HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

2018 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 assist 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 le ss. 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; 3
WARNING California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not
idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle . • 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 informatio n if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed 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 res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
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California Perchlorate Conta mination Prevention ActThe 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 applic ations, 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 .18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 1 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４ ９分

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. 18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 2 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４ ９分

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 im portant safety information - please
read it carefully.3 DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 3 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４ ９分

Contents
This owner’s manual should be co nsidered 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. 41For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 54
2 Instrument Panel P. 85Indicators P. 86 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 121
2 Controls P. 135 Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 183
2 Features P. 203 Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210
Customized Features P. 306 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
P. 332
2 Driving P. 369 Before Driving P. 370 Towing a Trailer P. 375
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 449 Refueling P. 451
2 Maintenance P. 471Before Performing Maintenance P. 472 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 475
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 496
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 511 Cleaning P. 513
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 521If a Tire Goes Flat P. 522 Handling of the Jack P. 534
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 545
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 562
2 Information P. 565Specifications P. 566 Identi fication Numbers P. 568
Emissions Testing P. 572 Warranty Coverages P. 57318 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 6 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４ ９分

ContentsChild Safety P. 69 Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 284 General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 335
When Driving P. 376 Braking P. 431 Parking Your Vehicle P. 447
Charging P. 454 Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 469
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 480 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 494
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 499 12-Volt Battery P. 508 Remote Transmitter Care P. 510
Accessories and Modifications P. 519
Power System Won’t Start P. 535 Jump Starting P. 539 Overheating P. 542
Fuses P. 553 Emergency Towing P. 561
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 563 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 569 Reporting Safety Defects P. 571
Authorized Manuals P. 576 Customer Service Information P. 577 Quick Reference Guide
P. 6 Safe Driving
P. 41 Instrument Panel
P. 85 Controls
P. 135 Features
P. 203 Driving
P. 369 Maintenance
P. 471 Handling the Unexpected
P. 521 Information
P. 565
Index
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Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 172)❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® )
System OFF) Button (P 423)
❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button (P 398)
❙ System Indicators (P 86)
❙ Gauges (P 121)
❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System TM

(CMBS TM
) OFF Button (P 442)
❙ Driver Information Interface (P 124)
❙ Navigation System () See the Navigation System Manual
❙ Audio System (P 204)
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Climate Control System (P 193)
❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 169)
❙ POWER Button (P 158)
❙ Seat Heater Buttons (P 191)
❙ Heated Door Mirror Button (P 169)
❙ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
OFF Button *
(P 393)
❙ Charge Lid Release Button (P 456, 459)18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 6 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４ ９分

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Wipers/Washers (P 166)
❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 161, 162)
❙ Brightness Control (P 168)
❙ LaneWatch TM
(P 429)
❙ TRIP Button (P 125, 126)
❙ Interval Button (P 409)
❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button (P 417)
❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons (P 400)
❙ (Display/Information) Button (P 124)
❙ / / / Buttons (P 124, 207)3 4
❙ ENTER Button (P 124, 207)
❙ Voice Control Buttons *
(P 239)
❙ Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons (P 335)❙ Horn (Press an area around .)❙ Paddle Selector ( -
(P 390)
❙ Paddle Selector ( +
(P 390)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Power Window Switches (P 156)
❙ Trunk Opener (P 150)
❙ Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 61)❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 174)
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 148)
❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 452)
❙ Memory Buttons *
(P 171)
❙ SET Button *
(P 171)
❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 556)❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 435)❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❙ SPORT Button (P 389)
❙ Glove Box (P 185)
❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 431)
❙ Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector (P 382)
❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 189)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P 481)❙ ECON Button (P 388)
❙ HV Button (P 16)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P 173)18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 8 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４ ９分