2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID steering wheel

424 uu When Driving u Agile Handling Assist
Driving Agile Handling Assist Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the
steering wheel, and helps support the vehi cle’s stability and performance during
cornering. 1 Agile Handling Assist
The agile handling assist ca nnot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agil e handling assist does not
activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 424 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

425uu When Driving u Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires. 2 Checking Tires P. 499
Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The gear position is in ( P
.
• The power mode is in ON.■ TPMS Calibration 1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
• Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
• Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 499
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
• You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
• You drive on snowy or slippery roads.
• Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
• There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
• Snow chains are used.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 425 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

Continued
433 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when brak ing very hard.2 Brake Assist System P. 438
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 437
■ Foot Brake 1 Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer. If you hear only an occasional
squeak or squeal when y ou initially apply the brake
pedal, this may be nor mal and caused by high
frequency vibration of th e brake pads against the
rotating brake disc.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 433 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

437uu Braking u Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pu mp the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ ABS operation
You may hear an operating noise when the ABS is working. Keep holding the pedal
firmly down. On dry pavement, you will ne ed to press on the brake pedal very hard
before the ABS activates. Ho wever, you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you
are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, such as potholes , cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.■ ABS 1 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS will not operating. Have your
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
• The tires are equipped with snow chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
• Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
power system has been turned on and while
vehicle is accelerates.
• Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sou nds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 437 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

439uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Continued
Driving
Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS TM
is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.
■ How the system works 1 Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS TM
is designed to reduce the severity of an
unavoidable collision. It do es not prevent a collision
nor stop the vehicle automati cally. It is still your
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately acco rding to the driving
conditions.
The CMBS TM
may not activate or may not detect a
vehicle in front of y our vehicle under certain
conditions:
2 CMBS TM
Conditions and Limitations P. 443
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 394
Be careful not to severely impact the radar sensor
cover.
1 How the system works
Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel alert you
when the your vehicle speed is between 19 and 62
mph (30 and 100 km/h) with an oncoming vehicle
detected in front of you.
When the CMBS TM
activates, it may automatically
apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle
stops or a potential coll ision is not determined.The radar sensor is
in the front grille.The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.
The system starts monitoring the roadway ah ead when your vehicle speed is about 3
mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you. When to use
The CMBS TM
activates when: ●
The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected
in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a
collision. ●
Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a
collision with an oncoming detected ve hicle or a pedestrian in front of you.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 439 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
440
Driving ■ When the system activates
At system’s earliest collision alert stage, you can change the distance ( Long /
Normal / Short ) between vehicles at which aler ts will come on through audio/
information screen setting options. 2 Customized Features P. 306
■ Vibration alert on the steering wheel
When a potential collision to an oncoming detected vehicle is determined, the
system alerts you with rapid vibration on th e steering wheel, in addition to visual and
audible alerts.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a co llision (apply the brakes, operate the
steering wheel, etc.). 1 When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS TM
is also designed to detect
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list.
2 CMBS TM
Conditions and Limitations P. 443The system provides visual, audible and tactile alerts of a possible collision, and
stops if the collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.)
Beep Visual Alerts
Audible Alert Tactile Alert
1 Vibration alert on the steering wheel
Vibration alert function is disabled when the electric
power steering (EPS) system indicator comes on.
2 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator P. 9418 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 440 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

441uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Continued
Driving
The system has three alert stages for a possible collis ion. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS TM
may not go through all of
the stages before initiating the last stage.
■ Collision Alert Stages Distance between vehicles CMBS TM
The sensor detects a
vehicle Audible & Visual WARNINGS Steering Wheel Braking
Stage
one There is a risk of a
collision with the
vehicle ahead of you. When in Long , visual and
audible alerts come on at a
longer distance from a vehicle
ahead than in Normal setting,
and in Short , at a shorter
distance than in Normal . In case of an
oncoming vehicle
detected, rapid
vibration is provided. —
Stage
two The risk of a collision
has increased, time to
respond is reduced.
Visual and audible alerts. — Lightly
applied
Stage
three The CMBS TM

determines that a
collision is
unavoidable. Forcefully
appliedYour Vehicle Vehicle
AheadShortLong Normal
Your
Vehicle Vehicle
Ahead
Your
Vehicle Vehicle
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449Continued
Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera About Your Multi-View Rear Camera The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into ( R
.
■ Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area 1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings.
2 Customized Features P. 306
Fixed Guideline
On : Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into ( R
.
Off : Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On : Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off : Guidelines do not move.Top Down View ModeNormal View ModeWide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
CameraApprox. 20 inches (50 cm)Approx. 39 inches (1 m)Approx. 79 inches (2 m)Approx. 118 inches (3 m)Approx. 118 inches
(3 m)
Approx. 79 inches
(2 m)
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 449 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分