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

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

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Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an
incline.

When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat
and fail.

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

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Driving

Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into

(

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Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.

Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.

If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.

You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings.

2 Customized Features P. 306

Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into

(

Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.

Top Down View Mode

Normal View Mode

Wide View Mode

Guidelines

Bumper

Camera

Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)

Approx. 79 inches (2 m)

Approx. 118 inches (3 m)

Approx. 118 inches
(3 m)

Approx. 79 inches
(2 m)

Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)

Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)

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Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

Driving

You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display. Touch the
appropriate icon to switch the mode.

: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode

• If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is

selected the next time you put the transmission into

(

• If Top down view mode was last used before you turned off the power system,

Wide View mode is selected next time you turn the power on and put the
transmission into

(

• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 seconds after you change

from

(

R, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into

(

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Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.

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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.

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Fuel tank capacity: 7.0 US gal (26.5 liters)

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

1. Stop your vehicle with the service station

pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.

2. Put the transmission into

(

3. Turn the power system off.
4. Press the fuel fill door release button.

Please Wait appears for a few seconds
on the driver information interface.

5. When the message changes to Ready, the

fuel fill door automatically opens.

You can now unscrew the fuel cap and
start refueling.

6. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a

release of air, wait until this stops, then turn
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.

How to Refuel

This vehicle has a pressurized fuel system.
When the fuel vapor pressure inside the fuel tank is
high, it takes about 10 seconds for the vehicle to vent
the fuel tank. Once the pressure is vented, the driver
information interface changes from Please Wait to
Ready.

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,

and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

Fuel Fill Door
Release Button

Fuel Fill Cap

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7. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
8. Insert the fuel filler nozzle fully.

When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically. This leaves space
in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands
with a change in the temperature.

9. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,

tightening it until you hear it click at least
once.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

If the fuel fill door does not open after you press the
button, even after the display changes to Ready, you
can manually open the door.

2 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

P. 562

An internal valve automatically closes after 30
minutes from the moment you press the fuel fill door
release button. When it does, do not continue to
refuel as fuel may spill out.

When the fuel fill door automatically opens, a vent
valve in the fuel system also opens to allow the air
and the vapors being displaced by the fuel to escape.
This valve automatically closes, however, if the
refueling is not completed within 30 minutes. If this
happens, reinstall the fuel cap, close the fuel fill door,
and then follow these steps again to restart the
system. If you decide to add fuel after the vent valve
has automatically closed (i.e. after 30 minutes), do so
very slowly. Trying to add fuel too rapidly after the
vent valve has closed will cause fuel vapors to be
pushed out the filler pipe and could cause a small
amount of liquid fuel to be spilled onto the ground.

Holder

Fuel Fill Cap

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Charging

Before Charging

Check the following items before you start charging your vehicle.

• Make sure to use a dedicated and properly grounded circuit, that is rated for at

least 15 amps.

Have an electrician inspect the outlet you are using to see if it meets these
criteria.

• Make sure you plug the charging cable directly into the wall outlet dedicated to

vehicle charging.

Do not use extension cords, adaptors, or multi-outlet plugs between the
charging cable and the outlet.

• Make sure the charging cable is fully uncoiled before use.
• Make sure the control box, charging connector, and charging cable are free from

any damage, including cracks or frays.

If you find any damage to the devices, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

• Make sure the charging connector and inlet are clean.

If you find any contamination or foreign object in the connector or inlet,
contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

• Make sure the charging cable is dry.

Check that there is no water in the immediate area, and that your hands are
dry.

Note: Outlet needs to be in good shape. Worn or damaged outlet will not make
good contact with the plug. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted and does not come
out of the outlet after installation. A loose connection will cause excessive heat build
up within the plug and damage it.

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Safety Checklist

Charging

WARNING

Using a 120 volt wall outlet that is rated less
than 15 amps or one that is powering other
devices can cause a fire, seriously injuring
you or others.

When using the 120 volt charger, use a
dedicated and properly grounded circuit
rated 15 amps or more. Consult an
electrician if you are not sure.

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Charging

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Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2
charger

There are two ways to charge the High Voltage battery; by using the Level 1 120 volt
(15 amp) charger supplied with the vehicle plugged into a standard three-prong wall
outlet, or by using a professionally installed Level 2 240 volt (32 amp) charger.

*1:

Charging time varies depending on conditions, such as the remaining battery level and the ambient
temperature.

The suggested full charging time in this table indicates the hours it may likely take
for the High Voltage battery to be fully charged.

Charging with

Suggested full charging time

AC 240 V

(Level 2)

2.5 hours

AC 120 V

(Level 1)

12 hours

Charging

When the battery warming system is activated, the
battery may take longer to charge.

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected, vehicle
charging is not possible. After reconnecting the
battery, turn the power system on, then turn it off.
Confirm that charging is possible.

2 Turning on the Power P. 376

WARNING

Improper usage and handling of the 120
volt charger can cause a fire, seriously
injuring you or others.
• Always insert the plug fully into a

properly rated and grounded the wall
outlet.

• Plug the charging cable directly to the

wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or
multi-plug adapters.

• Prevent the vehicle charging connector

from becoming contaminated. Clean if
necessary.

Canadian models

Charging

Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger

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1. Put the transmission into

(

P and set the

power mode to OFF.

2. Press and hold the lid open button on the

remote transmitter, or press and hold the
charge lid release button on the dashboard.

The lid opens.

The illumination lamp inside the charge
lid comes on for a few minutes.

3. Open the trunk, and remove the bag.
4. Open the bag, and take the charging cable

out.

Do not tie or coil the cable when in use.

