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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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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 42
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 45
Safety Checklist ................................. 46
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 47
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 50
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 53
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 54
Types of Airbags ................................ 57
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 57 Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 62
Side Airbags....................................... 64
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 66
Airbag System Indicators .................... 67
Airbag Care ....................................... 70
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 71
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 73
Safety of Larger Children ................... 82
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 84 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 85
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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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