Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

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Reasons for the Warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

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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.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for

approximately three minutes.

2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 483

3. Start the engine and check the low oil

pressure warning.

The warning disappears: Start driving
again.

The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repairs.

If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On

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If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer for repairs.

If the 12-Volt Battery Charging 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.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the power system stopped until it cools.

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The message appears on when:

An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.

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What to do when the message appears:

1. Stop the power system.
2. Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3. Drive for several days of normal driving.

The message should go off.

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When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, follow the procedures described earlier to check the
fuel fill cap.

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Tighten Fuel Cap Message

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer at 31
mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle inspected.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, slow the vehicle

using the deceleration paddle selector.

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Reason for the indicator to blink

• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, downshift
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 550

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Canada

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the motor

speed while the motor is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

• Comes on when the EPS steering angle center point memory is lost.

This could be due to a number of problems including: battery
disconnection, main fuse blow, low battery causing the reset of the
EPS system, wire damage to EPS harness. Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®), VSA® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

and low tire pressure/TPMS indicators come on along with a message
in the driver information interface.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the power system, and turn

on the power system again.
If the indicator re-appears and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

• If VSA® indicator, VSA® OFF indicator, CMBS

indicator, and low tire

pressure/TPMS indicator come on along with a message in the driver
information interface, you need to calibrate the VSA and EPS systems.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h) to calibrate the
VSA and EPS systems.
If the indicators come on and stay on, park your vehicle in a safe
place, turn off and turn on the power system, then repeat the above
operation.
If the indicators still come on and stay on, immediately have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2 Parking Brake P. 431

• If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at

the same time the brake system indicator (amber) comes on, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and have it inspected by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.

Prevents the vehicle from moving gear position to

(

• If only the Brake System Indicator (Red) is turned off, avoid using the

parking brake, and have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

(Amber)

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.

Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer as soon as possible.

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message

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If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

The transmission is malfunctioning.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by

an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.

• Change the gear position to

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N when you

turn the power system on.

Check if the

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N position in the

instrument panel and the indicator on
the

(

N button light/blink.

The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set.

2 Turning on the Power P. 376

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message

You may not be able to turn on the power system.

Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.

2 Emergency Towing P. 561

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.

There are three fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

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Fuse box A

Located near the windshield washer
reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.

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Engine Compartment Fuse
Box

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

BATTERY

175 A

EPS

70 A

ESB

40 A

IG MAIN (SMART)

30 A

ABS/VSA MOTOR

40 A

WIPER MOTOR 1

30 A

ABS/VSA FSR

40 A

−

30 A

Engine EWP

30 A

SUB FUSE BOX 2-1

30 A

SUB FUSE BOX 3-2

30 A

IG MAIN 2

30 A

IG COIL

15 A

H/L LO MAIN

15 A

EVTC

20 A

DTWP

10 A

DBW

15 A

VBU

10 A

STOP LIGHT

7.5 A

IGP

15 A

FUSE BOX MAIN 1

60 A

FUSE BOX MAIN 2

40 A

FUSE BOX MAIN 3

50 A

H/L HI MAIN

30 A

SMALL MAIN

20 A

SUB FUSE BOX 4

(30 A)

−

30 A

WIPER MOTOR 2

30 A

−

30 A

−

30 A

HEATER MOTOR

40 A

REAR DEFROSTER

40 A

−

BATT SNSR

7.5 A

ES EWP

15 A

A/C MAIN/DRL

10 A

ES VLV

7.5 A

HORN

10 A

BACK UP

10 A

AUDIO

15 A

IGPS (LAF)

10 A

R H/L LO

7.5 A

L H/L LO

7.5 A

IGPS

10 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

554

Fuses

Fuse Locations

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Fuse box B

Tab

Pull up the cover on the + terminal, then
remove it while pulling out the tab as
shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses
should be done by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

MAIN

200 A

RB MAIN 1

70 A

RB MAIN 2

80 A

GLOW

60 A

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse Box C

Located near the fuse box B.

Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

RFC1

30 A

RFC2

30 A

P-ACT

30 A

IGB RFC1

7.5 A

IGB RFC2

7.5 A

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Fuse Locations

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There are four fuse boxes on the driver’s
side.

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Fuse Box A

Located under the dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Fuse Box A

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

ACC

7.5 A

−

VB SOL

10 A

SHIFTER

7.5 A

OPTION MAIN

15 A

SRS OPTION

7.5 A

METER

10 A

FUEL PUMP

15 A

OPTION

7.5 A

CTR ACC SOCKET

20 A

−

R SIDE DOOR LOCK

10 A

L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

RR L P/W

20 A

AS P/W

20 A

DOOR LOCK

20 A

P-DRV

7.5 A

−

WASHER

15 A

−

ACG

7.5 A

DRL

7.5 A

−

10 A

FR SENSOR CAMERA

5 A

DR DOOR LOCK

10 A

R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

RR R P/W

20 A

DR P/W

20 A

FR ACC SOCKET

20 A

INTERIOR LIGHT

7.5 A

DR P/SEAT REC

20 A

FR SEAT HEATER

20 A

DR P/SEAT SLI

20 A

ABS/VSA

7.5 A

SRS

10 A

−

LID ACT

10 A

L SIDE DOOR LOCK

10 A

DR DOOR UNLOCK

10 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

557

Fuses

Fuse Locations

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Fuse Box B

Located under the fuse box A.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

Fuse Label

Fuse Box B

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

QC CNT

(10 A)

R H/L HI

7.5 A

L H/L HI

7.5 A

IGC

10 A

HAZARD

10 A

IGB

15 A

SMART

10 A

IGA

10 A

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse Box C

Located on the right side of fuse box B.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

Fuse Label

Fuse Box C

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

AS P/SEAT REC

(20 A)

AS P/SEAT SLIDE

(20 A)

ILLUMI

7.5 A

SMALL

7.5 A

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

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Fuse Box D

Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.

Replacement of fuses in the driver’s side
outer panel should be done by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.

Fuse Box D

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

COMBO

(10 A)

IGMG

(7.5 A)

SHIFTER

7.5 A

P-ACT DRV

7.5 A

−

EPP

(7.5 A)

OPTION

7.5 A

ESB

7.5 A

560

Fuses

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.

2. Check the fuses on the battery in the

engine compartment.

If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer.

3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Check the large fuse in the engine

compartment.

If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw, and
replace it with a new one.

5. Inspect the small fuses in the engine

compartment and the vehicle interior.

If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller, and replace it with a new
one.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.

Replace the fuse with a spare fuse of the same
specified amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 553 to 559.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the cover of the
engine compartment fuse box A.

12-Volt Battery

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 35