2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG IN HYBRID Owners Manual

439 uu Braking u Brake System
Driving
■ The system automatically cancels when:
• You depress the brake pedal and change to ( P
or ( R
.
• You engage the parking brake.
■ The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:
• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The power system is turned off.
• Brake Hold System Problem appears on the driver information interface.
■ Turning off the automa tic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.
u The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.
If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed. 1 Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
power system or park th e vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.
2 When Stopped P. 450
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the power
system is off.
1 Turning off the automatic brake hold system
Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.
You may hear an operating noi se if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.
Automatic Brake
Hold Button Goes
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440 uu Braking u Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, an d helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distributi on (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ ABS operation
You may hear an operating noise when the ABS is working. Depress the brake pedal
and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press
on the brake pedal very hard before the AB S activates. However, you may feel the
ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.■ ABS 1 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
• The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
• Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
power system has been turned on and while the
vehicle accelerates.
• Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sou nds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 440 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

441 uu Braking u Brake Assist System
Driving
Brake Assist System Designed to assist the driver by generati ng greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■ Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking. 19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 441 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

442 uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Driving Collision Mitigati on Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS TM
is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.
■ How the system works 1 Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS TM
is designed to reduce the severity of an
unavoidable collision. It do es not prevent a collision
nor stop the vehicle automati cally. It is still your
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately acco rding to the driving
conditions.
The CMBS TM
may not activate or may not detect a
vehicle in front of y our vehicle under certain
conditions:
2 CMBS TM
Conditions and Limitations P. 446
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 396
Be careful not to severely impact the radar sensor
cover.
1 How the system works
Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel alert you
when the your vehicle speed is between 19 and 62
mph (30 and 100 km/h) with an oncoming vehicle
detected in front of you.
When the CMBS TM
activates, it may automatically
apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle
stops or a potential coll ision is not determined.The radar sensor is
behind the emblem.The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.
The system starts monitoring the roadway ah ead when your vehicle speed is about 3
mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you. When to use
The CMBS TM
activates when: ●
The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected
in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a
collision. ●
Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a
collision with an oncoming detected ve hicle or a pedestrian in front of you.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 442 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

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443uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Driving
■ When the system activates
At system’s earliest collision alert st age, you can change the distance ( Long /
Normal / Short ) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through audio/
information screen setting options. 2 Customized Features P. 306
■ Vibration alert on the steering wheel
When a potential coll ision to an oncoming detected vehicle is determined, the
system alerts you with rapid vibration on th e steering wheel, in addition to visual and
audible alerts.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a col lision (apply the brakes, operate the
steering wheel, etc.). 1 When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS TM
is also designed to detect
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list.
2 CMBS TM
Conditions and Limitations P. 446The system provides visual, audible and tactile alerts of a possible collision, and
stops if the collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.)
Beep Visual Alerts
Audible Alert Tactile Alert
1 Vibration alert on the steering wheel
Vibration alert function is disabled when the electric
power steering (EPS) system indicator comes on.
2 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
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444 uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Driving The system has three alert stages for a possible collis ion. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS TM
may not go through all of
the stages before initiating the last stage.
■ Collision Alert Stages Distance between vehicles CMBS TM
The sensor detects a
vehicle Audible & Visual WARNINGS Steering Wheel Braking
Stage
one There is a risk of a
collision with the
vehicle ahead of you. When in Long , visual and
audible alerts come on at a
longer distance from a vehicle
ahead than in Normal setting,
and in Short , at a shorter
distance than in Normal . In case of an
oncoming vehicle
detected, rapid
vibration is provided. —
Stage
two The risk of a collision
has increased, time to
respond is reduced.
Visual and audible alerts. — Lightly
applied
Stage
three The CMBS TM

determines that a
collision is
unavoidable. Forcefully
appliedYour Vehicle Vehicle
AheadShortLong Normal
Your
Vehicle Vehicle
Ahead
Your
Vehicle Vehicle
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445uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Driving
Press and hold the button until the beeper
sounds to switch the system on or off.
When the CMBS TM
is off:
• The CMBS TM
indicator in the instrument
panel comes on.
• A message on the driver information
interface reminds you th at the system is off.
The CMBS TM
is turned on every time you start
the power system, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.■ CMBS TM
On and Off 1 Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
The CMBS TM
may automatically shut off, and the
CMBS TM
indicator will come and stay on under certain
conditions:
2 CMBS TM
Conditions and Limitations P. 446
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® )
System, Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ® ) OFF, low tire
Pressure/TPMS and Collision Mitigation Braking
System TM
(CMBS TM
) may come on along with a
message in the driver information interface after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery. Drive a short
distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by an aut horized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.19 CLARITY PHEV-31TRW6100.book 445 ページ ２０１８年１０月２５日　木曜日　午後２時２９分

446 uu Braking u Collision Mitigation Braking System TM
(CMBS TM
)
Driving The system may automatically shut off and the CMBS TM
indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the CMBS TM
functions.2 Front Sensor Camera P. 396
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, su ch as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between objects and the background.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Roadway objects or structures are misint erpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reflections on the interi or of the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.
■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.■ CMBS TM
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