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How to Charge (Level 1)

Charging

WARNING

Charging the High Voltage battery under
the following conditions is a potential
source of electric shock and fire, which can
result in serious injury or death:
• Charging the battery during an electric

storm.

• Using the charging cable near water or

handling with wet hands.

• Using a charger, whose case is broken or

cracked or whose cable is frayed or
damaged.

Never charge the vehicle in any of the
above situations.

WARNING

Using a charger that is damaged or
modified can cause electrical shock and
fire, which can result in serious injury or
death.

Never disassemble or modify the charger. If
the charger becomes damaged, stop using
it and consult an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

Charge Lid
Release
Button

Charging Cable Bag

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Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger

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5. Open the vehicle’s charge lid.

6. Insert the plug into a 120 volt wall outlet.

Insert the plug completely until it stops.

7. Check that the POWER indicator on the

control box comes on.

8. Remove the cover from the charging

connector. Align and insert the charging
connector into the vehicle’s inlet until you
hear a click.

The charge indicator stops blinking, and
stays on when charging starts.

Charge Lid

Illumination Lamp

Plug

POWER Indicator

Charging

NOTICE

Do not charge the vehicle with a vehicle cover on. It
can cause a malfunction and damage the vehicle or
charging components.

The 120 volt charger requires a properly grounded
and dedicated 15 amp or greater circuit. For more
information consult an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

We recommend that a GFCI (ground-fault circuit
interrupter) protected outlet be used to charge the
vehicle. Follow the GFCI maker's installation
instructions, or consult an electrician if you are not
sure about installation requirements.

Inspect the charging cable plug and charging
connector, as well as the vehicle’s charge inlet,
before use. If the plug or connector are dirty or
otherwise contaminated, carefully clean them with a
dry clean cloth before use. Do not wipe the metal
part of the inlet and the charging connector. Also, if
you are unable to clean the plug or connector, if the
inlet is dirty, or if any are damaged or corroded, take
the charging cable and vehicle to an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for inspection
and possible repair.

Charging Connector

Charge Indicator

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When charging is completed

Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.

The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.

Charging

Before using a vehicle charging cable, inspect the
cable for damage such as scratches, cracks, or tears.
If you find any damage, do not use the charging
cable; instead, take it to an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for inspection.

If a blackout or other electrical interruption occurs
during vehicle charging, the vehicle will automatically
resume charging once power is restored.

If available, use a 240 V AC level 2 charger. Using a
level 2 charger takes less time than using a level 1
120 V AC charger.

If the ambient air is cold enough to lower the High
Voltage battery temperature below -22F° (-30°C),
charging may not start.

Release Button

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Charging

Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger

Driving

1. Stop your vehicle at a station specified for

electric vehicles. Park with the charge lid
closest to the charge plug, just in front of
the driver’s door.

2. Put the transmission into

(

3. Turn off the power system.
4. Press and hold the charge lid release

button.

The lid opens.

The illumination lamp inside the charge lid
comes on for a few minutes.

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How to Charge (Level 2)

Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger

The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charging connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.

To avoid damage to the charger, take these
precautions:

•

Do not hit the charging connector components
with a hard object or drop them on the ground.

•

Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the
charging cable.

•

Do not use or store near any sources of heat.

•

Do not expose to liquids or use harsh chemicals to
clean.

If you unplug the charging connector from the inlet,
charging cancels automatically.

The charge speed slows down towards the
completion of the battery charging. When the High
Voltage battery temperature is low, the charge speed
may slow or it may not be fully charged.

Charge Lid
Release
Button

Charging

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5. Open the vehicle’s charge lid.

6. To connect the cable to the vehicle, push

the cable’s charging connector until it clicks
to the charge lid.

The charge indicator on the charge lid
stays on.

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When charging is completed

Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.

The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.

Charge Lid

Illumination Lamp

How to Charge (Level 2)

The charge lid can be opened by remote transmitter.

The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charge connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.

Be sure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions provided with the Level 2 charging
equipment.

Charging Connector

Charge Indicator

Release Button

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Control Box

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Control Box

POWER Indicator

CHARGE Indicator

Error Warning
Indicator

Vehicle

Status

Control Box LED Status Indicator

Charge

Indicator

Explanatory notes

Goes off

Stays on

Blinking

POWER

CHARGE

(Error

Warning)

Initializing

Initial processing

Stand by

Slowly

Ready and waiting for the timer

Charge

Comes on during charge.

Completion

Charge end

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Control Box

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Vehicle

Status

Control Box LED Status Indicator

Charge

Indicator

Explanatory notes

Goes off

Stays on

Blinking

POWER

CHARGE

(Error

Warning)

Plug

temperature

rise

detected

A rise in plug temperature due to bad electrical contact between the
outlet and the plug was detected.
Check the connection between the outlet and the plug.

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Charging is carried out with a limited charging current.

Fault

Except above lighting patterns

There could be a problem with the electric supply or an internal
failure.
Contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
You don’t have to charge before contacting the dealer.

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If charging does not start, even if the POWER indicator comes on, and the charging
connector is plugged in, perform one of the following solutions.

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What to do when you cannot start charging

Cause

Solution

The timer has been set, but the start time is in
the future.

Start charging using the smart entry remote.
Press and hold the charge lid release button on the smart entry remote.

The charge indicator on the charge lid comes on when charging starts.

Change the customized setting of the charge timer to OFF using the driver
information interface.

The timer setting will be canceled.

2 Using a Timer P. 467

The 12-volt battery is weak.

Check the 12-volt battery condition. If necessary, charge the battery.

The power mode is ON.

Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

The charging connector is not properly
attached to the vehicle’s inlet.

Disengage the connector from the inlet.
Align and insert the connector into the inlet until you hear a click.

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