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

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

POWER Button

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Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.

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When the power mode is in ON

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the driver information interface notifies the
driver inside that the remote outside of the
vehicle.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.

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Smart Entry Remote Reminder

Smart Entry Remote Reminder

When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the power system has been turned on, you can
turn the power system off, but you can no longer use
ACCESSORY mode or restart the vehicle. Always
make sure if the remote is in your vehicle when you
operate the POWER button.

Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the smart entry remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.

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One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.

This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.

Right Turn

Left Turn

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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.

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High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

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Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

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Do not leave the lights on when the power system is
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to
discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.

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The headlights comes on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO.

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

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Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do
not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise,
the automatic lighting system may not work properly.

Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Light Sensor

Bright

Dark

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver's door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO.
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

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Daytime Running Lights

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Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO, or OFF.
• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake.
Setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running
lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

When the wiper motor is kept running under heavy
load for extended periods of time, this protection
feature is activated, and the wiper speed may
decrease or motor operation may stop temporarily.
This function will be canceled within a few minutes
once the load has been reduced; the wiper operation
returns to normal.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting (

) and the LO setting become

the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

MIST

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

INT

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.

The washer jets are in the location shown below.

Washer Jets

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the

(

+ or

(

- button to adjust instrument

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.

Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the

(

+ button

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+ Button

(

- Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
power system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it difficult to turn the power
system on.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat with the driving position memory system.

When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or smart
entry system, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.

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DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the

driver’s seat to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button

(

1 or

(

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.

Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear the double-beep.

1. Put the transmission into

(

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or

(

2).

You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except
ON.

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

SET Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

Recalling the Stored Position

The seat will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button or memory button

(

1 or

(

•

Adjust the seat position.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than

(

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up

to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature
is always active.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

(

Sensor

Down

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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

The driver’s side door mirror has outer and
inner segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.

Selector
Switch

Adjustment
Switch

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Expanded View Driver’s Mirror

Expanded View Driver’s Mirror

Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver’s
side door mirror appear smaller than objects in the
rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than
they appear.

Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.

Inner Segment

Outer Segment

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Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal
Position
Adjustment

Height
Adjustment
(Driver side only)

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

* Not available on all models

Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 11