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79uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
■ Using the center anchor
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.Tether
Strap
Hook
AnchorOther Top Tether TypeTether
Strap
Hook
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80 uu Child Safety u Safety of Larger Children
Safe Driving Safety of Larger Children The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed , and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■ Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, th e child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.■ Protecting Larger Children
■ Checking Seat Belt Fit 1 Safety of Larger Children
3
WARNING Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ri de in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, us ing a booster seat if
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81uu Child Safety u Safety of Larger Children
Safe Driving
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the child’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■ Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an ey e on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.■ Booster Seats 1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
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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.
3
WARNING 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.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 82 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels Label Locations These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U. S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a n
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for a replacement.Dashboard
Air Conditioner System
U.S. models
Canadian models
Radiator CapU.S. models only
Charging Lid
U.S. models Canadian models
PCU
U.S. models Canadian models
High Voltage Battery System
Coolant Reserve Tank CapSun Visor
U.S. models Canadian models Motor Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap
Actuator Lid
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85Instrument Panel This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators ............................................ 86
Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages ..................... 103
Gauges and Driver Information
Interface ....................................... 121
Gauges ............................................ 121
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Instrument Panel Indicators Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red) ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off if the parking brake
has been released. ●
Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released. ●
Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low. ●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system. ●
The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released. ●
Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level. 2 What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 548 ●
Comes on along with the parking
brake and brake system indicator
(amber) - Immediately stop in a safe
place. Contact an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for repair.
The brake pedal becomes harder to
operate. Depress the pedal further than
you normally do. ●
Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 548U.S.
Canada
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Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red) ●
Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you push the electric parking
brake switch while the power
mode is in VEHICLE OFF. ●
Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF while the electric
parking brake is set. ●
Blinks and the parking brake and
brake system indicator (amber) comes
on at the same time - There is a
problem with the electric parking brake
system. The parking brake may not be
set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer
immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 550 —
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on. 2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator ●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off. ●
Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated. 2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 435
—U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
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Instrument Panel Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Amber) ●
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 a system related to braking
other than the conventional brake
system. ●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the cooperative control with
regenerative braking, the electric
servo brake system, or the hill start
assist system. ●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric parking brake
system or the automatic brake
hold system. ●
Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately. ●
Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds
and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to
an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer immediately. ●
With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability.
POWER
SYSTEM
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 electric ve hicle system or
plug-in charging system. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.U.S.
Canada
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