oil dipstick HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel or you
charge the High Voltage battery.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Turn off the power system. You can check the oil level without the engine having
run beforehand. If the engine has been ru nning, wait approximately three minutes
before you check the oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil, being carefu l not to overfill.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 443
Console Compartment ............................. 186
Control Box ............................................... 465
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 492
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 493
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 492
Overheating............................................. 546
Coolant (High Voltage Battery and Inverter) ................................................... 494
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 383
Cup Holders ............................................... 187
Customer Service Information ................. 580
Customized Features ........................ 133, 306
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 543
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 392
Deceleration Paddle Sele ctor Indicator ....... 91
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 573
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 173
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 487
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 ........................ 506
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ............ 131
Driver Information Interface ................... 124
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 61
Driving ...................................................... 371
Braking ................................................... 435
Shifting Gear ........................................... 384
Transmission ........................................... 383
Turning on the Power.............................. 378
Driving Position Memory System ............ 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 516
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)
............ 426
Emergency ................................................ 565
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 575
Energy Flow Screen .................................. 215
Engine
Coolant .................................................. 492
Oil .......................................................... 486
Engine Coolant ........................................ 492
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 493
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 492
Overheating ............................................ 546
Engine Oil ................................................. 486
Adding ................................................... 488
Checking ................................................ 487
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 486
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 94
EV Indicator ................................................ 89
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 82
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 519
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 174
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 516
Oil .......................................................... 489
Flat Tire ..................................................... 526
Floor Mats ................................................ 518
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 496
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