2017 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 65Safety Labels P. 78
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 141 Security System P. 144 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 164 Adjusting the Seats P. 166
Climate Control System P. 183
Audio Error Messages P. 270 General Information on the Audio System P. 274
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 309
When Driving P. 350 Braking P. 404Parking Your Vehicle P. 419
Energy Economy P. 439
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 449 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 454
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 459 12-Volt Battery P. 468 Remote Transmitter Care P. 470
Accessories and Modifications P. 478
Power System Won’t Start P. 495 Jump Starting P. 498 Overheating P. 501
Emergency Towing P. 515 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 516
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 518
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 523 Reporting Safety Defects P. 524
Customer Service Information P. 528
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 191
DrivingP. 343
MaintenanceP. 441
Handling the UnexpectedP. 481
InformationP. 519
IndexP. 530
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 191)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 195)
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(+ / ( - Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / Button
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®USB iPod ®
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora® Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
ENTER Button
/ / / Button34(+ / (- Bar
Button
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● ENTER Button
•When listening to the radio and
SiriusXM ®
aPress ENTER to switch the display to a
preset list you stored in the preset
buttons.
bPress or to select a preset, then
press ENTER .
•When listening to a USB flash drive
aPress ENTER to display the folder list.
bPress or to select a folder.
cPress ENTER to display a list of tracks in
that folder.
dPress or to select a track, then
press ENTER .
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•When listening to an iPod ®
aPress ENTER to display the iPod ® music
list.
bPress or to select a category.
cPress ENTER to display a list of items in
the category.
dPress or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
uPress ENTER and press or
repeatedly until a desired item you
want to listen is displayed.
• When listening to Internet Radio
aPress ENTER to display the station list.
bPress or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
•When listening to Bluetooth® Audio
aPress ENTER to display the track list.
bPress or to select a track, then
press ENTER .
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Quick Reference Guide
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Button: Press to change contents. 2Driver Information
Interface (P118)
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
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Controls
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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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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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 192
USB Ports ......................................... 193
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 194
Audio Remote Controls .................... 195
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 198
Audio/Information Screen ................ 199
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 222
Display Setup ................................... 223
Voice Control Operation .................. 225
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 229
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 233 Playing an iPod ................................ 241
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ...................... 244
Playing Pandora ®............................. 248
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 250
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 253
HondaLink ®..................................... 255
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 260
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 262
Apple CarPlay .................................. 263
Android Auto................................... 266
Audio Error Messages ...................... 270
General Information on the Audio
System
............................................. 274
Customized Features............................280
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......306
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 309
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
USB flash drives, and iPod ®, iPhone® and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 274
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod ®, iPhone ® and iTunes ® are trademarks of Apple
Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
®
USB
Flash
Drive
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
Features
USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatib le phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on the USB flash drive and
connecting a cellular phone and
charging device.1USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A or 1.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A or 1.5A unless
requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
USB Port (1.5A)
USB Port (1.0A)
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