2021 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN remote control

Contents
Child Safety P. 71Safety Labels P. 85
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 175 Adjusting the Seats P. 177
Climate Control System P. 195
Audio Error Messages P. 286 General Information on the Audio System P. 290
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339
When Driving P. 380 Braking P. 437Parking Your Vehicle P. 453
Charging P. 460 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 475
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 486 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 500
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 505 12-Volt Battery P. 514 Remote Transmitter Care P. 516
Accessories and Modifications P. 525
Power System Won’t Start P. 541 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 545 Overheating P. 548
Fuses P. 559 Emergency Towing P. 567
If You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P.569 If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 570
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 582 Customer Service Information P. 583
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 373
MaintenanceP. 477
Handling the UnexpectedP. 527
InformationP. 571
IndexP. 585
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P 168)
Wiper/Washer Control LeverAdjustment Ring : Lower speed, fewer sweeps
: Higher speed, more sweeps
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 174)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 149)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
●Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Trunk (P 152)
●To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
smart entry remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
Trunk Opener
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 205)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 209)
●(+ / ( - Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / Button
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora®*Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
ENTER Button
/ / / Button34(+ / (- Bar
Button
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●ENTER Button
•When listening to the radio and
SiriusXM ®*
aPress ENTER to switch the display to a
preset list you stored in the preset
buttons.
bPress or to select a preset, then
press ENTER .
•When listening to a USB flash drive
aPress ENTER to display the folder list.
bPress or to select a folder.
cPress ENTER to display a list of tracks in
that folder.
dPress or to select a track, then
press ENTER .
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•When listening to an iPod
aPress ENTER to display the iPod music
list.
bPress or to select a category.
cPress ENTER to display a list of items in
the category.
dPress or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
uPress ENTER and press or
repeatedly until a desired item you
want to listen is displayed.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
aPress ENTER to display the station list.
bPress or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
•When listening to Bluetooth® Audio
aPress ENTER to display the track list.
bPress or to select a track, then
press ENTER .
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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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139Continued
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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
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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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Controls
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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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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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