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

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HV Button

You can enable HV or HV Charge by pressing the HV button.
The HV indicator comes on regardless of which source you have
enabled. If you press the HV button again, or set the power mode
to VEHICLE OFF or ACCESSORY, the source you have selected will be
cancelled.
● HV
To enable HV, press the HV button. In HV, the engine may run at
times to drive the generator so that battery charge levels can be
maintained.

Press

HV Charge Indicator

HV Indicator

HV Charge

Time

High Voltage battery charge levels maintained

Remaining power of the
High Voltage battery

Press the HV button.

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HV Charge

To enable HV Charge, press the HV button until the HV Charge indicator turns on.
While the vehicle is in HV Charge, the High Voltage battery will continue to charge until the battery charge level display reaches 12
segments. Once the battery reaches this level, the vehicle switches to HV. You can cancel HV Charge before the battery reaches 12 segments
by pressing the HV button.

When the vehicle is in HV Charge, priority is given to the charging of the High Voltage battery. While the battery is being charged, the
engine may run at a higher RPM than usual. The time it takes for the battery to be charged to 12 segments varies depending on driving
conditions.
The high voltage battery can be charged to 12 segments in after about 1 hour of high-speed driving. HV Charge is not recommended for
city driving or other driving situations when you need to stop frequently or drive slowly. In these situations, press the HV button again to
disable HV Charge. If you are in HV and approaching a destination where the vehicle can be charged, you can turn off HV and use the
remaining battery power to drive.

Time

High Voltage battery when charged to 12 segments

HV
Charge

Remaining power of the
High Voltage battery

Press and hold
the HV button.

Press the HV button.

Any time the HV button is pressed
while in HV or HV Charge, the
system returns to EV operation.

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Energy Efficiency

As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the fuel efficiency and the range of this vehicle is most impacted by the driver’s driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engine. Climate
control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle’s range.

Battery Type

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.

Hybrid Vehicles

High voltage parts and high voltage wires in this vehicle are sheathed in electromagnetic shielding material; therefore, the amount of
electromagnetic waves emitted is no more greater than those emitted by household appliances or the electrical parts in conventional
vehicles.

Sounds Unique to the Honda Plug-In System

When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise
should one develop.

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Safety Precautions

Do not touch the High Voltage system

Attempting to take a system component apart or disconnect one of its wires can cause
severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system is in need of maintenance or repair, make
sure that the maintenance or repair is carried out by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer.

If a crash occurs

● Be careful of electric shock hazard.

If a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage
components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that can leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact
with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally come into contact with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your
eyes with copious amounts of water for at least five minutes, then seek medical attention immediately.

● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be dangerous.

● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending on the severity of the impact. When the system
activates, the High Voltage system automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles. Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for more
information.

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Safe Driving

(P 41)

Airbags

(P 54)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P 69)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Before Driving Checklist

(P 46)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P 47)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P 82)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain

carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined
spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

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Instrument Panel

(P 85)

Lights On Indicator

System Indicators

12-Volt Battery

Charging System

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)

Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA®) System

Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power

Steering (EPS)

System Indicator

System Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

System Indicators

System Message

Indicator

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator (Red)

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Gauges

(P 121)

/Driver Information Interface

(P 124)

System Indicators

(P 86)

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning

Indicators

Speedometer

Automatic Brake Hold

System Indicator

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator (Amber)

SPORT Mode Indicator

Collision Mitigation

Brake System

(CMBS

) Indicator

Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM)

Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold

Indicator

READY Indicator

POWER SYSTEM

Indicator

Gear Position
Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Driver Information
Interface

High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge

POWER/CHARGE Gauge

Low Fuel Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) with Low Speed

Follow (LSF) Indicator

Lane Keeping Assist

System (LKAS) Indicator

Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator

System Indicators

ECON Mode Indicator

EV Indicator

U.S.

Canada

HV Indicator

HV Charge Indicator

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Controls

(P 135)

Clock

(P 136)

Select the

(Home) icon, then select

Settings.

Select Clock, then Clock Adjustment.

Touch the respective

icon to

adjust the hours or minutes up or
down.

Select OK.

The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.

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Models with navigation system

POWER Button

(P 158)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.

Turn Signals

(P 161)

Lights

(P 162)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

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Wipers and Washers

(P 166)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps
: Higher speed, more sweeps

MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with
intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

Steering Wheel

(P 172)

● To adjust, push the adjustment lever

down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P 147)
● Pull either front door inner handle to

unlock and open it in one motion.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door

from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.

Trunk

(P 150)

● To unlock and open the trunk:

• Press the trunk opener on the driver’s

door.

• Press the trunk release button on the

smart entry remote.

• Press the trunk release button on the

trunk lid.

Trunk Opener

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Power Door Mirrors

(P 174)
● With the power mode in ON, move the

selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows

(P 156)

● With the power mode in ON, open and

close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System

(P 193)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the

button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the

button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable

(P239)

AUTO Button

(Fan Control) Buttons

MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console)

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents)

MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor vents)

Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control Dial

SYNC (Synchronization) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation) Button

(Fresh Air) Button

MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from dashboard vents
and back of the center console)

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

CLIMATE Button

Fan Control Icon

* Not available on all models

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Features

(P 203)

Audio Remote Controls

(P 207)

●

(

+ /

(

- Bar

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

●

Button

Press

to cycle through the audio

mode as follows:
FM

SiriusXM®

USB

iPod

Bluetooth® Audio

Pandora®

Apple

CarPlay/Android Auto

ENTER Button

Button

(

+ /

(

- Bar

Button

● ENTER Button

• When listening to the radio and

SiriusXM®

Press ENTER to switch the display to a
preset list you stored in the preset
buttons.

Press

to select a preset, then

press ENTER.

• When listening to a USB flash drive

Press ENTER to display the folder list.

Press

to select a folder.

Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in
that folder.

Press

to select a track, then

press ENTER.

• When listening to an iPod

Press ENTER to display the iPod music
list.

Press

to select a category.

Press ENTER to display a list of items in
the category.

Press

to select an item, then

press ENTER.

Press ENTER and press

repeatedly until a desired item you
want to listen is displayed.

• When listening to Pandora®

Press ENTER to display the station list.

Press

to select an item, then

press ENTER.

• When listening to Bluetooth® Audio

Press ENTER to display the track list.

Press

to select a track, then

press ENTER.

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Driving

(P 369)

Electronic Gear Selector

(P 382)

● Select

(

P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

Park
Press the

(

P button.

Used when parking or before turning the power on or off.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse
Press back the

(

R button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral
Press the

(

N button.

Transmission is not locked.

Drive
Press the

(

D button.

Used for normal driving.

Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator
and the shift button
indicator indicate the
current gear selection.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Button
Indicator

● Gear selection

* Not available on all models

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