HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

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4. Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/
air hose on the compressor.
5. Turn the selector knob to AIR *1
, AIR
ONLY *2
, AIR SEULEMENT *2
.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure. 2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 531
6. If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed. 2 Emergency Towing P. 561
• 36 psi (250 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station after 10 minutes,
stop in a safe place and check the tire
pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down
after the 10 minute driving, you do not
need to check the pressure any more.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models U.S.
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Handling the Unexpected • Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less
than 36 psi (250 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 36 psi
(250 kPa). 2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 531
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station after 10 minutes,
stop in a safe place and check the tire
pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as
long as the air pressure is within this
range.
7. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
8. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
9. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
10. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button 1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3
WARNING Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 530 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1. Open the trunk floor lid. 2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 523
2. Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.■ Inflating an Under-inflated Tire 1 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.Sealant/Air Hose
Valve Cap
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Handling the Unexpected 7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets. 2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 189
8. Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting air.
9. Turn the selector knob to AIR *1
, AIR
ONLY *2
, AIR SEULEMENT *2
.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models 1 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3
WARNING Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.U.S.
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Handling the Unexpected
12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.Pressure Relief Button18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 533 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

534
Handling the Unexpected Handling of the Jack Your vehicle has jacking points as shown.
When replacing your tires, consult an authorized Ho nda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
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Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver informatio n interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
Checklist Condition What to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on. The Remove Charger Connector message appears Removing a charge connector. Set the power
mode to ACCESSORY, then to ON.
The Low Battery Charge . Power Reduced. message appears Charge the High Voltage battery. 2 Charging P. 454
The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears. 2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 103
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range. 2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 158 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 537
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears. The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure. 2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 552
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 5601 Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
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536 uu Power System Won’t Start u Checking the Procedure
Handling the Unexpected Checklist Condition What to Do
Check the Security
System Alarm
indicator. When the Security System Alarm i ndicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on. 2 Security System Alarm P. 15318 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 536 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

537uu Power System Won’t Start u If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
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If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver info rmation interface, and the POWER button flashes, the
READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows:
1. Touch the center of the POWER button
with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator on the POWER button is
flashing. The buttons on the smart entry
remote should be facing you.
u The POWER button flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds and the POWER button
changes from flashing to on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
mode will change to ACCESSORY.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 537 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

538 uu Power System Won’t Start u Emergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected Emergency Power System Off The POWER button may be used to turn the po wer system off due to an emergency
situation even while dr iving. If you must turn the powe r system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power syst em provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pe dal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to ( P
after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF. 1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 538 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分