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Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 1

 

 

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). 
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near 
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a 
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s 
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related 
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of 
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is 
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were 

buckled/fastened;

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WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a 
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can 
expose you to chemicals including engine 
exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and 
lead, which are known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. To minimize 
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not 
idle the engine except as necessary, service 
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and 
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently 
when servicing your vehicle. For more 
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle
.

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator 

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the 
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data 
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation 
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving 
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and 
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law 
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of 
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash 
investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, 
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the 
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that 
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have 
access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by 
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the 
vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record 
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used 
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians 
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with 
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains 
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is 
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.

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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this 
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may 
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded 
by a 

 symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid 

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

NOTICE

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by 
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which 
contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End 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 
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and 
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software 
by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda 
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop 
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage 
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

High-Voltage Battery Monitoring System

This vehicle is equipped with a monitoring system that compiles 
data about your vehicle and driving conditions and transmits that 
data to Honda at regular intervals as determined at the discretion 
of Honda. This data includes information on but not limited to the 
following:
● Vehicle location, distance driven, warning indicators and 

messages, and vehicle speed

● High-Voltage Battery system control and power generation
The system does not record audio or images.
Data collected is used for the sole purposes of technical diagnoses, 
preventive maintenance, research and vehicle development. 
Neither Honda nor any third party receiving data will use the data 
for any other purpose without first obtaining customer 
authorization.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And 
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have 
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and 
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that 
could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You 
must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, 
including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 

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 and 

one of three signal words: DANGERWARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please 
read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if 
you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if 
you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow 
instructions.

Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the 
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find 
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your 
particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) 
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but 
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these 
features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and 
Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were 
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications 
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any 
obligation.

Safe Driving P. 41

For Safe Driving P. 42

Seat Belts P. 47

Airbags P. 54

Instrument Panel P. 85

Indicators P. 86

Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 121

Controls P. 135

Clock P. 136

Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items 
P. 183

Features P. 203

Audio System P. 204

Audio System Basic Operation P. 210

Customized Features P306

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

 P. 332

Driving P. 369

Before Driving P. 370

Towing a Trailer P. 375

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 449

Refueling P. 451

Maintenance P. 471

Before Performing Maintenance P. 472

Maintenance Minder

TM

 P. 475

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 496
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 511

Cleaning P. 513

Handling the Unexpected P. 521

If a Tire Goes Flat P. 522

Handling of the Jack P. 534

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 545
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 562

Information P. 565

Specifications P. 566

Identification Numbers P. 568

Emissions Testing P. 572

Warranty Coverages P. 573

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Steering Wheel Adjustments 

(P 172)

 (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 

System OFF) Button 

(P 423)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 
Button 

(P 398)

System Indicators 

(P 86)

Gauges 

(P 121)

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button 

(P 442)

Driver Information Interface 

(P 124)

Navigation System 

() See the Navigation System Manual

Audio System 

(P 204)

Hazard Warning Button

Climate Control System 

(P 193)

Rear Window Defogger 

(P 169)

POWER Button 

(P 158)

Seat Heater Buttons 

(P 191)

Heated Door Mirror Button 

(P 169)

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 
OFF Button

*

 

(P 393)

Charge Lid Release Button 

(P 456, 459)

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Wipers/Washers 

(P 166)

Headlights/Turn Signals 

(P 161, 162)

Brightness Control 

(P 168)

LaneWatch

TM

 

(P 429)

TRIP Button 

(P 125, 126)

Interval Button 

(P 409)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button 

(P 417)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons 

(P 400)

 (Display/Information) Button 

(P 124)

/

/

/

 Buttons 

(P 124, 207)

3 4

ENTER Button 

(P 124, 207)

Voice Control Buttons

*

 

(P 239)

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System 
Voice Control Buttons 

(P 335)

Horn (Press an area around 

.)

Paddle Selector 

(

-

 

(P 390)

Paddle Selector 

(

+

 

(P 390)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

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Power Window Switches 

(P 156)

Trunk Opener 

(P 150)

Driver’s Knee Airbag 

(P 61)

Door Mirror Controls 

(P 174)

Power Door Lock Master Switch 

(P 148)

Fuel Fill Door Release Button 

(P 452)

Memory Buttons

*

 

(P 171)

SET Button

*

 

(P 171)

Interior Fuse Box 

(P 556)

Automatic Brake Hold Button 

(P 435)

Driver’s Front Airbag 

(P 57)

Passenger’s Front Airbag 

(P 57)

SPORT Button 

(P 389)

Glove Box 

(P 185)

Electric Parking Brake Switch 

(P 431)

Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector 

(P 382)

Accessory Power Socket 

(P 189)

Hood Release Handle 

(P 481)

ECON Button 

(P 388)

HV Button 

(P 16)

Rearview Mirror 

(P 173)

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Side Airbags 

(P 63)

Side Curtain Airbags 

(P 65)

Seat Belts 

(P 47)

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) 

(P 76)

Rear Seat 

(P 181)

Coat Hook 

(P 190)

Map Lights 

(P 184)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat 

(P 78)

Map Lights 

(P 184)

Grab Handle

Sunglasses Holder 

(P 192)

Accessory Power 
Socket 

(P 189)

Front Seat 

(P 175)

USB Ports 

(P 205)

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat 

(P 74)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

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Maintenance Under the Hood 

(P 480)

Windshield Wipers 

(P 166, 496)

Tires 

(P 499, 522)

Door Lock/Unlock Control 

(P 139)

Power Door Mirrors 

(P 174)

Headlights 

(P 162, 494)

Front Turn Signal Lights 

(P 161, 494)

How to Refuel 

(P 452)

