fuel HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

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. 334
2 Driving P. 371 Before Driving P. 372 Towing a Trailer P. 377
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 452 Refueling P. 454
2 Maintenance P. 473Before Performing Maintenance P. 474 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 477
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 498
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 513 Cleaning P. 515
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 523If a Tire Goes Flat P. 524 Handling of the Jack P. 536
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 547
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 564
2 Information P. 567Specifications P. 568 Identi fication Numbers P. 570
Emissions Testing P. 573 Warranty Coverages P. 57419 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 4 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

ContentsChild Safety P. 69 Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 284 General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337
When Driving P. 378 Braking P. 434 Parking Your Vehicle P. 450
Charging P. 457 Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 472
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 482 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 496
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 501 12-Volt Battery P. 510 Remote Transmitter Care P. 512
Accessories and Modifications P. 521
Power System Won’t Start P. 537 Jump Starting P. 541 Overheating P. 544
Fuses P. 555 Emergency Towing P. 563
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 565 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 566
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 571 Reporting Safety Defects P. 572
Authorized Manuals P. 577 Customer Service Information P. 578 Quick Reference Guide
P. 6 Safe Driving
P. 41 Instrument Panel
P. 85 Controls
P. 135 Features
P. 203 Driving
P. 371 Maintenance
P. 473 Handling the Unexpected
P. 523 Information
P. 567
Index
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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 455)
❙ Memory Buttons *
(P 171)
❙ SET Button *
(P 171)
❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 558)❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 438)❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❙ SPORT Button (P 391)
❙ Glove Box (P 185)
❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 434)
❙ Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector (P 384)
❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 189)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P 483)❙ ECON Button (P 390)
❙ HV Button (P 16)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P 173)19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 8 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 482)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 166, 498)
❙ Tires (P 501, 524)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 139)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 174)
❙ Headlights (P 162, 496)
❙ Front Turn Signal Lights (P 161, 496)
❙ How to Refuel (P 455)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 497)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 152)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 150)
❙ Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P 497)
❙ Brake Lights (P 497)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 497)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P 497)
❙ Taillights (P 497)
❙ Trunk Release Button (P 151)
❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 497)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 452)❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 162, 165, 496)
❙ Front Side Marker Lights (P 162, 496)
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Quick Reference Guide There are three drive modes: ECON, NORMAL, and SPORT
Regardless of the drive mode that is acti vated, when the accelerator pedal is depr essed past a certain point, the engine starts . When this
occurs, electrical power generated by the en gine combines with electrical power from th e battery to provide greater driving force. If you
select ECON mode, the threshold for the engine to provide additional power is higher than it is when the vehicle operates under either of
the two sources. Note that if the accelerator pedal is depressed past the point at which you feel a click, the engine will star t in the ECON
mode.
To maintain fuel efficiency, keep steady pressure on the accelerator pedal and avoid aggressive acceleration and deceleration.
SPORT Mode Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
Mode ButtonsSPORT Mode ECON Mode
The indicator for the mode that you have selected comes on.EV drive
frequency Hi
Max.
Driving forceECON
NORMAL
SPORT EV
EV
EV Engine
Engine
EnginePoint at which you feel
the accelerator pedal click
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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.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
● Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
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Quick Reference Guide Eco Assist ® SystemAmbient Meter ● Changes color to reflect how fuel-efficiently you are
driving.
Green: Slow acceleration or deceleration (good fuel
economy)
White-green: Moderate accele ration or deceleration
(moderate fuel economy)
White: Aggressive acceleration or deceleration (poor fuel
economy)
● The indicator remains red as long as SPORT mode is
activated.
ECON Mode Indicator (P98 )
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
ECON Button (P 390)
Helps maximize fuel
economy.The message is displayed for a few seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ● Appears when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Eco Drive Display (P 130)
The vehicle icon in the disp lay moves forward and back.
● When you accelerate and decelerate, the icon moves forward and back respectively. The greater the acceleration or
deceleration, the greater the icon moves.
● You can maintain better fuel efficiency by keeping the icon in the center. Drive Cycle Score
Lifetime Points
Aggressive Deceleration Fuel-Effici ent Driving Aggressive AccelerationModerate
Deceleration Moderate
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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
Vehicle Stability
Assist ® (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
Refueling (P 454)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 7.0 US gal (26.5 L)
a Press the fuel fill door release button.
u Please Wait appears for a few seconds on the
driver information interface.
b When the message changes to Ready , the fuel
fill door automatically opens.
c Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
d Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
e After refueling, screw the cap back on until it
clicks at least once. Fuel Fill Door Release
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