2021 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
• Shows the customized feature (charge timer).
2 Using a Timer P. 473
•Use the audio/information screen to custom ize certain features.
2Customized Features P. 308
Sends and receives information between your
vehicle and smartphones.
When you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF, the telematics control unit signal
strength and high voltage battery charge
timer setting appear on the driver information
interface.
■Customized Features
■Telematics Control Unit1Telematics Control Unit
If you are planning to use a smartphone, check the
telematics control unit sign al strength before leaving
the vehicle.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 139
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .. 140Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 150
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 151
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 152
Security System ................................ 155
Immobilizer System .......................... 155 Security System Alarm...................... 155
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 158
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 160
Turn Signals ..................................... 163
Light Switches.................................. 164
Daytime Running Lights ................... 167
Wipers and Washers ........................ 168
Brightness Control ........................... 170
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 171
Driving Position Memory System*.... 172 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 174
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 175
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 175
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 176
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 177
Front Seats ...................................... 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 185
Interior Lights .................................. 185
Interior Convenience Items .............. 187
Climate Control System ................... 195
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 195
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 203
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
■Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen
1.Select Settings .
2. Select Clock.
3. Select Clock Adjustment .
4. Select or to change hour.
5. Select or to change minute, then
select OK.
■Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Clock
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features P. 308
You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 308
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.
You can also adjust the clock by touching the clock
displayed on the upper right corner of the display.
1. Touch the clock on the display.
2. Select Clock Adjustment .
3. Select or to change hour.
4. Select or to change minute, then select OK.
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
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Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to turn on and off the power
system, and to lock and unlock the doors and
to open the trunk. You can also use the
remote transmitter to lock and unlock the
doors and trunk, and open the charge lid.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 155
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact a dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle or trunk release button.
■Locking the doors and trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors lock; and the
security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 185
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Door Lock
Button
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■Locking the doors and trunk (Walk
away auto lock ®)
When you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote, the doors will
automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors are closed, and the smart entry remote
is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of the
outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying smart entry remote
and close door(s).
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.
2. Carry the smart entry remote beyond about
5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain
outside this range fo r 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors will then lock.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to
ON using the audio/information screen.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the
audio/information screen, only the remote
transmitter that was used to unlock the driver’s door
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock. 2 Customized Features P. 308
After the auto lock function has been activated,
when you stay within the locking/unlocking
operation range, the indicator on the smart entry
remote will continue to flash until the doors are
locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be delayed until al l doors are closed.
When all doors have been closed and the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle, or if the smart entry
remote is not detect ed within about 5 feet (1.5 m) of
the vehicle, auto lock func tion will not be activated.
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 5 feet (1.5 m)
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