2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID steering wheel

119uu Indicators u Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Message Condition Explanation●
Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly. ●
Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
lane.
- The steering wheel vibr ates rapidly when the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.
- The steering wheel vibr ates rapidly when the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane. The system
also steers the vehicle to help you remain within
your driving lane. ●
Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 396
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 415 ●
You can change the setting for the road departure
mitigation system. Narrow , Normal , Wide , and
Warning Only can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 306●
Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously. ●
Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.●
Appears when the vehicle is likely to drive out of a
detected lane.
- The system steers the vehi cle to help you remain
within your driving lane. —Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
When you selected Warning Only
When you selected Narrow , Normal or Wide
Road Departure Mitigation System
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135Controls This chapter explains how to operate th e various controls necessary for driving.
Clock .................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 137 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .. 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 150
Security System ................................ 153
Immobilizer System .......................... 153 Security System Alarm...................... 153
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 156
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 158
Turn Signals ..................................... 161
Light Switches.................................. 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Wipers and Washers ........................ 166
Brightness Control ........................... 168
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 169
Driving Position Memory System *
.... 170 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 172
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 173
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 173
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 174
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 175
Front Seats ...................................... 175
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 183
Interior Lights .................................. 183
Interior Convenience Items .............. 185
Climate Control System ................... 193
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 193
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 201
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158
Controls Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelPOWER Button ■ Changing the Power Mode 1 POWER 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 POWER button is on (in red), if the power system
is on.
If the battery of the smar t 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. 537
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out. Operating Range
VEHICLE 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.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 158 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in ( P
and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle au tomatically goes into the mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■ Automatic Power Off
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160
Controls Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the
buzzer continues even after the remote is put
back inside, place it to be within its
operational range.
■ When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and
outside the vehicle. A warning message on
the driver information interface notifies the
driver inside that the remote outside of the
vehicle.
■ When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a
warning buzzer sounds from outside the
vehicle.■ Smart Entry Remote Reminder 1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the power system has been turned on, you can
turn the power system off, but you can no longer use
ACCESSORY mode or restart the vehicle. Always
make sure if the remote is in your vehicle when you
operate the POWER button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to go off. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is
within the system’s operational range.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 160 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

161uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Turn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
■ One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.Right Turn
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162 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches
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 Operation 1 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. 97
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 Plug-In Hybrid 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
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163uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Light Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO , the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting. 2 Customized Features P. 306
The headlights comes on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.■ Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) 1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do
not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise,
the automatic lighting system may not work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
Setting The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
MinLight Sensor
Bright
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