Honda 2018 Clarity Owner's manual

2018 ELECTRIC

OWNER’S MANUAL

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a

road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s

systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of

time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

3

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can

expose you to chemicals including engine

exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and

lead, which are known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. To minimize

exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not

idle the engine except as necessary, service

your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and

wear gloves or wash your hands frequently

when servicing your vehicle. For more

information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/

passenger-vehicle

.

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the

circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of

personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that

have the special equipment, can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by

anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the

vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record

information about powertrain performance. The data can be used

to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians

diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with

data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains

confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is

uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.

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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

NOTICE

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by

the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which

contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User

License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your

use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,

functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of

the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and

conditions of the End User License Agreement.

You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software

by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda

Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop

100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage

this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

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High-Voltage Battery Monitoring System

This vehicle is equipped with a monitoring system that compiles

data about your vehicle and driving conditions and transmits that

data to Honda at regular intervals as determined at the discretion

of Honda. This data includes information on but not limited to the

following:

● Vehicle location, distance driven, warning indicators and

messages, and vehicle speed

● High-Voltage Battery system control and power generation

The system does not record audio or images.

Data collected is used for the sole purposes of technical diagnoses,

preventive maintenance, research and vehicle development.

Neither Honda nor any third party receiving data will use the data

for any other purpose without first obtaining customer

authorization.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and other information on labels and

in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

3 and

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please

read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.

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Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the

vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find

descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)

represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these

features.

The information and specifications included in this publication were

in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications

or design at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 39

For Safe Driving P. 40 Seat Belts P. 44 Airbags P. 52

2 Instrument Panel P. 81

Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 116

2 Controls P. 129

Clock P. 130 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 131

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 152

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 176

2 Features P. 195

Audio System P. 196 Audio System Basic Operation P. 202

Customized Features P. 296 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 322

2 Driving P. 359

Before Driving P. 360 Towing a Trailer P. 365

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 438 Charging P. 440

2 Maintenance P. 457

Before Performing Maintenance P. 458 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 461

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 472

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 487 Cleaning P. 488

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 497

If a Tire Goes Flat P. 498 Handling of the Jack P. 510

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 518 Fuses P. 524

When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector P. 533

2 Information P. 535

Specifications P. 536 Identification Numbers P. 538

Warranty Coverages P. 541 Authorized Manuals P. 543

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Contents

Child Safety P. 67 Safety Labels P. 80

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 144 Security System P. 147 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 150

Adjusting the Mirrors P. 167 Adjusting the Seats P. 169

Climate Control System P. 186

Audio Error Messages P. 274 General Information on the Audio System P. 278

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 325

When Driving P. 366 Braking P. 420 Parking Your Vehicle P. 436

Energy Economy P. 456

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 465 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 470

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 475 12-Volt Battery P. 484 Remote Transmitter Care P. 486

Accessories and Modifications P. 494

Power System Won’t Start P. 511 Jump Starting P. 514 Overheating P. 517

Emergency Towing P. 531 When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 532

When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 534

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 539 Reporting Safety Defects P. 540

Customer Service Information P. 544

Quick Reference Guide

P. 6

Safe Driving

P. 39

Instrument Panel

P. 81

Controls

P. 129

Features

P. 195

Driving

P. 359

Maintenance

P. 457

Handling the Unexpected

P. 497

Information

P. 535

Index

P. 546

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Visual Index

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 166)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P 412)

❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

Button

(P 386)

❙ System Indicators (P 82)

❙ Gauges (P 116)

❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button (P 431)

❙ Charge Lid Release Button

(P 442, 444)

❙ Driver Information Interface

(P 120)

❙ Navigation System

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Climate Control System (P 186)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 163)

❙ POWER Button (P 152)

❙ Seat Heater Buttons (P 184)

❙ Audio System (P 196)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Heated Door Mirror Button (P163 )

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❙ Wipers/Washers (P 160)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 155, 156)

❙ Brightness Control (P 162)

❙ LaneWatch

TM

(P 418)

❙ TRIP Button (P120, 122)

❙ Interval Button (P 398)

❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button (P 406)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons

(P 389)

❙ (Display/Information) Button (P120 )

❙ / / / Buttons (P120, 199)

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4

❙ ENTER Button (P120 )

❙ Voice Control Buttons (P229)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P 325)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Paddle Selector (+ (P379 )

❙ Paddle Selector (- (P379 )

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Visual Index

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Power Window Switches (P 150)

❙ Trunk Opener (P 144)

❙ Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 59)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 168)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 142)❙ Memory Buttons (P 165)

❙ SET Button (P 165)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 526)

❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 424)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 55)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 55)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P 167)

❙ SPORT Button (P 378)

❙ Glove Box (P 178)

❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 420)

❙ Shift Button

Electronic Gear Selector

(P 371)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 182)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P 466)

❙ ECON Button (P377 )

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❙ Side Airbags (P 61)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 63)

❙ Seat Belts (P 44)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 74)

❙ Rear Seat

❙ Coat Hook (P 183)

❙ Map Lights (P 177)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 76)

❙ Map Lights (P 177)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Sunglasses Holder

(P 185)

❙ Accessory Power

Socket

(P 182)

❙ Front Seat (P 169)

❙ USB Ports (P 197)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 72)

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Visual Index

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 465)

❙ Windshield Wipers (P 160, 472)

❙ Tires (P 475, 498)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 133)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 168)

❙ Headlights (P 156, 470)

❙ Front Turn Signal Lights (P 155, 470)

❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 156, 159, 470)

❙ Front Side Marker Lights (P 156, 470)

❙ How to Charge (P442, 444)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 471)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 144)

❙ Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P 471)

❙ Brake Lights (P 471)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 471)

❙ Back-Up Lights (P 471)

❙ Taillights (P 471)

❙ Trunk Release Button (P 145)

❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 471)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 438)

❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 146)

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Making Good Use of Your Honda Electric Vehicle

Charging at Home

Your Honda electric vehicle can be charged

with an appropriately configured household

outlet. If a timer has been set, charging

automatically starts and ends.

