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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 th e vehicle’s driving range on electric power can be reduced. The c apacity of the 
HV battery will be less when the temperature is low.
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 doesn’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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Quick Reference Guide
Refueling (P 457)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 7.0 US gal (26.5 L)
aPress the fuel fill door release button.
uPlease Wait  appears for a few seconds on the 
driver information interface.
bWhen the message changes to  Ready, the fuel 
fill door automatically opens.
cTurn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
dPlace the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
eAfter refueling, screw the cap back on until it 
clicks at least once. Fuel Fill Door Release 
Button
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a  persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise 
that can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda 
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help 
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent 
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive 
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most  cases, identify their gasoline as having met 
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards  at the retail location. This fuel is 
guaranteed to contain the proper level of de tergent additives and be free of metallic 
additives. The proper level of detergent ad ditives, and absence of harmful metallic 
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission 
control system. 
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on 
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit  www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit 
www.honda.ca  for additional information on gaso line. For more information on top 
tier gasoline, visit  www.toptiergas.com .
■Fuel tank capacity: 7. 0 US gal (26.5 liters)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing 
detergent additives that help  prevent fuel system and 
engine deposits. In  addition, in order to maintain 
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions 
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline 
that does NOT contain  harmful manganese-based 
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is 
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely 
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction 
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on. 
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such 
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on 
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol 
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol. 
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try 
another service station or sw itch to another brand of 
gasoline.
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uuRefueling uHow to Refuel
Driving
How to Refuel
1. Stop your vehicle with the service station 
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the 
rear.
2. Put the transmission into 
(P.
3. Turn the power system off.
4. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u Please Wait  appears for a few seconds 
on the driver information interface.
5. When the message changes to  Ready, the 
fuel fill door automatically opens.
u You can now unscrew the fuel cap and 
start refueling.
6. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a 
release of air, wait until this stops, then turn 
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.
1How to Refuel
This vehicle has a pressurized fuel system.
When the fuel vapor pressure inside the fuel tank is 
high, it takes about 10 seconds  for the vehicle to vent 
the fuel tank. Once the pressure is vented, the driver 
information interface changes from  Please Wait to 
Ready.
If the filler nozzle keeps tu rning off when the tank is 
not full, there may be a pr oblem with the pump’s fuel 
vapor recovery system. Try fi lling at another pump. If 
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in 
the fuel tank so that fuel do es not overflow as a result 
of changes in air temperature.
Do not continue to add fuel  after the filler nozzle has 
automatically stopped. Addi tional fuel can exceed 
the full tank capacity.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. 
You can be burned or  seriously injured 
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and  keep heat, sparks, 
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Fuel Fill Door 
Release Button
Fuel Fill Cap
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
There are four fuse boxes on the driver’s 
side.
■Fuse Box A
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on 
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box A
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1ACC7.5 A
2−−
3VB SOL10 A
4SHIFTER7.5 A
5OPTION MAIN15 A
6SRS OPTION7.5 A
7METER10 A
8FUEL PUMP15 A
9OPTION7.5 A
10CTR ACC SOCKET20 A
11−−
12R SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
13L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
14RR L P/W20 A
15AS P/W20 A
16DOOR LOCK20 A
17P-DRV7.5 A
18−−
19WASHER15 A
20−−
21ACG7.5 A
22DRL7.5 A
23−10 A
24FR SENSOR CAMERA5A
25DR DOOR LOCK10 A
26R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
27RR R P/W20 A
28DR P/W20 A
29FR ACC SOCKET20 A
30INTERIOR LIGHT7.5 A
31DR P/SEAT REC20 A
32FR SEAT HEATER20 A
33DR P/SEAT SLI20 A
34ABS/VSA7.5 A
35SRS10 A
36−−
37LID ACT10 A
38L SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
39DR DOOR UNLOCK10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
■ Engine Specifications
ModelCLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating See the certification la bel on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)See the certification la bel on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)See the certification la bel on the driver’s 
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.9 – 15.7 oz (395 – 445 g)
Lubricant TypeSE-A2 (POE)
Quantity 8.54 – 10.4 cu-in (140 – 170 cc)
Displacement91.4 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKAR7C11H
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 7.0 US gal (26.5 L)
Tank Capacity1.43 US qt (1.35 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Parking/Daytime Running LightsLED
Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Brake LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights LED
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WCenter Console LightLEDGlove Box LightLEDFront Foot Lights*LEDTrunk LightLEDIllumination Lamp 
(inside Charge Lid)LED
* Not available on all models
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