HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

2021 CLARITY
Plug-In Hybrid
Owner’s Manual

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems . It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location an d usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
To learn more about how we collect and use Personal
Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible
at www.honda.com .
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High-Voltage Battery Monitoring System
This vehicle is equipped with a monitoring system that compiles
data about your vehicle and drivin g conditions and transmits that
data to Honda at regular intervals as determined at the discretion
of Honda. This data includes information on but not limited to the
following:
●Vehicle location, distance dr iven, warning indicators and
messages, and vehicle speed
●High-Voltage Battery system control and power generation
The system does not record audio or images.
Data collected is used for the sole purposes of technical diagnoses,
preventive maintenance, resear ch and vehicle development.
Neither Honda nor any third party receiving data will use the data
for any other purpose withou t first obtaining customer
authorization.
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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment. You will find this impo
rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:●Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
●Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
●Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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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.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
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. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 54
2Instrument Panel P. 87
Indicators P. 88 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 123
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 160
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 185
2 Features P. 205
Audio System P. 206 Audio System Basic Operation P. 212
Customized Features P. 308 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 336
2 Driving P. 373
Before Driving P. 374 Towing a Trailer P. 379
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 455 Refueling P. 457
2 Maintenance P. 477
Before Performing Maintenance P. 478 Maintenance MinderTM P. 481
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 502
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 517 Cleaning P. 519
2Handling the Unexpected P. 527
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 528 Handling of the Jack P. 540
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 551
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 568
2 Information P. 571
Specifications P. 572 Identification Numbers P. 574
Emissions Testing P. 577 Warranty Coverages P. 578
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Contents
Child Safety P. 71Safety Labels P. 85
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 175 Adjusting the Seats P. 177
Climate Control System P. 195
Audio Error Messages P. 286 General Information on the Audio System P. 290
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339
When Driving P. 380 Braking P. 437Parking Your Vehicle P. 453
Charging P. 460 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 475
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 486 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 500
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 505 12-Volt Battery P. 514 Remote Transmitter Care P. 516
Accessories and Modifications P. 525
Power System Won’t Start P. 541 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 545 Overheating P. 548
Fuses P. 559 Emergency Towing P. 567
If You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P.569 If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 570
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 582 Customer Service Information P. 583
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 373
MaintenanceP. 477
Handling the UnexpectedP. 527
InformationP. 571
IndexP. 585
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 174)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 429)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P 402)
❚Gauges (P 123)❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P 448)❚Driver Information Interface
(P 126)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio System (P 206)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Climate Control System (P 195)
❚Rear Defogger (P 171)
❚POWER Button (P 160)
❚Seat Heater Buttons (P 193)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button (P 171)
❚Charge Lid Release Button
(P 462, 465)
❚System Indicators (P 88)
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Wipers/Washers (P 168)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P 163, 164)
❚Brightness Control (P 170)
❚LaneWatchTM (P 435)
❚TRIP Button (P 127, 128)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button (P 423)
❚ (Display/Information) Button (P 126)
❚/ / / Buttons (P 126, 209)34
❚ENTER Button (P 126, 209)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P 241)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 339)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Paddle Selector (- (P 394)
❚Paddle Selector (+ (P 394)
❚MAIN Button (P405, 423)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P 406)
❚Interval Button (P 414)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 158)
❚Trunk Opener (P 152)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 62)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 176)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P 150)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 458)
❚Memory Buttons* (P 173)
❚SET Button* (P 173)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P 562)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 441)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❚SPORT Button (P 393)
❚Glove Box (P 187)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 386)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 191)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 487)
❚ECON Button (P 392)
❚HV Button (P 16)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 175)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 437)
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