2 Charging P. 440

2 Using a Timer P. 454

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Parking

There are several things you need to

know when parking your Honda

electric vehicle.

2 High Voltage Battery P. 453

How the electric vehicle

works

An electric motor propels your Honda

electric vehicle.

2 How the Electric Vehicle Works

P. 14

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How the Electric Vehicle Works

Instead of using gasoline to power an internal combustion engine, your vehicle uses stored electricity to power an electric propulsion motor.

As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the efficiency of an electric vehicle (and the vehicle’s range) is most impacted by the driver’s driving

style. Climate control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage negatively affecting the vehicle’s range.

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and

other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage lithium ion battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt

battery.

Charging the High Voltage Battery

You can recharge the High Voltage battery using a standard household outlet or at a public charging station.

(P 440)

While the vehicle is charging or is parked after running, the compressor may operate to melt any frost that has formed on the climate

control system.

Water from the melted frost drains out through the front section of the vehicle, near the undercover.

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Electric Vehicle Precautions

High Voltage Components, High Voltage Cables and High Temperature

Components

Electric vehicles have high voltage components (about 500 V maximum) such as the power control unit, High Voltage battery, high voltage

cables (identified by their orange covers), electric motor, and high temperature parts such as the radiator. Labels with handling warnings

are attached to these components.

WARNING

This vehicle has high voltage circuits and

parts. Failure to observe the following

precautions can result in burns or electric

shock.

●

Do not remove, disassemble, or replace

the high voltage parts, cables (orange) or

their connectors.

●

Never touch the High Voltage battery

service plugs.

In an emergency or during maintenance or

repair, the service plugs are removed to cut

off the electric flow from the battery. These

plugs are in contact with the battery and

can cause severe electric shock if not

handled properly.

Only a qualified technician should handle

any electrical equipment. For inspection

and repair, consult an authorized Honda

Clarity Electric dealer.

DC/DC Converter

●

A/C Compressor

●

A/C Heater

Radiator a High Voltage Battery

Label

a Radiator Cap

Power Control Unit

Electric Motor

High Voltage Battery

Service Plug Lid c

High Voltage Battery

System Coolant

Reserve Tank b

b High Voltage Battery

System Coolant Reserve

Tank Cap

c High Voltage Battery

Service Plug Lid

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High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery gradually discharges when the vehicle is not in use. If allowed to discharge too much, the battery may become

damaged.

If your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, during storage for example, periodically recharge the battery to maintain sufficient

charge levels. At least once every three months, recharge the High Voltage battery.

Excessive heat can also damage the battery. On hot, sunny days, try to avoid parking your vehicle under direct sunlight.

If the High Voltage battery becomes fully discharged or damaged and you are unable to start the power system as a result, consult an

authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer.

Temperature

When storing the vehicle, make sure not to expose it to extremely low temperatures: If the temperature of the High Voltage battery drops

to –22°F (–30°C) or below, the power system may not start. Wait for the High Voltage battery to warm up, or warm it up by plugging in the

vehicle.

If the temperature of the High Voltage battery drops to –31°F (–35°C) or below, the power system will not start. Wait for the High Voltage

battery to warm up or move the vehicle to a warmer location. Note plugging the vehicle in will not help in this case.

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Maintenance, Repair, and Disposal

Always consult an authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer regarding maintenance, repair,

and disposal.

High Voltage batteries that have been removed from disposed vehicles are collected

through authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealers. Do not dispose of those batteries

yourself.

In Case of a Crash

● Be careful of electric shock hazard.

u If a severe crash damaged your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of

electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do

not touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

● Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

u The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result

of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive.

If you accidentally touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at

least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.

● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a

garden hose for instance, can be dangerous.

● Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by an authorized Honda

Clarity Electric dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage

System

The emergency shutdown system may activate when the vehicle is impacted by a crash or a

collision. When this system activates, the High Voltage system automatically shuts down,

and your vehicle no longer moves.

To return the High Voltage system to normal operation, consult an authorized Honda Clarity

Electric dealer.

WARNING

High voltage parts and/or the cables

(orange) connecting them may be exposed

as a result of a crash. Stay clear of these

parts as you may be electrocuted.

If High Voltage battery fluid leaks, be

careful not to touch the fluid. It can harm

your eyes and skin. If it comes in contact

with your eyes and skin; flush the affected

area with clean water immediately for a

few minutes, and seek immediate medical

attention.

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Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When decelerating or while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the electrical energy that was

used to accelerate the vehicle.

In the following situations, the vehicle generates electricity while decelerating.

● The accelerator pedal is released with the gear position in

(D.

● The brake pedal is depressed with the gear position in

(D.

u When the High Voltage battery is fully charged or its temperature is too cold/hot, or another factor or factors are affecting the

condition of the battery, the regenerative braking system may not be activated.

● The deceleration paddle selector is used with the gear position in

(D.

u You can control the rate of deceleration by using the deceleration paddle selector.

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