2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN oil dipstick

485
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel or you
charge the High Voltage battery.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Turn off the power system. You can check the oil level without the engine having
run beforehand. If the engine has been ru nning, wait approximately three minutes
before you check the oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil, being carefu l not to overfill.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 485 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

486
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 486 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

489
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 489 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

582
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
19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 582 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分