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Controls
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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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically  sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter 
or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm  indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the 
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when  the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system 
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window  is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the 
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off 
once the 12-volt battery is  recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or 
smart entry system.
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver’s side must  be switched off (indicator off) to open 
and close the windows from anywhere  other than the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pressed, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it will  stop closing and reverse 
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
Driver’s 
Window 
Switch
Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch
Rear Passenger’s 
Window Switches
Power 
Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
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Controls
To open: Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.
If the windows stop midway, repeat the 
procedure.
To open:  Unlock the driver’s  door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn  the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close:  Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the 
central position, turn  the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows at the 
desired position. If you want further 
adjustment, repeat the same operation.
■Opening the Windows with the Remote
Unlock 
Button
■Opening/Closing the Windows with the Key
Close
Open
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
■Changing the Power Mode1POWER Button
POWER Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the smart entry 
remote is close to the door  or window, even if it is 
outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The button is on (in red), if the power system is on.
If the battery of the smart entry remote is getting 
low, the power system may not start when you press 
the  POWER  button. If the power system does not 
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 496
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned 
off.
Press the button.
Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories 
in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode  in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the 
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the  lights on indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 92
Do not leave the lights on  when the power system is 
off because it will caus e the 12-volt battery to 
discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehi cle inspected by an 
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, 
side marker, tail, and rear 
license plate lights
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Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in  AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the po wer mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver's door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF  (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but 
do not open the door, the lights turn off a fter 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch 
is in the  AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight  integration with wipers 
function on and off. 2 Customized Features  P. 280
1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
 You can change the headli ght auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 280
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Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s  door with a remote transmitter, or smart 
entry system, the seat adjusts automatica lly to one of the two preset positions.
• DRIVER 1  transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2  transmitter is linked to memory button 2.1Driving Position Memory System
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat adjustment function. 2 Customized Features  P. 280
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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