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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in acco rdance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
You may occasionally find th at it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select
( R, release the brake peda l, and/or depress the
accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not
indicate a vehicle malfunction.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
Park
Used when parking or before turning the
power on or off
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used for:
Normal driving
●The deceleration paddle selector can be
used temporarily.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used when SPORT mode is on.
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Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, come to
a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before and after
selecting a shift button.
If the indicator of the currently selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In
Hybrid dealer as soon as possible.
The beeper sounds once when you change to
( R.
2 Customized Features P. 306
Gear Position Indicator
READY Indicator
Press the (P button.
Press back the
( R button.
Press the
( N button.
Press the
( D button.
Shift Button
Indicator SPORT
Mode Indicator
Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode delivers crisp agility and responsiveness.
This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
1 SPORT Mode
Depending on the driving conditions, the engine may
start if you depress the ac celerator pedal past the
point at which you feel a click. In SPORT mode,
however, the engine will start before this point.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
1Deceleration Paddle Selector
In the following situations , the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink ev en if you pull back the
selector. The dece leration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:
•The high voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.
•The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.
•Hybrid system protection is needed.
•The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle is
stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed
Follow.
If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low
Speed Follow will ca ncel automatically.
When to use
Gear position is in (D
When SPORT mode is OFF,
the deceleration stage
appears. Deceleration Stage When SPORT mode is ON,
the deceleration stage
and M appear.
Increase the deceleration
stage when pulling the
( -
paddle selector (left side) Paddle Selector
Decrease the deceleration
stage when pulling the (+
paddle selector (right side)
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
■When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in th e driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the
(+ selector
(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.
■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 driver inform ation interface. The deceleration
stage is not cancel automatica lly while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the
(+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,
deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappear.
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Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if te sting is performed just after the 12-volt
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the powe r mode to ON, without turning the power
system on. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it
then goes off, the readiness co des are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes
are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Turn the power system on.
5. Use the HV button to select HV or HV Charge.
2HV Button P. 16
6.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) over for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D
with SPORT mode. Do not use cruise control.
7. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at l east 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
8. Park the vehicle and leave the po wer system off for 40 minutes.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the 12-volt
battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving unde r a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see an au thorized Honda Clarity Plug-
In Hybrid dealer.
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Index
I
Identification NumbersEngine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 572
Vehicle Identification ............................... 572
Immobilizer System .................................. 153
Indicator .................................................... 97
Indicators ..................................................... 86
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 90, 550
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow .......................... 100, 403
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 93
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 87, 439
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 87, 439
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 101, 102
Deceleration Paddle Selector ...................... 91
ECON Mode .............................................. 98
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 553
EV ............................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 91
High Beam................................................. 97
HV ............................................................. 89
HV Charge................................................. 89
Immobilizer System .................................... 97
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 101, 421
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel .................................................... 91
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 96, 429, 431
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....................... 90
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ........................................... 88, 554 Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red)...................... 86, 87, 552, 554
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 88
READY ...................................................... 90
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 99
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 49, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
SPORT Mode ..................................... 98, 391
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 66, 94
System Message ........................................ 98
Transmission System.................................. 92
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 95, 427
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 95, 426
Information .............................................. 569
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 127
Instrument Panel ........................................ 85
Interior Lights ........................................... 183
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 173
iPod ........................................................... 255
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 538
Jump Starting ........................................... 543
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 138
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 145Keys
........................................................... 137
Lockout Prevention ................................. 145
Number Tag............................................ 138
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 148
Remote Transmitter ................................ 143
Types and Functions................................ 137
Kickdown .................................................. 383
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 419
LaneWatchTM............................................ 433
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 74
Lights ................................................ 162, 498
Automatic............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement ................................... 498
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 183
Light Switches......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator .................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 161
Load Limits ............................................... 375
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 137
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 149
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 148
From Inside ............................................. 146
From Outside .......................................... 139
Keys........................................................ 137
Using a Key............................................. 144
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 145
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Index
R
Radiator..................................................... 493
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 243
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 247
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 245
Range ................................................ 121, 129
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 245
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 575
READY Indicator ......................................... 90
Rear Defogger Button .............................. 169
Rear Seats .................................................. 181
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 173
Refueling ................................................... 455
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 121
Gasoline .......................................... 455, 570
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Regulations ....................... 431, 468, 506, 573
Remote Transmitter .................................. 143
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 514
Bulbs ....................................................... 498
Fuses ............................................... 557, 560
Tires ........................................................ 509
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 500
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 574
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 398
On and Off .............................................. 400
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 41
Safety Checklist .......................................... 46
Safety Labels ............................................... 83
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 47
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 51
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 49
Checking................................................... 53
Fastening .................................................. 50
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 76
Pregnant Women ...................................... 52
Reminder ............................................ 49, 93
Warning Indicator ............................... 49, 93
Seat Heaters .............................................. 191
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Rear Seats ............................................... 181
Seat Heaters ............................................ 191
Security System ......................................... 153
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 97
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 98
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 73
Setting the Clock ...................................... 136
Shift Button ........................................ 31, 384
Operation................................................ 386
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 31, 384
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 51
Side Airbags ................................................ 63 Side Curtain Airbags
.................................. 65
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 276
SiriusXM ® Radio ............................... 247, 288
Smart Entry System .................................. 139
Snow Tires ................................................ 511
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 258
Specifications ........................................... 570
Specified Fuel ................................... 455, 570
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive Plug-in) ....................... 11
SPORT Mode ............................................. 391
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 98, 391
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 57
Status Area ............................................... 232
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 172
Stopping ................................................... 451
Summer Tires ............................................ 511
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 57
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 158
Synchronization Mode ............................ 198
System Message Indicator ......................... 98
T
Telematics Control Unit........................... 133
Temperature Sensor ................................ 201
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 527
Time (Setting) ........................................... 136
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