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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the power system on:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Make sure the READY indicator is on.
3. Press
(N. Within six seconds press and hold (N for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If you want to cancel car wash mode, select a position other than
(N.
If you want to reduced energy consumption in car wash mode:
Press the POWER button during car wash mode.
u Make sure the READY indicator is off.
u The gear position remains in
(N with the power mode in ACCESSORY for 15
minutes, then, it auto matically changes to
(P and the power mode changes to
OFF.
Manually changing to
(P cancels ACCESSORY mode. The (P indicator comes on
and the power mode changes to OFF. You must always shift to
(P when car wash
mode is no longer needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
To keep the vehicle in
(N position, you can also
follow this procedure:
While the power system is on, select
( N, and then
within five seconds, press the POWER button.
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in
(N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
•POWER SYSTEM indicator
•Transmission system indicator
•12-volt battery charging system indicator
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Charging
Before Charging
Check the following items before you start charging your vehicle.
•Make sure to use a dedicated and properly grounded circuit, that is rated for at
least 15 amps.
u Have an electrician inspect the outlet you are using to see if it meets these
criteria.
• Make sure you plug the charging cable dire ctly into the wall outlet dedicated to
vehicle charging.
u Do not use extension cords, adaptors , or multi-outlet plugs between the
charging cable and the outlet.
• Make sure the charging cable is fully uncoiled before use.
• Make sure the control box, charging connec tor, and charging cable are free from
any damage, including cracks or frays.
u If you find any damage to the devices, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
• Make sure the charging conn ector and inlet are clean.
u If you find any contamination or foreig n object in the connector or inlet,
contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
• Make sure the charging cable is dry.
u Check that there is no water in the i mmediate area, and that your hands are
dry.
Note: Outlet needs to be in good shape. Worn or damaged outlet will not make
good contact with the plug. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted and does not come
out of the outlet after installation. A loos e connection will cause excessive heat build
up within the plug and damage it.
■Safety Checklist
1 Charging
3WARNING
Using a 120 volt wall outle t that is rated less
than 15 amps or one that is powering other
devices can cause a fire, seriously injuring
you or others.
When using the 120 volt charger, use a
dedicated and properly grounded circuit
rated 15 amps or more. Consult an
electrician if yo u are not sure.
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Driving
Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2
charger
There are two ways to charge the High Volt age battery; by using the Level 1 120 volt
(15 amp) charger supplied with the vehicle plugged into a standard three-prong wall
outlet, or by using a professionally inst alled Level 2 240 volt (32 amp) charger.
*1:
Charging time varies depending on conditions, such as the remaining battery level and the ambient
temperature.
The suggested full charging time in this table indicates the hours it may likely take
for the High Voltage batte ry to be fully charged.
Charging withSuggested full charging time
AC 240 V
(Level 2)2.5 hours*1
AC 120 V(Level 1)12 hours*1
1 Charging
When the battery warming system is activated, the
battery may take longer to charge.
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected, vehicle
charging is not possible. After reconnecting the
battery, turn the power system on, then turn it off.
Confirm that charging is possible.
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3WARNING
Improper usage and handling of the 120
volt charger can cause a fire, seriously
injuring you or others.
•Always insert the plug fully into a
properly rated and grounded the wall
outlet.
• Plug the charging cable directly to the
wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or
multi-plug adapters.
• Prevent the vehicle charging connector
from becoming contaminated. Clean if
necessary.
Canadian models
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1. Put the transmission into (P and set the
power mode to OFF.
2. Press and hold the lid open button on the
remote transmitter, or press and hold the
charge lid release button on the dashboard.
u The lid opens.
u The illumination lamp inside the charge
lid comes on for a few minutes.
3. Open the trunk, and remove the bag.
4. Open the bag, and take the charging cable
out.
u Do not tie or coil the cable when in use.
■How to Charge (Level 1)1Charging
3WARNING
Charging the High Vo ltage battery under
the following conditions is a potential
source of electric shock and fire, which can
result in serious injury or death:
• Charging the battery during an electric
storm.
