2020 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN warning lights

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 85)
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA
®) System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF
Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
System Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Gauges (P 121)/Driver Information Interface (P 124)/
System Indicators
(P 86)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Speedometer
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)SPORT
Mode Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System
TM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
Gear Position
Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Driver Information
Interface
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
POWER/CHARGE Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator
System Indicators
ECON Mode Indicator
EV
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
HV Indicator
HV Charge Indicator
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold th e brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blinks along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly -
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer immediately.
—
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on when the light switch in
a position other than OFF or when
the switch is set to AUTO and the
exterior lights come on.●If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.
—
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.●Blinks - You cannot start the power
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF
*1, then select the ON mode again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
Indicator
Canadian models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Press the release button to open the glove
box.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Release Button
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
■Seat Heaters1Seat Heaters
Avoid using seat heaters when the 12-volt battery
charge is low. The vehicle may be difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heaters shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
When the ECON mode is active, the driver’s side seat
heater functions accordi ng to the status of the
climate control system. If you want to use only the
climate control system, press the seat heater button
to OFF.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
You can operate the climate control system from outside the vehicle.
■To turn on the system
1. Press the lock button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
2. Within about five seconds, press and hold
the climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
u After a few seconds, some exterior lights
flash six times and the climate control
system is turned on.
■To turn off the system
Press and hold th e climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash and the climate
control system is turned off.
■Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the
Remote1 Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote
The climate control system does not operate when
any of the following conditions are met.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The brake pedal is being depressed.
•The High Voltage battery level is low.
When you use the climate control system while the
vehicle is charging, it is recommended that you set
the charging level to 240 volt charge.
3WARNING
Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle
when you use the remote climate control
system. After a certain period of time has
elapsed, the system sh uts off temporarily.
During this time, the in terior of the vehicle
may heat up or cool down depending on
ambient temperatures. If a child is left
inside the vehicle, extreme temperature
exposure can result in death or serious
injury of the child.
Climate
Button Lock
Button
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed a nd a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detect ed vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate
and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
When ACC with Low Speed Follow slows y our vehicle by applying the brakes, your
vehicle's brake lights will illuminate.
1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with Low
Speed Follow. Use the brake pedal whenever
necessary, and always keep a safe interval between
your vehicle and other vehicles.
Be careful not to severely impact the radar sensor
cover.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC with Low Speed
Follow can lead to a crash.
Use ACC with Low Speed Follow only when
driving on expressways or freeways and in
good weather conditions.
3WARNING
ACC with Low Speed Follow has limited
braking capability and may not stop your
vehicle in time to avoid a collision with a
vehicle that quickly stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for ACC with Low Speed Follow: A vehicle is detected ahead
within ACC with Low Speed Follow range – ACC with Low Speed Follow
operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low Speed Follow range – ACC with Low
Speed Follow operates at the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
■Gear position for ACC with Low Speed Follow: In (D.
The radar sensor is
behind the emblem.
The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of thes e conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 396
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations1ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC with Low Speed Follow is
shared with the collision mitigation braking system
TM
(CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) P. 443
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 396
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN
button and take your vehicl e to an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid deal er if you find any unusual
behavior of the system (e.g., the warning message
appears too frequently).
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in
( P and applying the parking
brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in
( D or (N.●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in
( D.
The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
Comes
OnOn On
Comes
On
Comes
On
U.S.
Canada
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