ................................................. 433
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 57
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 191
Front Seats ................................................ 175
Adjusting ................................................. 175
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 394
Fuel ...................................................... 33, 451
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions............. 469
Gauge ..................................................... 121
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 127
Range ...................................................... 121
Recommendation .................................... 451
Refueling ................................................. 451
Requirement ............................................ 566
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 469
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 33, 452
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 33, 452
Fuses .......................................................... 553
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 560
Locations ......................................... 553, 556
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 469
Information ............................................. 451
Refueling ................................................. 451
Gauges ....................................................... 121
Gear Position Indicator ....................... 91, 384 Gear Shift Positions
Transmission ........................................... 382
Glass (care) ........................................ 514, 516
Glove Box .................................................. 185
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 521
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 335
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 348
Displaying Messages................................ 362
HFL Buttons............................................. 335
HFL Menus .............................................. 338
HFL Status Display ................................... 337
In Case of Emergency .............................. 366
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 337
Making a Call .......................................... 356
Options During a Call .............................. 359
Phone Setup............................................ 343
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 352
Receiving a Call ....................................... 359
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail.............. 360
Ring Tone................................................ 347
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 361
Speed Dial ............................................... 349
To Set Up Text Message/E-mail Options ... 346
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 243
Head Restraints ........................................ 178 Headlights
................................................ 162
Aiming.................................................... 494
Automatic Operation .............................. 163
Dimming......................................... 162, 165
Operating ............................................... 162
Heated Door Mirror Button .................... 169
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 191
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 335
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
High Voltage Battery ............................... 466
Charging ................................................ 454
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge ..................................................... 123
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 379
Home Screen ............................................ 225
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 332
Honda App License Agreement .............. 291
Honda Sensing
TM........................................ 34
HondaLink ®.............................................. 269
HV Button ................................................... 16
HV Charge .................................................. 17
HV Charge Indicator .................................. 89
HV Indicator ............................................... 89
I
Identification Numbers
Motor, and Transmission......................... 568
Vehicle Identification............................... 568
Immobilizer System .................................. 153
Indicator ................................................... 97
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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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