warning lights HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 85)
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS )
IndicatorVehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ® ) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
System Indicators High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
IndicatorSystem Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Gauges (P 121)
/Driver Information Interface (P 124)
/
System Indicators (P 86)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsSpeedometer
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)SPORT Mode Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System TM

(CMBS TM
) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorREADY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
IndicatorGear Position
Indicator
Fuel GaugeDriver Information
InterfaceHigh Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
POWER / CHARGE Gauge
Low Fuel IndicatorAdaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) IndicatorDeceleration Paddle Selector Indicator
System Indicators
ECON Mode Indicator
EV Indicator
U.S.
CanadaHV Indicator
HV Charge Indicator
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp U.S.
Canada U.S.
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Instrument Panel
*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
occur.Indicator Canadian models18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 97 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

185uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
Interior Convenience Items Press the release button to open the glove
box.
■ Glove Box 1 Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.
3
WARNING An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.Glove BoxRelease Button18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 185 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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191uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)■ Seat Heaters 1 Seat Heaters
Avoid using seat heaters when the 12-volt battery
charge is low. The vehicle may be difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heaters shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
When the ECON mode is active, the driver’s side seat
heater functions accordi ng to the status of the
climate control system. If you want to use only the
climate control system, press the seat heater button
to OFF.3
WARNING Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 191 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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199uu Climate Control System u Using Automatic Climate Control
Controls
You can operate the climate control system from outside the vehicle.
■ To turn on the system
1. Press the lock button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
2. Within about five seconds, press and hold
the climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
u After a few seconds, some exterior lights
flash six times and the climate control
system is turned on.
■ To turn off the system
Press and hold th e climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash and the climate
control system is turned off.■ Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the
Remote 1 Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote
The climate control system does not operate when
any of the following conditions are met.
• A door or the hood is not closed.
• The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
• The brake pedal is being depressed.
• The High Voltage battery level is low.
When you use the climate control system while the
vehicle is charging, it is recommended that you set
the charging level to 240 volt charge.3
WARNING Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle
when you use the remote climate control
system. After a certain period of time has
elapsed, the system sh uts off temporarily.
During this time, the in terior of the vehicle
may heat up or cool down depending on
ambient temperatures. If a child is left
inside the vehicle, extreme temperature
exposure can result in death or serious
injury of the child.Climate
Button Lock
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400 uu When Driving u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed an d a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detect ed vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate
and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle's brake
lights will illuminate. 1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF.
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always
keep a safe interval betw een your vehicle and other
vehicles.
Be careful not to severely impact the radar sensor
cover.3
WARNING Improper use of ACC wi th LSF can lead to a
crash.
Use ACC with LSF only when driving on
expressways or freeways and in good
weather conditions.
3
WARNING ACC with LSF has limite d braking capability
and may not stop your vehicle in time to
avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly
stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.When to use
■ Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with LSF
range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at the
speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
■ Gear position for ACC with LSF: In ( D
. The radar sensor is
in the front grille.The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 400 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

uu When Driving u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
406
Driving The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 394
■ Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■ Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected
lights, road spray, high contrast).
■ Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, m ud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.■ ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations 1 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the
collision mitigation braking system TM
(CMBS TM
).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking System TM

(CMBS TM
) P. 439
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 394
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN
button and take your vehicl e to an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid deal er if you find any unusual
behavior of the system (e.g., the warning message
appears too frequently).18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 406 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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435 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■ Automatic Brake Hold 1 Automatic Brake Hold
3
WARNING Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3
WARNING Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicl e when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in ( P
and applying the parking
brake.■ Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button. ●
The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on. ■ Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in ( D
or ( N
. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes. ●
Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on. ■ Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in ( D
.
The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on. Accelerator Pedal
Brake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button Goes
OffComes
On On On
Comes
On
Comes
OnU.S.
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Handling the Unexpected If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise se verely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a smal l puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to ( P
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). 1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer or roadside assistance to have the
vehicle towed.
• The tire sealant has expired.
• More than one tire is punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
• The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
• Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
• The tire bead is no longer seated.
• The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.When the puncture is: Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm) Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4 mm) NoContact
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Handling the Unexpected
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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