HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

169uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outsid e temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off. 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe th e window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
power system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it di fficult to turn the power
system on.
When the outside temperature is below 41

170 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
Controls Driving Position Memory System *You can store two driver’s seat with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s do or with a remote transmitter, or smart
entry system, the seat adjusts automatica lly to one of the two preset positions.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2. 1 Driving Position Memory System *
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 306
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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171uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button ( 1
or ( 2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear the double-beep.
1. Put the transmission into ( P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ( ( 1
or ( 2
).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.■ Storing a Position in Memory 1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
• You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
• You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
• You set the power mode to any position except
ON.Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button
■ Recalling the Stored Position 1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will st op moving if you:
• Press the SET button or memory button ( 1
or ( 2
.
• Adjust the seat position.
• Put the transmission into a position other than ( P
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172 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out. 1 Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3
WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
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173
Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror wh en you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rear view mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature
is always active.
■ Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 1 Adjusting 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. 175
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in ( R
.
Sensor Up
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174 uu Adjusting the Mirrors u Power Door Mirrors
Controls Power Door Mirrors You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■ Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
The driver’s side door mirror has outer and
inner segments.
The outer segment is slig htly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch
■ Expanded View Driver’s Mirror 1 Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver’s
side door mirror a ppear smaller than objects in the
rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than
they appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.
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175Continued
Controls
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■ Adjusting the fro nt power seats * 1 Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.3
WARNING Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.Move back.Allow sufficient
space.
■ Adjusting the Seat Positions Horizontal
Position
Adjustment
Height
Adjustment
(Driver side only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
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uu Adjusting the Seats u Front Seats
176
Controls ■ Adjusting the front manual seats *
1 Adjusting the front manual seats *
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Height Adjustment (Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar. Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
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177 uu Adjusting the Seats u Front Seats
Controls
Adjust the driver’s seat -back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the gr eater the risk of injury.■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs 1 Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Do ing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.3
WARNING Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
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178 uu Adjusting the Seats u Head Restraints
Controls Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.■ Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions 1 Head Restraints
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.3
WARNING Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.Position head in the center
of the head restraint.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 178 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分