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

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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
Features
USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatib le phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on the USB flash drive and
connecting a cellular phone and
charging device.1USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A or 1.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A or 1.5A unless
requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
USB Port (1.5A)
USB Port (1.0A)
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Select and hold the audio system power icon for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Continued
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface. Buttons
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®*Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and SiriusXM ®
*
1.Press ENTER to switch the disp lay to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.
2. Press or to select a preset, then press ENTER.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. Press ENTER to display the folder list.
2. Press or to select a folder.
3. Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.
4. Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
Press the (Hang-up/back) button to go back
to the previous command or cancel a command.
Press the button to switch display. 2 Switching the Display P. 213
Button
ENTER Button
Button
(+ (- Bar
Button
Button3
Button4
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* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
• When listening to an iPod
1. Press ENTER to display the iPod music list.
2. Press or to select a category.
3. Press ENTER to display a list of items in the category.
4. Press or to select an item, then press ENTER.
u Press ENTER and press or repeatedly until the desired mode you want
to listen to is displayed.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
1.Press ENTER to display the station list.
2. Press or to select an item, then press ENTER.
• When listening to Bluetooth®Audio
1. Press ENTER to display the track list.
2. Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.
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* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
(+ (- (Volume) Bar
Press
(+: To increase the volume.
Press
(-: To decrease the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Press : To skip to the next track.
Press and hold : To select the next station.
Press and hold : To select the previous station.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
: Select to go to the home screen.
2Using the audio/information screen
P. 214
: Select to display available options
including Sound, View Radio Text , Music
Search , and playback modes.
: Select to go back to the previous screen
when the icon is illuminated.
(Day/Night): Select to change the
audio/information screen brightness.
Select once and select
(- or (+ to make
an adjustment. u Each time you select , the mode
switches among the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 246, 247
2 Music Search List P. 258, 267
2 Scan P. 247, 256, 268
2 Play Mode P. 259, 268
(Day/Night) Icon
(Home) Icon
(Back) Icon
(Menu) Icon
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various
setup options.
■Using the button
Press the (display) button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
1 Using the button
You can edit, add, and dele te the contents shown on
the driver information interface. 2 Customizing the Meter P. 221
Driver Information
Interface
(Display) Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Using the audio/information screen
Select to go to the home screen.
Select Phone, Info, Audio , Settings , Navigation
*, HondaLink , Smartphone
Connection ( Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), App List ( ), or Instrument Panel .
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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