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VISUAL INDEX

Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.

Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

Lights/turn signals

LaneWatch ™ button

Brightness control

Horn

voice controls

Bluetooth

® HandsFreeLink®

buttons

p. 74

Display/Information button
Audio controls

p. 59

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

buttons

p. 104

Lane Keep Assist System

(LKAS) button

p. 107

Interval Button

p. 107

DRIVING................................................ 90

Before Driving ................................... 90

Maximum Load Limit ........................ 92

Towing a Trailer ................................. 93

remote Climate Control ................... 94

Starting to Drive ................................ 95

Acoustic vehicle Alerting System* ... 96

Shifting ................................................ 96

Braking................................................ 98

eco Assist ......................................... 101

eco Drive Display ............................ 101

Deceleration Paddle Selector ...... 102

SPorT Mode ................................... 103

vehicle Stability Assist

(vSA

) ... 103

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ....... 104

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ...107

road Departure Mitigation (rDM) ...108

.................................... 111

Multi-view rear Camera ............... 113

recharging ....................................... 114

Improving energy efficiency ......... 117

refueling .......................................... 118

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ....... 119

Smart entry remote

Battery Strength ............................. 119

overheating ..................................... 119

Jump Starting .................................. 120

emergency Power System Stop ... 122

emergency Towing ......................... 122

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) ............................... 123

Tire repair Kit .................................. 125

Fuse Locations ................................ 127

MAINTENANCE ................................. 132

Safety Precautions ......................... 132

Maintenance Minder

™

.................. 133

Under the Hood ............................... 136

Coolant Levels ................................. 138

Brake Fluid ....................................... 140

engine oil.......................................... 140

Checking the 12-volt Battery ......... 143

Window Washer Fluid .................... 143

Changing Wiper Blades ................. 144

Tire Information ............................... 145

Tire Labeling..................................... 149

DoT Tire Quality Grading ............... 150

Air Conditioning ............................... 151

Testing of readiness Codes .......... 152

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 153
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ............ 154

Frequently Asked Questions/

Troubleshooting ............................... 154

Honda roadside Assistance ......... 155

Warranty Coverages ...................... 156

ePA Contact Information ............... 156

VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............... 157
INDEX .................................................. 159

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for Clarity Plug In Hybrid 2018

Page 1: ...2018 PLUG IN HYBRID OWNER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...User License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your use of the installed software as well as the applications services functions and content provided through the software Your use of th...

Page 3: ...d most current information If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle you may request a complimentary printed copy of the Owner s Manual Navigation Manual or Vehicle Warranty within the fir...

Page 4: ...Keeping Assist System LKAS 107 Road Departure Mitigation RDM 108 Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 110 LaneWatch 111 Multi View Rear Camera 113 Recharging 114 Improving Energy Efficiency 117 Re...

Page 5: ...tem OFF button p 96 v Instrument panel p 33 Driver information interface p 37 w POWER button p 96 x Seat Heater Buttons p 56 y Navigation system p 82 Audio system p 61 z Hazard Warning Button Heated d...

Page 6: ...nation of the two systems a hybrid operation HV Under most driving conditions the system will automatically select an appropriate state to operate in based on driving needs while prioritizing use of e...

Page 7: ...own power To return the high voltage system to normal operation consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid dealer Honda collects and recycles high voltage batteries in its vehicles Consult an...

Page 8: ...ide pay close attention DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions CAUTION You CAN be HUR...

Page 9: ...crash Two people should never use the same seat belt If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Do not put any accessories on the seat belts Devices intended to improve comfort or repo...

Page 10: ...duces the chance of internal injuries 4 If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack then make sure that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder This spread...

Page 11: ...the optimal deployment of the driver s airbag Driver s seat position sensor Passenger s seat weight sensors The front passenger s advanced airbag system has weight sensors We advise against allowing...

Page 12: ...airbag in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit provided by the vehicle s other safety features n Important Facts Abou...

Page 13: ...objects hanging from the front passenger s seat Only small lightweight objects are in the seat back pocket Note The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and go off repeatedly if the total weight...

Page 14: ...ty Plug In Hybrid dealer For U S vehicles call American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800 999 1009 For Canadian vehicles call Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888 946 6329 Child Safety Each y...

Page 15: ...r old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward facing child seat We strongly recommend placing a forward...

Page 16: ...te the tether around the head restraint For all types Secure the tether hook to the anchor Marks Rigid Type Lower Anchors Flexible Type 5 Tighten the tether strap according to the seat manufacturer s...

Page 17: ...he way out until it stops This activates the lockable retractor 4 Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked If you are able t...

Page 18: ...ed Other top tether Route the tether strap around the head restraint Make sure the strap is not twisted Strap Hook Tether Anchor Straight Top Tether Type Tether Other Top Tether Type Strap Hook Anchor...

Page 19: ...e booster seat manufacturer s recommendations Some U S states and Canadian provinces territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight e g 6 years or 60 lbs Be...

Page 20: ...elt tensioners ACC LKAS Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highw...

