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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 Clarit y Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
●Comes on with the POWER SYSTEM indicator -
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the acoustic
vehicle alerting system.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.
●Appears when the charge lid is open.●Close the charge lid.
2 Charging P. 454
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you press the fuel fill door release
button.●The display changes to Ready when the fuel vapor
pressure inside the fuel tank is released. You can start
refueling once Ready appears.
2 Refueling P. 451●Appears when the vehicle is ready to be refueled.
●Appears when the high voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. –22°F [–30°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 Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
●In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage.
●In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage and connect the charging connector.
●Appears when the charging connector is
disconnected while the power mode is in ON with
the charging connector connected.●Set the power mode to OFF, then set it back to ON if
you drive again.
2 Turning on the Power P. 376
●Appears when the high voltage battery temperature
is too low to operate (approx. −22°F [−30°C]).●You can start the engine an d use the climate control
system to warm up the interior.
●You must wait for an incr ease in the high voltage
battery temperature to drive.
U.S. models
Canadian models
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the outside temperature is low.●In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage or connect the charging connector.
2 Charging P. 454
●Appears when the engine starts automatically when
the engine has not started for a long time.
—
●Appears when the vehicle can run only in EV because
the failure that cannot generate power by the engine
failure or generator failure etc occurs.
●The estimated distance you can travel on the
remaining power is displayed.
●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
●Appears when you are unable to select the HV
Charge because the High Voltage battery charge
level is at maximum limit (12 segments) of the HV
Charge.
2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (Intelligent Multi-
mode Drive Plug-in) P. 11
●Appears if the drive mode cannot be changed due to
certain situations, such as a system error or adverse
driving conditions.
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Canadian models
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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. 384
●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 acce lerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high.●Park in a safe place, and a llow 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.
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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 proble m 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.
2Transmission System Indicator P. 92
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped with the driver’s
seat belt unfastened and th ere 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. 384
●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. 386
●Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than 2 seconds.●Disappears when you set the g ear position to other than
(N.
2If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 386
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MessageConditionExplanation
●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
Plug-In Hybrid dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2 Customized Features P. 306
●Appears if you try to go to vehicle settings from the
driver information interface while the audio/
information screen sh ows the same menu.●Select either display to customize a setting. You cannot
have vehicle settings displayed on the driver information
interface and audio/informati on screen simultaneously.
2Customized Features P. 306
●Appears if you try to go to Charge Timer Setup
while the time is incorrect.
2 Customized Features P. 306
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.
●The beeper may sound.
●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
turned off.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
●Appears when the automa tic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
●Appears when the automa tic brake hold button is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the automatic brake hold is in operation.●Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
●Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.2Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
2 Parking Brake P. 431
●Appears when the electric parking brake switch is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the electric parking brake is in operation.●Appears while driving - Press the electric parking
brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
2 Parking Brake P. 431
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.●Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)
2Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
P. 439
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC with LSF to cancel improves. Press the
RES/+ or −/SET switch up.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when the distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC
with LSF is in operation.●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is too close.●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the trans mission is not in
(D.
●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC with LSF is in operation.●ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope.●ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears just before the ACC with LSF is
automatically canceled when you are descending a
long hill etc (The following interval is automatically
set to extra long).
●Appears when the ACC with LSF has been
automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears when you are descending a long hill etc and
you press the RES/+ or -/SET switch.2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
●Appears if the VSA ® or traction control function
operates while ACC is in operation.●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) P. 400
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