HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

429uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Select .
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Vehicle .
5. Select TPMS Calibration .
6. Select Cancel or Calibrate .
u When the calibration is complete, the
display returns to the customization
menu screen.
• If the Calibration Failed To Start.
message appears, repeat steps 4-6.
• The calibration process finishes
automatically. 1 TPMS Calibration
• The calibration process requires appr oximately 30
minutes of cumulative dr iving at speeds between
30-65 mph (48-105 km/h).
• During this period, if the power system is turned on
and the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you
may notice the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on briefly. This is normal and indicates that
the calibration process is not yet complete.
If tire chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicl e checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask an
authorized Honda Clarity Pl ug-In Hybrid dealer for
details.
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® )
System, Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF, low tire
Pressure/TPMS and Collision Mitigation Braking
System TM
(CMBS TM
) may come on along with a
message in the driver information interface after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery. Drive a short
distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 429 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

430 uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (i f provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tire s is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pr essure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-in flated tire caus es the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflat ion also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread li fe, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 430 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

431uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Driving
Please note that the TPMS is no t a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if un der-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of th e TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equi pped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the syst em detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash fo r approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illumina ted. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly. 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 431 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

432 uu When Driving u LaneWatch TM
Driving LaneWatch TM
LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear
areas displayed on the audio/in formation screen when the tu rn signal is activated to
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these
areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use
of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience
while driving. 1 LaneWatch TM
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.
The LaneWatch func tion can be affect ed by weather,
lighting (including headli ghts and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.
The LaneWatch may not prov ide the intended display
of traffic to the side a nd rear under the following
conditions:
• Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.
• Your tires are over or under inflated.
• Your tires or wheels are of varied size or
construction.3
WARNING Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.
Always look in your mi rrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.1 2
CameraMove the turn signal
lever to the passenger
side. Press the LaneWatch
button. The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information screen.The system activates when you:
The system deactivates when you press
the LaneWatch button again.
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433 uu When Driving u LaneWatch TM
Driving
■ Customizing the La neWatch settings
You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with Turn Signal : Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when
you operate the turn signal light lever.
• Display Time after Turn Signal Off : Changes the length of time the LaneWatch
display stays on after you pull the turn signal lever back.
• Reference Line : Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch
monitor.
• Display : Allows for display adjustments of item s, such as brightness, contrast and
black level. This setting is part of the System setup group.2 Customized Features P. 306
■ Reference Lines
Three lines that appear on the screen can give
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively.
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an
object near line 3 farther away. 1 LaneWatch TM
The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique
lens makes objects on the screen slightly look
different from what they are.
LaneWatch display does not come on when the gear
position is in ( R
.
For proper LaneWatch operation:
• The camera is located in the passenger side door
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft,
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of debris.
• Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers
of any kind.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
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1 1 Reference Lines
The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to
your vehicle. As always, m ake sure to visually confirm
the safety of a lane chan ge before changing lanes.
The distance betwee n your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions
and vehicle loading. For ex ample, the reference lines
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more
heavily loaded.
Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer if:
• The passenger side door mirr or, or area around it is
severely impacted, resulting in changing the
camera angle.
• The LaneWatch display doe s not come on at all.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 433 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

434
Driving Braking Brake System Use the parking brake to keep the vehicl e stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can ma nually or automatically release it.
■ To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.
■ To release
The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your ve hicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.■ Parking Brake 1 Brake System
When you depress the brak e pedal, you may hear a
whirling sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parki ng brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
12-volt battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 541
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake
system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the
switch should be released.Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
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435 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
■ To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• The transmission is not in ( P
or ( N
. 1 Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
• When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
• When the power system is turned off while ACC
with LSF is activated.
• When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
• When the power system is turned off while brake
hold is applied.
• When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
• POWER SYSTEM indicator
• Transmission system indicator
• Parking brake and brake sy stem indicator (amber)
• VSA ® system indicator
• ABS indicator
• Supplemental restraint system indicatorAccelerator Pedal19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 435 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

uu Braking u Brake System
436
Driving Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wh eels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard. 2 Brake Assist System P. 441
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 440
■ Foot Brake 1 Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer. If you hear only an occasional
squeak or squeal when y ou initially apply the brake
pedal, this may be nor mal and caused by high
frequency vibration of th e brake pads against the
rotating brake disc.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 436 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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437 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
1 Foot Brake
Applying constant pressure to the brakes while going
down a long hill can cause the brakes to heat up,
resulting in a loss of stopping power. Therefore,
when descending a long hill , release the accelerator
pedal and allow regenerati ve braking to slow the
vehicle down. To adjust the rate of deceleration, use
the deceleration paddle selector.
When the high voltage battery is recharging,
regenerative braking may not be possible.
2 POWER/CHARGE Gauge P. 122
2 High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
P. 123
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 392
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 437 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

uu Braking u Brake System
438
Driving Keeps the brake applied after releasing the br ake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■ Automatic Brake Hold 1 Automatic Brake Hold
3
WARNING Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3
WARNING Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in ( P
and applying the parking
brake.■ Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button. ●
The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on. ■ Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in ( D
or ( N
. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes. ●
Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on. ■ Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in ( D
.
The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move. ●
The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on. Accelerator Pedal
Brake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button Goes
OffComes
On On On
Comes
On
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OnU.S.
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