Page 21: ...recognized by the vehicle If the indicator blinks you may not be able to start the power system Turn the vehicle off and then on again If it continues to blink there may be a problem with the system...

Page 22: ...on HV charging active On Off Indicators These indicators remind you when an item is on or off Driver Information Interface DII Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information Dis...

Page 23: ...nt of the vehicle Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended NOTICE Energy Flow Engine on Engine off Hybrid HV Power is supplied by the motor and the engine Electric Vehicle EV...

Page 24: ...transmitter is inside the vehicle the doors will not lock Door Lock Button n Unlocking the Trunk Press the trunk release button to unlock and open the trunk Button Trunk Release n Walk Away Auto Lock...

Page 25: ...ors lock at the same time To Lock To Unlock Lock Tab n Using the Front Door Inner Handle When you pull either front door inner handle the door unlocks and opens Pulling the driver s door inner handle...

Page 26: ...up lightly Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position n Power Window Lock Push in the power window lock button so only the driver s window can be operated Closing a power window o...

Page 27: ...and snow before turning on the wipers NOTICE One Touch Turn Signal Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change Lightly push and release the turn signal lever up or down for a three bl...

Page 28: ...l up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat Horizontal Position Adjustment Pull up on the bar to move the seat then release the bar Seat back Angle Adjustment Pull up the lever to change th...

Page 29: ...ng any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat back Install each restraint in its proper location Rear Improperly positioning h...

Page 30: ...djust the seat to your preferred position 2 Press SET A beep will sound and the memory indicator light will blink 3 Press and hold memory button 1 or 2 The indicator will illuminate for the button pre...

Page 31: ...the HomeLink indicator LED change from slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly blinking This should take less than one minute 2 a The remote has a rolling code Press the learn button on the remote...

Page 32: ...r 10 30 minutes of use however if the outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C or below it will not automatically shut off If the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C the heated door mirror may activate...

Page 33: ...in the front console to use power when the power mode is on There is an additional power socket on the rear of the center console Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element This can o...

Page 34: ...s the ENTER button to select a station Press the Hang up back button to go back to the previous command or cancel a command n Adjusting the Sound Adjust various sound settings Using the touchscreen To...

Page 35: ...Select Diagnostics Location Data Select on 5 Certain features require you to send vehicle information to Honda Select Enable Once Always Enable or Cancel Places Display restaurants gas stations and o...

Page 36: ...end vehicle information to Honda Select Enable Once Always Enable or Cancel Your phone may prompt you to allow access for CarPlay to be launched 3 From the HOME screen select Apple CarPlay 4 Select a...

Page 37: ...Auto calls can only be made through Android Auto not through Bluetooth HandsFreeLink c Google Now Home screen Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that appear only w...

Page 38: ...riusXM Radio Available on a subscription basis only For more information or to subscribe contact your dealer or visit www sirius com subscribenow U S or www sirius ca subscribe now Canada Available in...

Page 39: ...age 158 for a list of commands iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc Source Select the iPod icon Open close 1 Display or hide the track list MENU Display menu options including Music Search Song Change the...

Page 40: ...NU Display menu options including Music Search Track Change the track Play pause Group Change the group Pandora Play and operate Pandora from your compatible smartphone through the vehicle s audio sys...

Page 41: ...button End or decline a call go back to the previous command or cancel an operation Pick Up button Go to the phone menu or answer an incoming call Talk button Access the Voice Portal button Select th...

Page 42: ...n the list If your phone does not appear Select Refresh to search again or select Phone Not Found and search for HandsFreeLink from your phone Connect to HFL 5 The system gives you a pairing code on t...

Page 43: ...t a name You can also select Search to search using the keyboard 4 Select a number n Storing Speed Dial Entries Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing 1 Go to the Phone Menu screen 2 Select Speed Di...

Page 44: ...ully sent To call the sender With the message open select Dial n Selecting an Account If your phone has both text message and e mail accounts you can select only one of them at a time to be active and...

Page 45: ...mands listed in the Voice Command Index see page 157 When using the Talk button wait until you hear a beep before speaking Speak in a clear natural voice Reduce all background noise i e close windows...

Page 46: ...l 6 Enter a house number and then select Done Enter a street and then select Done 7 Select a street from the list Select an address from the list Select Select When your home address is stored you can...

Page 47: ...en Find Place Follow the prompts n Recent Places Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations 1 From the map screen select the Search icon 2 Select Recent 3 Select a destination f...

Page 48: ...on the Driver Information Interface Upcoming maneuver Distance to next guidance point Current route Cancel route Street name of next guidance point n Traffic View traffic flow and incidents in major m...

Page 49: ...rubber trim around the doors When done wipe dry to avoid further freezing NOTICE n Interior Checks Store or secure all items on board properly Do not pile items higher in the cargo area than the seat...

Page 50: ...apacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load cap...

Page 51: ...system in cold weather turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce 12 volt battery drain Electric Parking Brake Switch U S model...

Page 52: ...til the Ready to Drive indicator comes on Turning the power mode off Put the transmission into Park P then press the POWER button If you press the button and the shift button is not in P the gear posi...

