2020 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN towing

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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Contents
Child Safety P. 69Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 284 General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337
When Driving P. 378 Braking P. 435Parking Your Vehicle P. 451
Charging P. 458 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 473
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 484 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 498
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 503 12-Volt Battery P. 512 Remote Transmitter Care P. 514
Accessories and Modifications P. 523
Power System Won’t Start P. 539 Jump Starting P. 543 Overheating P. 546
Fuses P. 557 Emergency Towing P. 565
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 567 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 568
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 85
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 371
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 525
InformationP. 569
IndexP. 582
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 525)
Flat Tire (P 526)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 549)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 539)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 557)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 546)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 565)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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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 ................................. 402
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 419
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 426
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 428Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 429Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 431
LaneWatch
TM................................... 433
Braking .............................................. 435
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped................................. 451 Multi-View Rear Camera
.................. 453
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 455
How to Refuel ................................. 456
Charging
Before Charging .............................. 458
Charge the High Voltage battery using a Level 1 or 2 charger ....................... 459
Control Box ..................................... 465
High Voltage Battery........................ 470
Using a Timer .................................. 471
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 473
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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 Information 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 combined 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. 570
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 570
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 trailer, 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. 565
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 526
Handling of the Jack ......................... 538
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 539
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 541
Emergency Power System Off........... 542
Jump Starting .................................... 543
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 546
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 549
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 550
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 551
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 552
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 553
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 554
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 555
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message .... 556
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 557
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 564
Emergency Towing ........................... 565
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 566
When You Cannot Open the Charge
Lid ................................................. 567
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 568
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