Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 8

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Appears if you try to go to vehicle settings from the
driver information interface while the audio/
information screen shows the same menu.

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Select either display to customize a setting. You cannot
have vehicle settings displayed on the driver information
interface and audio/information screen simultaneously.

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Appears if you try to go to Charge Timer Setup
while the time is incorrect.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435

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Message

Condition

Explanation

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Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.

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The beeper may sound.

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Immediately depress the brake pedal.

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Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
turned off.

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Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.

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Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435

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Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the automatic brake hold is in operation.

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Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435

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Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
2 Parking Brake P. 431

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Appears when the electric parking brake switch is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the electric parking brake is in operation.

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Appears while driving - Press the electric parking
brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

2 Parking Brake P. 431

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Condition

Explanation

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Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.

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Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply
the brakes, change lanes, etc.)

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

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P. 439

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Appears when ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.

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You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC with LSF to cancel improves. Press the
RES/+ or −/SET switch up.

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Appears when the distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC
with LSF is in operation.

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ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.

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Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is too close.

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ACC with LSF cannot be set.

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Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

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ACC with LSF cannot be set.

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the transmission is not in

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ACC with LSF cannot be set.

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Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC with LSF is in operation.

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ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.

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Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope.

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ACC with LSF cannot be set.

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears just before the ACC with LSF is
automatically canceled when you are descending a
long hill etc (The following interval is automatically
set to extra long).

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Appears when the ACC with LSF has been
automatically canceled.

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Appears when you are descending a long hill etc and
you press the RES/+ or -/SET switch.

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Appears if the VSA® or traction control function
operates while ACC is in operation.

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ACC has been automatically canceled.

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when the speed of the vehicle is too high for
you to set ACC with LSF.

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Reduce the speed, then set ACC with LSF.

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Appears when ACC with LSF is cancelled due to
excessive vehicle speed.

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Reduce the speed, then reset ACC with LSF.

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Appears when the vehicle ahead of you resumes
driving, after your vehicle has been stopped
automatically by ACC with LSF.

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Press the RES/+ or −/SET switch or depress the
accelerator pedal to resume.

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Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the parking brake is applied.

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ACC with LSF cannot be set.

2 Parking Brake P. 431

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Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch
down while the vehicle is moving and the brake
pedal is depressed.

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ACC with LSF cannot be set.

2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 396
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 415

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Appears if ACC with LSF is canceled while your
vehicle is automatically stopped by ACC with LSF.

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Immediately depress the brake pedal.

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Condition

Explanation

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Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.

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Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane.

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

- The steering wheel vibrates rapidly when the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane. The system
also steers the vehicle to help you remain within
your driving lane.

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Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.

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You can change the setting for the road departure
mitigation system. Narrow, Normal, Wide, and
Warning Only can be selected.

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Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously.

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Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.

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Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a
detected lane.
- The system steers the vehicle to help you remain

within your driving lane.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

When you selected Warning Only

When you selected Narrow, Normal or Wide

Road Departure Mitigation System
When you selected Narrow

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Explanation

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Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.

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If the VSA®, ABS, or brake system indicator or another
indicator comes on, take appropriate action.

2 Indicators P. 86

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Appears when the temperature inside the camera is
too high.

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Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.

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Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 415
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 394

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Appears when the area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

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May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.).

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Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer if the message does not
disappear, even after you clean the area around the
camera.

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 415
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 394

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Gauges and Driver Information Interface

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, POWER/CHARGE gauge, high
voltage battery charge level gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when
the power mode is in ON.

Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Displays the approximate amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Shows the estimated distance you can travel
on the remaining power and fuel. This
estimate is based on the fuel economy and
energy consumption of your previous trips
and the remaining high voltage battery charge
level.

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Speedometer

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Fuel Gauge

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Range

Gauges

Press the

(display/information) button

repeatedly until the

icon is shown on the driver

information interface. Press ENTER, then press and
hold it again. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements will switch between mph
and km/h.

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the needle approaches

Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

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Electric motor

The degree to which the electric motor is being powered is displayed by the readings
on the POWER side.
When you depress the accelerator pedal, the white needle on the gauge moves. The
curved blue line on the gauge shows the range within which only the electric motor
provides propulsion to the wheels. The length of this line varies depending on the
drive mode and the remaining power of the High Voltage battery. When the white
needle exceeds the curved blue line, the engine starts and the curved blue line turns
white.

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Battery charge in progress

The degree to which the High Voltage battery is being charged is displayed by the
readings on the CHARGE side when coasting or during deceleration.

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POWER/CHARGE Gauge

Electric motor

The power output of the electric motor is restricted
when the high voltage battery charge level is running
low (one segment on the gauge).

If you accelerate aggressively, the engine may start
even though the white needle has not exceeded the
curved blue line.

Curved Blue Line

White Needle

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Shows the remaining high voltage battery charge level.

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High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

When the number of bars displayed on the High
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge becomes one,
assist by the high-voltage battery is limited and the
vehicle output is lowered.

The high voltage battery charge level may decrease
under the following conditions:

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When the 12-volt battery has been replaced.

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When the 12-volt battery has been disconnected.

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When the high voltage battery control system
corrects its reading.

The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.

Changes in the temperature of the high voltage
battery can increase or decrease the battery’s
charging capacity. If temperature changes cause the
battery’s capacity to change, the number of
indicators in the battery charge level gauge may also
change, even if the amount of charge remains the
same.

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Driver Information Interface

The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such
as warnings and other helpful information.

Press the

(display/information) button and press

to change the

display. Press ENTER to see detailed information.

*1:You can add the content using the audio/information screen.

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Switching the Display

Switching the Display

You can edit, add, or delete the meter contents using
the audio/information screen.

2 Customizing the Meter P. 219

Press ,

or .

Speed Unit &
Disp OFF

ECO Drive
Display

Power Flow
Monitor

Customize

Warning
Messages

Audio

Average Speed/
Elapsed Time

Average/
Instant Fuel
Economy

Range

Maintenance
Minder

Average Fuel
Economy
Records

Phone

Press ENTER.

(Display/

Information) Button

Navigation &
Compass

Mail

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Press the TRIP button to change the display.

Odometer

Trip A

Trip B

Outside temperature

TRIP Button

TRIP

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

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Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button. The trip meter
is reset to 0.0.

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

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Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or 3°C if the temperature reading seems
incorrect.

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.

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Odometer

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Trip Meter

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Outside Temperature

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Average Fuel Economy

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.

Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the audio/information screen’s customized
features to correct the temperature.

Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.