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Control Box
POWER Indicator
CHARGE Indicator
Error Warning
Indicator
Vehicle StatusControl Box LED Status IndicatorCharge
IndicatorExplanatory notesGoes offStays onBlinkingPOWERCHARGE (Error
Warning)
InitializingInitial processing
Stand bySlowlyReady and waiting for the timer
ChargeComes on during charge.
CompletionCharge end
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StatusControl Box LED Status IndicatorCharge
IndicatorExplanatory notesGoes offStays onBlinkingPOWERCHARGE (Error
Warning)
Plug
temperature rise
detected
or
A rise in plug temperature due to bad electrical contact between the
outlet and the plug was detected.
Check the connection between the outlet and the plug.
●Charging is carried out with a limited charging current.
FaultExcept above lighting patterns or or
There could be a problem with the electric supply or an internal
failure.
Contact an authorized Honda Cl arity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
You don’t have to charge before contacting the dealer.
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If charging does not start, even if the POWER indicator comes on, and the charging
connector is plugged in, perform one of the following solutions.
■What to do when you cannot start charging
CauseSolution
The timer has been set, but the start time is in
the future.Start charging using the smart entry remote.
Press and hold the charge lid release button on the smart entry remote. u The charge indicator on the charge lid comes on when charging starts.
Change the customized setting of the charge timer to O FF using the driver
information interface. u The timer setting wi ll be canceled.
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The 12-volt battery is weak.Check the 12-volt battery condition. If necessary, charge the battery.
The power mode is ON.Set the power mode to ACCESS ORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
The charging connector is not properly
attached to the vehicle’s inlet. Disengage the connector from the inlet.
Align and insert the connector into the inlet until you hear a click.
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Note: The charging equipment provided with this vehicle has been tested and found
to comply with the limits fo r a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can ra diate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that inte rference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
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Shows the High Voltage battery charging status.
If it blinks for a while, then st ays on after the charge connector is plugged in, it indicates that the
battery is being charged.
■Charge Indicator on the Vehicle Side
Charge Indicator
Indicator statusExplanation
Blinks slowly
●The charger is ready to charge the battery.●Charging is programmed to start using the timer.
u The indicator goes off after about 15 seconds.
●The power mode is set to ON while the battery is being
charged.
Stays on●The battery is being charged.
Goes off●Charging is complete.
Blinks once after staying on
for a few seconds.
●The battery has been fully charged and the battery
heating system has been activated.
Blinks rapidly
●When the 12-volt battery is disconnected.u After reconnecting the battery, turn the power system
on, then turn it off.
The charging connector is replugged in. Confirm that
charging is possible.
●There is a problem with the charging system.
u The indicator goes off after 15 seconds. Charging does
not start.
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High Voltage Battery
The High Voltage battery gradually discharges even if the vehicle is not in use. As a
result, if your vehicle is parked for an ex tended period of time, the battery level may
get low. Keeping your vehicle’s battery le vel low can shorten the battery life. To
maintain the battery while the vehicle is not in use, recharge the battery at least
once every three months.
The High Voltage battery life can also be affected by ambient temperature. In
particular, when it is cold outside, the ve hicle’s driving range on electric power can
be reduced, and a longer battery charging ti me is required. In addition, parking in
extremely hot or cold environments can accelerate battery drain.
To help extend the lifespan of the battery, it is recommended that you fully charge
the battery each time prior to driving.
Store the vehicle in a garage to insure that the temperature of the High Voltage
battery does not drop too low.
■Battery Warming System
Designed to prevent the temperature of the battery from dropping when outside
temperatures drop, thereby maintainin g starting and running efficiency.
If the vehicle is plugged in when outside temperatures are low, the battery warming
system will use the power from the charging equipment to maintain the
temperature of the battery until the next time the vehicle is driven.
1 High Voltage Battery
The High Voltage battery dr ains over time, and under
some conditions, drains fast er. When the battery life
is shortened, this cha nges the vehicle’s driving
distance.
Be careful not to let the High Voltage battery drain
too much. If the battery level becomes close to zero,
it will make it impossible to start the engine.
U.S. models
1 Battery Warming System
If the vehicle is left unplug ged in cold temperatures,
the temperature of the ba ttery will drop, possibly
resulting in a loss of running efficiency.
If left for an extended period of time in extremely
cold temperatures, the vehicle may not start. We
recommend that you plug in your vehicle when you
are parking or storing your vehicle in cold
temperatures.Canadian models
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Using a Timer
You can set the timer for the High Volt age battery charge using the driver
information interface’s customization feature.
The vehicle automatically begi ns charging at the scheduled time when the charging
connector is connected to the vehicle.
1.Press the (display /information) button
and press or until Vehicle Settings
appears on the display, then press the
ENTER button.
2. Select Charge Timer Setup , then press the
ENTER button.
■Driver Information Interface
1Using a Timer
When the battery warming syst em is activated, it may
not sufficiently charge within the charging period
that you have set.
Canadian models
1 Driver Information Interface
Timer: Select ON or OFF.
Mode: When Timer is ON , select the charging
mode, Full or Time .
Full: Charging will continue unt il the battery is fully
charged.
Time: The battery will be ch arged between the time
you have designated to start and end.
Start: Set the time when to start the High Voltage
battery charge.
End: Set the time when to end the High Voltage
battery charging. You cannot set this when the Full
mode is selected.
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3. Press the ENTER button to select the item
you want to set.
4. Press the / button to select when to
start and end the charging, and the
charging mode.
5. Press the ENTER button again.
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