open hood HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL 2021 (in English) User Guide

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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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Handling the Unexpected
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as 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-volt. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the power system vibrates.
Also be careful not to ta ngle the jumper cables or
allow the cable ends to touch each 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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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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Index
Inverter Coolant....................................... 461
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 462
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 461
Overheating ............................................ 511
iPod ........................................................... 250
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 504
Jump Starting ........................................... 508
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 143
Keys ........................................................... 135
Lockout Prevention ................................. 143
Number Tag............................................ 136
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 146
Remote Transmitter ................................ 141
Types and Functions................................ 135
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 408
LaneWatchTM............................................ 425
Language (HFL) ........................................ 333
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 77
Lights ................................................ 160, 465
Automatic............................................... 161
Bulb Replacement ................................... 465
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 163 High Beam Indicator .................................. 98
Interior .................................................... 180
Light Switches ......................................... 160
Lights On Indicator .................................... 98
Turn Signals ............................................. 159
Load Limits ................................................ 369
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 135
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 146
From Inside .............................................. 144
From Outside ........................................... 137
Keys ........................................................ 135
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 515
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 136
Lower Anchors ............................................ 77
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 369
M
Maintenance............................................. 451
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 479
Brake Fluid .............................................. 463
Cleaning .................................................. 483
Climate Control System ........................... 482
Coolant ................................................... 461
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 455
Precautions .............................................. 452
Radiator .................................................. 462 Remote Transmitter ................................. 481
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 465
Safety...................................................... 453
Service Items ........................................... 457
Tires ........................................................ 470
Transmission Fluid ................................... 463
Under the Hood ...................................... 459
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 369
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 118
Mirrors ...................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................ 172
Door ....................................................... 173
Exterior ................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 489
Motor ........................................................ 534
Coolant ................................................... 461
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 508
MP3 ........................................................... 259
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 445
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 534
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Open Source Licenses ............................... 300
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Index
OpeningTrunk....................................................... 530
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 460
Power Windows ...................................... 154
Trunk....................................................... 148
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 156
Outside Temperature Display .................. 123
Overheating .............................................. 511
P
Pandora®................................................. 257
Panic Mode ............................................... 153
Parking ...................................................... 443
Parking Brake ............................................ 427
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 517
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 69
Passing Indicators ..................................... 160
Plasmacluster ............................................ 196
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 262
POWER Button .......................................... 156
Power System Turning on............................................... 372
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 91
Power Windows ........................................ 154
Precautions While Driving Rain ......................................................... 375
Pregnant Women ....................................... 53 Puncture (Tire)
.......................................... 492
R
Radiator.................................................... 462
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 242
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 240
Range ........................................................ 118
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 240
READY Indicator ......................................... 92
Rear Defogger Button ............................. 168
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 447
Fuel ................................................. 447, 532
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 118
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 23
Regulations ............................... 420, 473, 535
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 481
Bulbs ....................................................... 465
Fuses ............................................... 520, 522
Tires ........................................................ 476
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 467
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 536
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 123
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 387
On and Off.............................................. 388
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 43
Safety Checklist .......................................... 47
Safety Labels .............................................. 85
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 ................................................. 79
Pregnant Women...................................... 53
Reminder ............................................ 50, 94
Warning Indicator ............................... 50, 94
Seat Heaters ............................................. 188
Seats .......................................................... 174
Adjusting ................................................ 174
Front Seats.............................................. 174
Seat Heaters ........................................... 188
Security System ........................................ 151
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 99
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 76
Setting the Clock ...................................... 134
Shift Button ........................................ 34, 377
Operation ............................................... 379
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 34, 377
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 52
Side Airbags ............................................... 65
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 67
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