Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 10

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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If the lock or unlock button of the smart entry remote does not work, use the key 
instead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 510

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the 
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking, 
the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second 
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining 
doors.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 306

Lock

Unlock

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using 
the key, you can lock the door without it.

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Locking the front doors

Push the lock tab forward 

a

 or push the 

master door lock switch in the lock direction 

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, and close the door.

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Locking the rear doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Lockout prevention system

The doors cannot be locked when the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors 
lock at the same time.
Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not 
inside the vehicle.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

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Using the Lock Tab

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Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, all of the other doors lock at the same 
time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

To Unlock

To Lock

Lock Tab

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Pull the front door inner handle.

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The door unlocks and opens in one 
motion.

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other 
doors.

To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock, 
then lock again before opening the door.

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This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be 
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using 
the audio/information screen.

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The front door inner handles are designed to allow 
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. 
However, this feature requires that front seat 
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while 
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where 
childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 148

Inner Handle

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Childproof Door Locks

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all the doors.

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock either front door using the 
master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/
unlock at the same time.

Master Door Lock Switch

To Unlock

To Lock

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Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.

Unlock

Lock

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.

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Drive lock mode

All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

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Driver’s door open mode

All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

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Auto Door Locking

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Auto Door Unlocking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door 
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen.

2 Customized Features P. 306

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

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Opening the trunk

Open the trunk all the way.

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If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

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Closing the trunk

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

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Avoid possible damage.

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Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 82

Using the Trunk Opener

Pressing the trunk opener on the driver’s door 
unlocks and opens the trunk.

2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564

Trunk Opener

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

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Using the Trunk Release Button

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Using the Trunk Release Button

Push up the release button on the trunk lid 
after the doors are unlocked.

2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564

Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the 
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.

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Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Press the trunk release button for 
approximately one second to unlock and open 
the trunk.

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Using the Trunk Release Button

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If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will 
sound and the trunk will not close.

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A person who is not carrying the smart entry 
remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is 
carrying it is within range.

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If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk, 
move the smart entry remote away from the trunk 
and close again.

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The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the trunk.

Trunk Release 
Button

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If the driver’s door is locked, the trunk will 
automatically lock when you close it. Otherwise, you 
will have to lock it manually.

Trunk 
Release 
Button

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

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Emergency Trunk Opener

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Emergency Trunk Opener

The trunk release lever allows you to open the 
trunk from inside for your safety.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow.

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Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be 
shown how to use this feature.

Lever

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Security System

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the power system. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use 
electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER 

button.

• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions 

and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or smart entry system.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is 
opened before the power mode is set to ON.

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The 
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

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Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or 
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.

Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake 
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after 
the 12-volt battery has been disconnected.

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Security System Alarm

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

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Security System Alarm

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Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter 

or smart entry system.

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the 
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system 
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

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Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:

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Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

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Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the 
emergency trunk opener.

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Opening the hood with the hood release.

If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or 
smart entry system.

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The panic button on the remote 
transmitter

If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.

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Canceling panic mode

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.

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Panic Mode

Panic 
Button

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.

The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (indicator off) to open 
and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s seat.

When the power window lock button is pressed, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.

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Manual operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.

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Automatic operation

To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.

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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

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Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse 
direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

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WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.

Driver’s 
Window 
Switch

Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch

Rear Passenger’s 
Window Switches

Power 
Window 
Lock Button

Indicator

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Opening and Closing the Windows

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To open: Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.

If the windows stop midway, repeat the 
procedure.

To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.

Release the key to stop the windows at the 
desired position. If you want further 
adjustment, repeat the same operation.

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Opening the Windows with the Remote

Unlock 
Button

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Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key

Close

Open

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

POWER Button

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Changing the Power Mode

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POWER Button

POWER Button Operating Range

You can start the power system when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the smart entry 
remote is close to the door or window, even if it is 
outside the vehicle.

ON mode:
The POWER button is on (in red), if the power system 
is on.

If the battery of the smart entry remote is getting 
low, the power system may not start when you press 
the POWER button. If the power system does not 
start, refer to the following link.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak 

P. 537

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned 
off.

Press the button.

Without pressing 
the brake pedal

ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories 
in this position.

ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

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POWER Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in 

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power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
beep sounds.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder