wheel 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

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Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 172)❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® )
System OFF) Button (P 426)
❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button (P 400)
❙ System Indicators (P 86)
❙ Gauges (P 121)
❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System TM

(CMBS TM
) OFF Button (P 445)
❙ Driver Information Interface (P 124)
❙ Navigation System *
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙ Audio System (P 204)
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Climate Control System (P 193)
❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 169)
❙ POWER Button (P 158)
❙ Seat Heater Buttons (P 191)
❙ Heated Door Mirror Button (P 169)
❙ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
OFF Button *
(P 395)
❙ Charge Lid Release Button (P 459, 462)19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 6 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Quick Reference Guide Power Source Electric Hybrid Engine
EV indicator
POWER / CHARGE
Gauge The readings on the blue bar The readings on the white bar
Driving state Light to mid acceleration or cruise ●
Only the electric motor provides
propulsion to the wheels. Mild to heavy acceleration ●
The electric motor provides
propulsion to the wheels. ●
The engine drives the generator,
supplying electricity to the electric
motor for added power or to the
High Voltage battery for charging. The vehicle is cruising at a higher
speed. ●
Propulsion is provided by the
engine, coupled through the gears
to the transmission. This is
indicated by the gear icon in
the display.
Energy flow Comes
on Goes
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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 (P458)
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.
(P470)
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. 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 15 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９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.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 22 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers (P 166)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps
: Higher speed, more sweeps MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 172)
● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside (P 147)
● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.Trunk (P 150)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
• Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
smart entry remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid. Trunk Opener19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 25 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Quick Reference Guide Deceleration Paddle Selector (P 392)
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
Pull the ( +
selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
● When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change
temporarily, and the stage will ap pear in the instrument panel.
● When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and
the stage along with M will appear in the instrument panel.
When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears. When SPORT mode is
ON, The deceleration
stage and M appear.
( -
Paddle
Selector ( +
Paddle
Selector Deceleration stage VSA ® On and Off (P 426)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and hold the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBS TM
On and Off (P 445)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS TM
can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
● The CMBS TM
is turned on every time you
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS TM
on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) (P 428)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 32 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 473)
Under the Hood (P 482)
● 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 496)
● Inspect all lights regularly.Wiper Blades (P 498)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 501)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 35 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Safe Driving
The front, driver’s knee, front side, and side
curtain airbags are de ployed according to
the direction and severity of impact. Both
side curtain airbags are deployed in a
rollover. The airbag system includes:a
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG .b
Driver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is
stored under the steer ing column. It is
marked SRS AIRBAG .c
Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .d
Two side curtain ai rbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, abov e the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG . e
An electronic control unit that, when the
power mode is in ON, continually
monitors information about the various
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat
belt tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the
unit can record such information. f
Automatic front seat belt tensioners. In
addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened. g
A driver’s seat position sensor. This
sensor determines the optimal force at
which the airbag will deploy in a crash. h
Weight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the
weight of an infant or small child). i
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact. j
An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off. k
An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners. l
A rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to ro ll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbags.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 55 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Safe Driving Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing
their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as
far back from the steering wheel as possi ble while allowing full control of the
vehicle. A front passenger should move thei r seat as far back from the dashboard as
possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that
can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are pr operly worn and the airbags
deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in in juries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front and driver’s knee airbag covers.
Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the
airbags inflate.■ Important Facts About Your Airbags 1 Important Facts About Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together,
airbags and seat belts pr ovide the best protection.
When driving, keep hand s and arms out of the
deployment path of the fro nt airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
the airbag cover.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 56 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分