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Fuel Cell Vehicle Precautions
Hydrogen-related Components
Fuel cell vehicles have hydrogen-related components such as hydrogen tanks, an FC stack, 
and hydrogen pipelines.
Labels with handling warnings are attached to these components.
Hydrogen 
Leak 
Detection 
System
FC StackHydrogen 
Leak 
Detection 
System
Hydrogen Fuel 
Receptacle Hydrogen Tanks
Hydrogen Pipelines
Hydrogen-retaining components
●Hydrogen tanks●Hydrogen pipelines●FC stack
Components with a warning label
●Hydrogen tanks●Compressed hydrogen pipeline●Hydrogen fill pipeline●FC stack●Hydrogen ventilation duct
Hydrogen Leak Detection System locations
●In the motor 
compartment●Above the hydrogen fuel receptacle Hydrogen Ventilation Duct 
a
Label
a Hydrogen Ventilation Duct
Fuel cells consume oxygen when generating 
electricity. If the vehicle is left in standby 
state in an enclosed area, the air may 
become deprived of oxygen, resulting in 
asphyxiation of any person(s) in the area.
Make sure the area is well ventilated before 
turning the power system on. If the vehicle 
is in a garage, keep the door open.
WARNING
Never leave the fuel cell vehicle in standby 
state in an enclosed area that has limited 
ventilation as there is a risk of oxygen 
deprivation.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify, install, or 
disassemble the hydrogen-related 
components.
The hydrogen-related components are 
filled with hydrogen gas. Removing or 
disassembling these components may cause 
a hydrogen gas leak which can lead to a fire 
or explosion.
If you notice anything unusual about your 
vehicle, consult an authorized Honda 
Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
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Hydrogen Leak Detection System
When the power mode is turned to ON, the hydrogen leak detection system is activated. If a 
hydrogen gas leak is detected by the hydrogen detector, the hydrogen leak indicator will 
come on.
2 Hydrogen Leak Indicator (P90)
Hydrogen Supply/High  Voltage Shut-off System
If the FC system is on and the vehicle is involv ed in a crash, depending on the severity of the 
impact, the shut-off system will cut off the supply of hydrogen and electricity. In this case, it 
is not possible to restart the vehicle.
To restart the FC system, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
WARNING
Do not block the hydrogen ventilation 
ducts.
The hydrogen tanks, FC stack, and 
hydrogen supply components have 
ventilation ducts to allow any leaked 
hydrogen to escape into the atmosphere. If 
the opening of a duct is blocked with snow, 
leaves, etc., and a hydrogen leak occurs, the 
leaked gas can make its way into the motor 
room, where it can ignite, resulting in a fire 
or explosion.
Make sure the ducts are free of any 
obstructions before activating the power 
system.
Do not remove or disassemble a hydrogen 
duct: Doing so can lead to a fire or 
explosion if a hydrogen gas leak occurs.
Hydrogen 
Ventilation Duct 
(Above the both 
front tires) Hydrogen 
Ventilation Duct 
(Inside the fuel 
lid)
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VSA® On and Off (P 413)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA® ) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time 
you turn on the power system.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ® 
function, press and ho ld the button until 
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off 
(P 435)
● When a possible collision is likely 
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to 
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and 
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 
(P 415)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and 
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically 
every time you turn  on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be 
performed when certain conditions arise.
Refueling (P 444)
aSet the power mode 
to OFF.
bPress the hydrogen 
fuel lid release 
button on the 
driver’s door to open 
the fuel lid.
cRemove the dust cap 
inside the hydrogen 
fuel lid.
dStart refueling.
Fuel requirement: Compressed hydrogen gas
Hydrogen supply pressure: 70 MP a (10,153 psig) (at 59°F [15°C])
Hydrogen filling amount
*1: Approximately 11 lbs (5 kg) (at 70 MPa)
Hydrogen tanks capacity:  37.3 US gal (141.3 L) (at 70 MPa [10,153 psig])
*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.
Hydrogen Filling Station: To completely fi ll the hydrogen tank, you need to use a 
hydrogen filling station that has an H70 di spenser, which is capable of supplying 
pressures of up to 10,153 psig (70 MPa).
Refueling the vehicle is only  possible if the pressure inside the hydrogen tank of 
the vehicle does not exc eed the supply pressure of the filling station.
If you use an H35 dispenser, you will be  able to fill only half of the tank.
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