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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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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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■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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice: u The remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 280
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 470
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 280
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button
Push up the release button on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 518
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button
•If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will
sound and the trunk will not close.
•A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can unlock the tr unk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.
•If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk,
move the smart entry remote away from the trunk
and close again.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the trunk.
Trunk Release
Button
1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If the driver’s door is locked, the trunk will
automatically lock when yo u close it. Otherwise, you
will have to lock it manually.
Trunk
Release
Button
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Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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