HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

369Driving This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving ................................... 370
Towing a Trailer ................................ 375
When Driving
Turning on the Power ...................... 376
Precautions While Driving................. 380
Transmission .................................... 381
Shifting ............................................ 382
ECON Mode .................................... 388
SPORT Mode.................................... 389
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 390
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 393
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 394
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 396 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 400
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 415
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 422 Agile Handling Assist ....................... 424
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 425
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 427
LaneWatch TM
................................... 429
Braking .............................................. 431
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped................................. 447 Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 449
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 451
How to Refuel ................................. 452
Charging
Before Charging .............................. 454
Charge the High Voltage battery using a
Level 1 or 2 charger ....................... 455
Control Box ..................................... 461
High Voltage Battery........................ 466
Using a Timer .................................. 467
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO 2
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Driving Before Driving Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 499
• Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
• Disconnect the charging cable.■ Exterior Checks 1 Exterior Checks NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 370 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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371 uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.2 Maximum Load Limit P. 373
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk. 2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 178
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position. 2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 172■ Interior Checks 1 Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at an authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer
or by a qualif ied technician.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 371 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

372 uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving • Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 50
• Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have an authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer check the
vehicle if a problem is indicated. 2 Indicators P. 8618 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 372 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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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 capaci ty. 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. 566
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.
2 Specifications P. 5663
WARNING 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 Example18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 373 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

374 uu Before Driving u Maximum 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 th e 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)18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 374 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Driving
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a traile r. 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 to wing information.2 Emergency Towing P. 56118 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 375 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Driving When Driving Turning on the Power 1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal. 1 When Driving
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
as if the brake pedal is si nking down. This is normal.
1 Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If the temperature of the High Voltage battery drops
below approximately –22°F (–30°C), the power
system will not start, the High Voltage battery will not
operate and, as a result, the vehicle will not start.
Store the vehicle in a gara ge or take another measure
to insure that temperature of the High Voltage
battery does not fa ll below this temperature. If
necessary, consult an author ized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer. U.S. modelsElectric Parking
Brake Switch
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377uu When Driving u Turning on the Power
Driving
3. Press the POWER button without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
u The Ready To Drive message appears
on the driver info rmation interface.
u When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive .2 Driver Information Interface
Warning and Information Messages
P. 103
u If the High Voltage battery is fully
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts. 1 Turning on the Power
If the temperature of the High Voltage battery drops
to approximately –22°F (–30° C) or below, the power
system will not start. Wait for the High Voltage
battery to warm up or move the vehicle to a warmer
location. Note plugging the ve hicle in will not help in
this case.
Store the vehicle in a gara ge or take another measure
to insure that temperature of the High Voltage
battery does not fa ll below this temperature. If
necessary, consult an author ized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer. There may be a problem with the
engine or ex haust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded de vice is used, the power
system does not activate.
2 Immobilizer System P. 153Canadian models18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 377 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Driving You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into ( P
.
2. Press the POWER button.
■ Stopping the Power System 1 Turning on the Power
Bring the smart entry remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the smart entry remote is
weak.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 537
The power system may not activate if the smart entry
remote is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the POWER button to start the power
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30
seconds before trying again.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 378 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分