2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID radio

ContentsChild Safety P. 69 Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 284 General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 335
When Driving P. 376 Braking P. 431 Parking Your Vehicle P. 447
Charging P. 454 Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 469
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 480 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 494
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 499 12-Volt Battery P. 508 Remote Transmitter Care P. 510
Accessories and Modifications P. 519
Power System Won’t Start P. 535 Jump Starting P. 539 Overheating P. 542
Fuses P. 553 Emergency Towing P. 561
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 563 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 564
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 569 Reporting Safety Defects P. 571
Authorized Manuals P. 576 Customer Service Information P. 577 Quick Reference Guide
P. 6 Safe Driving
P. 41 Instrument Panel
P. 85 Controls
P. 135 Features
P. 203 Driving
P. 369 Maintenance
P. 471 Handling the Unexpected
P. 521 Information
P. 565
Index
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Quick Reference Guide Features (P 203)
Audio Remote Controls (P 207)
● ( +
/ ( -
Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / Button
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ® *
USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ® *
Apple
CarPlay/Android AutoENTER Button / / / Button 3 4
( +
/ ( -
Bar
Button
3 4
3 4 ● ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and
SiriusXM ® *
a Press ENTER to switch the display to a
preset list you stored in the preset
buttons.
b Press or to select a preset, then
press ENTER .
• When listening to a USB flash drive
a Press ENTER to display the folder list.
b Press or to select a folder.
c Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in
that folder.
d Press or to select a track, then
press ENTER .3 4
3 4
3 4 • When listening to an iPod
a Press ENTER to display the iPod music
list.
b Press or to select a category.
c Press ENTER to display a list of items in
the category.
d Press or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
u Press ENTER and press or
repeatedly until a desired item you
want to listen is displayed.
• When listening to Pandora ® *
a Press ENTER to display the station list.
b Press or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
• When listening to Bluetooth ® Audio
a Press ENTER to display the track list.
b Press or to select a track, then
press ENTER . 3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
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Quick Reference Guide
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
USB device:
Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Button:
Press to change contents.
2 Driver Information
Interface (P124)
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uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
138
Controls Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal StrengthThe vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.■ Key Number Tag 1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.18 CLARITY PHEV CSS-31TRW6000.book 138 ページ ２０１７年８月３１日　木曜日　午後２時４９分

153Continued
Controls
Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key th at has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■ When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated. 1 Immobilizer System NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the 12-volt battery ha s been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
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203Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 204
USB Ports ......................................... 205
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 206
Audio Remote Controls .................... 207
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 210
Audio/Information Screen ................ 211
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 236
Display Setup ................................... 237
Voice Control Operation .................. 239
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 243
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio *
................. 247 Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Song By Voice TM
(SBV) ...................... 258
Playing Pandora ® *1
........................... 262
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 264
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 267
HondaLink ® ..................................... 269
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 274
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 276
Apple CarPlay .................................. 277
Android Auto................................... 280
Audio Error Messages ...................... 284 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 288Customized Features ............................306
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
......332
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® ............. 335
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
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Features Audio System About Your Audio System The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio service *
. It can also
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface. 1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio *
is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio *
,
contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 288
SiriusXM ® Radio *
is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® *
is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
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205 uu Audio System u USB Ports
Features
USB Ports Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatib le phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on the USB flash drive and
connecting a cellular phone and
charging device. 1 USB Ports
• Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
• We recommend using an ex tension cable with the
USB port.
• Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
• We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod .
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A or 1.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A or 1.5A unless
requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to. USB chargeUSB Port (1.5A)
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