HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL 2017 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver information interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 100
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 151
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 480
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 493
Check the brightness
of the interior lights. The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 501
Check the Security
System Alarm
indicator.When the Security System Alarm in dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Security System Alarm P. 146
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 482
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, and the indicator on the POWER
button flashes, the READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows. 1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator on the POWER button is
flashing. The buttons on the smart entry
remote should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds while the indicator stays on.
u If you do not depress the pedal, the
mode will change to ACCESSORY.
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uuPower System Won’t StartuEmergency Power System Off
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Power System Off
The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency
situation even while driving. If you must tu rn the power system off, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power system provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pe dal to slow down the vehicle and stop
immediately in a safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Power System Off
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the power system to be
turned off.
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the
power system, then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the power system vibrates. Also
be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow
the cable ends to touch eac h other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt Battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the power system from
starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the 12-volt battery.
Booster Battery
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4.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the power system
mounting bolt as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part of the
vehicle.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine,
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s power
system. If it turns over slowly, check that
the jumper cables have good metal-to-
metal contact.
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Once your vehicle’s power system has sta rted, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda
Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
■What to Do After the Power System Starts
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
If you notice any of the following signs, it is possible that the vehicle is overheating.
• The power system warning indicator has come on and the message Power
System Problem. Stop Driving When Safe has appeared in the driver
information interface.
• Steam is coming out from the motor room.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Change the gear position to
(P and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Turn off the power system, then open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
power system can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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■Next thing to do
Inspect the coolant level, and check the
cooling system components for leaks.u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
expansion tank cap with a heavy cloth
and open the cap. If necessary, add
coolant up to the base of the filler neck,
and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Turn the power system on, if the message Power System Problem. Stop Driving
When Safe disappears from the driver informatio n interface after you have started
the power system, resume driving.
If the message does not disappear, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
dealer.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact an authorized Honda
Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for repairs.
3WARNING
Removing the expansion tank cap while the
power system is hot can cause the coolant
to spray out, seri ously scalding you.
Always let the motor and radiator cool
down before removing the expansion tank
cap.
3CAUTION
Never pour water or other commercial
coolants into the inverter coolant reserve
tank. Doing so will ca use damage to the
motor.
MAX
Inverter Coolant
Reserve TankMIN
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If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking
How to Handle Leaked Hydrogen Gas
When the hydrogen leak indicator comes on,
hydrogen gas is leaking.
When a hydrogen gas leak is detected, the
warning buzzer sounds, and warning
indicator comes on. Follow the message
displayed on the driver information interface
and contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel
Cell dealer.
2 Hydrogen Leak Indicator P. 88
Even when the warning indicator does not
come on, if you notice gas leaking noises or
any other malfunction, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe, well-ventilated place, turn
the power system off, and immediately
contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
dealer.
■When Hydrogen Gas Leak or Other Malfunction is Detected1 How to Handle Leaked Hydrogen Gas
3WARNING
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 aw ay 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, sto p in a safe, well-ventilated
place. Then turn th e power mode to OFF
and contact an author ized 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 catche s 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.
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1How to Handle Leaked Hydrogen Gas
NOTICE
Hydrogen gas is colorless, odorless, very light, and
flammable. Also, its burni ng flame is difficult to
detect by sight.
If a vehicle fire occurs, le aked hydrogen gas may be
ignited. Stay far away from the vehicle call the local
fire department, and repor t that the vehicle has
hydrogen tanks.
To extinguish a vehicle fire, use a large amount of
water, a dry chemical fire extinguisher (Class A, B, or
C), or a carbon dioxide fi re extinguisher. With an
inadequate amounts of wate r, a fire cannot be put
out completely. Never attemp t to extinguish a vehicle
fire with a small amounts of water.
3WARNING
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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