2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN trailer

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 54
2Instrument Panel P. 85
Indicators P. 86 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 121
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 183
2 Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210
Customized Features P. 306 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 334
2 Driving P. 371
Before Driving P. 372 Towing a Trailer P. 377
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 452 Refueling P. 454
2 Maintenance P. 473
Before Performing Maintenance P. 474 Maintenance MinderTM P. 477
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 498
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 513 Cleaning P. 515
2Handling the Unexpected P. 523
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 524 Handling of the Jack P. 536
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 547
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 564
2 Information P. 567
Specifications P. 568 Identification Numbers P. 570
Emissions Testing P. 573 Warranty Coverages P. 574
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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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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 568
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 568
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
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Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer. 2 Towing a Trailer P. 377
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 563
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Index
Timer......................................................... 470
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 428
Indicator ........................................... 96, 553
Tires .......................................................... 501
Air Pressure..................................... 502, 569
Chains .................................................... 509
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 501
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 524
Inspection ............................................... 501
Labeling .................................................. 502
Regulations ............................................. 504
Rotation.................................................. 508
Summer .................................................. 509
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 525
Wear Indicators....................................... 506
Winter .................................................... 509
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 377
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 377
Emergency .............................................. 563
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 428
Transmission ............................... 31, 383, 384
Creeping................................................. 383
Fluid ....................................................... 494
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 91, 386
Indicator ................................................... 92
Number .................................................. 570
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 386
Shifting ................................................... 384
Warning Message ............................. 92, 554 Trip Meter
................................................. 126
Troubleshooting ....................................... 523
Blown Fuse ...................................... 555, 558
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 466
Emergency Towing .................................. 563
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 524
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 544
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 537
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 37, 148
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 565
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door .......... 564
Warning Indicators .................................... 86
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Lid ........................................................... 150
Light Bulbs .............................................. 568
Unable to Open ....................................... 566
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 97
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 378
Does Not Activate .................................... 537
Jump Starting .......................................... 541
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ........................ 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 139 Unlocking the Fron
t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 146
USB Flash Drives ............................... 264, 290
USB Ports ................................................... 205
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 139
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 570
Vehicle Monitoring System .......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)................ 425
Off Button............................................... 426
Off Indicator...................................... 95, 426
System Indicator ................................ 95, 425
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 484
Voice Control Operation .......................... 239
Audio Commands ................................... 241
Climate Control Commands .................... 242
General Commands ................................ 242
Music Search Commands ........................ 242
On Screen Commands............................. 242
Phone Commands ................................... 241
Useful Commands ................................... 241
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 240
Voice Recognition ................................... 239
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®)................ 425
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