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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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Instrument Panel
*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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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Press the release button to open the glove 
box.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights 
are on.
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.
Glove Box
Release Button
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the 
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
■Seat Heaters1Seat Heaters
Avoid using seat heaters when the 12-volt battery 
charge is low. The vehicle  may be difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for 
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one 
level at a time until the seat heaters shuts off. The 
elapsed time varies according to the interior 
environment.
When the ECON mode is active, the driver’s side seat 
heater functions accordi ng to the status of the 
climate control system. If you want to use only the 
climate control system, press the seat heater button 
to OFF.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
You can operate the climate control  system from outside the vehicle. 
■To turn on the system
1. Press the lock button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
2. Within about five seconds, press and hold 
the climate button.
u Some exterior lights flash.
u After a few seconds, some exterior lights 
flash six times and the climate control 
system is turned on.
■To turn off the system
Press and hold th e climate button.
u Some exterior lights  flash and the climate 
control system is turned off.
■Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the 
Remote1 Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote
The climate control system does not operate when 
any of the following conditions are met.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than 
OFF.
•The brake pedal is being depressed.
•The High Voltage battery level is low.
When you use the climate control system while the 
vehicle is charging, it is  recommended that you set 
the charging level to 240 volt charge.
3WARNING
Make sure that no one  is inside the vehicle 
when you use the remote climate control 
system. After a certain period of time has 
elapsed, the system sh uts off temporarily. 
During this time, the in terior of the vehicle 
may heat up or cool down depending on 
ambient temperatures. If a child is left 
inside the vehicle, extreme temperature 
exposure can result  in death or serious 
injury of the child.
Climate 
Button Lock 
Button
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control  (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed an d a set following-interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detect ed vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate 
and stop your vehicle, without you having  to keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by  applying the brakes, your vehicle's brake 
lights will illuminate.
1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF. 
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always 
keep a safe interval between your vehicle and other 
vehicles.
Be careful not to severely  impact the radar sensor 
cover.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC wi th LSF can lead to a 
crash.
Use ACC with LSF only when driving on 
expressways or freeways and in good 
weather conditions.
3WARNING
ACC with LSF has limite d braking capability 
and may not stop your vehicle in time to 
avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly 
stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal if the conditions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with LSF 
range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at the 
speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
■Gear position for ACC with LSF: In ( D. The radar sensor is 
behind the emblem.
The camera is 
located behind 
the rearview 
mirror.
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Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the  ACC indicator will come on under 
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 396
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscure d lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected 
lights, road spray,  high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations1ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the 
collision mitigation braking system
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM)  P. 442
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 396
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for 
cleaning the sensor cover.  Clean it with water or a 
mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or 
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or 
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly 
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the  MAIN 
button and take your vehicl e to an authorized Honda 
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Have your vehicle checked  by an authorized Honda 
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid deal er if you find any unusual 
behavior of the system  (e.g., the warning message 
appears too frequently).
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Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the br ake pedal until the accelerator pedal is 
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at 
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system 
on steep hills or slippery roads may still 
allow the vehicle to  move if you remove 
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may 
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or 
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold 
system or rely on it  to keep a vehicle from 
moving when stopped on a steep hill or 
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to 
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle 
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is 
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold 
and always park the vehicle by putting the 
transmission in 
( P and applying the parking 
brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt 
properly, then start the 
power system. Press the 
automatic brake hold 
button.
●The automatic brake 
hold system indicator 
comes on. The system 
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal 
to come to a complete 
stop. The transmission 
must be in 
( D or (N.●The automatic brake 
hold indicator comes 
on. Braking is kept for 
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake 
pedal after the 
automatic brake hold 
indicator comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator 
pedal while the 
transmission is in 
( D. 
The system is canceled 
and the vehicle starts to 
move.
●The automatic brake 
hold indicator goes 
off. The system 
continues to be on.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake 
Hold Button
Goes 
Off
Comes 
OnOn On
Comes 
On
Comes 
On
U.S.
Canada
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