checking oil HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 510
●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. 548
●Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.●Appears while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears P. 547
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 544
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature is
near its upper limit.●Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
●Appears if there is a pr oblem with the cooling
system.●Drive slowly to prevent ov erheating and have your
vehicle checked by an author ized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 549
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 474
Safety When Performing Maintenance...475Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 476
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 477
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 482
Opening the Hood ........................... 483
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 484
Oil Check ......................................... 485
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 486
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...487 Engine Coolant ................................ 490
Cooling System ................................ 492
Transmission Fluid ............................ 494
Brake Fluid ....................................... 494
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 495
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 496Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 498
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 501
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 502
Tire Labeling .................................... 502
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 504
Wear Indicators ............................... 506
Tire Service Life ................................ 506
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 507
Tire Rotation .................................... 508
Winter Tires ..................................... 509
12-Volt Battery ................................. 510
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 512
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 513CleaningInterior Care .................................... 515
Exterior Care.................................... 517
Accessories and Modifications ........ 521
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc .), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer. (Note, however, that service at an
authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer is not mandatory to keep your
warranties in effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 494
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 501
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 496
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 498
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 479
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 577
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 524
Handling of the Jack ......................... 536
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 537
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 539
Emergency Power System Off........... 540
Jump Starting .................................... 541
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 544
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 547
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 548
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 549
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 550
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 551
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 552
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 553
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 554
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 555
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 562
Emergency Towing ........................... 563
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 564
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 565
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 566
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 442
Console Compartment ............................. 186
Control Box ............................................... 464
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 490
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 491
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 490
Overheating............................................. 544
Coolant (High Voltage Battery and Inverter) ................................................... 492
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 383
Cup Holders ............................................... 187
Customer Service Information ................. 578
Customized Features ........................ 133, 306
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 541
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 392
Deceleration Paddle Sele ctor Indicator ....... 91
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 571
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 173
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 485
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 161
Display Button .......................................... 211 Door Mirrors
............................................. 174
Doors ......................................................... 137
Auto Door Locking .................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 149
Door Open Message.................................. 46
Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 25, 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 139
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 504
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ............ 131
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 61
Driving ...................................................... 371
Braking ................................................... 434
Shifting Gear ........................................... 384
Transmission ........................................... 383
Turning on the Power.............................. 378
Driving Position Memory System ............ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 514
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 20
Eco Drive Display ...................................... 130
ECON Mode .............................................. 390
Elapsed Time ............................................. 127
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator.................................................... 94 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............ 425
Emergency ................................................ 563
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 573
Energy Flow Screen .................................. 215
Engine
Coolant .................................................. 490
Oil .......................................................... 484
Engine Coolant ........................................ 490
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 491
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 490
Overheating ............................................ 544
Engine Oil ................................................. 484
Adding ................................................... 486
Checking ................................................ 485
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 484
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 94
EV Indicator ................................................ 89
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 82
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 517
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 174
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 514
Oil .......................................................... 487
Flat Tire ..................................................... 524
Floor Mats ................................................ 516
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Index
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt)................. 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 138
Lower Anchors ........................................... 74
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 375
M
Maintenance............................................ 473
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 510
Brake Fluid .............................................. 494
Cleaning ................................................. 515
Climate Control System .......................... 513
Coolant .......................................... 490, 492
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 477
Oil .......................................................... 485
Precautions ............................................. 474
Radiator .................................................. 491
Remote Transmitter ................................ 512
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 496
Safety ..................................................... 475
Service Items ........................................... 479
Tires........................................................ 501
Transmission Fluid ................................... 494
Under the Hood ...................................... 482
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..................... 90
Map Lights ................................................ 184
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 375
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 121 Mirrors
....................................................... 173
Adjusting ................................................. 173
Door........................................................ 174
Exterior .................................................... 174
Interior Rearview ..................................... 173
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 521
Motor ........................................................ 570
Jump Starting .......................................... 541
MP3 ........................................................... 264
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 452
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 570
O
Odometer.................................................. 126
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 484
Adding .................................................... 486
Checking ................................................. 485
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 477
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 484
Viscosity .................................................. 484
Warning .................................................. 547
Open Source Licenses ............................... 305
Opening Trunk .............................................. 150, 566
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 483
Power Windows ...................................... 156 Trunk ...................................................... 150
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature Display .................. 126
Overheating .............................................. 544
P
Pandora®................................................... 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 155
Parking ...................................................... 450
Parking Brake ........................................... 434
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red) ....... 86, 87, 550, 552
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 67
Passing Indicators ..................................... 162
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 267
POWER Button ......................................... 158
Power Flow Monitor ................................ 132
Power System Turning on .............................................. 378
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 88
Power Windows ....................................... 156
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ........................... 122
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 382
Pregnant Women ....................................... 52
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 524
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Index
Timer......................................................... 470
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 428
Indicator ........................................... 96, 553
Tires .......................................................... 501
Air Pressure..................................... 502, 569
Chains .................................................... 509
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 501
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 524
Inspection ............................................... 501
Labeling .................................................. 502
Regulations ............................................. 504
Rotation.................................................. 508
Summer .................................................. 509
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 525
Wear Indicators....................................... 506
Winter .................................................... 509
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 377
Emergency .............................................. 563
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 428
Transmission ............................... 31, 383, 384
Creeping................................................. 383
Fluid ....................................................... 494
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 91, 386
Indicator ................................................... 92
Number .................................................. 570
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 386
Shifting ................................................... 384
Warning Message ............................. 92, 554 Trip Meter
................................................. 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 523
Blown Fuse ...................................... 555, 558
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 466
Emergency Towing .................................. 563
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 524
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 544
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 537
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 37, 148
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 565
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door .......... 564
Warning Indicators .................................... 86
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid ........................................................... 150
Light Bulbs .............................................. 568
Unable to Open ....................................... 566
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate .................................... 537
Jump Starting .......................................... 541
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ........................ 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139 Unlocking the Fron
t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 146
USB Flash Drives ............................... 264, 290
USB Ports ................................................... 205
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 570
Vehicle Monitoring System .......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)................ 425
Off Button............................................... 426
Off Indicator...................................... 95, 426
System Indicator ................................ 95, 425
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 484
Voice Control Operation .......................... 239
Audio Commands ................................... 241
Climate Control Commands .................... 242
General Commands ................................ 242
Music Search Commands ........................ 242
On Screen Commands............................. 242
Phone Commands ................................... 241
Useful Commands ................................... 241
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 240
Voice Recognition ................................... 239
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®)................ 425
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