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

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Restrictions on selecting a gear position
You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.
When the
transmission is in:1. Under these
circumstances:2. If you try to change to the
following:3. The gear position
remains in/changes to:How to change the
gear position
(P
The brake pedal is not
depressed.
Other gear position
(P
Release the accelerator
pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
(N
The vehicle is moving at low
speed without the brake pedal
depressed.
(N
The vehicle is moving at low
speed with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
(N or (DThe vehicle is moving forward.(R
Park your vehicle in a
safe place.(R or (NThe vehicle is moving backward.(D
(R, (N, or (DThe vehicle is moving.(P
(P or (NThe READY indicator is not on.
A gear position other than (P
or
(N(P or (N
Make sure that the
READY indicator
comes on.
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uuWhen Driving uECON Mode
Driving
ECON Mode
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your energy economy by adjusting the
performance of the climate control system and the accelerator pedal response.
1 ECON Mode
While in the ECON mode, the climate control system
has greater temperat ure fluctuations.
When the ECON mode is active, the driver’s side seat
heater functions accordi ng to the status of the
climate control system. If you want to use only the
climate control system, press the seat heater button
to OFF.
If you select ECON mode , the threshold for the
engine to provide additional power is higher than it is
when the vehicle is in eith er of the other two drive
modes. Note that if the ac celerator pedal is depressed
past the point at which you feel a click, the engine
will start in the ECON mode.
Due to emergency brake s operation or driving
conditions, you may not be ab le to change the mode.
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode delivers crisp agility and responsiveness.
This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
1 SPORT Mode
Depending on the driving conditions, the engine may
start if you depress the ac celerator pedal past the
point at which you feel a click. In SPORT mode,
however, the engine will start before this point.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
Deceleration Paddle Selector
When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereb y allowing you to keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
The default deceleration stage is . Each
paddle selector operation makes a single
stage deceleration change. u The deceleration stage may not change if
you keep the paddle selector pulled
back.
To select the different stages of deceleration:
• Pull back the
(+ selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.
• Pull back the
(- selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.
Pull the
(+ selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
1 Deceleration Paddle Selector
If you are descending a hill when you select stage ,
the vehicle may enter stage .
If you pull back right and le ft paddle selector at the
same time, the deceleration stage may not change.
3CAUTION
Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle
selector can cause the tires to skid, resulting
in a crash that could injure or kill someone.
Always maintain a reasonable rate of
deceleration.
Decrease
Increase
Deceleration
Stage
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
1Deceleration Paddle Selector
In the following situations , the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink ev en if you pull back the
selector. The dece leration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:
•The high voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.
•The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.
•Hybrid system protection is needed.
•The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle is
stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed
Follow.
If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low
Speed Follow will ca ncel automatically.
When to use
Gear position is in (D
When SPORT mode is OFF,
the deceleration stage
appears. Deceleration Stage When SPORT mode is ON,
the deceleration stage
and M appear.
Increase the deceleration
stage when pulling the
( -
paddle selector (left side) Paddle Selector
Decrease the deceleration
stage when pulling the (+
paddle selector (right side)
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
■When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in th e driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the
(+ selector
(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.
■When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with M will appear in the driver inform ation interface. The deceleration
stage is not cancel automatica lly while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the
(+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,
deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappear.
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uuWhen Driving uAcoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Driving
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Alerts pedestrians when the vehicle tra nsmission is in a position other than (P and
is traveling at speeds of 22 mph (36 km/h) or less.
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera
Driving
Front Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC with Low Speed Follow, and
CMBSTM, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate
its functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.
■Camera Location and Handling Tips
1 Front Sensor Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, hood, or front grille that could obstruct
the camera’s field of vision and cause the system to
operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacem ent windshield. Making
even minor repairs within th e camera’s field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Pr oper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Front Sensor
Camera
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