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Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 12

Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

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Adjusting the front manual seats

Adjusting the front manual seats

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Height Adjustment
(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.

Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Adjusting the Seats

Head Restraints

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.

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Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions

Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

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Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.

•

Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.

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Install each restraint in its proper location.

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

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Head Restraints

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A passenger sitting in the center back seating
position should adjust the height of their head
restraint to an appropriate position before the
vehicle begins moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.

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Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

Front and rear center head restraints

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the power
system is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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Adjusting the Seats

Rear Seats

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Rear Seats

1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the

guide.

2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release

the lock.

3. Fold the seat-back down.

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60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats

60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats

The rear seat-back(s) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.

Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 82

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.

2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 67

Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.

Center
Shoulder Belt

Guide

Release
Lever

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Armrest

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Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE

OFF (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:

•

When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 306

The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:

•

When you lock the driver’s door.

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.

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When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the 12-volt battery, do not leave
the interior light on for an extended length of time
when the power system is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.

Off

Door Activated Position

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Interior Lights

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The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the

(map light) button.

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Map Lights

Map Lights

When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the rear map light will
not go off when you press the

(map light) button.

Front

Rear

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Interior Convenience Items

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Interior Convenience Items

Press the release button to open the glove
box.

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Glove Box

Glove Box

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.

WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

Glove Box

Release Button

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Interior Convenience Items

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Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.

You can use the card holder located in the
console compartment lid.

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Console Compartment

Card Holder

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Interior Convenience Items

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Front seat beverage holders

The beverage holders have two bases, an
adjustable upper base and a fixed lower base.

For short cups, flip the upper base into
position by lowering the arm. For tall cups,
reverse the procedure.

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Door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of the front and rear
door side pockets.

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Beverage Holders

Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

Arm

Front

Rear

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Interior Convenience Items

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Rear seat beverage holders

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest
and open the lid to use it.

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.

Lid

Except Canadian models

Canadian models

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Interior Convenience Items

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.

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Accessory power socket (console panel)

Open the cover to use it.

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Accessory power socket (back of the
console compartment)

Open the cover to use it.

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Accessory Power Sockets

Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power sockets are designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent 12-volt battery drain, only use the power
socket with the power system on.

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Interior Convenience Items

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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.

Pull up the cargo area floor lid.

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Coat Hook

Coat Hook

The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy
items.

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Under-Floor Storage Area

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Interior Convenience Items

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

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Seat Heaters

Seat Heaters

Avoid using seat heaters when the 12-volt battery
charge is low. The vehicle may be difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heaters shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.

When the ECON mode is active, the driver’s side seat
heater functions according to the status of the
climate control system. If you want to use only the
climate control system, press the seat heater button
to OFF.

WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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