Honda CLARITY Plug-In Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 381

3. Without depressing the accelerator pedal,
press the POWER button while depressing
the brake pedal.
4. Check the READY indicator.
u Keep depressing the brake pedal until
the READY indicator comes on.
u The READY indicator comes on when
the power system is on and you can start
driving.
u If the outside temperature is extremely
low, you cannot drive until conditions are
improved. In this case, the READY
indicator does not come on and a
warning message appears on the driver
information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface
Warning and Information Messages
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If the High Voltage battery is fully
u
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts.
uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
1Turning on the Power
Canadian models
If the temperature of the High Voltage battery drops
to approximately –22°F (–30°C) or below, the power
system will not start. Wait for the High Voltage
battery to warm up or move the vehicle to a warmer
location. Note plugging the vehicle in will not help in
this case.
Store the vehicle in a garage or take another measure
to insure that temperature of the High Voltage
battery does not fall below this temperature. If
necessary, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer. There may be a problem with the
engine or exhaust system.
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