climate control HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN 2021 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.
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
Auto Engine Stop/Start
The car will select the appropriate source of power depending on the drive mode you select.
As a result, the engine will automatically start or stop as needed to either charge the battery or provide supplemental power.
Under certain circumstances, the engine may turn on or, if it is already on, it may not turn off.
●You are going uphill or accelerating aggressively.●The climate control system is in heavy use.●The Ambient temperature is too hot or too cold.●The High Voltage Battery state of charge is very low.●The engine has not been sufficiently warmed up.●The vehicle is running a system check.
System Check
When the engine initially starts (between the time the POWER button is turned on and turned of f), the vehicle conducts a system check.●While the check is being conducted, the engine may periodically turn on and off. This, however, is normal.●The curved blue line in the POWER/CHARGE Gauge will not appear during the system check ( EV indicator may still turn on).●Once the engine starts, it will continue to run until the system reaches operating temperature.
The curved blue line in the POWER/CHARGE Gauge will reappear once the system check is completed.
2 POWER/CHARGE Gauge (P124)
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the fuel efficiency and the range of this vehicle is most impacted by the driver’s driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e. Climate
control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage ne gatively affecting the vehicle’s range. In particular, when it is cold
outside, climate control system consumes a lot of power, so th e vehicle’s driving range on electric power can be reduced. The c apacity of the
HV battery will be less when the temperature is low.
Battery Type
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Hybrid Vehicles
High voltage parts and high voltag e wires in this vehicle are sheathed in electromagnetic shielding material; therefore, the am ount of
electromagnetic waves emitted is no more gr eater than those emitted by household appliances or the electrical parts in conventional
vehicles.
Sounds Unique to the SP ORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (intelligent Multi-Mode
Drive Plug-in)
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
●Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and doesn’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 195)
●Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.●Press the button to tu rn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable
*. (P241)
AUTO Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
MODE
Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console) A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents)
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor vents)
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control Dial
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
(Recirculation) Button
(Fresh Air) Button
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from dashboard vents
and back of the center console)
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial CLIMATE
Button
Fan Control Icon
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Continued
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which ca n result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
●Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 552
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.1
U.S. gal./4.0 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Gear Position
Indicator●Indicates the current gear
selection.
2 Shifting P. 386—
Deceleration
Paddle Selector
Indicator
●Comes on when the paddle
selector is pulled.
●Blinks when deceleration does not
occur while pulling the paddle
selector.
●Comes on with M when SPORT
mode is selected and pulling the
paddle selector.
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 394—
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the RDM system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down sufficiently.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 398
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back on
after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 398
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