2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID Owners Manual

535uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.Pressure Relief Button19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 535 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

536
Handling the Unexpected Handling of the Jack Your vehicle has jacking points as shown.
When replacing your tires, consult an authorized Ho nda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
Jacking Points19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 536 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.
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

538 uu Power System Won’t Start u Checking the Procedure
Handling the Unexpected Checklist Condition What to Do
Check the Security
System Alarm
indicator. When the Security System Alarm i ndicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on. 2 Security System Alarm P. 15319 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 538 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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

540 uu Power System Won’t Start u Emergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected Emergency Power System Off The POWER button may be used to turn the po wer system off due to an emergency
situation even while dr iving. If you must turn the powe r 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. 1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 540 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