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Maintenance Replacing Light Bulbs Headlights Headlights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights Front turn signal and front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer in spect and replace the light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights Parking/daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer inspect a nd replace the light assembly. 1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at an authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer
or by a qualif ied technician.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 496 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

497uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Taillights/Rear Side Marker, Brake and Rear Turn Signal Lights
Maintenance
Taillights/Rear Side Marker , Brake and Rear Turn
Signal Lights Taillights/rear side marker, brake and rear turn signal lights are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer inspect and replace the light
assembly.
Taillights and Back-Up Lights Taillights and back-up lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Rear License Plate Light Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly. 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 497 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

519 uu Cleaning u Exterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent
to wipe away these contaminants. Do no t use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish,
the wheels also may lo se their luster or appear burn ished. To avoid water stains,
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake light s, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics ma y result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of wa ter accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.■ Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
■ Fogged Exterior Light Lenses 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 519 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Handling the Unexpected If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise se verely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a smal l puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to ( P
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). 1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer or roadside assistance to have the
vehicle towed.
• The tire sealant has expired.
• More than one tire is punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
• The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
• Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
• The tire bead is no longer seated.
• The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.When the puncture is: Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm) Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4 mm) NoContact
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537Continued
Handling the Unexpected
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.
Checklist Condition What to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on. The Remove Charger Connector message appears Removing a charge connector. Set the power
mode to ACCESSORY, then to ON.
The Low Battery Charge . Power Reduced. message appears Charge the High Voltage battery. 2 Charging P. 457
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 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 539
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. 554
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 al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 5621 Checking 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. 54119 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 537 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

541Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting Turn off the power to electri c devices, such as the audi o 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 Procedure 1 Jump 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.3
WARNING 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 Battery19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 541 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

542 uu Jump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected 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 assi sting 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.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 542 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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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. Engine 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.2 Driver 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 the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.■ The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
on the Multi-Information Display 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 544 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分