2018 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC airbag

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered 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 manual (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.
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. 39
For Safe Driving P. 40 Seat Belts P. 44 Airbags P. 52
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 116
2Controls P. 129
Clock P. 130 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 131
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 176
2 Features P. 195
Audio System P. 196 Audio System Basic Operation P. 202
Customized Features P. 296 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 322
2 Driving P. 359
Before Driving P. 360 Towing a Trailer P. 365
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 438 Charging P. 440
2 Maintenance P. 457
Before Performing Maintenance P. 458 Maintenance MinderTM P. 461
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 472
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 487 Cleaning P. 488
2Handling the Unexpected P. 497
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 498 Handling of the Jack P. 510
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 518 Fuses P. 524
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector P. 533
2Information P. 535
Specifications P. 536 Identification Numbers P. 538
Warranty Coverages P. 541 Authorized Manuals P. 543
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P 150)
❙Trunk Opener (P 144)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 59)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 168)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 142)❙Memory Buttons (P 165)
❙SET Button (P 165)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 526)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 424)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P 55)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 55)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 167)
❙SPORT Button (P 378)
❙Glove Box (P 178)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 420)
❙Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 371)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 182)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 466)
❙ECON Button (P377 )
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags (P 61)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 63)
❙Seat Belts (P 44)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 74)
❙Rear Seat
❙Coat Hook (P 183)
❙Map Lights (P 177)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 76)
❙Map Lights (P 177)
❙Grab Handle
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P 185)
❙Accessory Power
Socket
(P 182)
❙Front Seat (P 169)
❙USB Ports (P 197)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 72)
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Quick Reference Guide
How the Electric Vehicle Works
Instead of using gasoline to power an internal combustion engine, your vehicle uses stored electricity to power an electric pro pulsion motor.
As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the efficiency of an electri c vehicle (and the vehicle’s range) is most impacted by the driver’s driving
style. Climate control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle’s range.
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage lithium ion ba ttery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt
battery.
Charging the High Voltage Battery
You can recharge the High Voltage battery using a standar d household outlet or at a public charging station.
(P 440)
While the vehicle is charging or is parked after running, the co mpressor may operate to melt any frost that has formed on the climate
control system.
Water from the melted frost drains out through the fr ont section of the vehicle, near the undercover.
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 39)
Airbags (P 52)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 67)
● 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 43)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 44)
● 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.
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions ............. 40
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 42
Safety Checklist ................................. 43
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 44
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 47
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 51
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 52
Types of Airbags ................................ 55
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 55 Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 59
Side Airbags ...................................... 61
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 63
Airbag System Indicators.................... 64
Airbag Care ....................................... 66
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 67
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children .. 69
Safety of Larger Children ................... 78
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 80
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precauti ons below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passe ngers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children shoul d be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states and territorie s prohibit the use of cell
phones other than hands-free devices by the driver
while driving.
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