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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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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. 487
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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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, slow the vehicle
using the deceleration paddle selector.
■Reason for the in dicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and ha ve your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-I n Hybrid dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary, downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 554
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N when you
turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 378
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 565
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
There are three fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Fuse box A
Located near the windshield washer
reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1BATTERY175 A
2
EPS70 A
ESB40 A
IG MAIN (SMART)30 A
ABS/VSA MOTOR40 A
WIPER MOTOR 130 A
ABS/VSA FSR40 A
−30 A
3
ENG EWP30 A
SUB FUSE BOX 2-130 A
SUB FUSE BOX 3-230 A
IG MAIN 230 A
4 IG COIL 15 A
5H/L LO MAIN15 A
6EVTC 20 A
7DTWP10 A
8 DBW 15 A
9VBU10 A
10 STOP LIGHT 7.5 A
11IGP15 A
12 FUSE BOX MAIN 1 60 A
FUSE BOX MAIN 2 40 A
FUSE BOX MAIN 3 50 A
H/L HI MAIN 30 A
SMALL MAIN 20 A
SUB FUSE BOX 4 (30 A) −30 A
WIPER MOTOR 2 30 A −30 A
−30 A
13HEATER MOTOR40 A
14 REAR DEFROSTER 40 A
15−−
16 BATT SNSR 7.5 A
17ES EWP15 A
18 A/C MAIN/DRL 10 A
19ES VLV7.5 A
20 HORN 10 A
21BACK UP10 A
22 AUDIO 15 A
23IGPS (LAF)10 A
24 R H/L LO 7.5 A
25L H/L LO7.5 A
26 IGPS 10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
There are four fuse boxes on the driver’s
side.
■Fuse Box A
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box A
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1ACC7.5 A
2−−
3VB SOL10 A
4SHIFTER7.5 A
5OPTION MAIN15 A
6SRS OPTION7.5 A
7METER10 A
8FUEL PUMP15 A
9OPTION7.5 A
10CTR ACC SOCKET20 A
11−−
12R SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
13L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
14RR L P/W20 A
15AS P/W20 A
16DOOR LOCK20 A
17P-DRV7.5 A
18−−
19WASHER15 A
20−−
21ACG7.5 A
22DRL7.5 A
23−10 A
24FR SENSOR CAMERA5A
25DR DOOR LOCK10 A
26R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
27RR R P/W20 A
28DR P/W20 A
29FR ACC SOCKET20 A
30INTERIOR LIGHT7.5 A
31DR P/SEAT REC20 A
32FR SEAT HEATER20 A
33DR P/SEAT SLI20 A
34ABS/VSA7.5 A
35SRS10 A
36−−
37LID ACT10 A
38L SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
39DR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlight s and all accessories
off.
2. Check the fuses on the battery in the
engine compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw, and
replace it with a new one.
5. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller, and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace the fuse with a spare fuse of the same
specified amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 557 to 563.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the cover of the
engine compartment fuse box A.
12-Volt Battery
Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid
If you cannot open the charge lid, use the following procedure:1.Pull the release lever under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
u The lid will pop up slightly.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Charge Lid1When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid
After taking this step, cont act an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid deal er to have the vehicle
checked.
Release Lever
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