Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 3

 

  Index      Honda     Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid - instruction 2018 year in english

 

Search            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content   ..  1  2  3  4   ..

 

 

Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 3

 

 

32

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Deceleration Paddle Selector 

(P 390)

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration 
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration 
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through 
four stages of deceleration.
Pull the 

(

+ selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration 

paddle selector.
● When SPORT mode is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change 
temporarily, and the stage will appear in the instrument panel.

● When SPORT mode is ON

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and 
the stage along with M will appear in the instrument panel.

When SPORT mode is 
OFF, the deceleration 
stage appears.

When SPORT mode is 
ON, The deceleration 
stage and M appear.

(

- Paddle 

Selector

(

+ Paddle 

Selector

Deceleration stage

VSA® On and Off 

(P 423)

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system 

helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time 

you turn on the power system.

● To partially disable or fully restore VSA® 

function, press and hold the button until 
you hear a beep.

CMBS

TM

 On and Off 

(P 442)
● When a possible collision is likely 

unavoidable, the CMBS

TM

 can help you to 

reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.

● The CMBS

TM

 is turned on every time you 

start the engine.

● To turn the CMBS

TM

 on or off, press and 

hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 

(P 425)

● Detects a change in tire conditions and 

overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically 

every time you turn on the power system.

● A calibration procedure must be 

performed when certain conditions arise.

33

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Refueling 

(P 451)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 7.0 US gal (26.5 L)

a

Press the fuel fill door release button.

u

Please Wait appears for a few seconds on the 
driver information interface.

b

When the message changes to Ready, the fuel 
fill door automatically opens.

c

Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.

d

Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

e

After refueling, screw the cap back on until it 
clicks at least once.

Fuel Fill Door Release 
Button

34

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Honda Sensing

TM

Honda Sensing

TM

 is a driver support system 

which employs the use of two distinctly 
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor 
located in the front grille and a front sensor 
camera mounted to the interior side of the 
windshield, behind the rear view mirror.

The camera is 
located behind the 
rearview mirror.

Front Sensor 
Camera

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor 
is inside the 
front grille.

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

(P 400)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and 
a set following-interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected 
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and 
stop your vehicle, without you having to 
keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.

Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) System 

(P 396)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the 
system detects a possibility of your vehicle 
unintentionally crossing over detected lane 
markings and/or leaving the roadway 
altogether.

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 

(P 415)

Provides steering input to help keep the 
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 
provides tactile and visual alerts if the 
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Collision Mitigation 
Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

(P 439)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of 
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The 
CMBS

TM

 is designed to alert you when a 

potential collision is determined, as well as 
to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is 
deemed unavoidable.

35

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Maintenance 

(P 471)

Under the Hood 

(P 480)

● Check engine oil, coolants and windshield washer fluid. Add 

when necessary.

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.

b

Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then 
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you 
can release the lever.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.

Lights 

(P 494)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades 

(P 496)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks 

across the windshield.

Tires 

(P 499)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

36

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Handling the Unexpected 

(P 521)

Flat Tire 

(P 522)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat 

tire using the temporary tire repair kit.

Indicators Come On 

(P 545)
● Identify the indicator and consult the 

owner’s manual.

Power System Won’t Start 

(P 535)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start 

using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse 
 

(P 553)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 

device does not operate.

Overheating 

(P 542)

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see 

steam under the hood, open the hood, 
and let the power system cool down.

Emergency Towing 

(P 561)
● Call a professional towing service if you 

need to tow your vehicle.

37

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

What to Do If

Why do I hear an operating 
noise when applying the 
brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P437)

The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in 
the lock position. If so, open the 
rear door with the outside door 
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the 
lever up to the unlock position.

Why do the doors lock 
after I unlocked the doors?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper 
sound when I open the 
driver’s door?

The beeper sounds when:

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

The exterior lights are left on.

38

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Why doesn’t the curved 
blue line in the meter 
appear even when the EV 
indicator is on?

The vehicle is performing a system check.

Auto Engine Stop/Start (P13)

Why does the beeper 
sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are 
not wearing their seat belts.

Why does a beeper sound 
when I walk away from the 
vehicle after I close the 
door?

The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock 
operating range before the door completely closes.

Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock) (P 140)

Pressing the electric 
parking brake switch does 
not release the parking 
brake. Why?

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal 
depressed.

Depressing the accelerator 
pedal does not release the 
parking brake 
automatically. Why?

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

Check if the transmission is in 

(

P

 or 

(

N

. If so, select any other 

position.

39

Quick

 Referenc

e Guide

Why does the gear position 
automatically change to 

(

P

 

when I open the driver's 
door to check for parking 
space lines when 
reversing?

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

Close the driver's door and manually change the gear 
position.

u

When opening the driver’s door

 

(P 385)

Why do I hear a screeching 
sound when I apply the 
brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

I’m seeing an amber 
indicator of a tire with an 
exclamation point. What is 
that?

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. If 
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate 
the system. 

u

TPMS Calibration

 

(P 425)

40

42

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them 
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the 
most important.

Important Safety Precautions

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and 
wear them properly.

Restrain all children

Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the 
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger 
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the 
belt properly without a booster seat.

Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants 
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, 
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and 
warnings in this manual.

Don’t drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to 
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. 
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

1

Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use 
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the 
driver while driving.

43

uu

For Safe Driving

u

Important Safety Precautions

Continued

Safe Driving

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to 
divert some attention away from driving.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher 
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum 
speed posted.

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition 
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle

Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more 
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash 
in which the children and/or another person(s) can be injured or killed. Also, 
depending on the ambient temperature, the temperature of the interior may reach 
extreme levels, which can result in injury or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children in the vehicle 
unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.

44

uu

For Safe Driving

u

Important Safety Precautions

Safe Driving

Handle high-voltage with care

Familiarize yourself with the charging instructions and warnings supplied in this 
manual and on the quick reference card. If using a public charger, also observe the 
charging station manufacturer’s instructions.

45

uu

For Safe Driving

u

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and 
your passengers.

1

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that 
work together to help protect you and your 
passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. 
These include a strong steel framework that forms a 
safety cage around the passenger compartment, 
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering 
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat 
belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full 
advantage of these features unless you remain seated 
in the correct position and always wear your seat 
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to 
injuries if they are not used properly.

6

7

9

10

11

12

Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks

Side Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners

7

7

10

10

9

9

11

11

6

12

8

Knee Airbag

8

46

uu

For Safe Driving

u

Safety Checklist

Safe Driving

Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 
each time before you drive. Check if the charging cable is connected to the vehicle 
and disconnect it if it is. The vehicle will not operate with the cable connected.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. 

Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider 
from unexpectedly opening a door.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are 

adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the 
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a 
crash.

Adjusting the Seats P. 175

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 

when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 178

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any 

passengers are properly belted as well.

Fastening a Seat Belt P. 50

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height 

and weight.

Child Safety P. 69

1

Safety Checklist

If the door and/or trunk open message appears on 
the driver information interface, a door and/or the 
trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors and 
the trunk tightly until the message disappears.

Driver Information Interface Warning and 

Information Messages P. 113

47

Continued

Safe Driving

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety 
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the 
vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat 
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full 
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers

Lap/shoulder seat belts

All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency 
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping 
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to 
restrain your body.
The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with 
child seats.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 76

1

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every 
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your 
risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories 
require you to wear seat belts.

If you extend the seat belt too quickly, it will lock in 
place. If this happens, slightly retract the seat belt, 
then extend it slowly.

3

WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases 
the chance of serious injury or death in a 
crash, even though your vehicle has 
airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always 
wear seat belts and wear them properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content   ..  1  2  3  4   ..