Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 9

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Shows the Maintenance Minder

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Shows the current audio information.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210

Shows the current mail information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 335

Shows the current phone information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 335

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Maintenance Minder

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Audio

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Mail

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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.

Shows the average fuel economy for the last 
three driving cycles (1 – 3), and the current 
driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km.

Each time you set the power mode to ON, the 
display is updated, and the oldest record is 
deleted.

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Range

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Range

The displayed range may change even when the 
vehicle is stationary.

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Average Fuel Economy Records

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Eco Drive Display

The vehicle icon on the display moves forward or backward while driving.
The more aggressive the acceleration is, the further the icon moves forward.
The more aggressive the deceleration is, the further the icon moves backward.
Keep the icon near the center of the circle for better fuel economy while driving.

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Eco Drive Display/Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

Aggressive 
Deceleration

Moderate 
Deceleration

Fuel-Efficient 
Driving

Moderate 
Acceleration

Aggressive 
Acceleration

Vehicle Icon

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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

Appear for a few seconds when you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). 
Each has three stages. Depending on your driving style, the leaf icon(s) and the 
gauge increase or decrease to indicate that you have reached a different stage of 
fuel economy.

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Resetting the Drive Cycle Score

1. Make sure the transmission is in 

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P. Turn the power mode to ON.

2. If ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
3. Turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
4. Turn the power mode to ON again.

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Make sure to complete steps from 4 through 6 within 30 seconds.

5. Depress the brake pedal twice.

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The color of the ambient meter will change from white to green.

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When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the audio/information display 
is off, the color stays white.

6. Press the ECON button twice.

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The color of the ambient meter will turn to monochrome.

7. Turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Advancing to 
2nd Stage

Advancing to 
3rd Stage

Receding to 
2nd Stage

Receding to 
3rd Stage

Lifetime Points

Drive Cycle Score

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Displays the power flow of the motor and engine, indicating the vehicle's power 
source and whether the battery is being charged.

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Power Flow Monitor

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Power Flow Monitor

While the vehicle is stationary with the engine 
running, the following may appear on the driver 
Information Interface.

Engine ON

Engine OFF

Power Flow

Engine

Power is supplied by 
the motor and the 
engine.

Hybrid (HV)

Power is supplied by 
the motor.

Electric Vehicle (EV)

Power is being supplied 
to charge the HV 
battery and supply 
power to the wheels.

Engine (Direct Drive)

The motor is charging 
the High Voltage 
battery.

Regeneration

Power is being 
supplied by only 
the engine.

The engine is running 
and the motor is 
charging the High 
Voltage battery.

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• Shows the customized feature (charge timer).

2 Using a Timer P. 467

• Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

2 Customized Features P. 306

Sends and receives information between your 
vehicle and smartphones.

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF, the telematics control unit signal 
strength and high voltage battery charge 
timer setting appear on the driver information 
interface.

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Customized Features

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Telematics Control Unit

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Telematics Control Unit

If you are planning to use a smartphone, check the 
telematics control unit signal strength before leaving 
the vehicle.

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Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Clock .................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................. 137
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength.. 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 

Outside .......................................... 139

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 

Inside ............................................. 146

Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149

Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 150
Security System ................................ 153

Immobilizer System .......................... 153

Security System Alarm...................... 153

Opening and Closing the Windows ... 156
Operating the Switches Around the 

Steering Wheel

POWER Button................................. 158
Turn Signals ..................................... 161
Light Switches.................................. 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Wipers and Washers ........................ 166
Brightness Control ........................... 168

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror 

Button........................................ 169

Driving Position Memory System

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.... 170

Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 172

Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 173

Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 173
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 174

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 175

Front Seats ...................................... 175

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience 

Items ................................................ 183

Interior Lights .................................. 183
Interior Convenience Items .............. 185

Climate Control System ................... 193

Using Automatic Climate Control .... 193
Automatic Climate Control Sensors... 201

* Not available on all models

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Clock

Adjusting the Clock

You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power 
mode in ON.

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Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Clock.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Select 

 or 

 to change hour.

5. Select 

 or 

 to change minute, then 

select OK.

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Adjusting the Time

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Adjusting the Clock

You can customize the clock display to show the 12 
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2 Customized Features P. 306

You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 306

You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is 
moving.

