2020 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•At each maintenance interval, check Fuel Cell
Insulating Fluid level and top up (to “Max” fill line)
with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 20% prediluted
formulation”
•Replace hydrogen ventil ation duct and drain,
hydrogen tank every 15 years without the
maintenance minder.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Item Code(s)
CODEMaintenance Items
A
●Replace ion exchange filter
0●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiry date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Exhaust Diluter
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace dust and pollen filter*1
3●Replace transmission fluid*2
5●Replace Fuel Cell Insulati ng Fluid - 50% prediluted
formulation*3
*1: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles.
*2: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 31,250 miles.
*3: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 year after the display for item 5 is reset, change Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 50% prediluted formulation”
every 12 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 3 years after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid and replace air cleaner element every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Items
7
●Replace brake fluid*4
●Replace air cleaner element*4
9●Inspect these items: • Hydrogen tank
• Hydrogen ventilation duct and drain
• Exhaust system
• Fuel lines and connections
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Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder informati on display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Ce ll dealer reset the maintenance item code
for ion exchanger replacement as it is not possible to do this on your own.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (display/information) button.
3. Press the / button to sele ct the icon, and press the ENTER button.
4. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
5. Press / to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due Items
(You can also select Cancel to end the process).
6. Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
7. Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance servic e results in the system
showing incorrect maintena nce intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer will
reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer performs maintenance service, reset
the Maintenance Minder
TM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information touch screen.
2 Customized Features P. 300
/ / /
Button34
ENTER Button
Button
34
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Washer Fluid
(Black Cap)
12-Volt BatteryBrake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Inverter Coolant
Expansion Tank
Cap
Inverter Coolant
Reserve Tank
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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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Maintenance
Inverter Coolant
This coolant is premixed with 50% an tifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the inverter cool ant level every time you refuel. Check
the reserve tank. Add the in verter coolant accordingly.
1. Make sure the motor and radiator are cool.
2. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve
tank.
u If the coolant level is below the MIN
mark, add the specified coolant until it
reaches the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Specified coolant: Ho nda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
■Reserve Tank
1Inverter Coolant
NOTICE
Genuine Honda inverter coolant is a 50/50 mixture of
antifreeze and water that can withstand freezing at
temperatures as low as a bout –31°F (–35°C). If your
vehicle is consistently subjected to temperatures
below this, the concentration of antifreeze in the
coolant should be increased. Consult an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Ce ll dealer for details.
If Honda antifreeze /coolant is not available, you may
use another major brand of non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality
coolant recommended fo r aluminum motors.
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result
in corrosion, causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed
and refilled with Honda anti freeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
3WARNING
Removing the expansion tank cap while the
motor is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the motor and radiator cool
down before removing the expansion tank
cap.
MAX
Reserve
TankMIN
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Maintenance
1. Make sure the motor and radiator are
cool.
2. Turn the expansion tank cap 1/8 turn
counterclockwise and relieve any pressure
in the cooling system.
3. Push down and turn the expansion tank cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pour coolant into the expansion tank until it
reaches the MAX mark.
5. Put the expansion tank cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
■Radiator 1Inverter Coolant
Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your
vehicle’s cooling system. Th ey may not be compatible
with the coolant or with the motor components.
1 Radiator
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the motor compartment.
Expansion
Tank Cap
MAX
Reserve
TankMIN
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Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer check the fluid level and replace
if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the transmission fluid yourself.
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
■Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Specified fluid: Honda Heav y Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehi cle limited warranty.
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified br ake fluid is not av ailable, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer
inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn brake pads as
soon as possible.
Brake Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid using the washer fluid level gauge on the
cap. If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use motor antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid.
Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale build up.
Level Gauge
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