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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 137
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .. 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 150
Security System ................................ 153
Immobilizer System .......................... 153 Security System Alarm...................... 153
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 156
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 158
Turn Signals ..................................... 161
Light Switches.................................. 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Wipers and Washers ........................ 166
Brightness Control ........................... 168
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 169
Driving Position Memory System*.... 170 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 172
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 173
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 173
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 174
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 175
Front Seats ...................................... 175
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 183
Interior Lights .................................. 183
Interior Convenience Items .............. 185
Climate Control System ................... 193
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 193
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 201
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated  Door Mirror Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically 
switch off.1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside  of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage  the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger  heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system  for a long time while the 
power system is stopped.  This may weaken the 12-
volt battery, making it di fficult to turn the power 
system on.
When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), 
the heated door mirror may  activate automatically for 
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces 
the glare from headlights behind you, based 
on inputs from the mirror sensor. This feature 
is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats  P. 175
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 
(R.
Sensor Up
Down
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch:  Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch:  Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.
The driver’s side door mirror has outer and 
inner segments.
The outer segment is slig htly curved to provide 
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror. 
This wider view may help you check areas that 
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
Selector 
Switch
Adjustment 
Switch
■Expanded View Driver’s Mirror1 Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer  segment of the driver’s 
side door mirror a ppear smaller than objects in the 
rest of the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than 
they appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors.  Always look to the side 
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.
Inner Segment
Outer Segment
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of 
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel 
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check  for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires  P. 501
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
• Disconnect the charging cable.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around 
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force 
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim 
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid 
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water  into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water 
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine  and exhaust can ignite 
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a 
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended 
period, inspect and remove  any debris that may have 
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have 
fallen or have been carried  in for use as a nest by a 
small animal. Also check  under the hood for leftover 
flammable materials after  you or someone else has 
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly  storing it, can affect your vehicle’s 
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit  P. 375
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view  and may be thrown forward  in the event of sudden 
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat  footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside  P. 146
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head  restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats  P. 175
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions  P. 178
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors  P. 173
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel  P. 172
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by  the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted 
at an authorized Honda Clar ity Plug-In Hybrid dealer 
or by a qualif ied technician.
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera
Driving
Front Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems such as  LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, and CMBSTM, is 
designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate its 
functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady 
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a re flective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover  the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.
■Camera Location and Handling Tips
1 Front Sensor Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, hood, or front  grill that could obstruct 
the camera’s field of vision and cause the system to 
operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacem ent windshield. Making 
even minor repairs within th e camera’s field of vision 
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing th e windshield, have an authorized 
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer recalibrate the 
camera. Proper calibration of  the camera is necessary 
for the system to operate properly.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto  the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Front Sensor 
Camera
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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle 
unintentionally crossing over detected la ne markings and/or leaving the roadway 
altogether.
The front camera behind the rearview mirror 
monitors left and right lane markings (in white 
or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close to 
detected lane markings without a turn signal 
activated, the system, in addition to a visual 
alert, applies steering torque and alerts you 
with rapid vibrations on the steering wheel, to 
help you remain within the detected lane.
2 Customized Features  P. 306
As a visual alert, the Lane Departure 
message appears on the driver information 
interface.
If the system determines  that its steering input 
is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the 
roadway, it may apply braking.
u Braking is applied only when the lane 
markings are solid continuous lines.
The system cancels assisting  operations when you turn th e steering wheel to avoid 
crossing over detected lane markings.
If the system operates several times without  detecting driver response, the system 
beeps to alert you.
■How the System Works
1 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has 
limitations.
Over-reliance on the RDM system may result in a 
collision. It is always your  responsibility to keep the 
vehicle within your driving lane.
The RDM system only alerts  you when lane drift is 
detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM 
system may not detect all la ne markings or lane or 
roadway departures; accu racy will vary based on 
weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is 
always your responsibilit y to safely operate the 
vehicle and avoid collisions.
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 396
The RDM system may not wo rk properly or may work 
improperly under the certain conditions: 2 RDM Conditions and Limitations  P. 400
There are times when you may not notice RDM 
functions due to your opera tion of the vehicle, or 
road surface conditions.
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