airbag HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

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

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

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

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Side Airbags (P 63)❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 65)
❙ Seat Belts (P 47)
❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 76)
❙ Rear Seat (P 181)❙ Coat Hook (P 190)
❙ Map Lights (P 184)
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 78)❙ Map Lights (P 184)
❙ Grab Handle
❙ Sunglasses Holder (P 192)
❙ Accessory Power
Socket (P 189)
❙ Front Seat (P 175)
❙ USB Ports (P 205)
❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 74)
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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 str ong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle’s range.
Battery Type There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers th e 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 electro magnetic 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 conventi onal
vehicles.
Sounds Unique to the Honda Plug-In System When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particula rly 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 conventi onal 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.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 18 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Quick Reference Guide Safe Driving (P 41)
Airbags (P 54)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 69)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Before Driving Checklist (P 46)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 47)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 82)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined
spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 22 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

41Safe DrivingYou can find many safety recommendations through out this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 42
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 45
Safety Checklist ................................. 46
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts ........................ 47
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 50
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 53
Airbags
Airbag System Components ............... 54
Types of Airbags ................................ 57
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 57 Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 61
Side Airbags....................................... 63
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 65
Airbag System Indicators .................... 66
Airbag Care ....................................... 68
Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 69
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 71
Safety of Larger Children ................... 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 82 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 8318 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 41 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Safe Driving For Safe Driving The following pages explain your vehicle’ s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■ Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passe ngers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■ Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride prop erly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrain ed in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infa nts, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with ever y additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. 1 Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
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45uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers. 1 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped wi th many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zone s, a collapsi ble steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passe ngers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.6
7
9
10
11
12Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door LocksSide Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners77 1010
99
1111 6
12
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46 uu For Safe Driving u Safety Checklist
Safe Driving Safety Checklist For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive. Check if the ch arging cable is conn ected to the vehicle
and disconnect it if it is. The vehicle will not operate with the cable connected.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door. 2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash. 2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position. 2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 178
• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well. 2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 50
• Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight. 2 Child Safety P. 69 1 Safety Checklist
If the door and/or trunk open message appears on
the driver information inte rface, a door and/or the
trunk is not completely cl osed. Close all doors and
the trunk tightly until the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 11318 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 46 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分