2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Controls
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■ Adjusting the fro nt power seats * 1 Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.3
WARNING Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.Move back.Allow sufficient
space.
■ Adjusting the Seat Positions Horizontal
Position
Adjustment
Height
Adjustment
(Driver side only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
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uu Adjusting the Seats u Front Seats
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Controls ■ Adjusting the front manual seats *
1 Adjusting the front manual seats *
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Height Adjustment (Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar. Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
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177 uu Adjusting the Seats u Front Seats
Controls
Adjust the driver’s seat -back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the gr eater the risk of injury.■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs 1 Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Do ing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.3
WARNING Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 177 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

178 uu Adjusting the Seats u Head Restraints
Controls Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.■ Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions 1 Head Restraints
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.3
WARNING Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.Position head in the center
of the head restraint.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 178 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

179uu Adjusting the Seats u Head Restraints
Controls
A passenger sitting in th e center back seating
position should adjust the height of their head
restraint to an appropriate position before the
vehicle begins moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.■ Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions
■ Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints Front and rear center head restraints
1 Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
3
WARNING Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the he ad restraints before
driving.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 179 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

180 uu Adjusting the Seats u Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
Controls Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on th e floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the power
system is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag. 1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3
WARNING Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 180 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

181 uu Adjusting the Seats u Rear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats 1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.■ 60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats 1 60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 82
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger se at, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 67
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.Center
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Release
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182 uu Adjusting the Seats u Armrest
Controls Armrest The console lid can be used as an armrest.
Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.■ Using the Front Seat Armrest
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