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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 526
Handling of the Jack ......................... 538
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 539
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 541
Emergency Power System Off........... 542
Jump Starting .................................... 543
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 546
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 549
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 550
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 551
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 552
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 553
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 554
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 555
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 556
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 557
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 564
Emergency Towing ........................... 565
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 566
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 567
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 568
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uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s power system has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
■What to Do After the Power System Starts1 What to Do After the Power System Starts
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
system, VSA ® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM), and low tire pressure/Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may come on
along with a message in the driver information
interface when you turn the power system on after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stay on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.
u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer as soon as possible.
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Index
I
Identification NumbersEngine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 572
Vehicle Identification ............................... 572
Immobilizer System .................................. 153
Indicator .................................................... 97
Indicators ..................................................... 86
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 90, 550
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow .......................... 100, 403
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 87, 439
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 87, 439
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 101, 102
Deceleration Paddle Selector ...................... 91
ECON Mode .............................................. 98
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 553
EV ............................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 91
High Beam................................................. 97
HV ............................................................. 89
HV Charge................................................. 89
Immobilizer System .................................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 101, 421
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 96, 429, 431
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....................... 90
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ........................................... 88, 554 Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red)...................... 86, 87, 552, 554
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
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 95, 427
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 95, 426
Information .............................................. 569
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 127
Instrument Panel ........................................ 85
Interior Lights ........................................... 183
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 173
iPod ........................................................... 255
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 538
Jump Starting ........................................... 543
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) ........ 419
LaneWatchTM............................................ 433
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 74
Lights ................................................ 162, 498
Automatic............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement ................................... 498
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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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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