HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Collision
Mitigation
Braking
System
TM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator
●Comes on when the CMBSTM
system shuts itself off.●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 383
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop
your vehicle in a safe place, and then
clean the sensor using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer if
the message does not disappear even
after you clean the sensor cover.
2Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) P. 428
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high. Use the climate
control system to co ol down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down sufficiently.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 383
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Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press th e (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is no longer able to run
due to a malfunction.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
●Appears when the schedul ed maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.
2Warning Message and Maintenance Minder
Information on the Driver Information Interface
P. 462
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or pus h button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clar ity Electric dealer.
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 484
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 518
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the POWER button twice with your foot off the
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 154
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 486
●Appears if the smart entry remote’s battery is too
weak to turn on the power system or the smart entry
remote is not within operati ng range to turn on the
power system.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the back of the smart entry remote into contact
with the POWER button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 512
●Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Turning on the Power P. 366
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the power system temperature is
high.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Appears when the high voltage battery charge level
is extremely low.●Caused by the low battery charge level -
Immediately charge the high voltage battery.
●Appears when the power system temperature is low.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage or connect the charging connector.
2 Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1, 2
or SAE J1772 DC charger P. 441
●Appears when the high voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. –22°F [–30°C] or
below).●Charge the high voltage battery.
●Appears when the high voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. –31°F [–35°C] or below).●You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location.
●Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode.●You may notice a decrease in available power. Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Electric dealer immediately.
●As a result of diagnostics, the POWER SYSTEM
indicator may come on.
2 POWER SYSTEM Indicator P. 85
●Appears after the 12-volt battery charging system
indicator comes on.●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate and may be
harder to start on an incline.
●Contact an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer
immediately.
●Appears if there is a problem with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer immediately.
●Appears when the high vo ltage battery is running
extremely low.●Charge the high voltage battery.
2 Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1, 2
or SAE J1772 DC charger P. 441
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the standard
and quick plug-in charging system or the charging
station outlet.●This message only - There may be a problem with the
charging station outlet. Refer to the instructions
provided at the station or co nsult a qualified technician.
If the outlet works properly, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
●Comes on with the POWER SYSTEM indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the charging connector is connected
to the inlet.●The vehicle does not move while the charging
connector is plugged into the inlet.
●Appears when there is a pr oblem with the standard
plug-in charging system or the charging station
outlet.●This message only - There may be a problem with the
charging station outlet. Refer to the instructions
provided at the station or consult a qualified technician.
If the outlet works properly, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Cl arity Electric dealer.
●Comes on with the PO WER SYSTEM indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
●Appears when there is a problem with the quick
plug-in charging system or the charging station
outlet.●This message only - There may be a problem with the
charging station outlet. Refer to the instructions
provided at the station or consult a qualified technician.
If the outlet works properly, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
●Comes on with the POWER SYSTEM indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
●Appears when the charge lid is open.●Close the charge lid.
2 Charging P. 440
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the charging connector has failed.●Disconnect the charging connector using the release
cord.
2When You Cannot Disengage the Charging
Connector P. 533
●Appears after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF without connecting the charging connector
while the ambient temperature is low.●Connecting the charging connector improves cold
startability.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON
without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
●Appears if the gear position has been automatically
changed to
(P and the driver attempts to take the
vehicle out of
(P but does not have his or her
seatbelt fastened.
●Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 373
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal while the
transmission is in
(P or (N.
●Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
●Appears when you try to change the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal
while the transmission is in
(P or (N.
●Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the parking button is pressed while
the vehicle is moving.
●Appears if you change the gear position to (R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or to
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
●Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
●Appears if there is a problem with the electric system.●Appears when you set the power mode to OFF while
driving.
●Immediately stop in a safe place and set the parking
brake.
●Resume driving if the message disappears.●If there is a problem with the transmission system, the
transmission system indicator comes on.
2 Transmission System Indicator P. 87
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the driver’s
seat belt unfastened and there is a chance that the
vehicle may roll unintentionally.●Press the (P button before releasing the brake pedal
when idling, parking, or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 373
●Appears for a few seconds if you have not pressed
the
(N button long enough to initiate Neutral-Hold
mode.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 375
●Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than 2 seconds.●Disappears when you set the gear position to other than
(N.
2If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 375
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high.●Park in a safe place, and allow the system to cool down
sufficiently.
●Appears when you depress the accelerator pedal
while the transmission is in
(N.
●Release the accelerator pedal.●Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button to
start driving.
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or the trunk is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.●Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Electric dealer as soon as possible.
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