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

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Quick Reference Guide
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 (P87)
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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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 465)
Flat Tire (P 466)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 489)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 479)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 494)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 485)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 502)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press th e (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the schedu led maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Service Due Now and Service Past
Due follow.
2Indicator, Warning Message and Maintenance
Minder Information on the Driver Information
Interface P. 432
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the 12-volt battery.●Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda
Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
2 Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 455
●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 489
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 428
Safety When Performing Maintenance...429
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 430
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 431
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 435
Opening the Hood ........................... 436
Inverter Coolant ............................... 437
Transmission Fluid ............................ 439
Brake Fluid ....................................... 439 Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 440
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 441
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 443
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 446
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 447
Tire Labeling .................................... 447
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 449
Wear Indicators................................ 451
Tire Service Life ................................ 451
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 452 Tire Rotation .................................... 453
Winter Tires ..................................... 454
12-Volt Battery ................................. 455
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 456
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 457
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 458
Exterior Care.................................... 460
Accessories and Modifications ........ 463
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
*1 : The power system indicator comes on when an ion exchanger replacement is past due.
*2 : The messages appear alternately when an ion exchanger replacement is past due.
■Indicator, Warning Message and Maintenance Minder
Information on the Driver Information Interface
IndicatorWarning MessageMaintenance Minder
InformationExplanationInformation
—
Service Due SoonOne or more of the service
items are required in less than
30 days. Press the button
to switch to another display.The remaining days will
be counted down per
day.
—
Service Due NowOne or more of the service
items are required in less than
10 days. Press the button
to switch to another display.Have the indicated
service performed as
soon as possible.
Service Past DueThe indicated maintenance
service is still not done after the
remaining time reaches 0. Press
the button to switch to
another display.Your vehicle has passed
the service required
point.
Immediately have the
service performed and
make sure to reset the
Maintenance Minder
TM.*1
—*2
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•At each maintenance interval, check Fuel Cell
Insulating Fluid level and top up (to “Max” fill line)
with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 20% prediluted
formulation”
•Replace hydrogen ventil ation duct and drain,
hydrogen tank every 15 years without the
maintenance minder.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Item Code(s)
CODEMaintenance Items
A
●Replace ion exchange filter
0●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiry date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Exhaust Diluter
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace dust and pollen filter*1
3●Replace transmission fluid*2
5●Replace Fuel Cell Insulati ng Fluid - 50% prediluted
formulation*3
*1: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles.
*2: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 31,250 miles.
*3: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 year after the display for item 5 is reset, change Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 50% prediluted formulation”
every 12 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 3 years after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid and replace air cleaner element every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Items
7
●Replace brake fluid*4
●Replace air cleaner element*4
9●Inspect these items: • Hydrogen tank
• Hydrogen ventilation duct and drain
• Exhaust system
• Fuel lines and connections
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than
elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so
that the indicator is ex posed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have po or traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires should be removed fro m service after 10 years from the date of
manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N when you
turn the power system on.
u Check if the
(N position on the
instrument panel is lit and if the indicator
on the
(N button is lit or blinking.
u The power system cannot be turned on
unless the parking brake is set.
2 Turning on the Power P. 352
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 502
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Index
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ......................................... 88, 489
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 455
High Voltage........................................... 399
Jump Starting ......................................... 482
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 455
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 456
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 46
Beverage Holders ..................................... 179
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 256
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 312
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 80
Brake System ............................................ 404
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 409
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 407
Brake Assist System................................. 410
Fluid ....................................................... 439
Foot Brake .............................................. 406
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 491
Parking Brake.......................................... 404
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 86
Brake System (Red) Indicator ..................................... 84, 85, 490
Brightness Control (Head-Up Display) .... 162
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 161
Bulb Replacement .................................... 441
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 442 Front Turn Signal and
Front Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 441
Headlights ............................................... 441
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 442
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 441
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 442
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 442
Taillights/Rear Side Marker, Brake and Rear
Turn Signal Lights .................................. 442
Bulb Specifications ................................... 506
C
Carrying Cargo.................................. 347, 349
Certification Label .................................... 508
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 441
Characteristics of Fuel Cell Vehicles ............ 9
Charging System Indicator ....................... 489
Child Safety ................................................. 68
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 141
Child Seat .................................................... 68
Booster Seats ............................................. 80
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 70
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 71
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 75
Larger Children .......................................... 79
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 70
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 72
Using a Tether ........................................... 77
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 141 Cleaning the Exterior
............................... 460
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 458
Climate Control System ............................ 185
Changing the Mode ................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 189
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 457
Sensors ................................................... 192
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 185
Clock .......................................................... 130
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 411
Coat Hook ................................................. 182
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 411
Console Compartment ............................. 178
Controls ..................................................... 129
Coolant ..................................................... 437
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 438
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 437
Overheating ............................................ 485
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 356
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................. 514
Customized Features ........................ 124, 284
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 158
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 482
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Index
iPod............................................................ 244
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 478
Jump Starting ............................................ 482
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 132
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 138
Keys ........................................................... 131
Lockout Prevention .................................. 138
Number Tag ............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 141
Remote Transmitter ................................. 137
Types and Functions ................................ 131
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 385
LaneWatchTM............................................. 402
Language (HFL) ......................................... 314
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 73
Lights ................................................. 155, 441
Automatic ............................................... 156
Bulb Replacement .................................... 441
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 158
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Interior .................................................... 175
Light Switches ......................................... 155
Lights On Indicator .................................... 94 Turn Signals ............................................ 154
Load Limits ................................................ 349
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 131
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 142
Childproof Door Locks............................. 141
From Inside ............................................. 139
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys ........................................................ 131
Using a Key ............................................. 138
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 138
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 489
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 132
Lower Anchors ............................................ 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 349
M
Maintenance............................................. 427
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 455
Brake Fluid .............................................. 439
Cleaning ................................................. 458
Climate Control System ........................... 457
Coolant ................................................... 437
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 431
Precautions ............................................. 428
Radiator .................................................. 438
Remote Transmitter ................................. 456
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 441
Safety...................................................... 429
Service Items ........................................... 433 Tires........................................................ 446
Transmission Fluid ................................... 439
Under the Hood ...................................... 435
Map Lights ................................................ 176
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 349
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 167
Adjusting ................................................ 167
Door ....................................................... 168
Exterior ................................................... 168
Interior Rearview ..................................... 167
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 463
Motor ........................................................ 508
Coolant .................................................. 437
Jump Starting ......................................... 482
MP3 ........................................................... 253
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 420
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 508
O
Odometer................................................. 119
Open Source Licences .............................. 282
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 504
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 436
Power Windows...................................... 149
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