chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTICE
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.
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;
• 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.
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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.
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.
AOM05649
High-Voltage Battery Monitoring System
3DANGER
3WARNING
3CAUTION
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.
A Few Words About Safety
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
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
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and
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.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
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. 37
For Safe Driving P. 38Seat Belts P. 42Airbags P. 50
2 Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 114
2 Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 129
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 173
2 Features P. 191
Audio System P. 192Audio System Basic Operation P. 198
Customized Features P. 280HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 306
2 Driving P. 343
Before Driving P. 344Towing a Trailer P. 349
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 421Charging P. 423
2 Maintenance P. 441
Before Performing Maintenance P. 442Maintenance MinderTM P. 445
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 456
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 471Cleaning P. 472
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 481
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 482Handling of the Jack P. 494
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 502Fuses P. 508
When You Cannot Disengage the Charging Connector P. 517
2 Information P. 519
Specifications P. 520Identification Numbers P. 522
Warranty Coverages P. 525Authorized Manuals P. 527
Contents
Child Safety P. 65Safety Labels P. 78
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 141Security System P. 144Opening and Closing the Windows P. 147
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 164Adjusting the Seats P. 166
Climate Control System P. 183
Audio Error Messages P. 270General Information on the Audio System P. 274
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 309
When Driving P. 350Braking P. 404Parking Your Vehicle P. 419
Energy Economy P. 439
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 449Replacing Light Bulbs P. 454
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 45912-Volt Battery P. 468Remote Transmitter Care P. 470
Accessories and Modifications P. 478
Power System Won’t Start P. 495Jump Starting P. 498Overheating P. 501
Emergency Towing P. 515When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 516
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 518
Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
Instrument Panel
Controls
Features
Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected
Information
Index
P. 4
P. 37
P. 79
P. 127
P. 191
P. 343
P. 441
P. 481
P. 519
P. 530
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 523Reporting Safety Defects P. 524
Customer Service Information P. 528
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
❙
Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 163)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 396)
❙
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P 370)
❙
System Indicators
(P 80)
❙
Gauges
(P 114)
❙
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBS
TM
) OFF Button
(P 414)
❙
Charge Lid Release Button
(P 425, 427)
❙
Driver Information Interface
(P 118)
❙
Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙
Climate Control System
(P 183)
❙
Rear Window Defogger
(P 160)
❙
POWER Button
(P 149)
❙
Seat Heater Buttons
(P 181)
❙
Audio System
(P 192)
❙
Hazard Warning Button
❙
Heated Door Mirror Button
(P160 )
Visual Index
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❙
Wipers/Washers
(P 157)
❙
Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 152, 153)
❙
Brightness Control
(P 159)
❙
LaneWatchTM
(P 402)
❙
TRIP Button
(P118, 120)
❙
Interval Button
(P 382)
❙
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button
(P 390)
❙
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons
(P 373)
❙
(Display/Information) Button
(P118 )
❙
/// Buttons
(P118, 195)
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4
❙
ENTER Button
(P118 )
❙
Voice Control Buttons
(P225)
❙
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 309)
❙
Horn (Press an area around .)
❙
Paddle Selector (+
(P362 )
❙
Paddle Selector (-
(P362 )
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Visual Index
Quick Reference Guide
❙
Power Window Switches
(P 147)
❙
Trunk Opener
(P 141)
❙
Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P 57)
❙
Door Mirror Controls
(P 165)
❙
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 139)
❙
Memory Buttons
(P 162)
❙
SET Button
(P 162)
❙
Interior Fuse Box
(P 510)
❙
Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 407)
❙
Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 53)
❙
Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 53)
❙
Rearview Mirror
(P 164)
❙
SPORT Button
(P 361)
❙
Glove Box
(P 175)
❙
Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 404)
❙
Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 355)
❙
Accessory Power Socket
(P 179)
❙
Hood Release Handle
(P 450)
❙
ECON Button
(P365 )
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❙
Side Airbags
(P 59)
❙
Side Curtain Airbags
(P 61)
❙
Seat Belts
(P 42)
❙
Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 72)
❙
Rear Seat
❙
Coat Hook
(P 180)
❙
Map Lights
(P 174)
❙
Sun Visors
❙
Vanity Mirrors
❙
Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 74)
❙
Map Lights
(P 174)
❙
Grab Handle
❙
Sunglasses Holder
(P 182)
❙
Accessory Power
Socket
(P 179)
❙
Front Seat
(P 166)
❙
USB Ports
(P 193)
❙
LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 70)
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Visual Index
Quick Reference Guide
❙
Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 449)
❙
Windshield Wipers
(P 157, 456)
❙
Tires
(P 459, 482)
❙
Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 131)
❙
Power Door Mirrors
(P 165)
❙
Headlights
(P 153, 454)
❙
Front Turn Signal Lights
(P 152, 454)
❙
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
(P 153, 156, 454)
❙
Front Side Marker Lights
(P 153, 454)
❙
How to Charge
(P425, 427)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙
High-Mount Brake Light
(P 455)
❙
Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 141)
❙
Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 455)
❙
Brake Lights
(P 455)
❙
Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 455)
❙
Back-Up Lights
(P 455)
❙
Taillights
(P 455)
❙
Trunk Release Button
(P 142)
❙
Rear License Plate Light
(P 455)
❙
Multi-View Rear Camera
(P 421)
❙
Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 143)
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Quick Reference Guide
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. 423
2 Using a Timer P. 437
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Quick Reference Guide
Parking
There are several things you need to
know when parking your Honda
electric vehicle.
2 High Voltage Battery P. 436
How the electric vehicle
works
An electric motor propels your Honda
electric vehicle.
2 How the Electric Vehicle Works
P. 12
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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 423)
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
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 aHigh 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
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.
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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
● The brake pedal is depressed with the gear position in
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
u You can control the rate of deceleration by using the deceleration paddle selector.
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Electricity Consumption Indicator (ENERGY USAGE)
The meter shows the ratio between the energy which has been consumed by the
climate control system (CLIMATE) and the energy which has been consumed by
the motor (DRIVE).
Range Display
Displays the estimated driving range as well as
the estimated additional driving range if the
climate control system is turned off.
To turn the climate control system off, press
the button.
2 Climate Control System (P183)
Electricity Consumption and Driving Range
Driving range is dependent on driving conditions and climate control system use. Since the climate control system in this vehicle runs on
electricity, it will consume electricity when in use. The climate control system requires more electricity for heating than it does for cooling;
therefore, when you use the heating function, especially when ambient temperatures are very low, the distance that you can travel on the
remaining power will be shortened.
The meter below shows the driving range as well as the amount of electricity that has been consumed by the motor and the climate control
system.
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Eco Assist® System
Ambient Meter
● Changes color to reflect how energy-efficiently you are
driving.
Green: Slow acceleration or deceleration (good energy
economy)
White-green: Moderate acceleration or deceleration
(moderate energy economy)
White: Aggressive acceleration or deceleration (poor
energy economy)
● The indicator remains red as long as SPORT mode is
activated.
ECON Mode Indicator
(P93)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
The message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
ECON Button
(P365)
Helps maximize energy
economy.
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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points
● Appears when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Eco Drive Display
(P124)
The vehicle icon in the display moves forward and back and the background color changes to indicate how energy-efficiently you
are driving.
● When you accelerate and decelerate, the icon moves forward and back respectively. The greater the acceleration or deceleration,
the greater the icon moves.
● When the icon moves too far in one direction, the screen changes from green to blue to indicate that you are driving
inefficiently.
● You can maintain better energy efficiency by keeping the icon in the center.