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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
When the wiper motor is kept running under heavy
load for extended periods of time, this protection
feature is activated, and the wiper speed may
decrease or motor operat ion may stop temporarily.
This function will be canceled within a few minutes
once the load has been reduced; the wiper operation
returns to normal.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay se tting ( ) and the LO setting
become the same.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
MIST
OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
INT
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and charging.
Before Driving................................... 362
Towing a Trailer ................................ 367
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 368
Precautions While Driving................. 371
Transmission .................................... 372
Shifting ............................................ 373
ECON Mode .................................... 379
SPORT Mode.................................... 380
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 381
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 384
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 385
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 387
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 391
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...... 406Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 413
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 415Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 416Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 418
LaneWatchTM....................................... 420Braking Brake System ................................... 422
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 428 Brake Assist System ......................... 429
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 430
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 438
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 440
Charging ............................................ 442
Before Charging .............................. 442
Charge the High Voltage battery using a
Level 1, 2 or SAE J1772 DC charger ...443
Control Box ..................................... 450
High Voltage Battery........................ 455
Using a Timer .................................. 456
Energy Economy ............................... 458
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached 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 amount 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. 538
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 538
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
366
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.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer. 2 Towing a Trailer P. 367
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. 533
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera
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Driving
1Front Sensor Camera
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
408
Driving
The system can be used when the following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has dete ctable lane markers on both sides, and
your vehicle is in the center of the lane.
• The vehicle speed is between 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
■How to activate the system
1.Press the MAIN button.
u The LKAS (green) is on in the driver
information interface.
The system is ready to use.
2. Press the LKAS button.
u Lane outlines appear on the driver
information interface.
The system is activated.
■When the System can be Used1When the System can be Used
If the vehicle drifts toward ei th e r l ef t o r r ight lane line
due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS
and have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
MAIN Button
LKAS Button
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uuCharging uCharge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1, 2 or SAE J1772 DC charger
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Driving
■When charging is completed
Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.
The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.
1. Stop your vehicle at a station specific for
electric vehicles. Park with the charge lid
closest to the charge plug, just in front of
the driver’s door.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn off the power system.
4. Press and hold the charge lid release
button.
u The lid opens.
u The illumination lamp inside the charge
lid comes on for a few minutes.
1Charging
If a blackout or other elec trical interruption occurs
during vehicle charging, the vehicle will automatically
resume charging once power is restored.
To avoid damage to th e charger, take these
precautions:
•Do not hit the charging connector components
with a hard object or drop them on the ground.
•Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the
charging cable.
•Do not use or store near any sources of heat.
•Do not expose to liquids or use harsh chemicals to
clean.
Release Button
■How to Charge (Level 2)
1How to Charge (Level 1)
The charge speed slows down towards the
completion of the battery charging.
The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charging connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.
If you unplug the charging connector from the inlet,
charging cancels automatically.
Lid Open
Button
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