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

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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 152)
❚Trunk Opener (P 146)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 62)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 171)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 144)
❚Hydrogen Fuel Lid Release Button (P 446)
❚SET Button (P 168)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 429)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 58)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 170)
❚SPORT Button (P 381)
❚Glove Box (P 180)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 375)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P 184)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 458)
❚Memory Buttons (P 168)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 58)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 425)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P 520)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 457)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 162, 465)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 135)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 171)
❚Headlights (P 158, 463)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P 158, 463)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 157, 463)
❚How to Refuel (P 446)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 464)
❚Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 148)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 146)
❚Brake Lights (P 464)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 464)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 464)
❚Taillights (P 464)
❚Trunk Release Button (P 147)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 464)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 443)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 158, 161, 463)
❚Tires (P 468, 490)
❚Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P 464)
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Quick Reference Guide
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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Quick Reference Guide
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®) (P136)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring Syst em (TPMS) needs attention. If
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.
u
TPMS Calibration (P 416)
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 142
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 172
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 174
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 51
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 70
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or trunk open message appears on
the driver information inte rface, a door and/or the
trunk is not completely cl osed. Close all doors and
the trunk tightly until the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 109
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high.●Park in a safe place, and allow the system to cool down
sufficiently.
●Appears when you depress the accelerator pedal
while the transmission is in
(N.
●Release the accelerator pedal.●Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button to
start driving.
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or th e trunk is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.●Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer as soon as possible.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 133
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .. 134Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 135
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 142
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 144
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 145
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 146
Security System ................................ 149
Immobilizer System .......................... 149 Security System Alarm...................... 149
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 152
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 154
Turn Signals ..................................... 157
Light Switches.................................. 158
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Wipers and Washers ........................ 162
Brightness Control ........................... 164
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 166
Driving Position Memory System ...... 167 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 169
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 170
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 170
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 171
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 172
Front Seats ...................................... 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 178
Interior Lights .................................. 178
Interior Convenience Items .............. 180
Climate Control System ................... 188
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 188
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 196
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133Continued
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, and to lock and unlock the doors and
to open the trunk. You can also use the
remote transmitter to lock and unlock the
doors and trunk.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 149
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
dealer.■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
134
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an
authorized Honda Clarit y Fuel Cell dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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