open hood HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 67Safety Labels P. 80
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 144 Security System P. 147 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 150
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 167 Adjusting the Seats P. 169
Climate Control System P. 186
Audio Error Messages P. 274 General Information on the Audio System P. 278
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 327
When Driving P. 368 Braking P. 422Parking Your Vehicle P. 438
Energy Economy P. 458
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 467 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 472
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 477 12-Volt Battery P. 486 Remote Transmitter Care P. 488
Accessories and Modifications P. 496
Power System Won’t Start P. 513 Jump Starting P. 516 Overheating P. 519
Emergency Towing P. 533 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 534
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 536
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 541 Reporting Safety Defects P. 542
Customer Service Information P. 546
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 39
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 129
FeaturesP. 195
DrivingP. 361
MaintenanceP. 459
Handling the UnexpectedP. 499
InformationP. 537
IndexP. 548
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Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 150)
❙Trunk Opener (P 144)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 59)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 168)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 142)❙Memory Buttons (P 165)
❙SET Button (P 165)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 528)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 426)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 55)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 55)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 167)
❙SPORT Button (P 380)
❙Glove Box (P 178)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 422)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 373)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 182)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 468)
❙ECON Button (P379 )
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Quick Reference Guide
35
Handling the Unexpected (P 499)
Flat Tire (P 500)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 520)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 513)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 526)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 519)
● 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 533)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle withou t using the auto lock
function.
• With the smart entry remote on you, move
out of the auto lock function operation
range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
148
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 key, remote transmitter or
smart entry system.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
1Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote
The climate control system automatically turned off
when any of the following conditions are met.
•The system has been operated for more than 30
minutes.
•The High Voltage battery level becomes low.
•A door or the hood is opened.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The brake pedal is being depressed.
If the charging connector is unplugged, the High
Voltage battery is used to power the climate control
system.
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362
Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 477
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
• Disconnect the charging cable.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the power syst em can ignite flammable
materials left under the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve
parked your vehicle for an extended period, inspect
and remove any debris that may have collected, such
as dried grass and leaves th at have fallen or have
been carried in for use as a nest by a small animal.
Also check under the hood fo r leftover flammable
materials after you or so meone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.
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459
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 460
Safety When Performing Maintenance...461
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 462
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 463
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 467
Opening the Hood ........................... 468
Cooling System ................................ 469
Transmission Fluid ............................ 470
Brake Fluid ....................................... 470 Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 471
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 472
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 474
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 477
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 478
Tire Labeling .................................... 478
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 480
Wear Indicators................................ 482
Tire Service Life ................................ 482
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 483 Tire Rotation .................................... 484
Winter Tires ..................................... 485
12-Volt Battery ................................. 486
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 488
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 489
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 490
Exterior Care.................................... 492
Accessories and Modifications ........ 496
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468
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower co rner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slight ly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
The radiator fans and the climate control system will
not operate, when the hood is open and any of the
following conditions are met.
•The climate control system is turned on with the
remote transmitter.
•The compressor operates to melt any frost that has
formed on the climate control system.
Pull
Hood Release Handle
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp
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