Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Manual

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Convenience Items

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To open the sunglasses holder, press and
release the indent. To close, press it again until
it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.

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Sunglasses Holder

Sunglasses Holder

Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.

Press

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Using Automatic Climate Control

Press the CLIMATE button to display A/C, MODE,
fan control information on the audio/information
screen to operate manually. Select icon to turn on or
off A/C, change the vent mode, or change the fan
speed.

If any buttons/icons are pressed while using the
climate control system in auto, the function of the
button/icon that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Pressing the

button switches the climate

control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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Use the system when the power system is on.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side

temperature control dial.

3. Press the

(ON/OFF) button to cancel.

(Fan Control)

Buttons

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

MODE Control Icon
(Dashboard vents and back
of the center console)

MODE Control Icon
(Dashboard and floor vents, and
back of the center console)

CLIMATE Button

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

AUTO Button

SYNC (Synchronization) Button

Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control Dial

MODE Control Icon
(Floor vents)

MODE Control Icon
(Floor and defroster vents)

(Recirculation) Button

(Fresh Air) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

Fan Control Icon

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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Switching the vent mode

1. Press the CLIMATE button.
2. Select a desired vent mode icon.

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A/C on and off

1. Press the CLIMATE button.
2. Select On or Off.

Using Automatic Climate Control

When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is detected, and
the climate control settings are turned to the
respective mode automatically when you set the
power mode to ON.

If any icons are not selected within several seconds
after the display is switched, it returns to the previous
screen. In this case, press the CLIMATE button again.

You can change the length of time the climate
control display stays on.

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While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.

Models with driving position memory system

All models

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the

(recirculation) or

(fresh air) button to switch the mode

depending on environmental conditions.

Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior

through the system.

Fresh air mode (indicator on): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system

in fresh air mode in normal situations.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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Pressing the

button turns the air

conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the

button again to turn off, the

system returns to the previous settings.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.

To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.

The system switches to synchronization mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using the driver’s side temperature control dial.

To return to dual mode, you can either press the SYNC button again or turn the dial
of the passenger’s side temperature control unit.

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Synchronization Mode

Synchronization Mode

When you press the

button, the system changes

to synchronization mode.

When the system is in dual mode, the driver’s side
temperature and the passenger’s side temperature
can be set separately.

SYNC Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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You can operate the climate control system from outside the vehicle.

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To turn on the system

1. Press the lock button.

Some exterior lights flash.

2. Within about five seconds, press and hold

the climate button.

Some exterior lights flash.

After a few seconds, some exterior lights
flash six times and the climate control
system is turned on.

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To turn off the system

Press and hold the climate button.

Some exterior lights flash and the climate
control system is turned off.

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Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the
Remote

Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote

The climate control system does not operate when
any of the following conditions are met.

•

A door or the hood is not closed.

•

The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.

•

The brake pedal is being depressed.

•

The High Voltage battery level is low.

When you use the climate control system while the
vehicle is charging, it is recommended that you set
the charging level to 240 volt charge.

WARNING

Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle
when you use the remote climate control
system. After a certain period of time has
elapsed, the system shuts off temporarily.
During this time, the interior of the vehicle
may heat up or cool down depending on
ambient temperatures. If a child is left
inside the vehicle, extreme temperature
exposure can result in death or serious
injury of the child.

Climate
Button

Lock
Button

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

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Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote

The climate control system automatically turned off
when any of the following conditions are met.

•

The system has been operated for more than 30
minutes.

•

The High Voltage battery level becomes low.

•

A door or the hood is opened.

•

The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.

•

The brake pedal is being depressed.

If the charging connector is unplugged, the High
Voltage battery is used to power the climate control
system.

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Features

Audio System

About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service

. It can also

play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.

About Your Audio System

SiriusXM® Radio

is available on a subscription basis

only. For more information on SiriusXM® Radio

contact an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer.

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SiriusXM® Radio

is available in the United States and

Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM®

is a registered trademark of SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash
Drive

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

USB Ports

Features

USB Ports

Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.

The USB port (1.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatible phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on the USB flash drive and
connecting a cellular phone and
charging device.

USB Ports

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.

•

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.

•

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.

•

We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

The USB port can supply up to 1.0A or 1.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A or 1.5A unless
requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.
Turn the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

USB charge

USB Port (1.5A)

USB Port (1.0A)

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Audio System

Audio System Theft Protection

Features

Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

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Reactivating the audio system

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Select and hold the audio system power icon for more than two seconds.

The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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Audio Remote Controls

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Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface.

Buttons

Press

to cycle through the audio

mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®

USB iPod

Bluetooth® Audio Pandora®

Apple

CarPlay/Android Auto

ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and SiriusXM®

1. Press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.
2. Press

to select a preset, then press ENTER.

• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. Press ENTER to display the folder list.
2. Press

to select a folder.

3. Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.
4. Press

to select a track, then press ENTER.

Audio Remote Controls

Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.

Press the

(Hang-up/back) button to go back

to the previous command or cancel a command.

Press the

button to switch display.

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Button

ENTER Button

Button

(

- Bar

Button

3 4

* Not available on all models

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