High-Mount Brake Light 

(P 495)

Emergency Trunk Release Lever 

(P 152)

Opening/Closing the Trunk 

(P 150)

Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights 

(P 495)

Brake Lights 

(P 495)

Rear Turn Signal Lights 

(P 495)

Back-Up Lights 

(P 495)

Taillights 

(P 495)

Trunk Release Button 

(P 151)

Rear License Plate Light 

(P 495)

Multi-View Rear Camera 

(P 449)

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 

(P 162, 165, 494)

Front Side Marker Lights 

(P 162, 494)

How to Charge 

(P 455)

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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in 
(Intelligent Multi-mode Drive Plug-in)

Your Honda SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric 
motor receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator.
When the High Voltage battery has sufficient charge levels, the vehicle is propelled solely by the power supplied by the High Voltage 
battery (Electric) or by a combination of power supplied by both the High Voltage battery and the generator which is driven by the engine. 
When the High Voltage battery charge drops to low levels, the vehicle is propelled by power supplied by the engine-driven generator.
The system offers three different propulsion sources: You can drive with the electric motor, the gasoline engine, or both the electric motor 
and the gasoline engine (hybrid). Under most driving conditions, the system automatically selects an appropriate propulsion source based 
on the current driving needs.
You may also choose to use the propulsion sources as follows:
● EV - While driving in city traffic or at slow speed.

● HV - During highway driving at high speeds.

● HV Charge - To charge the High Voltage battery while driving.
The High Voltage battery can be charged while the vehicle is running or while it is plugged in.

Power Source and Charging (P15)

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There are three drive modes: ECON, NORMAL, and SPORT
Regardless of the drive mode that is activated, when the accelerator pedal is depressed past a certain point, the engine starts. When this 
occurs, electrical power generated by the engine combines with electrical power from the battery to provide greater driving force. If you 
select ECON mode, the threshold for the engine to provide additional power is higher than it is when the vehicle operates under either of 
the two sources. Note that if the accelerator pedal is depressed past the point at which you feel a click, the engine will start in the ECON 
mode with the HV indicator off.

HV Button (P16)

To maintain fuel efficiency, keep steady pressure on the accelerator pedal and avoid aggressive acceleration and deceleration.

SPORT Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

Mode Buttons

SPORT Mode

ECON Mode

The indicator for the mode that you have selected comes on.

EV drive 
frequency

Hi

Max.

Driving force

ECON

NORMAL

SPORT

EV

EV

EV

Engine

Engine

Engine

Point at which you feel 
the accelerator pedal click

Min.

Lo

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Auto Engine Stop/Start

The car will select the appropriate source of power depending on the drive mode you select.
As a result, the engine will automatically start or stop as needed to either charge the battery or provide supplemental power.
Under certain circumstances, the engine may turn on or, if it is already on, it may not turn off.

● You are going uphill or accelerating aggressively.

● The climate control system is in heavy use.

● The Ambient temperature is too hot or too cold.

● The High Voltage Battery state of charge is very low.

● The vehicle is running a system check.

System Check

When the engine initially starts (between the time the POWER button is turned on and turned off), the vehicle conducts a system check.
● While the check is being conducted, the engine may periodically turn on and off. This, however, is normal.

● The curved blue line in the POWER/CHARGE Gauge will not appear during the system check (EV indicator may still turn on).

● Once the engine starts, it will continue to run until the system reaches operating temperature.

The curved blue line in the POWER/CHARGE Gauge will reappear once the system check is completed.

POWER/CHARGE Gauge (P122)

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Power Source

Electric

Hybrid

Engine

EV indicator

POWER/CHARGE 

Gauge

The readings on the blue bar

The readings on the white bar

Driving state

Light to mid acceleration or cruise

Only the electric motor provides 
propulsion to the wheels.

Mild to heavy acceleration

The electric motor provides 
propulsion to the wheels.

The engine drives the generator, 
supplying electricity to the electric 
motor for added power or to the 
High Voltage battery for charging.

The vehicle is cruising at a higher 
speed.

Propulsion is provided by the 
engine, coupled through the gears 
to the transmission. This is 
indicated by the gear icon 

 in 

the display.

Energy flow

Comes 
on

Goes 
off

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Power Source and Charging

Electric Source

When the High Voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicle is propelled solely by the electric motor. When the remaining power of 
the High Voltage battery drops to a certain level, the vehicle switches to HV.

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To maintain charge levels, you can, at any time, use the HV button to switch the vehicle to HV.
Switching to HV (P16)

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If the High Voltage battery charge drops below levels that are necessary for the vehicle to run in Electric, you can enable charging of 
the battery by pressing and holding the HV button.
Switching to HV CHARGE (P17)

Hybrid Source

In hybrid, the electric motor receives power either from the High Voltage battery or from the generator which is driven by the engine, or 
from both the High Voltage battery and generator.

Engine Source

When the vehicle is driving under light load within a certain speed range, the engine provides direct power to the wheels.

Charging the High Voltage Battery 

(P455)

There are a number of ways to charge the High Voltage battery. You can:
● Use the Level 2 240V charger, or the portable charging cable located in the trunk.

● Use a public charging station.

● Enable HV Charge and let the battery charge while the vehicle is being driven.
When charging from an external source, you can schedule the start and end time for charging. 
(P467)

Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When the vehicle is decelerating or descending a hill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers 
a portion of the energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle.
The regenerative force that the electric motor applies to the wheels when it is in regenerative mode 
helps to slow the vehicle down in a manner similar to engine braking which is used on conventional 
vehicles. If you want to slow the vehicle down at a faster rate without using the brakes, you can use the 
deceleration paddle selector to increase the resistive force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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