
463uu Charging u Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger
Driving
5. Open the vehicle’s charge lid.
6. To connect the cable to the vehicle, push
the cable’s charging conn ector until it clicks
to the charge lid.
u The charge indicator on the charge lid
stays on.
■ When charging is completed
Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengag e it from the inlet.
The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.Charge Lid Illumination Lamp 1 How to Charge (Level 2)
The charge lid can be open ed by remote transmitter.
The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charge connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.
Be sure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions provided with the Level 2 charging
equipment.
Charging Connector Charge Indicator
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466 uu Charging u Control Box
Driving If charging does not start, even if the POWER indicator comes on, and the charging
connector is plugged in, perform one of the following solutions.
■ What to do when you cannot start charging Cause Solution
The timer has been set, bu t the start time is in
the future. Start charging using the smart entry remote.
Press and hold the charge lid releas e button on the smart entry remote.
u The charge indicator on the charge lid comes on when charging starts.
Change the customized setting of the charge timer to OFF using the driver
information interface.
u The timer setting will be canceled. 2 Using a Timer P. 470
The 12-volt battery is weak. Check the 12-volt battery condition. If necessary, charge the battery.
The power mode is ON. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
The charging connector is not properly
attached to the vehicle’s inlet. Disengage the connec tor from the inlet.
Align and insert the conn ector into the inlet until you hear a click.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 466 ページ 2018年10月25日 木曜日 午後2時29分

523Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 524
Handling of the Jack ......................... 536
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure ................... 537
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak .......................................... 539
Emergency Power System Off........... 540
Jump Starting .................................... 541
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 544
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 547 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 548
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 549
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ....................................... 550
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 551
If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 552 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 553
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 554
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 555
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 562
Emergency Towing ........................... 563
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 564
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 565
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 56619 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 523 ページ 2018年10月25日 木曜日 午後2時29分

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.
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539uu Power System Won’t Start u If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
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.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 539 ページ 2018年10月25日 木曜日 午後2時29分

584
Index I Identification Numbers
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 570
Vehicle Identification ............................... 570
Immobilizer System .................................. 153
Indicator .................................................... 97
Indicators ..................................................... 86
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 90, 548
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................. 100, 403
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 87, 438
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 87, 438
Collision Mitigati on Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
) ....................................... 101, 102
Deceleration Paddle Selector ...................... 91
ECON Mode .............................................. 98
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 551
EV ............................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 91
High Beam................................................. 97
HV ............................................................. 89
HV Charge................................................. 89
Immobilizer System .................................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 101, 420
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 96, 428, 430
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....................... 90
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 88, 552 Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red)...................... 86, 87, 550, 552
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 88
READY ...................................................... 90
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 99
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 49, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
SPORT Mode ..................................... 98, 391
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 66, 94
System Message ........................................ 98
Transmission System.................................. 92
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF .... 95, 426
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® )
System ............................................ 95, 425
Information .............................................. 567
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 127
Instrument Panel ........................................ 85
Interior Lights ........................................... 183
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 173
iPod ........................................................... 255
J Jacking Points ........................................... 536
Jump Starting ........................................... 541
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 .................................................. 383
L Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 418
LaneWatch TM
............................................ 432
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 74
Lights ................................................ 162, 496
Automatic............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement ................................... 496
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 183
Light Switches......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator.................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 161
Load Limits ............................................... 375
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 ..................... 14519 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 584 ページ 2018年10月25日 木曜日 午後2時29分

585
Index
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ................. 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 138
Lower Anchors ........................................... 74
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 375
M Maintenance ............................................ 473
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 510
Brake Fluid .............................................. 494
Cleaning ................................................. 515
Climate Control System .......................... 513
Coolant .......................................... 490, 492
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 477
Oil .......................................................... 485
Precautions ............................................. 474
Radiator .................................................. 491
Remote Transmitter ................................ 512
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 496
Safety ..................................................... 475
Service Items ........................................... 479
Tires........................................................ 501
Transmission Fluid ................................... 494
Under the Hood ...................................... 482
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..................... 90
Map Lights ................................................ 184
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 375
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 121 Mirrors ....................................................... 173
Adjusting ................................................. 173
Door........................................................ 174
Exterior .................................................... 174
Interior Rearview ..................................... 173
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 521
Motor ........................................................ 570
Jump Starting .......................................... 541
MP3 ........................................................... 264
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 452
N Numbers (Identification) .......................... 570
O Odometer .................................................. 126
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 484
Adding .................................................... 486
Checking ................................................. 485
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 477
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 484
Viscosity .................................................. 484
Warning .................................................. 547
Open Source Licenses ............................... 305
Opening
Trunk .............................................. 150, 566
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 483
Power Windows ...................................... 156 Trunk ...................................................... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature Display .................. 126
Overheating .............................................. 544
P Pandora ® ................................................... 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ...................................................... 450
Parking Brake ........................................... 434
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red) ....... 86, 87, 550, 552
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator ....... 67
Passing Indicators ..................................... 162
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 267
POWER Button ......................................... 158
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 132
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 378
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 88
Power Windows ....................................... 156
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ........................... 122
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 382
Pregnant Women ....................................... 52
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 52419 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 585 ページ 2018年10月25日 木曜日 午後2時29分