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

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 impo
rtant 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 vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Contents
Child Safety P. 70Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 146 Security System P. 149 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 152
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 170 Adjusting the Seats P. 172
Climate Control System P. 188
Audio Error Messages P. 277 General Information on the Audio System P. 281
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 329
When Driving P. 370 Braking P. 425Parking Your Vehicle P. 441
Fuel Economy P. 448
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 457 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 463
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 468 12-Volt Battery P. 477 Remote Transmitter Care P. 479
Accessories and Modifications P. 487
Power System Won’t Start P. 503 Jump Starting P. 506 Overheating P. 509
Fuses P. 518 Emergency Towing P. 526
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 528
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 533 Reporting Safety Defects P. 534
Customer Service Information P. 538
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 85
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 197
DrivingP. 363
MaintenanceP. 449
Handling the UnexpectedP. 489
InformationP. 529
IndexP. 540
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Quick Reference Guide
Characteristics of Fuel Cell Vehicles
A fuel cell vehicle (FCV) converts hydrogen gas into electricity which is used to power an electric motor. The FC (fuel cell) system comprises
of hydrogen tanks and an FC stack, as well as other components, and requires a constant supply of hydrogen fuel, and proper cooling and
ventilation to generate electricity.
The FC stack is the main power unit which comprises of a series of fuel cells joined together or “stacked” on one another. With in each fuel
cell, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to create an electric current whic h is used to not only power the motor but also charge a High Voltage
battery. This High Voltage battery provides supplementary power to assist the FC power system when the vehicle is subjected to heavy
acceleration.
Unlike vehicles that use internal combustion engines, FC vehicles emit no harmful emissions such as CO
2 and NOx, and are thus considered
environmentally responsible. The only substance discharged from the tailpipe is water, in the form of both liquid and vapor.
FC Stack
Fuel cell power output may decline faster than usual under the following circumstances:●The vehicle is frequently used in sub-zero temperatures over extended periods of time.●The vehicle is repeatedly left in standby state for extended periods of time.●The FC system is subjected to frequent starting and stopping.●Salt water has permeated the air cleaner element.
u Replace the air cleaner element and clean the surrounding area.
●The vehicle is driven extensively in areas whose air contains high levels of:
Dust
Sulfur (common to hot spring and volcanoes)
Organic solvents, e.g., paints and thinners
Amine-related substa nces, e.g., ammonia
Chlorinated substances, e.g., salt and snow-melting agents
u Once the vehicle is driven in a normal environment again, fuel cell power output will return over time.
In the following circumstances, power output may be temporarily limited:
●You are repeatedly accelerating and decelerating aggressively.●You are ascending a slope or driving at high altitudes above 6,562 feet (2,000 meters). 2 Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages (P104)
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Quick Reference Guide
Hydrogen Gas Leak
If a hydrogen gas leak is suspected, follow the recommended actions listed in the
instructions of this owner’s manual. 2 If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking (P511)
WARNING
Since hydrogen gas is highly flammable, a
hydrogen gas leak is extremely dangerous
as the leaked gas, which is dispersed into
the atmosphere, can ignite, resulting in a
fire in which you or someone else can be
serious injured or killed. Keep flammable
materials and liquids away from the vehicle
at all times, especially if a hydrogen gas
leak is detected.
In the case of a hydrogen gas leak, a buzzer
will sound and the hydrogen gas leak
indicator will come on. If you are driving
the vehicle, stop in a safe, well-ventilated
place. Then turn the power mode to OFF
and contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer at once. You should also
display signs warning of the danger and be
aware of and keep away anything that
could ignite the gas.
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 (due
to heat from the fire) 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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Quick Reference Guide
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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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride prop erly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states and territorie s prohibit the use of cell
phones other than hands-free devices by the driver
while driving.
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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver ’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Driver’s knee airbag: Airbag under the steering column.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to -severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front pass enger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the infl ator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory pr oblems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, dependi ng on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the se at belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingYour front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a
seat position sensor.
Based on information from this sensor and the
severity of the impact, the advanced airbag
system determines the optimal deployment of
the driver’s airbag.
The front passenger’s ad vanced airbag system
has weight sensors.
We advise against allowi ng a child age 12 or
under to ride in the front passenger’s seat.
However, if you do allow a child age 12 or
under to ride in the front passenger’s
seat , note that the system will automatically
turn off the front passenger’s airbag if the
sensors detect that the child is approximately
65 lbs (29 kg) or less.
■Advanced Airbags1 Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator wi ll come on, and in the
event of a crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of
the driver’s seating position) with a force
corresponding to the se verity of the impact.
For the advanced airbags to work properly:
•Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
•Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
•Make sure any objects are positioned properly on
the floor. Improperly pos itioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•All occupants should sit upr ight and wear their seat
belts properly.
•Do not cover the passenger ’s side dashboard with
a cloth, towel, cover, etc. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 68
Make sure the floor mat be hind the front passenger's
seat is hooked to the floo r mat anchor. An improperly
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
2 Floor Mats P. 482
Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors
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uuChild Safety uProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secu red to the vehicle using either the seat
belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unatte nded, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1 Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the pa ssenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard and on the front visors.
Please read and follow the instructions on these
labels.
2 Safety Labels P. 83
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button P. 147
Trunk Release
Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, yo u have up to two seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least two seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen.
2 Customized Features P. 300
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