brake light HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 480)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 166, 496)
❙ Tires (P 499, 522)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 139)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 174)
❙ Headlights (P 162, 494)
❙ Front Turn Signal Lights (P 161, 494)
❙ How to Refuel (P 452)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 495)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 152)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 150)
❙ Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P 495)
❙ Brake Lights (P 495)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 495)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P 495)
❙ Taillights (P 495)
❙ Trunk Release Button (P 151)
❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 495)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 449)❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 162, 165, 494)
❙ Front Side Marker Lights (P 162, 494)
❙ How to Charge (P 455)18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 10 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
Power Source and Charging Electric Source When the High Voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicl e is propelled solely by the electric motor. When the remainin g power of
the High Voltage battery drops to a certain level, the vehicle switches to HV.
u To maintain charge levels, you can, at any time, use the HV button to switch the vehicle to HV.
2 Switching to HV (P16)
u If the High Voltage battery charge drops below levels that are necessary for the vehicle to run in Electric, you can enable cha rging of
the battery by pressing and holding the HV button.
2 Switching to HV CHARGE (P17)
Hybrid Source In hybrid, the electric motor receives powe r either from the High Voltage battery or from the generator which is driven by the engine, or
from both the High Volt age battery and generator.
Engine Source When the vehicle is driving under light load within a certain speed range, the engine provides direct power to the wheels.
Charging the High Voltage Battery (P455)
There are a number of ways to charge the High Voltage battery. You can:
● Use the Level 2 240V charger, or the portable charging cable located in the trunk.
● Use a public charging station.
● Enable HV Charge and let the battery charge while the vehicle is being driven.
When charging from an external source, you ca n schedule the start and end time for charging.
(P467)
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking When the vehicle is decelerating or descending a hill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers
a portion of the energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle.
The regenerative force that the electric motor applie s to the wheels when it is in regenerative mode
helps to slow the vehicle down in a manner similar to engine braking which is used on conventional
vehicles. If you want to slow the vehicle down at a faster rate without using the brakes, you can use the
deceleration paddle selector to increase the resistive force. 18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 15 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
Instrument Panel (P 85)
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS )
IndicatorVehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ® ) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
System Indicators High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
IndicatorSystem Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Gauges (P 121)
/Driver Information Interface (P 124)
/
System Indicators (P 86)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsSpeedometer
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)SPORT Mode Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System TM

(CMBS TM
) IndicatorRoad Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorREADY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
IndicatorGear Position
Indicator
Fuel GaugeDriver Information
InterfaceHigh Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
POWER / CHARGE Gauge
Low Fuel IndicatorAdaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) IndicatorDeceleration Paddle Selector Indicator
System Indicators
ECON Mode Indicator
EV Indicator
U.S.
CanadaHV Indicator
HV Charge Indicator
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp U.S.
Canada U.S.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 471)
Under the Hood (P 480)
● Check engine oil, coolants and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place. Lights (P 494)
● Inspect all lights regularly.Wiper Blades (P 496)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 499)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 35 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
What to Do If Why do I hear an operating
noise when applying the
brakes? This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal. 2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P437)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why? Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors? If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door? The beeper sounds when: ●
The power mode is in ACCESSORY. ●
The exterior lights are left on.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 37 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Instrument Panel Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Transmission
System Indicator ●
All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off. ●
When all the gear positions illuminate,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place. ●
Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for inspection. ●
The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the transmission
system. ●
Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer. ●
The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear positions
blink if you cannot select ( P
due
to a transmission system failure. ●
The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure. 2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 552 ●
Set the parking brake when parking. ●
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer immediately.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 92 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold th e brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators ●
Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever. ●
Blinks along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button. ●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly -
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer immediately. —
High Beam
Indicator ●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on. — —
Lights On
Indicator ●
Comes on when the light switch in
a position other than OFF or when
the switch is set to AUTO and the
exterior lights come on. ●
If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened. —
Immobilizer
System Indicator ●
Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information. ●
Blinks - You cannot start the power
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF *1
, then select the ON mode again. ●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer. ●
Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.Indicator Canadian models18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 97 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時 ４９分

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Continued
Instrument Panel
■ Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points
Appear for a few seconds when you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Each has three stages. Depending on your driving style, the leaf icon(s) and the
gauge increase or decrease to indicate that you have reached a different stage of
fuel economy.
■ Resetting the Drive Cycle Score
1. Make sure the transmission is in ( P
. Turn the power mode to ON.
2. If ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.
3. Turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
4. Turn the power mode to ON again.
u Make sure to complete steps fro m 4 through 6 within 30 seconds.
5. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The color of the ambient meter wi ll change from white to green.
u When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the audi o/information display
is off, the color stays white.
6. Press the ECON button twice.
u The color of the ambient mete r will turn to monochrome.
7. Turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Advancing to
2nd Stage Advancing to
3rd Stage
Receding to
2nd Stage Receding to
3rd StageLifetime PointsDrive Cycle Score18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 131 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Controls
Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key th at has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■ When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated. 1 Immobilizer System NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the 12-volt battery ha s been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 153 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

165uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Daytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights The daytime running lights come on when th e following conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO , or OFF .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake.
Setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (L OCK) will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 165 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分