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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
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Instrument Panel
Displays the power flow of the motor an d engine, indicating the vehicle's power
source and whether the battery is being charged.
■Power Flow Monitor1 Power Flow Monitor
While the vehicle is stat ionary with the engine
running, the following ma y appear on the driver
Information Interface.
Engine ON
Engine OFF
Power Flow
Engine
Power is supplied by
the motor and the
engine.
Hybrid (HV)
Power is supplied by
the motor.
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Power is being supplied
to charge the HV
battery and supply
power to the wheels.
Engine (Direct Drive)
The motor is charging
the High Voltage
battery.
RegenerationPower is being
supplied by only
the engine. The engine is running
and the motor is
charging the High
Voltage battery.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
You can operate the climate control system from outside the vehicle.
■To turn on the system
1. Press the lock button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
2. Within about five seconds, press and hold
the climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
u After a few seconds, some exterior lights
flash six times and the climate control
system is turned on.
■To turn off the system
Press and hold th e climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash and the climate
control system is turned off.
■Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the
Remote1Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote
The climate control system does not operate when
any of the following conditions are met.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The brake pedal is being depressed.
•The High Voltage battery level is low.
When you use the climate control system while the
vehicle is charging, it is recommended that you set
the charging level to 240 volt charge.
3WARNING
Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle
when you use the remote climate control
system. After a certain period of time has
elapsed, the system sh uts off temporarily.
During this time, the in terior of the vehicle
may heat up or cool down depending on
ambient temperatures. If a child is left
inside the vehicle, extreme temperature
exposure can result in death or serious
injury of the child.
Climate
Button Lock
Button
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
1Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote
The climate control system automatically turned off
when any of the following conditions are met.
•The system has been operated for more than 30
minutes.
•The High Voltage battery level becomes low.
•A door or the hood is opened.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The brake pedal is being depressed.
If the charging connector is unplugged, the High
Voltage battery is used to power the climate control
system.
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uuAudio System uUSB 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.1USB 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 charge
USB Port (1.5A)
USB Port (1.0A)
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
Shows the engine and High Voltage battery power flow, indicating what is
supplying power to the vehicle and/or charging the battery.
u The indicator for the power transmission appears in blue, and for the battery
charging operation, in green.
DisplayColor of
indicatorsVehicle’s Condition
Blue
While Driving:
Power is being supplied by the
engine.
Blue
While Driving:
Power is being supplied by the
High Voltage battery.
Blue
While Driving:
Power is being supplied by the
High Voltage battery and
engine.
1 Energy flow screen
While the engine provides propulsion directly to the
wheels, the icon appears in the power flow
monitor on the screen.
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Features
Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the erro r message, contact an authorized Honda
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB ErrorAppears when there is a problem with the audio system. Check if the device is compatible with the
audio system.
A charging error has
occurred with the connected
USB device. When safe
please check the
compatibility of the device
and USB cable and try again.
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reco nnect the device that caused the error.
Unsupported VersionAppears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is connected,
update the iPod software to the newer version.
Connect RetryAppears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Unplayable FileAppears when the files in the USB flash drive are co pyright protected or an unsupported format. This
error message appears for about three seconds, then plays the next song.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Continued
Features
E. Information Collection and Storage
1. Information Collection, Use, Transmission a nd Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services.
HONDA may share such information with third parties, including, without limitation, PR OVIDERS, third party software and service s
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you.
HONDA, third party software and systems supplie rs, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose this information to others,
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2. Information Storage.
Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search history, location history in certain applications, previous and sa ved
destinations, map locations within certain applications, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
Your VEHICLE may remotely transmit information re garding the status and health of your VEHICLE
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HO NDA without notification to you. VEHICLE INFO RMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows,
battery life data, battery charging data, VE HICLE speed, coolant temperature, air comp ressor revolution, output power, warning codes,
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rota tions per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HON DA
for research and development, to deliver HONDA SERVICES and informat ion to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically sent from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthori zed access to or use of any personal or other information. All information
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia system is your sole responsibility.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 370
Towing a Trailer ................................ 375
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 376
Precautions While Driving................. 380
Transmission .................................... 381
Shifting ............................................ 382
ECON Mode .................................... 388
SPORT Mode.................................... 389
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 390
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 393
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 394
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 396
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 400
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 415
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 422
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 424Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 425Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 427
LaneWatch
TM................................... 429
Braking .............................................. 431
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped................................. 447 Multi-View Rear Camera
.................. 449
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 451
How to Refuel ................................. 452
Charging
Before Charging .............................. 454
Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger ....................... 455
Control Box ..................................... 461
High Voltage Battery........................ 466
Using a Timer .................................. 467
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 469
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