2017 HONDA CLARITY ELECTRIC Owner's Manual (in English)

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Driving
Energy Economy
Improving Energy Economy
Achieving energy economy is dependent on several factors, including driving
conditions, load weight, driving habits, and vehicle condition.
Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the rated energy
economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your energy economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accord ance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Energy Economy
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 442
Safety When Performing Maintenance...443
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 444
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 445
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 449
Opening the Hood ........................... 450
Cooling System ................................ 451
Transmission Fluid ............................ 452
Brake Fluid ....................................... 452 Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 453
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 454
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 456
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 459
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 460
Tire Labeling .................................... 460
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 462
Wear Indicators................................ 464
Tire Service Life ................................ 464
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 465 Tire Rotation .................................... 466
Winter Tires ..................................... 467
12-Volt Battery ................................. 468
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 470
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 471
CleaningInterior Care .................................... 472
Exterior Care.................................... 474
Accessories and Modifications ........ 478
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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, fluid residue on the ground, etc. ), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Honda Clarity Electric dealer. (Note, however, that service at an
authorized Honda Clarity Elec tric dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
charging.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 452
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 459
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 454
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 456
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
At this time, maintenance involving the high-voltage
system should only be perf ormed at an authorized
Honda Clarity Electric dealer.
All maintenance services should be performed in
accordance with the intervals indicated by the driver
information interface. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 447
If you want to perform ba sic maintenance yourself,
make sure that you have th e necessary tools and skills
first.
After performing ma intenance, 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 and all High Voltage system 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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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 Electric 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
There is a list of maintenance service items you can
view on the driver in formation interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 447
/ 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.
■Warning Message and Maintenance Minder Information on
the Driver Information Interface
Warning 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.
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