bulb HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL 2018 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. 424Parking Your Vehicle P. 440
Fuel Economy P. 447
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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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 450
Safety When Performing Maintenance...451
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 452
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 453
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 457
Opening the Hood ........................... 458
Inverter Coolant ............................... 459
Transmission Fluid ............................ 461
Brake Fluid ....................................... 461 Refilling Window Wa
sher Fluid......... 462
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 463
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 465
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 468
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 469
Tire Labeling .................................... 469
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 471
Wear Indicators................................ 473
Tire Service Life ................................ 473
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 474 Tire Rotation .................................... 475
Winter Tires ..................................... 476
12-Volt Battery ................................. 477
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 479
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 480
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 481
Exterior Care.................................... 483
Accessories and Modifications ........ 487
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc .), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Honda Clar ity Fuel Cell dealer. (Note, however, that service at an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 461
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 468
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 463
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 465
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 455
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 537
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights
Front turn signal and front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel
Cell dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at an authorized Honda Clar ity Fuel Cell dealer or by
a qualified technician.
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillights/Rear Side Marker, Brake and Rear Turn Signal Lights
Maintenance
Taillights/Rear Side Marker , Brake and Rear Turn
Signal Lights
Taillights/rear side marker, brake and rear turn signal lights are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda Clar ity Fuel Cell dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Taillights and Back-Up Lights
Taillights and back-up lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel
Cell dealer inspect and re place the light assembly.
Rear License Plate Light
Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelCLARITY FUEL CELL
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating 5,038 lbs (2,285 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)2,646 lbs (1,200 kg)
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)2,458 lbs (1,115 kg)
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 13.9 – 15.7 oz (395 – 445 g)
Lubricant TypeSE-A2 (POE)
Quantity 7.63 – 9.46 cu-in (125 – 155 cc)
■ Fuel
*1: A measured value when refueled at a hydrogen station with 70
MPa (10,153 psig) of supply pressure complaint with the SAE
(J2601) fueling protocol.
■Washer Fluid
Fuel requirementCompressed hydrogen gas
Hydrogen supply
pressure 70 MPa (10,153 psig) (at 59°F [15°C])
Hydrogen filling
amount*1Approximately 11 lbs (5 kg) (at 70 MPa
[10,153 psig])
Hydrogen tanks
capacity 37.3 US gal (141.3 L) (at 70 MPa
[10,153 psig])
Tank Capacity1.43 US qt (1.35 L)
■
Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Front Turn Signal LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Parking/Daytime Running LightsLED
Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Brake LightsLED
Taillights LED
Back-Up LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights LED
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WCenter Console LightLEDGlove Box LightLEDFront Foot LightsLEDTrunk LightLED
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Index
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ......................................... 90, 513
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 478
High Voltage........................................... 419
Jump Starting ......................................... 506
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 477
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 479
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 48
Beverage Holders ..................................... 182
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 260
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 82
Brake System ............................................ 424
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 430
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 428
Brake Assist System................................. 431
Fluid ....................................................... 461
Foot Brake .............................................. 427
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 515
Parking Brake.......................................... 424
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 88
Brake System (Red) Indicator ..................................... 86, 87, 514
Brightness Control (Head-Up Display) .... 165
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 164
Bulb Replacement .................................... 463
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 464 Front Turn Signal and
Front Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 463
Headlights ............................................... 463
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 464
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 463
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 464
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 464
Taillights/Rear Side Marker, Brake and
Rear Turn Signal Lights .......................... 464
Bulb Specifications ................................... 530
C
Carrying Cargo.................................. 365, 367
Certification Label .................................... 532
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 463
Characteristics of Fuel Cell Vehicles .......... 11
Charging System Indicator ....................... 513
Child Safety ................................................. 70
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 144
Child Seat .................................................... 70
Booster Seats ............................................. 82
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 72
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 73
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 77
Larger Children .......................................... 81
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 72
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 74
Using a Tether ........................................... 79
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 144 Cleaning the Exterior
............................... 483
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 481
Climate Control System ............................ 188
Changing the Mode ................................ 190
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 192
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 480
Sensors ................................................... 196
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 188
Clock .......................................................... 132
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 432
Coat Hook ................................................. 185
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 432
Console Compartment ............................. 181
Controls ..................................................... 131
Coolant ..................................................... 459
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 460
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 459
Overheating ............................................ 509
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 374
Cup Holders .............................................. 182
Customer Service Information ................. 538
Customized Features ........................ 126, 300
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 161
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 506
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Index
Inverter Coolant........................................ 459
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 460
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 459
Overheating............................................. 509
iPod ............................................................ 248
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 502
Jump Starting ............................................ 506
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 134
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 141
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention .................................. 141
Number Tag ............................................ 134
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 144
Remote Transmitter ................................. 139
Types and Functions ................................ 133
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 405
LaneWatchTM............................................. 422
Language (HFL) ......................................... 331
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 75
Lights ................................................. 158, 463
Automatic ............................................... 159
Bulb Replacement .................................... 463
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 161 High Beam Indicator .................................. 96
Interior .................................................... 178
Light Switches ......................................... 158
Lights On Indicator .................................... 96
Turn Signals ............................................ 157
Load Limits ................................................ 367
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 145
Childproof Door Locks............................. 144
From Inside ............................................. 142
From Outside .......................................... 135
Keys ........................................................ 133
Using a Key ............................................. 140
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 141
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 513
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 134
