HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC 2017 (in English) User Guide

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❙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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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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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 pro pulsion motor.
As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the efficiency of an electri c 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 standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage lithium ion ba ttery 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 standar d household outlet or at a public charging station.
(P 423)
While the vehicle is charging or is parked after running, the co mpressor may operate to melt any frost that has formed on the climate
control system.
Water from the melted frost drains out through the fr ont section of the vehicle, near the undercover.
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Electric Vehicle Precautions
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 handli ng warnings
are attached to these components.
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 a High 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
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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, du ring storage for example, periodically recharge the battery to main tain sufficient
charge levels. At least once every three months, recharge the High Voltage battery.
Excessive heat can also damage the batter y. 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 extrem ely low temperatures: If the temperature of the High Voltage batt ery drops
to –22°F (–30°C) or below, the power system may not start. Wait for the High Voltage batt ery 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.
uIf a severe crash damaged your vehicle’s Hi gh 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 Vo ltage system components or any of its orange wires.
●Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammabl e electrolyte that could leak as a result
of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye cont act 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.
uAttempting 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 syste m 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
(D.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the gear position in
(D.
u When the High Voltage battery is fully charged or its temperature is too cold/hot, or another factor or factors are affecting t he
condition of the battery, the regenerative braking system may not be activated.
● The deceleration paddle selector is used with the gear position in
(D.
u You can control the rate of deceleration by using the deceleration paddle selector.
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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 climat e control
system.
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)
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Eco Assist® System
Ambient Meter
●Changes color to reflect ho w 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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