Page 53: ...wer system is first started or after repeated use of the brakes The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size NOTICE Brake pedal n Parking Brake To apply Pull up the sw...

Page 54: ...steep hill or slippery roads 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 result...

Page 55: ...The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF n SPORT mode OFF The deceleration stage will self cancel when you drive at a constant speed or approach a c...

Page 56: ...eed To decrease speed n Adjusting the Following Interval Press the Interval button to change the following interval Each time you press the button the following interval setting cycles through short m...

Page 57: ...of ACC with LSF can lead to a crash Use ACC with LSF only when driving on expressways or freeways and in good weather conditions WARNING Lane Keeping Assist System LKAS Provides steering input to help...

Page 58: ...detecting driver response the system beeps to alert you Steering assistance n Turning the System On or Off Press the RDM button to turn the system on or off A green indicator appears on the button wh...

Page 59: ...detected vehicle or pedestrian in front of you n Alert Stages The system has three alert stages for a possible collision Depending on the circumstances or CMBS settings CMBS may not go through all of...

Page 60: ...rrors to either side of your vehicle and behind you for other vehicles before changing lanes WARNING Multi View Rear Camera When you shift into Reverse R a real time image of the area behind your vehi...

Page 61: ...a Clarity Plug In Hybrid dealer Make sure the charge connector and inlet are clean If you find any contamination or a foreign object in the connector or inlet contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug...

Page 62: ...n When Charging is Complete Press the release button on the charge connector to release it from the inlet The charge indicator goes off once charging is complete Release button Note The charging equi...

Page 63: ...er to maintain good performance fuel economy and emissions control we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese based fuel additives such as MMT if such gasoline i...

Page 64: ...olt as shown Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part 5 If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle start the assisting vehicle s engine and increase its rpm slightly 6 Attempt to start...

Page 65: ...NOTICE Emergency Towing Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle This vehicle requires a flat bed tow vehicle The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck Do not pr...

Page 66: ...function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the tellta...

Page 67: ...e vehicle outdoors WARNING Fuse Locations If any electrical devices are not working turn the vehicle off and check to see if any applicable fuse is blown Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover...

Page 68: ...Fuse Boxes Fuse boxes A D are all behind the same panel under the driver s side dashboard Fuse Label Fuse Box A Amps Circuit Protected 1 7 5 A 2 3 10 A 4 7 5 A 5 7 5 A 6 7 5 A 7 10 A 8 10 A 9 7 5 A 1...

Page 69: ...r any fuses needing replacement in fuse box D see an authorized Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid dealer Fuse Box D Amps Circuit Protected p COMBO 10 A q IGMG 7 5 A r SHIFTER 7 5 A s P ACT DRV 7 5 A t u EP...

Page 70: ...ining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according...

Page 71: ...Maintenance Sub Items 3 Replace dust and pollen filter 2 4 Replace transmission fluid 3 5 Replace engine coolant 7 Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance 8 Replace brake fluid 4 Replace air clean...

Page 72: ...od 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake 2 Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard 3 To release the lock mechanism locate the hood latch lev...

Page 73: ...s Reserve Tank MAX MIN If temperatures consistently below 31 F 35 C are expected the coolant mixture should be changed to a higher concentration Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug In Hybrid deal...

Page 74: ...k the vehicle on level ground and wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil n Checking the Oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange loop 2 Wipe the dipstick with a...

Page 75: ...tem Code s ENTER button Checking the 12 volt Battery Check the battery condition monthly Look at the test indicator window and check the terminals for corrosion The battery condition is monitored by a...

Page 76: ...to 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 Cap Wiper Blad...

Page 77: ...ated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Follow all instructions in this owner s manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance WARNING n Tire and Loading Information Label...

Page 78: ...s or not properly installing chains can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use o...

Page 79: ...raction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction charact...

Page 80: ...ff for 30 minutes The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions If a testing facility determines that t...

Page 81: ...using Some phones may prompt you to Allow a connection Q Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features A Visit automobiles honda com handsfreelink to check phone compatibility for Bluetooth Audio Blu...

Page 82: ...for complete descriptions of each warranty including time mileage and other conditional limitations Your vehicle s original tires are covered by their manufacturer Tire warranty information can be fou...

Page 83: ...e These commands toggle the function on and off so the command may not match your intended action Not available during use of Apple CarPlay INDEX About Battery Electric Vehicles 4 ABS 34 ACC 34 Access...

Page 84: ...d 70 iPod Commands 158 Jump Starting 120 Key 39 Keyless Access System 41 Lane Keeping Assist System LKAS 34 107 LaneWatch 111 Lap Shoulder Seat Belts 10 LATCH Compatible Child Seat 24 Light Bulbs 153...

Page 85: ...ortal Commands 157 VSA 34 36 Walk Away Auto Lock 41 Warranty Coverages 156 Wi Fi Connection 64 Window 44 Window Washer Fluid 143 Wiper Blades 144 Wiper Operation 46 n California Proposition 65 Warning...

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