2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN warning lights

524
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely 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)No
Contact
Area
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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.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Remove Charger Connector message appearsRemoving a charge connector. Set the power
mode to ACCESSORY, then to ON.
The Low Battery Charge . Power Reduced. message appearsCharge the High Voltage battery.
2Charging 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
2If 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 all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 562
1Checking 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. 541
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541Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio 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 Procedure1Jump 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.
3WARNING
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 Battery
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544
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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547
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
■Reasons for the Warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 485
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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583
Index
FluidsBrake ...................................................... 494
Coolant .......................................... 490, 492
Transmission ........................................... 494
Windshield Washer ................................. 495
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 243
Foot Brake ................................................ 436
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 57
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 191
Front Seats ................................................ 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 396
Fuel ..................................................... 33, 454
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 472
Gauge .................................................... 121
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 127
Range ..................................................... 121
Recommendation.................................... 454
Refueling ................................................ 454
Requirement ........................................... 568
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 472
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 33, 455
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 33, 455
Fuses ......................................................... 555
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 562
Locations ........................................ 555, 558
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 472 Information ............................................. 454
Refueling ................................................. 454
Gauges ...................................................... 121
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 91, 386
Gear Shift Positions
Transmission ............................................ 384
Glass (care) ........................................ 516, 518
Glove Box .................................................. 185
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 523
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 337
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 350
Displaying Messages ................................ 364
HFL Buttons ............................................. 337
HFL Menus .............................................. 340
HFL Status Display ................................... 339
In Case of Emergency .............................. 368
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 339
Making a Call .......................................... 358
Options During a Call .............................. 361
Phone Setup ............................................ 345
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 354
Receiving a Call ....................................... 361
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 362
Ring Tone ................................................ 349
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 363
Speed Dial ............................................... 351
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options ... 348 Hazard Warning Button
.............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 243
Head Restraints ........................................ 178
Headlights ................................................. 162
Aiming .................................................... 496
Automatic Operation............................... 163
Dimming ......................................... 162, 165
Operating................................................ 162
Heated Door Mirror Button ..................... 169
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 191
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 337
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
High Voltage Battery ............................... 469
Charging ................................................. 457
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge ...................................................... 123
High-Voltage Battery Monitoring System .. 2
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 381
Home Screen ............................................. 225
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 334
Honda App License Agreement .............. 291
Honda Sensing
TM........................................ 34
HondaLink ®............................................... 269
HV Button ................................................... 16
HV Charge ................................................... 17
HV Charge Indicator ................................... 89
HV Indicator ................................................ 89
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584
Index
I
Identification NumbersEngine, 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
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 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 ..................... 145Keys
........................................................... 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
LaneWatchTM............................................ 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 ..................... 145
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