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Safe DrivingA LATCH-compatible child seat can be installe d in either of the two outer rear seats. 
A child seat is attached to the lower anchors  with either the rigid or flexible type of 
connectors. 1.Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then 
attach the child seat  to the lower anchors 
according to the instructions that came 
with the child seat.
u When installing the child seat, make sure 
that the lower anchors are not 
obstructed by the seat belt or any other 
object.
■Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child’s safety, when using a child seat 
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the 
child seat is properly secured to the vehicle.
A child seat that is not  properly secured will not 
adequately protect a child  in a crash and may cause 
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
3WARNING
Never attach two child seats to the same 
anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not 
be strong enough to hold two child seat 
attachments and may break, causing 
serious injury or death.
Marks
Rigid Type
Lower Anchors
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3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the 
head restraint.
4. Route the tether strap over the top of the 
head restraint and secure the tether strap 
hook to the anchor.
Route the tether strap around the head 
restraint and secure the tether strap hook 
to the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap  as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to 
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor 
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted 
and locked.
Flexible Type
1 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the 
rear center seat
Each outer rear seat is equi pped with a pair of lower 
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat. The rear center seat, however, 
is not equipped with anchors of any kind.
The inner and outer anchors are spaced apart at a 
standard distance of 11 inches (280 mm). The 
distance between the two inner anchors is 15.7 
inches (400 mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint  systems that are fitted 
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the 
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with 
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the 
center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s 
instructions for that system permit the use of the 
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is 
properly attached to both the lower anchors and 
tether anchors.
3WARNING
Do not use the lower inner anchors of the 
outer rear seats to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat to the rear center 
seat, unless the manufacturer’s instructions 
for that system permit the use of inner 
anchors with the stated spacing.
Tether 
Strap 
Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether 
Strap 
Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
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Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how  to check proper seat belt fit, what kind 
of booster seat to use if one is needed , and important precautions for a child who 
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a  child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the 
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over 
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the 
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as 
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this 
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder 
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to  any question, the child needs to ride on a 
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in 
front can result in injury or death if the 
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ri de in front, move the 
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, 
have the child sit up properly and wear the 
seat belt properly, us ing a booster seat if 
needed.
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon 
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is m aking an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk  open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous condition.  If you must drive with the trunk open, 
open all the windows and  set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the   mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the  same manner if you sit in your parked 
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up 
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. 
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the 
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that 
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 86
Driver Information Interface Warning and  Information Messages ..................... 103
Gauges and Driver Information Interface ....................................... 121
Gauges ............................................ 121
Driver Information Interface ............. 124
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission 
System Indicator
●All the gear positions may light for 
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions illuminate, 
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe 
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem. 
However, even if they go off, take your 
vehicle to an authorized Honda Clarity 
Plug-In Hybrid dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear 
selection blinks if there is a 
problem with the transmission 
system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and 
stop in a safe place immediately.
●Have your vehicle checked by an 
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 
dealer.
●The indicated current gear 
selection or all the gear positions 
blink if you cannot select 
(P due 
to a transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a 
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator 
Blinks along with the Warning 
Message  P. 554
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by an 
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 
dealer immediately.
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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold th e brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn 
signal lever.
●Blinks along with all turn signals 
when you press the hazard 
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - 
Have your vehicle checked by an 
authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 
dealer immediately.
—
High Beam 
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam 
headlights are on.——
Lights On 
Indicator
●Comes on when the light switch in 
a position other than  OFF or when 
the switch is set to  AUTO and the 
exterior lights come on.●If you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the 
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds 
when the driver’s door is opened.
—
Immobilizer 
System Indicator
●Blinks if the immobilizer system 
cannot recognize the key 
information.●Blinks  - You cannot start the power 
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF
*1, then select the ON mode again.●Repeatedly blinks  - The system may be 
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle 
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity 
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add 
other devices to it. Electrical problems can 
occur.
Indicator
Canadian models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System Message 
Indicator
●Comes on along with a beep when 
a problem is detected. A system 
message on the driver information 
interface appears at the same time.●While the indicator is on, press the   
(display/information) button to see the 
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this 
chapter when a system message appears 
on the driver information interface. Take 
the appropriate action for the message.
●The driver information interface does not 
return to the normal  screen unless the 
warning is canceled, or the   button is 
pressed.
—
Security System 
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system 
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm  P. 153—
SPORT Mode 
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the 
SPORT button.
●The ambient meter remains lit up 
in red as long as sport mode is on.2 SPORT Mode P. 391
ECON Mode 
Indicator●Comes on when ECON mode is on.
2ECON Mode  P. 390
Indicator
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