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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 85)
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
12-Volt Battery 
Charging System 
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake 
System (
ABS) 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist
® (VSA ®) System 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF 
Indicator Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator
System Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message 
Indicator
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red) Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Gauges (P 121)/Driver Information Interface (P 124)/
System Indicators 
(P 86)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
Speedometer
Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)SPORT
 Mode Indicator
Collision Mitigation 
Brake System
TM 
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) 
Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold 
Indicator
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM  
Indicator
Gear Position 
Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Driver Information 
Interface
High Voltage Battery 
Charge Level Gauge
POWER/CHARGE  Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) Indicator
Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator
System Indicators
ECON Mode Indicator
EV
 Indicator
U.S.
Canada
HV  Indicator
HV Charge Indicator
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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Deceleration Paddle Selector (P 392)
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration 
without releasing your hands from the  steering wheel. Using the deceleration 
paddle selector situated on the steering  wheel, you can sequentially shift through 
four stages of deceleration.
Pull the 
( + selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration 
paddle selector.
● When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change 
temporarily, and the stage will ap pear in the instrument panel.
● When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and 
the stage along with  M will appear in the instrument panel.
When SPORT mode is 
OFF, the deceleration 
stage appears. When SPORT mode is 
ON, The deceleration 
stage and 
M appear.
(- Paddle 
Selector( + Paddle 
Selector Deceleration stage
VSA
® On and Off (P 426)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering and helps  maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time 
you turn on the power system.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ® 
function, press and hold the button until 
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off 
(P 445)
● When a possible collision is likely 
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to 
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity 
of the collision.
● The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you 
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and 
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 
(P 428)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and 
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically 
every time you turn on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be 
performed when certain conditions arise.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 473)
Under the Hood (P 482)
● Check engine oil, coolants and windshield washer fluid. Add 
when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever,  push it to the side, and then 
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you 
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood  and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.
Lights (P 496)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 498)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks 
across the windshield.
Tires (P 501)
● Inspect tires and  wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the gear position 
automatically change to 
(P 
when I open the driver's 
door to check for parking 
space lines when 
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver's door and manually change the gear 
position. u
When opening the driver’s door (P 387)
Why do I hear a screeching 
sound when I apply the 
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
I’m seeing an amber 
indicator of a tire with an 
exclamation point. What is 
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring Syst em (TPMS) needs attention. If 
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate 
the system. 
u
TPMS Calibration (P 428)
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Continued
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and  only you can decide when it is safe to 
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash  injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher 
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious  injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum 
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle  in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition 
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be 
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They  may also cause the 
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be 
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of 
the interior may reach extreme levels, which ca n result in harm or death. Even if the 
climate control system is on, never leave  them in the vehicle unattended as the 
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Tire 
Pressure/TPMS 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON.
●May come on briefly if the power 
mode is set to ON and the vehicle 
is not moved within 45 seconds, to 
indicate the calibration process is 
not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
-One or more tires’ pressures are 
determined to be significantly 
low.
- The system has not been 
calibrated.
●Comes on while driving  - Stop in a safe 
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the 
tire(s) if necessary.
●Stays on after the tires are inflated to 
the recommended pressures  - The 
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 428
●Blinks for about one minute, and 
then stays on if th ere is a problem 
with the TPMS.●Blinks and remains on  - Have your 
vehicle checked by an  authorized Honda 
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
●Comes on if the TPMS is 
deactivated temporarily after the 
battery has been disconnected, 
then re-connected.●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 author ized Honda Clarity 
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 372
Towing a Trailer ................................ 377
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 378
Precautions While Driving................. 382
Transmission .................................... 383
Shifting ............................................ 384
ECON Mode .................................... 390
SPORT Mode.................................... 391
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 392
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 395
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 396
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM) 
System ........................................ 398
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 402
Lane Keeping Assist  System (LKAS) .. 418
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 
System ....................................... 425
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 427Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 428Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - 
Required Federal Explanation ......... 430
LaneWatch
TM................................... 432
Braking .............................................. 434
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped................................. 450 Multi-View Rear Camera
.................. 452
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 454
How to Refuel ................................. 455
Charging
Before Charging .............................. 457
Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger ....................... 458
Control Box ..................................... 464
High Voltage Battery........................ 469
Using a Timer .................................. 470
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing  CO
2 Emissions ................................ 472
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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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