HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

449uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Driving
The CMBS TM
may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or
when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:
■ When Passing
Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ah ead of you and you change lanes to pass.
■ At an intersection
Your vehicle approaches or passes another ve hicle that is making a left or right turn.
■ On a curve
When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming
vehicle is right in front of you.
■ Through a low bridge at high speed
You drive under a low or na rrow bridge at high speed.
■ Speed bumps, road work sites, train tracks, roadside objects, etc.
You drive over speed bumps, st eel road plates, etc., or yo ur vehicle approaches train
tracks or roadside objects [such as a traffi c sign and guard rail] on a curve or, when
parking, stationary vehicles and walls.■ With Little Chance of a Collision 1 Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
For the CMBS TM
to work properly:
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.
Do not apply any coverings or paint to the radar
sensor area. Do not put a sticker on the emblem or
replace the emblem.
These can impact CMBS TM
operation.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the
CMBS TM
off button and take your vehicle to an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid deal er if you find any unusual
behavior of the system (e.g., the warning message
appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work
properly. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer:
• The vehicle impacted a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.
• You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.
• Your vehicle has a frontal collision.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 449 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Driving Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped 1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the gear position to ( P
.
4. Turn off the power system.
u The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 15
seconds. 1 Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammabl e objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
3
WARNING The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that ( P
is shown
on the gear position indicator.
1 When Stopped NOTICE
The following can damage the driveline:
• Depressing the accelera tor and brake pedals
simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Changing into ( P
before the vehicle stops
completely.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 450 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

451uu Parking Your Vehicle u When Stopped
Driving
Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an
incline. 1 When Stopped
In extremely cold temper atures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 451 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

452
Driving Multi-View Rear Camera About Your Multi-View Rear Camera The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into ( R
.
■ Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area 1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings.
2 Customized Features P. 306
Fixed Guideline
On : Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into ( R
.
Off : Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On : Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off : Guidelines do not move.Top Down View ModeNormal View ModeWide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
CameraApprox. 20 inches (50 cm)Approx. 39 inches (1 m)Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 452 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

453uu Multi-View Rear Camera u About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Driving
You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display. Touch the
appropriate icon to switch the mode.
: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is
selected the next time you put the transmission into ( R
.
• If Top down view mode was last used before you turned off the power system,
Wide View mode is selected next time you turn the power on and put the
transmission into ( R
.
• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 seconds after you change
from ( R
, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into
( R
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454
Driving Refueling Fuel Information ■ Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■ Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most ca ses, identify their ga soline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absenc e of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-rel ated information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
■ Fuel tank capacity: 7.0 US gal (26.5 liters)Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher 1 Fuel Information NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 454 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

455 uu Refueling u How to Refuel
Continued
Driving
How to Refuel 1. Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
2. Put the transmission into ( P
.
3. Turn the power system off.
4. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u Please Wait appears for a few seconds
on the driver info rmation interface.
5. When the message changes to Ready , the
fuel fill door automatically opens.
u You can now unscrew the fuel cap and
start refueling.
6. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a
release of air, wait unti l this stops, then turn
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap. 1 How to Refuel
This vehicle has a pressurized fuel system.
When the fuel vapor pressure inside the fuel tank is
high, it takes about 10 seconds for the vehicle to vent
the fuel tank. Once the pressure is vented, the driver
information interface changes from Please Wait to
Ready .
If the filler nozzle keeps tu rning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel
vapor recovery system. Try fi lling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Addi tional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.3
WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.Fuel Fill Door
Release Button
Fuel Fill Cap19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 455 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

uu Refueling u How to Refuel
456
Driving 7. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
8. Insert the fuel fill er nozzle fully.
u When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically . This leaves space
in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands
with a change in the temperature.
9. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,
tightening it until you hear it click at least
once.
u Shut the fuel fill door by hand. 1 How to Refuel
If the fuel fill door does not open after you press the
button, even after th e display changes to Ready , you
can manually open the door.
2 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
P. 564
An internal valve automatically closes after 30
minutes from the moment y ou press the fuel fill door
release button. When it does, do not continue to
refuel as fuel may spill out.
When the fuel fill door auto matically opens, a vent
valve in the fuel system also opens to allow the air
and the vapors being displace d by the fuel to escape.
This valve automatically closes, however, if the
refueling is not completed within 30 minutes. If this
happens, reinstall the fuel cap, close the fuel fill door,
and then follow these steps again to restart the
system.Holder Fuel Fill Cap19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 456 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Driving
Charging Before Charging Check the following items before you start charging your vehicle.
• Make sure to use a dedicated and properly grounded circuit, th at is rated for at
least 15 amps.
u Have an electrician inspect the outlet you are using to see if it meets these
criteria.
• Make sure you plug the charging cable direct ly into the wall outlet dedicated to
vehicle charging.
u Do not use extension cord s, adaptors, or multi-outlet plugs between the
charging cable and the outlet.
• Make sure the charging cable is fully uncoiled before use.
• Make sure the control box, charging connecto r, and charging cable are free from
any damage, including cracks or frays.
u If you find any damage to the devices, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
• Make sure the charging conn ector and inlet are clean.
u If you find any contamination or foreign object in the connector or inlet,
contact an authorized Honda Cl arity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
• Make sure the charging cable is dry.
u Check that there is no water in the i mmediate area, and that your hands are
dry.
Note: Outlet needs to be in good shape. Worn or damaged ou tlet will not make
good contact with the plug. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted and does not come
out of the outlet after installation. A loose connection will cause excessive heat build
up within the plug and damage it.■ Safety Checklist 1 Charging
3
WARNING Using a 120 volt wall outlet that is rated less
than 15 amps or one that is powering other
devices can cause a fire, seriously injuring
you or others.
When using the 120 volt charger, use a
dedicated and properly grounded circuit
rated 15 amps or more. Consult an
electrician if yo u are not sure.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 457 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

458 uu Charging u Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger
Driving Charge the High Voltage batt ery using a Level 1 or 2
charger There are two ways to charge the High Volt age battery; by using the Level 1 120 volt
(15 amp) charger supplied with the vehicle plugged into a standard three-prong wall
outlet, or by using a professionally instal led Level 2 240 volt (32 amp) charger.
*1: Charging time varies depending on conditions, such as the remaining battery level and the ambient
temperature.
The suggested full charging time in this table indicates the hours it may likely take
for the High Voltage batter y to be fully charged.Charging with Suggested full charging time
AC 240 V
(Level 2) 2.5 hours *1
AC 120 V
(Level 1) 12 hours *1
1 Charging
When the battery warming system is activated, the
battery may take longer to charge.
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected, vehicle
charging is not possible. After reconnecting the
battery, turn the power system on, then turn it off.
Confirm that charging is possible.
2 Turning on the Power P. 3783
WARNING Improper usage and handling of the 120
volt charger can cause a fire, seriously
injuring you or others.
• Always insert the plug fully into a
properly rated and grounded the wall
outlet.
• Plug the charging cable directly to the
wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or
multi-plug adapters.
• Prevent the vehicle charging connector
from becoming contaminated. Clean if
necessary.
Canadian models19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 458 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分