2020 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN overheating

uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
548
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) .................................................. 443
Console Compartment ............................. 186
Control Box ............................................... 465
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 492
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 493
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 492
Overheating............................................. 546
Coolant (High Voltage Battery and Inverter) ................................................... 494
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 383
Cup Holders ............................................... 187
Customer Service Information ................. 580
Customized Features ........................ 133, 306
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 543
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 392
Deceleration Paddle Sele ctor Indicator ....... 91
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 573
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 173
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 487
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 ........................ 506
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ............ 131
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 61
Driving ...................................................... 371
Braking ................................................... 435
Shifting Gear ........................................... 384
Transmission ........................................... 383
Turning on the Power.............................. 378
Driving Position Memory System ............ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 516
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)
............ 426
Emergency ................................................ 565
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 575
Energy Flow Screen .................................. 215
Engine
Coolant .................................................. 492
Oil .......................................................... 486
Engine Coolant ........................................ 492
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 493
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 492
Overheating ............................................ 546
Engine Oil ................................................. 486
Adding ................................................... 488
Checking ................................................ 487
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 486
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 94
EV Indicator ................................................ 89
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 82
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 519
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 174
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 516
Oil .......................................................... 489
Flat Tire ..................................................... 526
Floor Mats ................................................ 518
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 496
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Index
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt)................. 550
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 138
Lower Anchors ........................................... 74
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 375
M
Maintenance............................................ 475
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 512
Brake Fluid .............................................. 496
Cleaning ................................................. 517
Climate Control System .......................... 515
Coolant .......................................... 492, 494
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 479
Oil .......................................................... 487
Precautions ............................................. 476
Radiator .................................................. 493
Remote Transmitter ................................ 514
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 498
Safety ..................................................... 477
Service Items ........................................... 481
Tires........................................................ 503
Transmission Fluid ................................... 496
Under the Hood ...................................... 484
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) .............. 523
Motor ........................................................ 572
Jump Starting .......................................... 543
MP3 ........................................................... 264
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 453
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 572
O
Odometer.................................................. 126
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 486
Adding .................................................... 488
Checking ................................................. 487
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 479
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 486
Viscosity .................................................. 486
Warning .................................................. 549
Open Source Licenses ............................... 305
Opening Trunk .............................................. 150, 568
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 485
Power Windows ...................................... 156 Trunk ...................................................... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature Display .................. 126
Overheating .............................................. 546
P
Pandora®................................................. 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ...................................................... 451
Parking Brake ........................................... 435
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red) ....... 86, 87, 552, 554
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) .......................................... 526
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Index
Timer......................................................... 471
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 429
Indicator ........................................... 96, 555
Tires .......................................................... 503
Air Pressure..................................... 504, 571
Chains .................................................... 511
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 503
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 526
Inspection ............................................... 503
Labeling .................................................. 504
Regulations ............................................. 506
Rotation.................................................. 510
Summer .................................................. 511
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 527
Wear Indicators....................................... 508
Winter .................................................... 511
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 377
Emergency .............................................. 565
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 429
Transmission ............................... 31, 383, 384
Creeping................................................. 383
Fluid ....................................................... 496
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 91, 386
Indicator ................................................... 92
Number .................................................. 572
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 386
Shifting ................................................... 384
Warning Message ............................. 92, 556 Trip Meter
................................................. 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 525
Blown Fuse ...................................... 557, 560
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 467
Emergency Towing .................................. 565
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 526
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 546
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 539
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 37, 148
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 567
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door .......... 566
Warning Indicators .................................... 86
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid ........................................................... 150
Light Bulbs .............................................. 570
Unable to Open ....................................... 568
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate .................................... 539
Jump Starting .......................................... 543
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 ................ 572
Vehicle Monitoring System .......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 426
Off Button............................................... 427
Off Indicator...................................... 95, 427
System Indicator ................................ 95, 426
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 486
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
TM) .............. 426
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