transmission HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC 2017 (in English) User Guide

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Controls
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.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 166
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
Sensor Up
Down
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
Shows the High Voltage battery power flow, indicating what is supplying power to
the vehicle and/or charging the battery.
u The indicator for the power transmission appears in blue, and for the battery
charging operation, in green.
DisplayColor of
indicatorsVehicle’s Condition
Blue
While Driving:
Power is being supplied by the
High Voltage battery.
Green
While Decelerating:
High Voltage battery is being
charged by regenerative
braking.
—
When Stopped:
The vehicle is idle (standby
state).
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlay) can give
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB port, use the
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance th e Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this information on the Display Audio Screen.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay
Enable once: Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always Enable : Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
Cancel : Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
1Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating system s, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not pr ovide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
1 Setting Up Apple CarPlay
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Select HOME Settings Smartphone Apple
CarPlay
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to /from your iPhone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Meter
SetupReverse Alert ToneCauses the beeper to sound once when the
transmission is put into
(R.On*1/ Off
Speed/Distance UnitsSelects the trip computer units.km/h∙km /
mph∙miles*1
Driving
Position
Setup
Memory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system on and
off.On*1/ Off
Keyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.Driver Door Only*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light FlashCauses some exterior lig hts to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.On*1/ Off
Keyless Access BeepCauses the beeper to sound when you unlock/
lock the doors.On*1/Off
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and charging.
Before Driving................................... 344
Towing a Trailer ................................ 349
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 350
Precautions While Driving................. 353
Transmission .................................... 354
Shifting ............................................ 355
SPORT Mode.................................... 361
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 362
ECON Button ................................... 365
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 366
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 367
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 369
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 373
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...... 388Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 395
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 397Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 398Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 400
LaneWatchTM....................................... 402Braking Brake System ................................... 404
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 409
Brake Assist System.......................... 410 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 411
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 419
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 421
Charging ............................................ 423
Before Charging .............................. 423
Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1, 2 or SAE J1772 DC charger ...424
Control Box ..................................... 431
High Voltage Battery........................ 436
Using a Timer .................................. 437
Energy Economy ............................... 439
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
3. Press the POWER button without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the driver info rmation interface.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .
2Driver Information Interface
Warning and Information Messages
P. 98
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the POWER button.
1Turning on the Power
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded de vice is used, the power
system does not activate. 2 Immobilizer System P. 144
Bring the smart entry remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the smart entry remote is
weak.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 496
The power system may not activate if the smart entry
remote is subjected to strong radio waves.
■Stopping the Power System
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uuWhen Driving uTransmission
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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for da mage or any fluid leaks, and contact an
authorized Honda Clar ity Electric dealer.
Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
1Precautions While Driving
Do not press the
(N button, as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming th at Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
Park
Used when parking or before turning the
power on or off
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used for:
Normal driving
●The deceleration paddle selector can be
used temporarily.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used when SPORT mode is on.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, come to
a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before and after
selecting a shift button.
If the indicator of the curren tly selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Electric
dealer as soon as possible.
The beeper sounds once when you change to
( R.
Gear Position Indicator
READY Indicator
Press the (P button.
Press back the
( R button.
Press the
( N button.
Press the
( D button.
Shift Button
Indicator SPORT
Mode Indicator
Deceleration Paddle Selector
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
(P.
• The vehicle is in stationary with the pow er mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2
km/h) or slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from
(P with the brake pedal
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to
(P once you release
the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than
(P, the gear position auto matically changes to (P.
1When opening the driver’s door
While the system is designed to automatically change
the gear position to
(P under the described
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select
( P before opening the driver's door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 419
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
and lock the doors.
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