Changing Wiper Blades; Tire Information - Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid 2018 Owner's Manual

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Changing Wiper Blades

If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first
with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has
deteriorated, it will leave streaks and can scratch the window glass. You should
change the wiper blades.
1. Set the power mode to veHICLe oFF
(LoCK).
2. While holding the wiper switch in the
MIST position, set the power mode to
oN, then to veHICLe oFF (LoCK). The
wipers move to their maintenance
position.
3. Lift both wiper arms.
4. For each wiper arm, press and hold
the tab, then slide the holder from the
wiper arm.
5. Pull the wiper blade (as shown) until it
clears the end cap, then slide it out of
the holder by pulling the blade up and
out in the other direction.
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Wiper Arm
Holder
Tab
Wiper
Blade
End Cap at
the bottom
6. Insert the flat end of a new blade
into the holder. Secure the end of the
blade into the cap.
7. Slide the holder onto the wiper arm
until it locks. Lower the wiper arms
when done.
8. Set the power mode to oN. Hold the
wiper switch in the MIST position
until the wiper arms return to their
normal position.
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the arm or the windshield.

Tire Information

To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
Inflation Guidelines
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• Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life,
and comfort. refer to the driver's doorjamb label or the specifications (see
page 147) for the specified pressure.
• Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and energy
consumption, and are more likely to fail from overheating.
• overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
• every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower
than the others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
• Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle
has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
If necessary, add or release air until the specified pressure is reached
and then calibrate the system (see page 123). If checked when hot, tire
pressure can be as much as 4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.5 kgf/cm2) higher
than checked when cold.
• At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the
pressure in all tires. even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi (10–20
kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
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Wiper
Blade
Holder
Cap
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