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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.
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 the 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
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the Stop
Driving When Safe. Engine
Temperature Too Hot message
disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on.
If the Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message does not
appear, resume driving. If it appears ag ain, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs.
1 The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display
If the coolant is leaking, contact an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug- In Hybrid
dealer flush the system wi th proper antifreeze as
soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 442
Console Compartment ............................. 186
Control Box ............................................... 464
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 490
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 491
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 490
Overheating............................................. 544
Coolant (High Voltage Battery and Inverter) ................................................... 492
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 383
Cup Holders ............................................... 187
Customer Service Information ................. 578
Customized Features ........................ 133, 306
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 541
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 392
Deceleration Paddle Sele ctor Indicator ....... 91
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 571
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 173
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 485
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 ........................ 504
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ............ 131
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 61
Driving ...................................................... 371
Braking ................................................... 434
Shifting Gear ........................................... 384
Transmission ........................................... 383
Turning on the Power.............................. 378
Driving Position Memory System ............ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 514
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 20
Eco Drive Display ...................................... 130
ECON Mode .............................................. 390
Elapsed Time ............................................. 127
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator.................................................... 94 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 425
Emergency ................................................ 563
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 573
Energy Flow Screen .................................. 215
Engine
Coolant .................................................. 490
Oil .......................................................... 484
Engine Coolant ........................................ 490
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 491
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 490
Overheating ............................................ 544
Engine Oil ................................................. 484
Adding ................................................... 486
Checking ................................................ 485
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 484
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 94
EV Indicator ................................................ 89
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 82
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 517
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 174
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 514
Oil .......................................................... 487
Flat Tire ..................................................... 524
Floor Mats ................................................ 516
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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) .......................................... 524
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Index
Timer......................................................... 470
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 428
Indicator ........................................... 96, 553
Tires .......................................................... 501
Air Pressure..................................... 502, 569
Chains .................................................... 509
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 501
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 524
Inspection ............................................... 501
Labeling .................................................. 502
Regulations ............................................. 504
Rotation.................................................. 508
Summer .................................................. 509
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 525
Wear Indicators....................................... 506
Winter .................................................... 509
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 377
Emergency .............................................. 563
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 428
Transmission ............................... 31, 383, 384
Creeping................................................. 383
Fluid ....................................................... 494
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 91, 386
Indicator ................................................... 92
Number .................................................. 570
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 386
Shifting ................................................... 384
Warning Message ............................. 92, 554 Trip Meter
................................................. 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 523
Blown Fuse ...................................... 555, 558
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 466
Emergency Towing .................................. 563
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 524
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 544
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 537
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 37, 148
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 565
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door .......... 564
Warning Indicators .................................... 86
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid ........................................................... 150
Light Bulbs .............................................. 568
Unable to Open ....................................... 566
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate .................................... 537
Jump Starting .......................................... 541
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ........................ 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139 Unlocking the Fron
t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 146
USB Flash Drives ............................... 264, 290
USB Ports ................................................... 205
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 570
Vehicle Monitoring System .......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)................ 425
Off Button............................................... 426
Off Indicator...................................... 95, 426
System Indicator ................................ 95, 425
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 484
Voice Control Operation .......................... 239
Audio Commands ................................... 241
Climate Control Commands .................... 242
General Commands ................................ 242
Music Search Commands ........................ 242
On Screen Commands............................. 242
Phone Commands ................................... 241
Useful Commands ................................... 241
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 240
Voice Recognition ................................... 239
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®)................ 425
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