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

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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 Washer 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 an y 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 trips, 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
All maintenance services should be performed in
accordance 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 maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uSafety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safe ty precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the 12-volt battery, all High Volt age system, and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the motor or the surrounding parts can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a co mmercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and pr otective clothing when working with the 12-volt
battery or compressed air.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on le vel ground, the parking brake is set, and
the power system is turned off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the power system cool thoroughly before touching vehicle
parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not activate the power system unless instructed to do so.
Keep your hands and limbs away from moving parts.
■Maintenance Safety
■Vehicle Safety
1Safety When Performing Maintenance
3WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a pr oblem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
3WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and prec autions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.
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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
Maintenance
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the
same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.
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453Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the vehicle has maintenance items due within 30 days, you will see the
Maintenance Minder messages appear on the driver information interface every
time you set the power mode to ON. The messages notify you wh en to bring your
vehicle to an authorized Honda Clarity Fu el Cell dealer for indicated maintenance
services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (display/ information) button.
3. Press the / button to select the icon, and press the ENTER button.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the vehicle operati on hours, remaining ion
exchanger life is calculated.
There is a list of maintenance service items you can
view on the driver in formation interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 455
/ Button
Maintenance Item Code(s)
Button
ENTER Button
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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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Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder informati on display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Ce ll dealer reset the maintenance item code
for ion exchanger replacement as it is not possible to do this on your own.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (display/information) button.
3. Press the / button to sele ct the icon, and press the ENTER button.
4. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
5. Press / to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due Items
(You can also select Cancel to end the process).
6. Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
7. Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance servic e results in the system
showing incorrect maintena nce intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer will
reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer performs maintenance service, reset
the Maintenance Minder
TM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information touch screen.
2 Customized Features P. 300
/ / /
Button34
ENTER Button
Button
34
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap)
12-Volt BatteryBrake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Inverter Coolant
Expansion Tank
Cap
Inverter Coolant
Reserve Tank
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower co rner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Pull
Hood Release Handle
Lever
Support RodGrip
Clamp
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