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Features
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL ■ HFL Buttons 1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth -compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
• Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status
setting must be On . If there is an active connection to
Apple CarPlay, H FL is unavailable.
2 How to customize P. 306
Voice control tips
• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
• Press the button when you want to call a
number using a stored voic e tag. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
• If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
Up to five speed dial en tries can be displayed among
a total of 20 that can be entered.
2 Speed Dial P. 349 (Talk) ButtonVolume up Microphone
(Hang-up/Back) Button
(Pick-up) ButtonENTER Button
Button Buttons3 4
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371 uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.2 Maximum Load Limit P. 373
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk. 2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.2 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 178
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position. 2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 172■ Interior Checks 1 Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at an authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer
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380 uu When Driving u Precautions While Driving
Driving Precautions While Driving Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or caus e electrical component failure.
■ In Rain 1 Precautions While Driving NOTICE
Do not select a shift button while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission. NOTICE
The following can damage the rear frames and rear
suspensions. Be careful when driving.
• Backing up the vehicle into a space with a parking
block or road shoulder
• Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
• Driving on a road with potholes NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 380 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

390 uu When Driving u Deceleration Paddle Selector
Driving Deceleration Paddle Selector When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereb y allowing you to keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ah ead as well as utilize engine braking.
The default deceleration stage is . Each
paddle selector oper ation makes a single
stage deceleration change.
u The deceleration stage may not change if
you pull the paddle selector
continuously.
To select the different stages of deceleration:
• Pull back the ( +
selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.
• Pull back the ( -
selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.
Pull the ( +
selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector. 1 Deceleration Paddle Selector
If you are descending a hill when you select stage ,
the vehicle may enter stage .
If you pull back right and le ft paddle sele ctor at the
same time, the deceleration stage may not change.
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CAUTION Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle
can cause the tires to skid, resulting in a
crash that could injure or kill someone.
Always maintain a re asonable rate of
deceleration.Decrease
IncreaseDeceleration
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396 uu When Driving u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected la ne markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
The front camera behind the rearview mirror
monitors left and right lane markings (in white
or yellow). If your vehicl e is getting too close to
detected lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system, in addition to a visual
alert, applies steering torque and alerts you
with rapid vibrations on the steering wheel, to
help you remain within the detected lane. 2 Customized Features P. 306
As a visual alert, the Lane Departure
message appears on the driver information
interface.
If the system determines that its steering input
is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the
roadway, it may apply braking.
u Braking is applied only when the lane
markings are solid continuous lines.
The system cancels assisting operations when you turn th e steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings.
If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.■ How the System Works 1 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has
limitations.
Over-reliance on the RDM system may result in a
collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the
vehicle within your driving lane.
The RDM system only alerts you when lane drift is
detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM
system may not detect all la ne markings or lane or
roadway departures; accu racy will vary based on
weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is
always your responsibilit y to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 394
The RDM system may not wo rk properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions:
2 RDM Conditions and Limitations P. 398
There are times when you may not notice RDM
functions due to your opera tion of the vehicle, or
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397uu When Driving u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
The system becomes ready to start sear ching for lane mark ings when all the
following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
• The vehicle is not accelera ting or braking, and the steering wheel is not being
turned.
• The system makes a determination that th e driver is not actively accelerating,
braking or steering.■ How the System Activates 1 How the System Activates
If LKAS is off and you have selected Narrow from the
customized options using the driver information
interface, the message below will appear in case the
system determines a possibility of your vehicle
crossing over detect ed lane markings.
2 Customized Features P. 133
The RDM system may automa tically shut off and the
indicator comes and stays on.
2 Indicators P. 86
RDM system function can be impacted when the
vehicle is:
• Not driven within a traffic lane.
• Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of
a lane.
• Driven in a narrow lane.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 397 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

uu When Driving u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
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Driving Press the RDM button to turn the system on
and off.
u The indicator in the button comes on and
the message appears on the driver
information interface when the system is
on.
The system may not properly detect lane ma rkings and the position of your vehicle
under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, su ch as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between la ne lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interi or of the windshield.■ RDM On and Off 1 RDM On and Off
When you have selected Warning Only from the
customized options using the audio/information
screen, the system does not operate the steering
wheel and braking.
RDM ButtonIndicator
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401uu When Driving u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving
■ How to activate the system 1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with
LSF and the Lane Keeping A ssist System (LKAS) are
either turned on or off.
ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain
conditions.
2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
P. 406
When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
Do not use ACC with LSF under the following
conditions:
• On roads with heavy traf fic or while driving in
continuous stop and go traffic.
• On roads with sharp turns.
• On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such
cases, ACC with LSF will not apply the brakes to
maintain the set speed.
• On roads with toll collection facilities or other
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking
areas, or faci lities with driv e through access.How to use
■ Press the MAIN button
on the steering wheel. ACC (green) is on in the
instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to
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