HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid
Fuel cell insulating fluid (FC insulating fluid) uses a specifically designed fluid with high electrical insulation properties in order to safely cool
the fuel cell.
Never add water, other commercial coolants, or genuine Honda inverter coolant to the cooling system. Doing so will cause damage to the
fuel cell.
Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer to replenish or change the fuel cell insulating fluid.
FC Insulating Fluid Reserve Tank
Inverter Coolant Reserve Tank
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Ion Exchanger
An ion exchanger is installed in the fluid lines for the fuel cell in order to maintain the
insulation properties of the fuel cell insulating fluid (FC insulating fluid).
If the message Service Due Soon A appears on the driver information interface, ion
exchange filter replacement is necessary. Be sure to consult an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer. 2 Indicators (P89)
Exhaust Pipe
Water is expelled from the tail pipe while the vehicle is running or while the High Voltage
battery is being charged. This also happens af ter the vehicle has been running or when you
shut down the FC system by setting the power mode to OFF. If you stand to the left rear of
the vehicle, you may be sprayed by this waste water.
Never drink water expelled from the pipe. Though this water is harmless, it is not suitable
for drinking.
While the vehicle is parked during cold temperatures, the FC system may automatically turn
on and discharge water from the ex haust pipe. If this water is discharged as a vapor, it may
appear as a white mist. This, however, is not indicative of a problem.
Do not obstruct or block the exhaust pi pe as the FC system may stop working.
Maintenance, Repair, and Disposal
Always consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer regarding maintenance, repair,
and disposal.
Fuel cells and High Voltage batteries that have been removed from disposed vehicles are
collected through authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealers. Do not dispose of those
batteries yourself.
WARNING
Do not directly touch any water emissions
from the exhaust pipe.
Water created during FC power generation
is discharged from the exhaust pipe in the
form of either liquid (water) or gas (steam).
Directly touching this water may cause
burns.
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In Case of a Crash
●If a vehicle fire occurs, leaked hydrogen gas may ignite. Stay far away from the vehicle
and call the local fire department.
To extinguish a vehicle fire, use a large amount of water, dry chemical fire extinguisher
(Class A, B, or C), or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. With an inadequate amount of
water, a fire cannot be put out completely. Never attempt to extinguish a vehicle fire
with a small amount of water.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, make sure it is done with all the wheels lifted using the
flat bed equipment. If the front wheels are touching the ground, the rotating tires will
force the electric motor to spin, which in turn, may damage the power system,
transmission, etc.
WARNING
If the body of the vehicle is seriously
damaged or deformed in a crash, hydrogen
gas may leak out from the vehicle. Keep
flammable sources, such as a lit cigarette or
warning flares, away from the vehicle. 2If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking (P511)
Also, 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 the vehicle catches fire, leaked hydrogen
gas may ignite. Stay far away from the
vehicle and report to the fire department
that a vehicle containing hydrogen tanks is
on fire.
The system is designed so that in the event
that the vehicle catches fire, the gas inside
the tanks will be released through the tank
valves, thereby ensuring that pressure
within the tanks does not build up. This gas
is released toward the rear of the vehicle in
a downward direction. Do not attempt to
extinguish the fire from behind the vehicle
as the exiting gas may ignite into a flame.
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WARNING
If a 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.
Do not use a warning flare near a fuel cell
vehicle. If hydrogen gas is leaking, it may
ignite the gas, and result in a vehicle fire.
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Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking
When decelerating or while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recover 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 temperatur e is too cold/hot, or another factor or factors are effecting the
condition of the battery, the regenerative braking system may not be activated.
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Eco Assist® System
Aggressive Deceleration Moderate
DecelerationFuel-Efficient Driving Moderate
AccelerationAggressive Acceleration
Ambient Meter
With SPORT
mode off, the color of the ambient meter changes to green to indicate that the vehicle is being driven in a fuel efficient
manner.
Eco Drive Display
●Keep the vehicle icon near the center of the circle.
Fuel economy is:
Worse Better Best Better Worse
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Safe Driving (P 43)
Airbags (P 55)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 70)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Before Driving Checklist (P 47)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 48)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P 85)
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Lights Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Gauges (P 116)/Driver Information Interface (P 119)/
Head-Up Display
(P 127)/System Indicators (P 86)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Speedometer
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
SPORT
Mode Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Brake System
TM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
Head-Up Display
READY Indicator
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator
Gear Position
Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Driver Information
Interface
High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge
POWER/CHARGE
Gauge
Low Fuel Indicator
Hydrogen Leak
Indicator Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
Indicator
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Controls (P 131)
Clock (P 132)
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
aSelect the (Home) icon, then select
Settings.
bSelect Clock, then Clock Adjustment .
cTouch the respective / icon to
adjust the hours or minutes up or
down.
dSelect OK.
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POWER Button (P 154)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.Turn Signals (P 157)
Lights (P 158)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Wipers and Washers
(P 162)AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity
(+: High Sensitivity MIST
OFF
AUTO
: Wiper speed varies
automatically
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P 169)
●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 143)
●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 146)
●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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