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uuWhen Driving uTransmission
Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks, and contact an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered ve hicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal wh ile driving uphill may cause the vehicle
to react similar to an automatic transmissio n vehicle, unexpectedly increasing vehicle
speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefu lly, especially on slippery roads and
curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1 Precautions While Driving
Do not press the
(N button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 474
Safety When Performing Maintenance...475Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 476
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 477
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 482
Opening the Hood ........................... 483
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 484
Oil Check ......................................... 485
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 486
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...487 Engine Coolant ................................ 490
Cooling System ................................ 492
Transmission Fluid ............................ 494
Brake Fluid ....................................... 494
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 495
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 496Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 498
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 501
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 502
Tire Labeling .................................... 502
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 504
Wear Indicators ............................... 506
Tire Service Life ................................ 506
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 507
Tire Rotation .................................... 508
Winter Tires ..................................... 509
12-Volt Battery ................................. 510
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 512
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 513CleaningInterior Care .................................... 515
Exterior Care.................................... 517
Accessories and Modifications ........ 521
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
0●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
•Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Under body battery cover
*2: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
*5: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace dust and pollen filter*2
3●Replace transmission fluid*3
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*4
8●Replace air cleaner element*5
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 9, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 75,000 km (47,500 miles) or 3 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
*5: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace dust and pollen filter*2
3●Replace transmission fluid*3
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*4
8●Replace air cleaner element*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
•Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Under body battery cover
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer check the fluid level and
replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the transmission fluid yourself.
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
■Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehi cle limited warranty.
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have an authorized Hond a Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn brake
pads as soon as possible.
Brake Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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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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