2020 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN airbag

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location an d usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
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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. 453 Refueling P. 455
2 Maintenance P. 475
Before Performing Maintenance P. 476 Maintenance MinderTM P. 479
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 500
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 515 Cleaning P. 517
2Handling the Unexpected P. 525
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 526 Handling of the Jack P. 538
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 549
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 566
2 Information P. 569
Specifications P. 570 Identification Numbers P. 572
Emissions Testing P. 575 Warranty Coverages P. 576
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 156)
❚Trunk Opener (P 150)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 61)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 174)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 148)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 456)
❚Memory Buttons* (P 171)
❚SET Button* (P 171)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P 560)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 439)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 57)
❚SPORT Button (P 391)
❚Glove Box (P 185)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 384)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 189)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 485)
❚ECON Button (P 390)
❚HV Button (P 16)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 173)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 435)
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Side Airbags (P 63)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P 65)
❚Seat Belts (P 47)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 76)
❚Rear Seat (P 181)
❚Coat Hook (P 190)
❚Map Lights (P 184)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 78)
❚Map Lights (P 184)
❚Grab Handle
❚Sunglasses Holder
(P 192)
❚Accessory Power
Socket
(P 189)
❚Front Seat (P 175)
❚USB Ports (P 205)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 74)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the fuel efficiency and the range of this vehicle is most impacted by the driver’s driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e. Climate
control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage ne gatively affecting the vehicle’s range. In particular, when it is cold
outside, climate control system consumes a lot of power, so the vehicle’s driving range on electric power can be reduced.
Battery Type
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Hybrid Vehicles
High voltage parts and high voltag e wires in this vehicle are sheathed in electromagnetic shielding material; therefore, the am ount of
electromagnetic waves emitted is no more gr eater than those emitted by household appliances or the electrical parts in conventional
vehicles.
Sounds Unique to the SP ORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (intelligent Multi-Mode
Drive Plug-in)
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
●Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 41)
Airbags (P 54)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 69)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Before Driving Checklist (P 46)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 47)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 82)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined
spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 42
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 45
Safety Checklist ................................. 46
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 47
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 50
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 53
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 54
Types of Airbags ................................ 57
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 57 Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 61
Side Airbags....................................... 63
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 65
Airbag System Indicators .................... 66
Airbag Care ....................................... 68
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 69
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 71
Safety of Larger Children ................... 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 82 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 83
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride prop erly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and te rritories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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