2018 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL towing

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
Handling the Unexpected (P 489)
Flat Tire (P 490)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 513)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Power System Won’t Start
(P 503)
● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse

(P 518)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 509)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 526)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 364
Maximum Load Limit........................ 367
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 369
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 370
Precautions While Driving................. 373
Transmission .................................... 374
Shifting ............................................ 375
SPORT Mode.................................... 381
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 382
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 383
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 385
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 389
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 405
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ....................................... 412
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 414Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 415Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 417
High Voltage Battery ........................ 419
FC System in Extreme Cold-weather
Conditions ..................................... 420
LaneWatch
TM................................... 422 Braking
Brake System ................................... 424
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 430
Brake Assist System ......................... 431
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 432
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 440
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 442
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 444
How to Refuel ................................. 445
Fuel Economy .................................... 447
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 447
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 530
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 530
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 526
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 490
Handling of the Jack ......................... 502
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 503
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 504
Emergency Power System Off........... 505
Jump Starting .................................... 506
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 509
If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking .............. 511Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 513
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 514
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 514If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 515
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 516
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 517
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 518
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 525
Emergency Towing ........................... 526
When You Cannot Unlock the Hydrogen Fuel Lid .............................................. 527
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 528
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