2018 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL climate control

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 43
For Safe Driving P. 44 Seat Belts P. 48 Airbags P. 55
2Instrument Panel P. 85
Indicators P. 86 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 116
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 154
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 178
2 Features P. 197
Audio System P. 198 Audio System Basic Operation P. 204
Customized Features P. 300 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 326
2 Driving P. 363
Before Driving P. 364 Towing a Trailer P. 369
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 442 Refueling P. 444
2 Maintenance P. 449
Before Performing Maintenance P. 450 Maintenance MinderTM P. 453
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 465
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 480 Cleaning P. 481
2Handling the Unexpected P. 489
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 490 Handling of the Jack P. 502
If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking P. 511 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 513
When You Cannot Unlock the Hydrogen Fuel Lid P. 527
2 Information P. 529
Specifications P. 530 Identification Numbers P. 532
Warranty Coverages P. 535 Authorized Manuals P. 537
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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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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 169)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA ®)
System OFF) Button
(P 413)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P 386)
❙System Indicators (P 86)
❙Gauges (P 116)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P 435)
❙Head-Up Display Buttons (P 127)
❙Driver Information Interface
(P 119)
❙Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P 198)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Climate Control System (P 188)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 166)
❙POWER Button (P 154)
❙Seat Heater Buttons (P 186)
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Quick Reference Guide
Sounds Unique to the Fuel Cell Vehicle
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this ve hicle’s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
Certain sounds associated with your vehicle may be caused by:
● Pressurized intake air being released through the rear of the vehicle.
u This can happen if the accelerator is released suddenly when the vehicle is under a heavy load, such as when climbing a hill.
● The power system warming up.
u This sound is particularly loud when temperat ures are extremely low (below –4°F [–20°C]).
● Hydrogen gas flowing through the fuel line during refueling.
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 188)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P232)
AUTO Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
MODE
Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console) A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon
Plasmacluster Mark
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents)
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor vents)
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control Dial
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
(Recirculation) Button
(Auto Recirculation) Button
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from dashboard vents
and back of the center console)
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial CLIMATE
Button
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash
in which the children and/or another pers on(s) can be injured or killed. Also,
depending on the ambient temperature, th e temperature of the interior may reach
extreme levels, which can re sult in injury or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children in the vehicle
unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
READY Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is
ready to drive.●May go off if the POWER SYSTEM or
transmission system indicator comes on.
2 Turning on the Power P. 370
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
●Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 513
Low Fuel
Indicator●Comes on when the vehicle is
running low on fuel (3 or 2 fuel-
gauge bars illuminated).●Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
Hydrogen Leak
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if a small hydrogen gas
leak is detected.
●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate
and may be harder to start on an incline.
●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer
immediately.
●Comes on if a hydrogen gas leak is
detected.●Generating electricity by the fuel cell is
stopped.
●Immediately stop in a safe place and have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the RDM system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer.
●Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system acti vates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down sufficiently.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 383
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer
if the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 383
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