2021 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN dead battery open trunk

Contents
Child Safety P. 71Safety Labels P. 85
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 175 Adjusting the Seats P. 177
Climate Control System P. 195
Audio Error Messages P. 286 General Information on the Audio System P. 290
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339
When Driving P. 380 Braking P. 437Parking Your Vehicle P. 453
Charging P. 460 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 475
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 486 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 500
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 505 12-Volt Battery P. 514 Remote Transmitter Care P. 516
Accessories and Modifications P. 525
Power System Won’t Start P. 541 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 545 Overheating P. 548
Fuses P. 559 Emergency Towing P. 567
If You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P.569 If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 570
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 582 Customer Service Information P. 583
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 373
MaintenanceP. 477
Handling the UnexpectedP. 527
InformationP. 571
IndexP. 585
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
156
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter
or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter or
smart entry system.
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527
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 528
Handling of the Jack ......................... 540
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 541
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 543
Emergency Power System Off........... 544
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 545
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 548
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 551
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 552
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 553
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 554
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 555
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 558
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 559
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 566
Emergency Towing ........................... 567
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 568If You Cannot Open the Charge Lid ... 569
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 570
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
From Inside .............................................. 148
From Outside ........................................... 141
Keys ........................................................ 139
Using a Key ............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 147
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 552
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 93
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 140
Lower Anchors ............................................ 76
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 377
M
Maintenance............................................. 477
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 514
Brake Fluid............................................... 498
Cleaning .................................................. 519
Climate Control System ........................... 517
Coolant ........................................... 494, 496
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 481
Oil ........................................................... 489
Precautions .............................................. 478
Radiator................................................... 495
Remote Transmitter ................................. 516
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 500
Safety ...................................................... 479
Service Items............................................ 483 Tires ........................................................ 505
Transmission Fluid ................................... 498
Under the Hood ...................................... 486
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 92
Map Lights ................................................ 186
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 377
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 123
Mirrors ...................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Door ....................................................... 176
Exterior ................................................... 176
Interior Rearview ..................................... 175
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 525
Motor ........................................................ 574
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 545
MP3 ........................................................... 266
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 455
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 574
O
Odometer................................................. 128
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 488
Adding .................................................... 490
Checking................................................. 489
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 481
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 488
Viscosity .................................................. 488 Warning ................................................. 551
Open Source Licenses .............................. 307
Opening Trunk .............................................. 152, 570
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 487
Power Windows...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 160
Outside Temperature Display ................. 128
Overheating ............................................. 548
P
Pandora®................................................. 264
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ..................................................... 453
Parking Brake ........................................... 437
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) ....... 88, 89, 554, 556
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 68
Passing Indicators ..................................... 164
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 269
POWER Button ......................................... 160
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 134
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 380
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ......................... 90
Power Windows ....................................... 158
POWER/CHARGE Gauge .......................... 124
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Index
T
Telematics Control Unit............................ 135
Temperature Sensor ................................. 203
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 529
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Timer ......................................................... 473
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 431
Indicator ............................................ 98, 557
Tires ........................................................... 505
Air Pressure ..................................... 506, 573
Chains ..................................................... 513
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 505
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 528
Inspection ................................................ 505
Labeling................................................... 506
Regulations.............................................. 508
Rotation .................................................. 512
Summer................................................... 513
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 529
Wear Indicators ....................................... 510
Winter ..................................................... 513
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 379
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 379
Emergency............................................... 567
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 431
Transmission ................................ 31, 385, 386
Creeping ................................................. 385
Fluid ........................................................ 498
Gear Position Indicator....................... 93, 388 Indicator.................................................... 94
Number................................................... 574
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 388
Shifting ................................................... 386
Warning Message ............................. 94, 558
Trip Meter ................................................. 128
Troubleshooting ....................................... 527
Blown Fuse...................................... 559, 562
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 469
Emergency Towing .................................. 567
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 528
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 548
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 541
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 37, 150
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 569
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.......... 568
Warning Indicators .................................... 88
Trunk ......................................................... 152
Lid........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs .............................................. 572
Unable to Open....................................... 570
Turn Signals .............................................. 163
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 99
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 380
Does Not Activate ................................... 541
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 545
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 192
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 141
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 148
USB Flash Drives ............................... 266, 292
USB Ports .................................................. 207
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 141
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Monitoring System ......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 428
Off Button .............................................. 429
Off Indicator ..................................... 97, 429
System Indicator ............................... 97, 428
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 488
Voice Control Operation ......................... 241
Audio Commands ................................... 243
Climate Control Commands.................... 244
General Commands ................................ 244
Music Search Commands ........................ 244
On Screen Commands ............................ 244
Phone Commands .................................. 243
Useful Commands .................................. 243
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 242
Voice Recognition ................................... 241
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 428
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