2019 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC towing

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 manu al (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.
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. 39
For Safe Driving P. 40 Seat Belts P. 44 Airbags P. 52
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 116
2Controls P. 129
Clock P. 130 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 131
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 176
2 Features P. 195
Audio System P. 196 Audio System Basic Operation P. 202
Customized Features P. 296 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 324
2 Driving P. 361
Before Driving P. 362 Towing a Trailer P. 367
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 440 Charging P. 442
2 Maintenance P. 459
Before Performing Maintenance P. 460 Maintenance MinderTM P. 463
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 474
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 489 Cleaning P. 490
2Handling the Unexpected P. 499
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 500 Handling of the Jack P. 512
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 520 Fuses P. 526
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector P. 535
2Information P. 537
Specifications P. 538 Identification Numbers P. 540
Warranty Coverages P. 543 Authorized Manuals P. 545
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Contents
Child Safety P. 67Safety Labels P. 80
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 144 Security System P. 147 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 150
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 167 Adjusting the Seats P. 169
Climate Control System P. 186
Audio Error Messages P. 274 General Information on the Audio System P. 278
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 327
When Driving P. 368 Braking P. 422Parking Your Vehicle P. 438
Energy Economy P. 458
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 467 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 472
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 477 12-Volt Battery P. 486 Remote Transmitter Care P. 488
Accessories and Modifications P. 496
Power System Won’t Start P. 513 Jump Starting P. 516 Overheating P. 519
Emergency Towing P. 533 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 534
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 536
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 541 Reporting Safety Defects P. 542
Customer Service Information P. 546
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 39
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 129
FeaturesP. 195
DrivingP. 361
MaintenanceP. 459
Handling the UnexpectedP. 499
InformationP. 537
IndexP. 548
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Quick Reference Guide
35
Handling the Unexpected (P 499)
Flat Tire (P 500)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 520)
●Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 513)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 526)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 519)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 533)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
48
Safe Driving
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. Th is spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.1 Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly
stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing
door.
When stowing the seat belt, make sure the latch
plate is resting on the stopper.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.
Latch
Plate
Stopper
Lap belt
as low as
possible
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361
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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365
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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367
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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