2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Power Source and Charging Electric Source When the High Voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicl e is propelled solely by the electric motor. When the remainin g power of
the High Voltage battery drops to a certain level, the vehicle switches to HV.
u To maintain charge levels, you can, at any time, use the HV button to switch the vehicle to HV.
2 Switching to HV (P16)
u If the High Voltage battery charge drops below levels that are necessary for the vehicle to run in Electric, you can enable cha rging of
the battery by pressing and holding the HV button.
2 Switching to HV CHARGE (P17)
Hybrid Source In hybrid, the electric motor receives powe r either from the High Voltage battery or from the generator which is driven by the engine, or
from both the High Volt age battery and generator.
Engine Source When the vehicle is driving under light load within a certain speed range, the engine provides direct power to the wheels.
Charging the High Voltage Battery (P458)
There are a number of ways to charge the High Voltage battery. You can:
● Use the Level 2 240V charger, or the portable charging cable located in the trunk.
● Use a public charging station.
● Enable HV Charge and let the battery charge while the vehicle is being driven.
When charging from an external source, you ca n schedule the start and end time for charging.
(P470)
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking When the vehicle is decelerating or descending a hill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers
a portion of the energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle.
The regenerative force that the electric motor applie s to the wheels when it is in regenerative mode
helps to slow the vehicle down in a manner similar to engine braking which is used on conventional
vehicles. If you want to slow the vehicle down at a faster rate without using the brakes, you can use the
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Quick Reference Guide HV Button You can enable HV or HV Charge by pressing the HV button.
The HV indicator comes on regardless of which source you have
enabled. If you press the HV button again, or set the power mode
to VEHICLE OFF or ACCESSORY, the source you have selected will be
cancelled.
● HV
To enable HV, press the HV button. In HV, the engine may run at
times to drive the generator so that battery charge levels can be
maintained.
PressHV Charge Indicator
HV Indicator HV Charge
HV
TimeHigh Voltage battery charge levels maintained
HVRemaining power of the
High Voltage battery Press the HV button. Press the HV button.
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Quick Reference Guide
HV Charge To enable HV Charge , press the HV button until the HV Charge indicator turns on.
While the vehicle is in HV Charge, the High Voltage battery will continue to charge until the battery charge level display reac hes 12
segments. Once the battery reaches this leve l, the vehicle switches to HV. You can canc el HV Charge before the battery reaches 12 segments
by pressing the HV button.
When the vehicle is in HV Charge, priority is given to the charging of the High Voltage battery. While the battery is being charged, the
engine may run at a higher RPM than usual. The time it takes for the battery to be charged to 12 segments varies depending on d riving
conditions.
The high voltage battery can be charged to 12 segments in after about 1 hour of high-speed driving. HV Charge is not recommende d for
city driving or other driving situations when you need to stop frequently or driv e slowly. In these situations, press the HV button again to
disable HV Charge. If you are in HV and approaching a destination where the vehicle can be charged, you can turn off HV and use the
remaining battery power to drive.
TimeHigh Voltage battery when charged to 12 segments
HV
ChargeRemaining power of the
High Voltage battery Press and hold
the HV button. Press the HV button.
EV EVHVu Any time the HV button is pressed
while in HV or HV Charge, the
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Quick Reference Guide Energy Efficiency As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the fuel efficiency and the range of this vehicle is most impacted by the driver’s driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e. Climate
control system usage also has a str ong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle’s range.
Battery Type There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers th e airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Hybrid Vehicles High voltage parts and high voltag e wires in this vehicle are sheathed in electro magnetic shielding material; therefore, the am ount of
electromagnetic waves emitted is no more gr eater than those emitted by household appliances or the electrical parts in conventi onal
vehicles.
Sounds Unique to the Honda Plug-In System When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particula rly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventi onal automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
● Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 18 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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Quick Reference Guide
Safety Precautions Do not touch the High Voltage system Attempting to take a system component apart or disconnect one of its wires can cause
severe electrical shock. If the High Voltage system is in need of maintenance or repair, make
sure that the maintenance or repair is carried out by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer.
If a crash occurs ● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
u If a severe crash damages your vehicle’s Hi gh Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical shock due to exposed High Vo ltage
components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
u The High Voltage battery contains a flammabl e electrolyte that can leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye co ntact
with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally come into contact with the electrolyte, rins e the exposed skin or flush your
eyes with copious amounts of water for at least fi ve minutes, then seek medi cal attention immediately.● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
u Attempting to extinguish an el ectrical fire with a small quantity of water can be dangerous.● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repa ired by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemIf the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown sy stem will activate depending on the severity of the impact. Whe n the system
activates, the High Voltage system automatica lly shuts down, and the vehicle can no long er move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its ve hicles. Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dea ler for more
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Quick Reference Guide Eco Assist ® SystemAmbient Meter ● Changes color to reflect how fuel-efficiently you are
driving.
Green: Slow acceleration or deceleration (good fuel
economy)
White-green: Moderate accele ration or deceleration
(moderate fuel economy)
White: Aggressive acceleration or deceleration (poor fuel
economy)
● The indicator remains red as long as SPORT mode is
activated.
ECON Mode Indicator (P98 )
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
ECON Button (P 390)
Helps maximize fuel
economy.The message is displayed for a few seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ● Appears when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Eco Drive Display (P 130)
The vehicle icon in the disp lay moves forward and back.
● When you accelerate and decelerate, the icon moves forward and back respectively. The greater the acceleration or
deceleration, the greater the icon moves.
● You can maintain better fuel efficiency by keeping the icon in the center. Drive Cycle Score
Lifetime Points
Aggressive Deceleration Fuel-Effici ent Driving Aggressive AccelerationModerate
Deceleration Moderate
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Quick Reference Guide Safe Driving (P 41)
Airbags (P 54)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 69)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Before Driving Checklist (P 46)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 47)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 82)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined
spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 22 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分