2021 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL brake

491
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 492
Handling of the Jack ......................... 504
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 505
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 506
Emergency Power System Off........... 507
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 508
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 511
If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking .............. 513Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 515
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 516
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 516If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 517
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 518
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 519
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 520
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 527
Emergency Towing ........................... 528
If You Cannot Unlock the Hydrogen Fuel Lid ...................................................... 529
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 530
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a smal l puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel
Cell dealer or a roadside assistance to have the
vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.
•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tires
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver informatio n interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 104
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 156
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 506
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 519
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 527
Check the Security
System Alarm
indicator.When the Security System Alarm indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2Security System Alarm P. 151
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 508
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the POWER button flashes, and the
power system won’t start, start the power system as follows:
1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator on the POWER button is
flashing. The buttons on the smart entry
remote should be facing you.
u The POWER button flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the POWER button
changes from flashing to on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
mode will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuPower System Won’t StartuEmergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Power System Off
The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must tu rn the power system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power syst em provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pe dal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The gear position automatically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.
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511Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
If you notice any of the following signs, it is possible that the vehicle is overheating.
• The power system warning indicator has come on and the message Power
System Problem. Stop Driving When Safe has appeared in the driver
information interface.
• Steam is coming out from the motor room.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to
(P and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Turn off the power system, then open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
power system can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf 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, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
■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 Fu el Cell dealer immediately.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, tu rn off the power system, and turn on
the power system again.
If the indicator re-appears and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Ho nda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
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 Fuel Cell 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 Fuel Cell
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. 517
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On
■If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake syst em indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake ma nually or automatically.
2Parking Brake P. 427
•If the brake system indicator (red) continuously illuminates or blinks at
the same time when the brake sy stem indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and have it inspected by an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately.
u Prevents the vehicle from mo ving gear position to
(P.
• If only the Brake System Indicator (R ed) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake, and have your vehi cle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking br ake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
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