2018 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN trailer

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 54
2Instrument Panel P. 85
Indicators P. 86 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 121
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 183
2 Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210
Customized Features P. 306 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 332
2 Driving P. 369
Before Driving P. 370 Towing a Trailer P. 375
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 449 Refueling P. 451
2 Maintenance P. 471
Before Performing Maintenance P. 472 Maintenance MinderTM P. 475
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 496
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 511 Cleaning P. 513
2Handling the Unexpected P. 521
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 522 Handling of the Jack P. 534
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 545
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 562
2 Information P. 565
Specifications P. 566 Identification Numbers P. 568
Emissions Testing P. 572 Warranty Coverages P. 573
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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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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
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Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 566
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 566
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 561
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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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
1Tire 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.
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Index
Tires........................................................... 499
Air Pressure ..................................... 500, 567
Chains ..................................................... 507
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 499
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 522
Inspection ................................................ 499
Labeling................................................... 500
Regulations.............................................. 502
Rotation .................................................. 506
Summer................................................... 507
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 523
Wear Indicators ....................................... 504
Winter ..................................................... 507
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 375
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 375
Emergency............................................... 561
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 425
Transmission ................................ 31, 381, 382
Creeping ................................................. 381
Fluid ........................................................ 492
Gear Position Indicator....................... 91, 384
Indicator .................................................... 92
Number ................................................... 568
Operating the Shift Button................. 31, 384
Shifting.................................................... 382
Warning Message .................................... 552
Trip Meter ................................................. 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 521
Blown Fuse ...................................... 553, 556
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37 Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 463
Emergency Towing .................................. 561
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 522
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 542
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 535
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 37, 148
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 563
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.......... 562
Warning Indicators .................................... 86
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid........................................................... 150
Light Bulbs .............................................. 566
Unable to Open....................................... 564
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 376
Does Not Activate ................................... 535
Jump Starting .......................................... 539
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 146
USB Flash Drives ............................... 264, 290
USB Ports ................................................... 205 Using the Smart Entr
y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 568
Vehicle Monitoring System ......................... 3
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 422
Off Button .............................................. 423
Off Indicator ..................................... 95, 423
System Indicator ............................... 95, 422
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 482
Voice Control Operation ......................... 239
Audio Commands ................................... 241
Climate Control Commands.................... 242
General Commands ................................ 242
Music Search Commands ........................ 242
On Screen Commands ............................ 242
Phone Commands .................................. 241
Useful Commands .................................. 241
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 240
Voice Recognition ................................... 239
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 422
W
Wallpaper................................................. 223
Warning and Information Messages ...... 103
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 545
Warning Labels .......................................... 83
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