HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

539uu Power System Won’t Start u If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
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.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 539 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

540 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.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 540 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

541Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting Turn off the power to electri c devices, such as the audi o and lights. Turn off the
power system, then open the hood.
1. Open the battery terminal cover.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.■ Jump Starting Procedure 1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the power system vibrates. Also
be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow
the cable ends to touch eac h other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt Battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the power system from
starting.3
WARNING A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Battery Terminal Cover
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542 uu Jump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected 5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the power system
mounting bolt as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part of the
vehicle.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine,
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s power
system. If it does not tu rn on, check that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal
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543 uu Jump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s power system has sta rted, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.■ What to Do After the Power System Starts 1 What to Do After the Power System Starts
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® )
system, VSA ® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking
System TM
(CMBS TM
), and low tire pressure/Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may come on
along with a message in the driver information
interface when you turn the power system on after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 543 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

544
Handling the Unexpected Overheating How to Handle Overheating Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the multi-
information display.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the multi-information display.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the multi-
information display when the powe r system temperature is high.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages P. 103
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to ( P
, and set the parking brake. Turn off all
accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.■ The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
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545uu Overheating u How to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■ First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
■ The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot
Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display 1 The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the multi-information display may damage the
engine.
3
WARNING Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
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uu Overheating u How to Handle Overheating
546
Handling the Unexpected ■ Next thing to do
1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the Stop
Driving When Safe. Engine
Temperature Too Hot message
disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■ Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on.
If the Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message does not
appear, resume driving. If it appears ag ain, contact an auth orized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs. 1 The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too
Hot Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display
If the coolant is leaking, contact an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Plug- In Hybrid
dealer flush the system wi th proper antifreeze as
soon as possible.3
WARNING Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.Reserve TankMAX
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547
Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressu re Warning Appears ■ Reasons for the Warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■ What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■ What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and ch eck the oil level.2 Oil Check P. 485
3. Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs. 1 If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 547 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

548 uu Indicator, Coming On/Blinking u If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On ■ Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer for repairs. 1 If the 12-Volt Battery Chargi ng System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. Restarting the power system may
rapidly discharge the battery.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 548 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分