• Using the charging cable near water or
handling with wet hands.
• Using a charger, whose case is broken or
cracked or whose cable is frayed or
damaged.
Never charge the vehi cle in any of the
above situations.
3WARNING
Using a charger that is damaged or
modified can cause electrical shock and
fire, which can result in serious injury or
death.
Never disassemble or modify the charger. If
the charger becomes damaged, stop using
it and consult an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
Charge Lid
Release
Button
Charging Cable Bag
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Driving
5. Open the vehicle’s charge lid.
6. Insert the plug into a 120 volt wall outlet.
u Insert the plug completely until it stops.
7. Check that the POWER indicator on the
control box comes on.
8. Remove the cover from the charging
connector. Align and insert the charging
connector into the vehicle’s inlet until you
hear a click.
u The charge indicator stops blinking, and
stays on when charging starts.
Charge Lid
Illumination Lamp
Plug
POWER Indicator
1Charging
NOTICE
Do not charge the vehicle wi th a vehicle cover on. It
can cause a malfunction and damage the vehicle or
charging components.
The 120 volt charger requires a properly grounded
and dedicated 15 amp or gr eater circuit. For more
information consult an au thorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
We recommend that a GFCI (ground-fault circuit
interrupter) protected outlet be used to charge the
vehicle. Follow the GF CI maker's installation
instructions, or consult an electrician if you are not
sure about installation requirements.
Inspect the charging cable plug and charging
connector, as well as the vehicle’s charge inlet,
before use. If the plug or connector are dirty or
otherwise contaminated, care fully clean them with a
dry clean cloth before use. Do not wipe the metal
part of the inlet and the ch arging connector. Also, if
you are unable to clean the plug or connector, if the
inlet is dirty, or if any ar e damaged or corroded, take
the charging cable and vehi cle to an authorized
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer for inspection
and possible repair.
Charging Connector
Charge Indicator
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■When charging is completed
Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.
The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.1 Charging
Before using a vehicle char ging cable, inspect the
cable for damage such as scratches, cracks, or tears.
If you find any damage, do not use the charging
cable; instead, take it to an authorized Honda Clarity
Plug-In Hybrid deal er for inspection.
If a blackout or other elec trical interruption occurs
during vehicle charging, the vehicle will automatically
resume charging once power is restored.
If available, use a 240 V AC level 2 charger. Using a
level 2 charger takes less ti me than using a level 1
120 V AC charger.
If the ambient air is cold enough to lower the High
Voltage battery temperat ure below -22F° (-30°C),
charging may not start.Release Button
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Driving
1. Stop your vehicle at a station specified for
electric vehicles. Park with the charge lid
closest to the charge plug, just in front of
the driver’s door.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn off the power system.
4. Press and hold the charge lid release
button.
u The lid opens.
The illumination lamp inside the charge lid
comes on for a few minutes.
■How to Charge (Level 2)1 Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger
The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charging connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.
To avoid damage to th e charger, take these
precautions:
•Do not hit the charging connector components
with a hard object or drop them on the ground.
•Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the
charging cable.
•Do not use or store near any sources of heat.
•Do not expose to liquids or use harsh chemicals to
clean.
If you unplug the charging connector from the inlet,
charging cancels automatically.
The charge speed slows down towards the
completion of the battery charging. When the High
Voltage battery temperature is low, the charge speed
may slow or it may not be fully charged.Charge Lid
Release
Button
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5. Open the vehicle’s charge lid.
6. To connect the cable to the vehicle, push
the cable’s charging connector until it clicks
to the charge lid.
u The charge indicator on the charge lid
stays on.
■When charging is completed
Press the release button on the charging
connector to disengage it from the inlet.
The charge indicator goes off once charging is
completed.
Charge Lid
Illumination Lamp1 How to Charge (Level 2)
The charge lid can be open ed by remote transmitter.
The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charge connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.
Be sure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions provided with the Level 2 charging
equipment.
Charging Connector
Charge Indicator
Release Button
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