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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
EV Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
Comes on when the vehicle is
moved by the motor, and the
engine is not operating. — —
HV Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. — —●
Comes on when the vehicle is in
HV. 2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in
(Intelligent Multi-mode Drive Plug-
in) P. 11●
Comes on when the vehicle is in
HV charge. 2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in
(Intelligent Multi-mode Drive Plug-
in) P. 11
HV Charge
Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. — —●
Comes along with the HV
indicator when the vehicle is in HV
charge. 2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in
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READY Indicator ●
Comes on when the vehicle is
ready to drive. ●
May go off if the POWER SYSTEM or
transmission system indicator comes on. 2 Turning on the Power P. 376
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp ●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the power system is on or
after several seconds if the vehicle
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off. ●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system. ●
Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected. ●
Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems. 2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 572 ●
Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer. ●
Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for the engine
to cool down. Then, t ake the vehicle to an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. 2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 547
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator ●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on. ●
Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging. ●
Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
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Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Low Fuel
Indicator ●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.1
U.S. gal./4.0 Liter left). ●
Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge. ●
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible. ●
Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
Gear Position
Indicator ●
Indicates the current gear
selection. 2 Shifting P. 382
—
Deceleration
Paddle Selector
Indicator ●
Comes on when the paddle
selector is pulled. ●
Blinks when deceleration does not
occur while pulling the paddle
selector. ●
Comes on with M when SPORT
mode is selected and pulling the
paddle selector. 2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 390
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Transmission
System Indicator ●
All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off. ●
When all the gear positions illuminate,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place. ●
Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for inspection. ●
The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the transmission
system. ●
Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. ●
The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear positions
blink if you cannot select ( P
due
to a transmission system failure. ●
The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure. 2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 552 ●
Set the parking brake when parking. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer immediately.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 92 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator ●
Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON. ●
If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later. ●
Blinks while driving if either you
and/or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals. ●
The beeper stops a nd the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts. ●
Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt(s) - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer. 2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 49
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS )
Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS. ●
Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function. 2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 43718 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 93 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner ●
Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator ●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on. ●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS system. ●
Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer. 2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ® )
System Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
Blinks when VSA ® is active. ●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA ® system. ●
Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer. 2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 422●
Comes on if the VSA ® system is
deactivated temporarily after the
battery has been disconnected,
then re-connected. ●
Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The i ndicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ® )
OFF Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
Comes on when you deactivate
VSA ® . 2 VSA ® On and Off P. 423●
Comes on if the VSA ® system is
deactivated temporarily after the
battery has been disconnected,
then re-connected. ●
Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The i ndicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
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Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON. ●
May come on briefly if the power
mode is set to ON and the vehicle
is not moved within 45 seconds, to
indicate the calibration process is
not yet complete. ●
Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly
low.
- The system has not been
calibrated. ●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary. ●
Stays on after the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressures - The
system needs to be calibrated. 2 TPMS Calibration P. 425●
Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if th ere is a problem
with the TPMS. ●
Blinks and remains on - Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer. ●
Comes on if the TPMS is
deactivated temporarily after the
battery has been disconnected,
then re-connected. ●
Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 96 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold th e brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators ●
Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever. ●
Blinks along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button. ●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly -
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer immediately. —
High Beam
Indicator ●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on. — —
Lights On
Indicator ●
Comes on when the light switch in
a position other than OFF or when
the switch is set to AUTO and the
exterior lights come on. ●
If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened. —
Immobilizer
System Indicator ●
Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information. ●
Blinks - You cannot start the power
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF *1
, then select the ON mode again. ●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer. ●
Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
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System Message
Indicator ●
Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the driver information
interface appears at the same time. ●
While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to see the
message again. ●
Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the driver information interface. Take
the appropriate action for the message. ●
The driver information interface does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the button is
pressed. —
Security System
Alarm Indicator ●
Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set. 2 Security System Alarm P. 153
—
SPORT Mode
Indicator ●
Comes on when you press the
SPORT button. ●
The ambient meter remains lit up
in red as long as sport mode is on. 2 SPORT Mode P. 389
ECON Mode
Indicator ●
Comes on when ECON mode is on. 2 ECON Mode P. 388Indicator18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 98 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分