2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID fuel pressure

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Quick Reference Guide There are three drive modes: ECON, NORMAL, and SPORT
Regardless of the drive mode that is acti vated, when the accelerator pedal is depr essed past a certain point, the engine starts . When this
occurs, electrical power generated by the en gine combines with electrical power from th e battery to provide greater driving force. If you
select ECON mode, the threshold for the engine to provide additional power is higher than it is when the vehicle operates under either of
the two sources. Note that if the accelerator pedal is depressed past the point at which you feel a click, the engine will star t in the ECON
mode.
To maintain fuel efficiency, keep steady pressure on the accelerator pedal and avoid aggressive acceleration and deceleration.
SPORT Mode Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
Mode ButtonsSPORT Mode ECON Mode
The indicator for the mode that you have selected comes on.EV drive
frequency Hi
Max.
Driving forceECON
NORMAL
SPORT EV
EV
EV Engine
Engine
EnginePoint at which you feel
the accelerator pedal click
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 85)
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS )
IndicatorVehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ® ) System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF
Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
System Indicators High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
IndicatorSystem Indicators
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Gauges (P 121)
/Driver Information Interface (P 124)
/
System Indicators (P 86)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsSpeedometer
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)SPORT Mode Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System TM

(CMBS TM
) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorREADY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
IndicatorGear Position
Indicator
Fuel GaugeDriver Information
InterfaceHigh Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
POWER / CHARGE Gauge
Low Fuel IndicatorAdaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) IndicatorDeceleration Paddle Selector Indicator
System Indicators ECON Mode Indicator
EV Indicator
U.S.
CanadaHV Indicator
HV Charge Indicator
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp U.S.
Canada U.S.
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104 uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer. 2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 510●
Appears along with the battery charging syst em
indicator when the batte ry is not charging. ●
Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption. 2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 548●
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low. ●
Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 547●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
ab normally high. 2 Overheating P. 544●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
n ear its upper limit. ●
Drive slowly to prevent overheating.●
Appears if there is a pr oblem with the cooli ng
system. ●
Drive slowly to prevent ov erheating and have your
vehicle checked by an author ized Honda Clarit y Plug-In
Hybrid dealer as soon as possible.●
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is no t
i nstalled. 2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 54919 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 104 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

109uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when you press the fuel fill door release
button. ●
The display changes to R eady when the fuel vapor
pressure inside the fuel tank is released. You can start
refueling once Ready appears. 2 Refueling P. 454●
Appears when the vehicle is ready to be refueled. ●
Appears when the high voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. –22°F [–30°C] or below). ●
You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location. ●
Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage. ●
In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage and connect th e charging connector.●
Appears when the charging connector is
disconnected while the power mode is in ON with
the charging connector connected. ●
Set the power mode to OFF, then set it back to ON if
you drive again. 2 Turning on the Power P. 378●
Appears when the high voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. −22°F [−30°C]). ●
You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior. ●
You must wait for an incr ease in the high voltage
battery temperature to drive. U.S. models
Canadian models
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371Driving This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving ................................... 372
Towing a Trailer ................................ 377
When Driving
Turning on the Power ...................... 378
Precautions While Driving................. 382
Transmission .................................... 383
Shifting ............................................ 384
ECON Mode .................................... 390
SPORT Mode.................................... 391
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 392
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 395
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 396
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 398 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 402
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 418
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 425 Agile Handling Assist ....................... 427
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 428
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 430
LaneWatch TM
................................... 432
Braking .............................................. 434
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped................................. 450 Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 452
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 454
How to Refuel ................................. 455
Charging
Before Charging .............................. 457
Charge the High Voltage battery using a
Level 1 or 2 charger ....................... 458
Control Box ..................................... 464
High Voltage Battery........................ 469
Using a Timer .................................. 470
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO 2
Emissions ................................ 47219 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 371 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

430 uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (i f provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tire s is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pr essure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-in flated tire caus es the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflat ion also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread li fe, and may affect the vehicle’s
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455 uu Refueling u How to Refuel
Continued
Driving
How to Refuel 1. Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Put the transmission into ( P
.
3. Turn the power system off.
4. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u Please Wait appears for a few seconds
on the driver info rmation interface.
5. When the message changes to Ready , the
fuel fill door automatically opens.
u You can now unscrew the fuel cap and
start refueling.
6. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a
release of air, wait unti l this stops, then turn
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap. 1 How to Refuel
This vehicle has a pressurized fuel system.
When the fuel vapor pressure inside the fuel tank is
high, it takes about 10 seconds for the vehicle to vent
the fuel tank. Once the pressure is vented, the driver
information interface changes from Please Wait to
Ready .
If the filler nozzle keeps tu rning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel
vapor recovery system. Try fi lling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Addi tional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.3
WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.Fuel Fill Door
Release Button
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Driving Fuel Economy and CO 2
EmissionsImproving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO 2

Emissions Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO 2
emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. 2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 484
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicl e with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.■ Maintenance and Fuel Economy 1 Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO 2
Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/ Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 Liters of
fuel Kilometers
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