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

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P 497)
Flat Tire (P 498)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 518)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 511)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 524)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 517)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 531)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
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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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 458
Safety When Performing Maintenance...459
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 460
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 461
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 465
Opening the Hood ........................... 466
Cooling System ................................ 467
Transmission Fluid ............................ 468
Brake Fluid ....................................... 468 Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 469
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 470
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 472
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 475
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 476
Tire Labeling .................................... 476
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 478
Wear Indicators................................ 480
Tire Service Life ................................ 480
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 481 Tire Rotation .................................... 482
Winter Tires ..................................... 483
12-Volt Battery ................................. 484
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 486
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 487
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 488
Exterior Care.................................... 490
Accessories and Modifications ........ 494
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on al ong with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Warning Message and Maintenance Minder Information on
the Driver Information Interface
Warning MessageMaintenance Minder
InformationExplanationInformation
Service Due SoonOne or more of the service items are
required in less than 30 days. Press
the button to switch to
another display.The remaining days will be counted
down per day.
Service Due NowOne or more of the service items are
required in less than 10 days. Press
the button to switch to
another display.Have the indicated service
performed as soon as possible.
Service Past DueThe indicated maintenance service is
still not done after the remaining
time reaches 0. Press the
button to switch to another display.Your vehicle has passed the service
required point.
Immediately have the service
performed and make sure to reset
the Maintenance Minder
TM.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Item Code(s)
CODEMaintenance Items
0
●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Under body battery cover
1●Rotate tires
*1: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles.
*2: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 31,250 miles.
*3: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 3 years after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid and replace air cleaner element every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Items
2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*1
3●Replace transmission fluid*2
7●Replace brake fluid*3
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pre ssure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires should be removed fro m service after 10 years from the date of
manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s power system has sta rted, remove the jumper cables in the
following order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda
Clarity Electric dealer.
■What to Do After the Power System Starts1 What to Do After the Power System Starts
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
system, VSA ® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM), and low tire pressure/Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may come on
along with a message in the driver information
interface when you turn the power system on after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Electric dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Honda Cl arity Electric dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
turning the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 366
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 531
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Index
Coolant...................................................... 467
Overheating............................................. 517
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 370
Cup Holders ............................................... 180
Customer Service Information ................. 544
Customized Features ........................ 128, 296
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 159
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 514
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 379
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 190
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 539
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 156
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 167
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 155
Display Button .......................................... 203
Door Mirrors ............................................. 168
Doors ......................................................... 131
Auto Door Locking .................................. 143
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 143
Door Open Message .................................. 43
Keys ........................................................ 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 25, 140
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 133
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 139 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 478
Driver Information Interface ................... 120
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 59
Driving ...................................................... 359
Braking ................................................... 420
Shifting Gear ........................................... 371
Transmission ........................................... 370
Turning on the Power.............................. 366
Driving Position Memory System ............ 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 487
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 20
Eco Drive Display/Drive Cycle Score/ Lifetime Points ........................................ 126
ECON Mode .............................................. 377
Elapsed Time ............................................. 123
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 90, 520
Electric Vehicle Precautions ....................... 15
Electricity Consumption and Driving Range ........................................................ 19
Electricity Consumption Indicator
(ENERGY USAGE) .................................... 119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 411
Emergency ................................................ 531
Energy Instant Energy Economy .......................... 123
Range ..................................................... 116
Energy Economy ....................................... 456 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 90
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 168
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 490
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 168
F
Features.................................................... 195
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 487
Flat Tire ..................................................... 498
Floor Mats ................................................ 489
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 468
Coolant .................................................. 467
Transmission ........................................... 468
Windshield Washer ................................. 469
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 233
Foot Brake ................................................ 423
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 55
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 184
Front Seats ................................................ 169
Adjusting ................................................ 169
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 383
Fuses ......................................................... 524
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 530
Locations ........................................ 524, 526
G
Gauges ...................................................... 116
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Index
Information............................................... 535
Instant Energy Consumption ................... 123
Instrument Panel ........................................ 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 176
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 167
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 467
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 467
Overheating............................................. 517
iPod ............................................................ 245
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 510
Jump Starting ............................................ 514
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 132
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 139
Keys ........................................................... 131
Lockout Prevention .................................. 139
Number Tag ............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 142
Remote Transmitter ................................. 137
Types and Functions ................................ 131
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 404
LaneWatchTM............................................. 418
Language (HFL) ......................................... 327
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 72 Lights
................................................. 156, 470
Automatic ............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement ................................... 470
Daytime Running Lights........................... 159
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Interior .................................................... 176
Light Switches ......................................... 156
Lights On Indicator .................................... 94
Turn Signals ............................................ 155
Load Limits ................................................ 363
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 131
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 143
Childproof Door Locks............................. 142
From Inside ............................................. 140
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys ........................................................ 131
Using a Key ............................................. 138
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 139
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 518
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 132
Lower Anchors ............................................ 72
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 363
M
Maintenance............................................. 457
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 484
Brake Fluid .............................................. 468
Cleaning ................................................. 488
Climate Control System ........................... 487 Coolant .................................................. 467
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 461
Precautions ............................................. 458
Remote Transmitter ................................ 486
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 470
Safety ..................................................... 459
Service Items ........................................... 463
Tires........................................................ 475
Transmission Fluid ................................... 468
Under the Hood ...................................... 465
Making Good Use of Your Honda Electric
Vehicle ...................................................... 12
Map Lights ................................................ 177
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 363
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 116
Mirrors ...................................................... 167
Adjusting ................................................ 167
Door ....................................................... 168
Exterior ................................................... 168
Interior Rearview ..................................... 167
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 494
Motor ........................................................ 538
Coolant .................................................. 467
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
MP3 ........................................................... 254
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 438
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 538
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