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Safe Driving
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat  belt correctly must be restrained in an 
approved child seat that is properly secu red to the vehicle using either the seat 
belt or the lower anchor s of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the 
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and  a child. During a crash, the belt would 
likely press deep into the child an d cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat  belt. Both children could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in  the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when 
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough  to kill them. They could also activate 
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1 Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle 
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the pa ssenger’s front airbag 
hazards and child safety,  your vehicle has warning 
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the 
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions 
on these labels. 2 Safety Labels  P. 78
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or 
wrap one around their neck can result in 
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat 
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a 
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, 
and locked.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 129
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .. 130Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 137
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 140
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 141
Security System ................................ 144
Immobilizer System .......................... 144 Security System Alarm...................... 144
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 147
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 149
Turn Signals ..................................... 152
Light Switches.................................. 153
Daytime Running Lights ................... 156
Wipers and Washers ........................ 157
Brightness Control ........................... 159
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 160
Driving Position Memory System ...... 161 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 163
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 164
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 164
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 165
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 166
Front Seats ...................................... 166
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 173
Interior Lights .................................. 173
Interior Convenience Items .............. 175
Climate Control System ................... 183
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 183
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 190
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to turn  on and off the power 
system, and to lock and unlock the doors and 
to open the trunk.  You can also use the 
remote transmitter to lock and unlock the 
doors and trunk, and open the charge lid.
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the 
doors when the smart entry remote battery 
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release 
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall 
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the 
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system helps to  protect against vehicle 
theft. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 144
Follow the advice below to  prevent damage to the 
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in  direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power 
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter 
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by an authorized  Honda Clarity Electric 
dealer.■Smart Entry Remote
Built-in Key
Release Knob
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Contains a number that you will need if you 
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk,  or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating 
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications 
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or  covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a 
safe place outside  of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an 
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the 
power system, contact an  authorized Honda Clarity 
Electric dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and 
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s 
battery.
Battery life is  about two years,  but this varies 
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry 
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing 
it near electrical  appliances such as  televisions and 
personal computers.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius 
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door 
handle or trunk release button.
■Locking the doors and trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors lock; and the 
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock 
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30 
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light  goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights  P. 173
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of 
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system, 
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry 
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Door Lock 
Button
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■Locking the doors and trunk (Walk 
away auto lock)
When you walk away from the vehicle while 
carrying the smart entry remote, the doors will 
automatically lock.
The auto lock function  activates when all 
doors are closed, and the smart entry remote 
is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of the 
outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying smart entry remote 
and close door(s).
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock 
function will be activated.
2. Carry the smart entry  remote beyond about 
5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain 
outside this range fo r 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all doors will then lock.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory 
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to 
ON using the audio/information screen. 
If you set the auto lock  function to ON using the 
audio/information screen, only the remote 
transmitter that was used to  unlock the driver’s door 
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock. 2 Customized Features  P. 280
After the auto lock function has been activated, 
when you stay within the locking/unlocking 
operation range, the indicator on the smart entry 
remote will continue to  flash until the doors are 
locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the 
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock 
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock 
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after  the auto lock function 
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will 
be delayed until al l doors are closed.
When all doors have been closed and the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle, or if the smart entry 
remote is not detect ed within about 5 feet (1.5 m) of 
the vehicle, auto lock func tion will not be activated.
The activation range of 
the auto lock function is 
about 5 feet (1.5 m)
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To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate 
the lock as follows:
Lock  Unlock  Lock  Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is 
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 
function.
• With the smart entry remote on you, move 
out of the auto lock function operation 
range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does  not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a 
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle 
when you get out of the vehicle and close the 
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds  in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle 
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a 
door and confirm the auto  lock activation beeper 
sounds once.
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■Unlocking the doors and trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button  P. 142
Trunk Release 
Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the  doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked  if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door  handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you  have up to two seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately  after locking it, wait 
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart 
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside 
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and  door unlock mode settings 
can be customized using the audio/information 
screen.
2 Customized Features  P. 280
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