2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID Owners Manual

167uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers and Washers
Controls
1 Wipers and Washers
If the wipers st op operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, pa rk the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF , and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.
The washer jets are in the location shown below.
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168 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Brightness Control
Controls Brightness Control When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the ( +
or ( -
button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the ( +
button.
Dim: Press the ( -
button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.
■ Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it. 1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight
integration with the wi per is activated, the
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
To cancel the reduced in strument pane l brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the ( +
button
until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.( +
Button
( -
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169uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outsid e temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off. 1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe th e window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
power system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it di fficult to turn the power
system on.
When the outside temperature is below 41

170 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
Controls 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 do or 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. 1 Driving Position Memory System *
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 306
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
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171uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Driving Position Memory System *
Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat to the desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button ( 1
or ( 2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u Once the seat position has been
memorized, the indicator light on the
button you pressed stays on and you will
hear the double-beep.
1. Put the transmission into ( P
.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button ( ( 1
or ( 2
).
u You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.
The seat will automatically move to the
memorized position. When it has finished
moving, you will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light stays on.■ Storing a Position in Memory 1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
• You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
• You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.
• You set the power mode to any position except
ON.Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2
SET Button
■ Recalling the Stored Position 1 Recalling the Stored Position
The seat will st op moving if you:
• Press the SET button or memory button ( 1
or ( 2
.
• Adjust the seat position.
• Put the transmission into a position other than ( P
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172 uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out. 1 Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3
WARNING Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
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173
Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror wh en you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rear view mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you, based
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature
is always active.
■ Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 175
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in ( R
.
Sensor Up
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174 uu Adjusting the Mirrors u Power Door Mirrors
Controls Power Door Mirrors You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■ Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
The driver’s side door mirror has outer and
inner segments.
The outer segment is slig htly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.Selector
Switch
Adjustment
Switch
■ Expanded View Driver’s Mirror 1 Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver’s
side door mirror a ppear smaller than objects in the
rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than
they appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.
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