2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Information
■ Brake Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF DW-1
Capacity Change 2.23 US qt (2.11 L)
Recommended ·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1L)
Change including filter 3.5 US qt (3.3L)
Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity 1.31 US gal (4.97 L)
(change including the remaining
0.14 US gal (0.52 L) in the reserve tank) ■ High Voltage Battery System Coolant
■ Inverter Coolant Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
■ Tire Regular Size 235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm 2
]) 36 (250 [2.5])
Wheel Size Regular 18 x 8J18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 567 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Information Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Numb er (VIN), Engine Number,
Motor Number, and Transmission Number Your vehicle has a 17-digit ve hicle identification number (V IN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, for licensing, and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, motor number, and
transmission number are shown as follows: 1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, Motor
Number, and Transmission Number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located
under the cover.
CoverVehicle Identification Number
Transmission
Number
Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification NumberMotor NumberEngine Number18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 568 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the ap propriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Audio System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Charging Cable
Collision Mitigati on Braking System TM
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
Immobilizer System
Smart Entry System
Wi-Fi
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Information This device complies with Industry Ca nada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must acce pt any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device. 18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 570 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

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Information
Reporting Safety Defects In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and reme dy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA , 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain othe r information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also info rm Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign . However, Transport Canada
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For
more information on reporting safety defe cts or about motor ve hicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
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Information Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if te sting is performed just after the 12-volt
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON, without turning the power
system on. The malfunction indicator lamp w ill come on for several seconds. If it
then goes off, the readiness co des are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes
are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Turn the power system on.
5. Use the HV button to select HV or HV Charge.2 HV Button P. 16
6. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) over for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in ( D

with SPORT mode. Do not use cruise control.
7. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at le ast 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
8. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 40 minutes. 1 Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the 12-volt
battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving unde r a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see an au thorized Honda Clarity Plug-
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Warranty Coverages ■ U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is cove red by these warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the
emissions control systems and accessorie s, against defects in materials and
workmanship.
Powertrain Limited Warranty – the powertrain in your new Honda is covered by
a limited warranty. The duration of warrant y coverage may vary. Please read your
warranty booklet for details.
High Voltage Battery Capacity Warranty – gradual capacity loss of the high
voltage battery is expected and not cove red under warranty. Greater than normal
degradation is covered and can be determined by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer. Please read yo ur warranty booklet for details.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emis sions Performance
Warranty – these two warranties cover your vehicle’s emissions control systems.
Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for
exact information.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered
by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered against
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Information Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this
warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other
factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Honda replacement parts
against defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement 12-Volt Batte ry Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage
for a replacement battery purchased from an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer.
Replacement Muffler Life time Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as
long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.
Tire Warranty – the original tires are warranted by their manufacturer. Your Honda
automobile dealer will be glad to assist yo u in contacting the tire’s manufacturer, if
needed. Please read your warranty booklet for details.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to a ll these warranties. Please read the Honda
warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on
warranty coverages. Your vehi cle’s original tires are cove red by their manufacturer.
Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. 18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 574 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分