Lower Anchors ............................................ 75
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 367
M
Maintenance............................................. 449
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 477
Brake Fluid .............................................. 461
Cleaning ................................................. 481
Climate Control System ........................... 480
Coolant ................................................... 459
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 453
Precautions ............................................. 450
Radiator .................................................. 460 Remote Transmitter ................................ 479
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 463
Safety ..................................................... 451
Service Items ........................................... 455
Tires........................................................ 468
Transmission Fluid ................................... 461
Under the Hood ...................................... 457
Map Lights ................................................ 179
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 367
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 116
Mirrors ...................................................... 170
Adjusting ................................................ 170
Door ....................................................... 171
Exterior ................................................... 171
Interior Rearview ..................................... 170
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 487
Motor ........................................................ 532
Coolant .................................................. 459
Jump Starting ......................................... 506
MP3 ........................................................... 257
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 442
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 532
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Open Source Licences .............................. 298
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Index
OpeningTrunk ...................................................... 528
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 458
Power Windows...................................... 152
Trunk ...................................................... 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 154
Outside Temperature Display ................. 121
Overheating ............................................. 509
P
Pandora®.................................................. 255
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ..................................................... 440
Parking Brake ........................................... 424
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 515
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 68
Passing Indicators ..................................... 158
Plasmacluster ............................................ 194
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 260
POWER Button ......................................... 154
Power System Turning on .............................................. 370
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ......................... 89
Power Windows ....................................... 152
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 373
Pregnant Women ....................................... 53 Puncture (Tire)
.......................................... 490
R
Radiator.................................................... 460
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 236
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 240
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 238
Range ........................................................ 116
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 238
READY Indicator ......................................... 90
Rear Defogger Button .............................. 166
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 170
Refueling ................................................... 444
Fuel ................................................. 444, 530
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 116
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 23
Regulations ............................... 417, 471, 533
Remote Transmitter ................................. 139
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 479
Bulbs ....................................................... 463
Fuses ............................................... 518, 520
Tires ........................................................ 474
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 465
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 534
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 121
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 385
On and Off .............................................. 386
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 43
Safety Checklist .......................................... 47
Safety Labels ............................................... 83
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 48
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 52
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 50
Checking................................................... 54
Fastening .................................................. 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 77
Pregnant Women ...................................... 53
Reminder ............................................ 50, 92
Warning Indicator ............................... 50, 92
Seat Heaters .............................................. 186
Seats .......................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Front Seats .............................................. 172
Seat Heaters ............................................ 186
Security System ......................................... 149
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 96
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 97
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 74
Setting the Clock ...................................... 132
Shift Button ........................................ 34, 375
Operation................................................ 377
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 34, 375
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 52
Side Airbags ................................................ 64
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 66
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Index
Siri Eyes Free............................................. 269
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 240
Smart Entry System ................................... 135
Snow Tires ................................................. 476
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 251
Spare Tire (Optional) ................................ 531
Specifications ............................................ 530
Specified Fuel .................................... 444, 530
SPORT Mode ............................................. 381
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 97, 381
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 58
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 169
Stopping .................................................... 440
Summer Tires ............................................ 476
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 58
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 154
Synchronization Mode ............................. 193
System Message Indicator .......................... 95
T
Temperature Sensor................................. 196
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 491
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 415
Indicator ............................................ 94, 516
Tires ........................................................... 468
Air Pressure ..................................... 469, 531 Chains..................................................... 476
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 468
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 490
Inspection ............................................... 468
Labeling .................................................. 469
Regulations ............................................. 471
Rotation .................................................. 475
Spare (Optional) ...................................... 531
Summer .................................................. 476
Temporary Tire Re
pair Kit ........................ 491
Wear Indicators ....................................... 473
Winter..................................................... 476
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 369
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 369
Emergency .............................................. 526
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 415
Transmission ............................... 34, 374, 375
Creeping ................................................. 374
Fluid ........................................................ 461
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 91, 377
Number................................................... 532
Operating the Shift Button ................ 34, 377
Shifting ................................................... 375
Trip Meter ................................................. 121
Troubleshooting ....................................... 489
Blown Fuse...................................... 518, 520
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 39
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 39
Emergency Towing .................................. 526
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 490 Noise When Braking ................................. 41
Overheating ............................................ 509
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 503
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 39, 144
Warning Indicators.................................... 86
Trunk ........................................................ 146
Lid .......................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 530
Unable to Open ...................................... 528
Turn Signals .............................................. 157
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 96
Turn-by-Turn Directions .................. 122, 129
Turning on the Power ............................. 370
Does Not Activate ................................... 503
Jump Starting ......................................... 506
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 185
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 135
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 28, 142
USB Flash Drives ............................... 257, 283
USB Ports .................................................. 199
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 135
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 532
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