trailer HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC 2017 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 37
For Safe Driving P. 38 Seat Belts P. 42 Airbags P. 50
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 114
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 173
2 Features P. 191
Audio System P. 192 Audio System Basic Operation P. 198
Customized Features P. 280 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 306
2 Driving P. 343
Before Driving P. 344 Towing a Trailer P. 349
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 421 Charging P. 423
2 Maintenance P. 441
Before Performing Maintenance P. 442 Maintenance MinderTM P. 445
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 456
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 471 Cleaning P. 472
2Handling the Unexpected P. 481
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 482 Handling of the Jack P. 494
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 502 Fuses P. 508
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector P. 517
2Information P. 519
Specifications P. 520 Identification Numbers P. 522
Warranty Coverages P. 525 Authorized Manuals P. 527
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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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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 520
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 520
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 515
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires P. 459
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The gear position is in
(P.
• The power mode is in ON.
■TPMS Calibration
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 459
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
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Index
Shift Button......................................... 29, 355Operation ................................................ 357
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 29, 355
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 47
Side Airbags ................................................ 59
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 61
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 262
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 233
Smart Entry System ................................... 131
Snow Tires ................................................. 467
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 244
Spare Tire (Optional) ................................ 521
Specifications ............................................ 520
SPORT Mode ............................................. 361
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 93, 361
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 53
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Stopping .................................................... 419
Summer Tires ............................................ 467
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 53
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 149
Synchronization Mode ............................. 188
System Message Indicator .......................... 91
T
Telematics Control Unit............................ 126
Temperature Sensor ................................. 190
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 483Time (Setting)
........................................... 128
Timer ......................................................... 437
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 398
Indicator............................................ 90, 506
Tires ........................................................... 459
Air Pressure ..................................... 460, 521
Chains..................................................... 467
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 459
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 482
Inspection ............................................... 459
Labeling .................................................. 460
Regulations ............................................. 462
Rotation .................................................. 466
Spare (Optional) ...................................... 521
Summer .................................................. 467
Temporary Tire Re pair Kit ........................ 483
Wear Indicators ....................................... 464
Winter..................................................... 467
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 349
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 349
Emergency .............................................. 515
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 398
Transmission ............................... 29, 354, 355
Creeping ................................................. 354
Fluid ........................................................ 452
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 85, 357
Number................................................... 522
Operating the Shift Button ................ 29, 357
Shifting ................................................... 355 Trip Meter
................................................ 120
Troubleshooting ...................................... 481
Blown Fuse ..................................... 508, 510
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 34
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 34
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 433
Emergency Towing ................................. 515
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 482
Noise When Braking ................................. 35
Overheating ............................................ 501
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 495
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 34, 139
Warning Indicators.................................... 80
Trunk ........................................................ 141
Lid .......................................................... 141
Light Bulbs .............................................. 520
Unable to Open ...................................... 518
Turn Signals .............................................. 152
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 92
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 121
Turning on the Power ............................. 350
Does Not Activate ................................... 495
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 180
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 23, 137
USB Flash Drives ............................... 250, 276
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