You can also adjust the clock by touching the clock 
displayed on the upper right corner of the display.
1. Touch the clock on the display.
2. Select Clock Adjustment.
3. Select 

 or 

 to change hour.

4. Select 

 or 

 to change minute, then select OK.

The clock is automatically updated through the 
navigation system, so the time does not need to be 
adjusted.

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Models without navigation system

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Use the keys to turn on and off the power 
system, and to lock and unlock the doors and 
to open the trunk. You can also use the 
remote transmitter to lock and unlock the 
doors and trunk, and open the charge lid.

The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the 
doors when the smart entry remote battery 
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.

To remove the built-in key, slide the release 
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall 
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the 
smart entry remote until it clicks.

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Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle 
theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 153

Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the 
keys:

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Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.

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Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

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Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.

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Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power 
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter 
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In 
Hybrid dealer.

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Built-in Key

Built-in Key

Release Knob

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Contains a number that you will need if you 
purchase a replacement key.

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating 
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications 

equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.

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Key Number Tag

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Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a 
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an 
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot activate the 
power system, contact an authorized Honda Clarity 
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

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Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the smart entry remote and 
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s 
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies 
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry 
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing 
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and 
personal computers.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

When you carry the smart entry remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius 
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door 
handle or trunk release button.

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Locking the doors and trunk

Press the door lock button on the front door.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors lock; and the 
security system sets.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock 
the doors.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30 
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.

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Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of 
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system, 
the doors will automatically relock.

You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry 
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

Door Lock 
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Locking the doors and trunk (Walk 
away auto lock)

When you walk away from the vehicle while 
carrying the smart entry remote, the doors will 
automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all 
doors are closed, and the smart entry remote 
is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of the 
outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying smart entry remote 
and close door(s).

1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 

the vehicle.

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The beeper sounds; the auto lock 
function will be activated.

2. Carry the smart entry remote beyond about 

5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain 
outside this range for 2 or more seconds.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all doors will then lock.

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Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock)

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory 
default setting. The auto lock function can be set to 
ON using the audio/information screen. 
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the 
audio/information screen, only the remote 
transmitter that was used to unlock the driver’s door 
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.

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After the auto lock function has been activated, 
when you stay within the locking/unlocking 
operation range, the indicator on the smart entry 
remote will continue to flash until the doors are 
locked.

When you stay beside the vehicle within the 
operation range, the doors will automatically lock 
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock 
function activating beeper sounds.

When you open a door after the auto lock function 
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will 
be delayed until all doors are closed.

When all doors have been closed and the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle, or if the smart entry 
remote is not detected within about 5 feet (1.5 m) of 
the vehicle, auto lock function will not be activated.

The activation range of 
the auto lock function is 
about 5 feet (1.5 m)

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To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate 

the lock as follows:
Lock  

Unlock  

Lock  

Unlock.

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The beeper sounds and the function is 
deactivated.

To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 

function.

• With the smart entry remote on you, move 

out of the auto lock function operation 
range.

• Open any door.

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Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock)

The auto lock function does not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.

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The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.

•

A door or the hood is not closed.

•

The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.

•

The smart entry remote is not located within a 
radius of about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle 
when you get out of the vehicle and close the 
doors.

Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds in the following cases.

•

The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle 
through a window.

•

You are located too close to the vehicle.

•

The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.

If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a 
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper 
sounds once.

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Unlocking the doors and trunk

Grab the driver’s door handle:

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The driver’s door unlocks.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

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All doors unlock.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

Press the trunk release button:

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The trunk unlocks and opens.

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Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.

2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 151

Trunk Release 
Button

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Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remote is within range.

•

If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.

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After locking the door, you have up to two seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait 
at least two seconds before gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.

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The door might not open if you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.

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Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart 
entry remote if it is above or below the outside 
handle.

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The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings 
can be customized using the audio/information 
screen.

2 Customized Features P. 306

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Locking the doors

Press the lock button.
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Some exterior lights flash, all the doors 
lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first 
push):

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The beeper sounds and verifies the 
security system is set.

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Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.
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Some exterior lights flash twice, and the 
driver’s door unlocks.

Twice:

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The remaining doors unlock.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of 
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, 
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.

2 Customized Features P. 306

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote 
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE 
OFF.

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so 
the operating range may vary depending on the 
surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is 
open.

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works 
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 510

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

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LED

Unlock 
Button

Lock 
Button